Dreghorn Musical Society
A brief history ...
The Society was first formed in September 1992 in Dreghorn Church Hall with 28 people who were interested in singing. The choir was formed by Andrew Young and Catherine Mair with Jim Grant as accompanist.
The first concerts were held in Dreghorn Church Hall on 27th and 28th April 1993 and since then has performed at a variety of venues and occasions. In January 1996, we performed with Anne Lorne Gillies at Ayr Town Hall, in a concert to celebrate 100 years of the Salvation Army in Ayr. We have also been involved in ceremonial services in several churches and staged concerts in the Racquet Hall at Eglinton Park. Our two main concerts now take place in the Grand Hall, Kilmarnock in May and December every year.
The first concerts were held in Dreghorn Church Hall on 27th and 28th April 1993 and since then has performed at a variety of venues and occasions. In January 1996, we performed with Anne Lorne Gillies at Ayr Town Hall, in a concert to celebrate 100 years of the Salvation Army in Ayr. We have also been involved in ceremonial services in several churches and staged concerts in the Racquet Hall at Eglinton Park. Our two main concerts now take place in the Grand Hall, Kilmarnock in May and December every year.
Musical Directors1992 – 1999 2000 2000 – 2001; 2003 – 2005 2005 - 2006 2002, 2007 - 2008 2008 – present |
Andrew Young Steven Sorley David MacKay Harry McFarlane Douglas McBay Stephen Cowan |
Accompanists1992 – 2007 2007 – 2008 2008 – 2010 2011 – 2018 2019 - |
Jim Grant Stephen Cowan Jim Walsingham Keegan Gordon Darren Ramsay/Grant Walsh |
Each Musical Director brought their own particular style and personality to the post and we are grateful that they have taken the Choir to new levels.
The membership of the Choir began as 28 and now is around 100 singing members.
Dreghorn Musical Society is a non-profit making organisation and has always endeavoured to donate to charity. Many charities have benefitted, as the total donated to date is around £46000. We hope to be able to continue to donate to charities, particularly those helping local people.
