The list which follows shows the name, venue and contact details for 21 organisations whose activities include "Music" in Inverness and the surrounding area listed alphabetically within towns. Please refer to the list on the left hand side of the page for other types of activity.
Each entry in the list will offer information regarding meeting days and times plus a number of choices whereby you can be transferred to the website of an organisation, send an email or text message to the organiser, view the location on a map or find a contact number to call.
Beauly : Monday Lunch, Phipps Hall
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All welcome. Lunch with musical entertainment. Transport usually available via Volunteer Driver Scheme. Call Zane Wright 07747 312396 call James Mclardy on 01463 870168.
Meeting Times
Monday : 1300 to 1430
Cost
£4.00 per person
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Culloden : Barn Church Crafts & Hobbies Workshop, The Barn Church
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Come along and try your hand at art, basic computing, card making, music, embroidery, genealogy etc All welcome.
Meeting Times
Wednesday : 1000 to 1200 Fortnightly
Cost
No charge, donations welcome.
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Dingwall : Dingwall & District Accordian and Fiddle Club, National Hotel
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Club dedicated to Scottish traditional dance music which meets monthly to share the love of this type of music. Several hours of live music in a friendly atmosphere, what else can anybody wish for? 2018 Jan 17*– Inver -Ross Group and Tarradale Fiddlers Feb 7 – Colin Donaldson Band Mar 7 – Jim MacKay Band Apr 4 – Steven Carcary Trio May 2 – Duncan Black and Marie Fielding *Please note January meeting is 3rd Wednesday
Meeting Times
Wednesday : 1930 to 2300 Monthly
Note
First Wednesday of each month (Sept-May) *Please note January meeting is 3rd Wednesday
Cost
Not known
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Inverness : At One With Music - Lunchtime Concerts, The Spectrum Centre
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Lunchtime concerts are the perfect way to break your day and refresh your mind. We provide top quality music to those who prefer not to leave their homes in the evening and provide performance experience for young professional musicians early in their careers. 8 december - Duo B!z'art - piano four-hands duo from Belgium 19 January - Prof Richard Michael Bem - renowned organist teacher and broadcaster on the art of jazz improvisation 23 February - Daniel Rodriguez Hart - young Cuban pianist 23 March - Adam Brown - Scots born guitar graduate
Meeting Times
Friday : 1300 to 1355 Monthly
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Doors open 12.30 - Hidden Gem Cafe open
Cost
Adults £6 Children £1
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Inverness : Crown Church Choir, Crown Church Hall
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The choir has been going for many years. We have about 16 members and we aim to sing something every Sunday. We sing music from classical to modern, Mozart to African worship songs. We are always open to new members and are extremely friendly, caring people with great enthusiasm for singing, music, church worship and for socialising.
Meeting Times
Thursday : 1900 to 2030
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Practises are on Thursdays at 7 pm in the Small Hall.
Cost
Not known
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Inverness : Friends of Highland Music - Slow Jam, Ness Bank Church
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Eric Allan's Slow Jam is a traditional music session which caters for players who might be daunted at playing reels at breakneck speeds. Come and play good tunes at a modest pace. Bring your instruments and Eric will bring the music.
Meeting Times
Thursday : 1930 to 2130 Fortnightly
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Forthcoming Autumn Session 2017 Slow Jam dates are; 07 & 21 September 05 & 19 October 02, 16 & 30 November 14 December
Cost
£2.00 donation to Friends
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Inverness : Highland Accordian & Fiddle Club, Waterside Hotel
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Music is provided by local players and a different guest artist every month. Everyone welcome and membership available
Meeting Times
Monday : 1930 to 2300 Monthly
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All meetings are on the third Monday of the month.
Cost
Annual Membership £6 Subscripion (nightly) £5 Guests(nightly) £6
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Inverness : Inverness Fiddlers, Ness Bank Church
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We are an all-age group of fiddlers who meet and play together. The society has approximately 60 members and we perform fiddle music of the Scottish Highlands and beyond. The highlight of our year is the Fiddlers' Rally at Eden Court Theatre, when we host fiddlers from throughout Scotland, with 120 players on stage. We also play at other venues throughout the year, many of these for charitable organisations Visiting Fiddlers are always welcome
Meeting Times
Monday : 1930 to 2130
Note
Each Monday during school term-time
Cost
Not known
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Inverness : Inverness Singers, Crown Church Hall
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The Inverness Singers started in 1972 as a choir for people who enjoy singing but prefer to learn short pieces rather than the longer, more demanding work studied by choral societies.The choir repertoire covers classical, modern, show-time, Scottish and international songs led by our conductor, Robin Versteeg. You do not have to be able to read music, anyone who can sing in tune is welcome. We give two concerts each year, one of Christmas music in early December and one of general music in March/April. New members will be made most welcome.
Meeting Times
Wednesday : 1930 to 2130
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Group meets weekly from first Wednesday in September until early December in Crown Church Lower Hall. Spring session is from January until early April.
Cost
Subscription is currently £30 September and January. (£60 annually)
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Inverness : Ness Bank Church Choir, Ness Bank Church
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The Choir Ness Bank Church choir has an active membership of 14 SATB, with the organist as choir-master. There is also a deputy organist. The choir sings an anthem every Sunday and leads the praise at all church services. The choir takes part in the Inverness Music Festival, is affiliated to the Royal School of Church Music and joins in the RSCM Triennial Festival, joining with other choirs throughout Scotland. New members are always welcome.
Meeting Times
Thursday : 1930 to 2100
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The choir meets at 7.30pm on Thursday from August to May as well as all church services.
Cost
Not known
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Inverness : Truly Terrible Orchestra, Culduthel Christian Centre
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A group of 'lapsed' amateur musicians based around the Inverness/ Moray Firth area, who enjoyed playing music earlier in life (usually at school) and have decided to dust off their instruments and get playing again. As the name suggests, our attitude to music-making is very relaxed and always about having a laugh! No talent needed - just enthusiasm and a sense of humour!! We're looking for new members in all our sections!
Meeting Times
Tuesday : 1930 to 2130
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During school term time Meets in the main hall.
Cost
Members are asked for payment each term/half term for the full amount for the appropriate number of weeks which equates to about £5 per week.
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Nairn : Jazz Nairn, Nairn Community & Arts Centre
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Jazz Nairn brings nationally and internationally recognised musicians to Nairn throughout the year. Details of all gigs are on our website. In November 2018 we are presenting a 3 day 'Festival of Jazz' at venues in Nairn. Full programme will shortly be on the website.
Meeting Times
Saturday : 2000 to 2200 Quarterly
Note
Check website for events
Cost
Not known
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Rosemarkie : Village Voices, Gordon Memorial Hall
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Singing group for those that sing and those that think they can’t. Our group has developed to become confident, happy and harmonious singers with a healthy repertoire of great sing-along songs. There is no need to read music as all songs are taught by ear and harmonies develop easily. So if you think you can only sing in the bath, why not come along? Or if you ever wanted to be part of a group and just haven't had the chance, come and join us!
Meeting Times
Wednesday : 1900 to 2100
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September to May
Cost
Not known
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Smithton : Inverness Chamber Music Evenings, Smithton-Culloden Free Church
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Monthly Chamber Music Evenings Batera Duo Friday 17 March 2017 at 7.30pm Leslie Howard Friday 21st April 2017 at 7.30pm
Meeting Times
Friday : 1930 to 2130 Monthly
Note
Meets most months on a Friday evening but please check as occasionally a Thursday
Cost
£15 Single Ticket See website to book tickets
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Smithton : Inverness Choral Society, Smithton-Culloden Free Church
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Inverness Choral Society is the largest choir in the Highlands of Scotland and draws singers from a wide area around Inverness. New members are best advised to join at the beginning of a session (i.e. January or August). We especially welcome sopranos and tenors (male or female).
Meeting Times
Monday : 1930 to 2130
Note
The recommended time to join is in August - please email
Cost
Membership subscription is currently £75 for the year.
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Strathpeffer : Strathpeffer Pipe Band, Strathpeffer Community Centre
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The Strathpeffer Pipe Band was formed in 1980 with the purposes of entertaining the Highland community as well as fostering the talent of bagpipe and drum players throughout Ross-shire. We are a group from all walks of life and play at all sorts of venues, such as weddings, ceilidhs, gala events and piping competitions. Our best known performance is our parade on Saturday nights in summer in Strathpeffer. We are always looking for new members, we welcome anyone who enjoys bagpipe playing plus beginners or experienced drummers (tuition available for beginners).
Meeting Times
Tuesday : 1930 to 2130
Cost
Not known
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