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40th Anniversary of Ayrshire Fiddle Orchestra

EDM (Early Day Motion) 418: tabled on 11 October 2022

Tabled in the 2022-23 session.

This motion has been signed by 19 Members. It has not yet had any amendments submitted.

Motion text

That this House congratulates the Ayrshire Fiddle Orchestra on the 40th anniversary of its founding, on 23rd October 1982, by Wallace & Lex Galbraith with the aim of developing the musical skills and a love of traditional Scottish Fiddle Music among young musicians in the South West of Scotland; notes that the orchestra has grown since those early beginnings to over 75 current members, including violinists, cellists, bass players, guitarists and percussionists, ranging from 10 to 19 years old; further notes that over 1,000 young musicians have played in the orchestra over the last 40 years, not just in Ayrshire but throughout Scotland and beyond, with regular overseas tours including Europe, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, China and, most recently, Japan as well as several performances by senior members in the House of Commons; and recognises the contribution of the musical directors Wallace Galbraith MBE, Alistair McCulloch and David Moore, who have led the orchestra over the last four decades, as well as all the parents and volunteers who have contributed to its ongoing success.

The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.

In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.

There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.