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sound – CoMA Festival Day and Get Creative Orchestra

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Join sound for a free rehearsal of accessible and fun contemporary pieces, alongside musicians from Any Enemy, Aberdeen’s new music ensemble. We are excited to welcome instrumentalists (and non-instrumentalists) of all ages to join us.

 

The details are as follows:

Date: Sunday 15th March 2026

Time: 1:30 – 4pm

Venue: King’s Pavilion, University of Aberdeen

 

The schedule of the day with be as follows:

1:30 – 2:15pm: Rehearsal of In C by Terry Riley

For instrumentalists who can read music and have orchestra or ensemble experience, playing at Grade 3+ standard.

 

2:30 – 3:15pm: Rehearsal of Eko Ilu by Irobosa Osagie

For instrumentalists and non-instrumentalists, all are welcome!

 

3:30 – 4pm: Performance for family, friends and members of the public.

 

To sign up for this session, please use the following link: https://forms.gle/rdsBnbkcmpP8o2rv7

 

Please bring your own instrument if possible. We will have a number of keyboards and percussion available on a first-come, first serve basis. We will not be able to supply amps or leads.

 

If you have any questions about CoMA day, please contact Ailsa at participate@sound-scotland.co.uk

 

Get Creative Orchestra – 2 – 4pm

In parallel, we have a fun and interactive children’s music making workshop. Suitable for 8-11 year olds.

 

If you would like to sign a child up for the Get Creative Orchestra, please use the following link: https://forms.gle/wbGz4UM37jNXaaz16

 

We’re really looking forward to this workshop and it would be great to see you there!

 

ASV Energisers – Block 4

ASV Energisers recognises that not all children have the same access to sports programmes, and we’re committed to changing that by offering free inclusive sports coaching, hot meals, access to facilities, and sports kit – helping to break down barriers to participation and ENERGISE our local community. Last year, the programme recorded 5,119 sporting participations in the programme! Our next block of sessions will commence Tuesday 17th February and run for 5 weeks, continuing to provide free sporting opportunities for local primary school pupils in Aberdeen City & Shire.

 

We’re delighted to welcome back our fantastic partner clubs for the next block:🏃‍♂️ Aberdeen Amateur Athletics Club,⚽ We Make Footballers Aberdeen,🏓 ASV Table Tennis Academy, 🏊 ASV Learn to Swim. Their continued support allows us to keep breaking down the barriers to sporting participations by delivering high-quality sessions, giving children the opportunity to stay active and inspiring the next generation of young athletes! This will be our last block with over 30 NESCol Sports Coaching students, who have made such as fantastic contribution to the programme as they continue to gain invaluable hands-on experience working alongside our expert partner club coaches.

 

A huge thank you as well to our generous sponsors, Serica Energy and CNOOC International, whose support enables us to keep providing these free opportunities for local children. Each child who attends the ASV Energisers programme in 2025/2026 will get a free Energisers water bottle thanks to their sponsorship, allowing the children to stay hydrated at our sessions.

 

🗓️ Bookings go live: Friday 13th February 2026 at midday

 

📅 Block 4 dates: Tuesday 17th February – Thursday 19th March

 

➡️ To book, visit the ASV Energisers webpage and follow the links to each sport. Alternatively, follow the links for each sport on the following PDF (please note, you may need to download the PDF attachment for links to be active.)

ASV Energisers – Block 4

New Mini Football Classes & Free Nursery Coaching Sessions – Strikers, Bridge of Don ⚽

 

Player Zone Minis – Football Classes (18 Months-5years)

 

Our new “Mini” sessions are designed specifically for toddlers and nursery-aged children, focusing on:

 

  • Fun, engaging activities
  • Fundamental movement skills
  • Confidence building
  • Social interaction
  • A positive first experience of sport

 

We would be delighted to offer children one FREE Trial session in any of the sessions detailed in the flyer at Strikers, Bridge of Don (other times are available if required)

 

Parents can use the link below to sign up for the Free trial or contact Strikers using the email/number below for more information:

https://aberdeen-player-zone.classforkids.io