SScOT's next Play Away Day will take place at Strathallan School, Forgandenny, near Perth on Sunday November 23rd 2008 from 10.00 a.m. until 4.00 p.m.  Children will spend most of the day rehearsing, either in the String Orchestra (conductor: Robin Wedderburn) or in the Wind Band (conductor: Susan Dingle), and will finish by giving a short informal concert for their parents, siblings and friends.  The lunch-break will incorporate a musical quiz.

SScOT’s Play Away Days are aimed at children aged 8 and above, who play orchestral or band instruments at a level of grade 2 and above. There are no auditions for Play Away Days or for SScOT’s residential courses, the aim being to build on each child’s motivation and enthusiasm. For many children, a Play Away Day will be their first experience of playing in an orchestra or wind band; for others it will be a chance to develop their prior experience in school and elsewhere, and perhaps meet up with friends made on previous occasions. Hopefully, it will be an inspiring and enjoyable experience for all.