Thank you to everyone who joined us for our March concert! It was a wonderful afternoon. Our next concert is on the 5th of May, we hope to see you there!🎶
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What a night at the @royalphilsoc Awards 2026! Our Musical Director was proud to receive the Inspiration Award on behalf of the orchestra, but also on behalf of all music-making groups across the country. Thanks to all that voted, and to all involved with the organisation, that make it the success it is. Back to rehearsals Tuesday in preparation for our next concert on Sunday 22nd March (already sold out - sorry....).
Next up, the RPS Inspiration Award, supported by @stainerandbell . It recognises remarkable non-professional music-makers and those who work with them, right at the heart of the UK's musical life. Open to public vote, over 6000 people had their say!
The nominees are:
- Bradford Accordion Band @bradfordaccordionband
- Cantorion Llandrindod
- Kirkcaldy Orchestral Society @kos_fife
- Sean Chandler and Shepherd Brass Band @mrseanchandler@shepherdbrassband
The winner of the 2026 RPS Inspiration Award is Kirkcaldy Orchestral Society.
'A treasured jewel for the people of Fife, welcoming players of all ages and stages... Alongside rousing concerts, they annually present composition projects in local schools, encouraging students to get creative. With true community spirit, they’ve recently extended this initiative to the inmates of Glenochil Prison.' #RPSAwards
Wish us luck at the @royalphilsoc awards tomorrow evening! We are so excited to be there and part of such an amazing evening! #awards #royalphilharmonicsociety
Voting for the 2026 RPS Inspiration Award has now closed. Thank you to all those who cast their vote in support of their favourite! We'll be busy counting up the votes today, and the winner will be announced at the #RPSAwards, 7pm on 12 March at @southbankcentre 's Queen Elizabeth Hall.
You can follow us to find out who takes home a trophy, and even join us on the night to celebrate with your winner! Tickets from £10 (plus venue fees) are available via the link in our bio.
2 exciting things for KOS this week!
Voting closes in the @royalphilsoc Inspiration Awards - 2nd February. If you haven't voted yet - please do! Link in bio!
KOS participates in the community music making class at Fife Festival of Music on Wednesday 5th February. Always a brilliant evening to hear what other groups have been rehearsing, and a chance for us to perform for them. Come along if you can, guarantee you will leave smiling! @fifefestmusic
This weekend is your last chance to vote for the RPS Inspiration Award! Supported by @stainerandbell , this Award celebrates the remarkable constellation of non-professional music-makers, and those who work with them, nationwide.
You can cast your vote until 11am on Monday 2 February for one of our shortlistees: Bradford Accordion Band @bradfordaccordionband in West Yorkshire; Cantorion Llandrindod in mid-Wales; Kirkcaldy Orchestral Society @kos_fife in Scotland; and Sean Chandler @mrseanchandler and Shepherd Brass Band @shepherdbrassband in York.
The winner will be revealed on Thursday 12 March at @southbankcentre 's Queen Elizabeth Hall at the #RPSAwards. To find out more, cast your vote, and join us on the big night with tickets from just £10 (plus venue fees), head to the link in our bio.
The RPS Inspiration Award celebrates the remarkable acheivements of non-professional music-makers and those who work with them.
This year’s shortlistees are…
Bradford Accordion Band @bradfordaccordionband
Cantorion Llandrindod
Kirkcaldy Orchestral Society @kos_fife
Sean Chandler and Shepherd Brass Band @mrseanchandler@shepherdbrassband
The RPS Inspiration Award is kindly supported by @stainerandbell .
We invite you to have your say and vote for your winner before 11am on Monday 2 February, via the link in our bio.
Discover all of the shortlists for the 2026 #RPSAwards, and book your tickets from £10 (plus venue booking fees) via the link in our bio.
Kirkcaldy Orchestral Society @kos_fife is shortlisted for the 2026 RPS Inspiration Award!
Scotland’s Kirkcaldy Orchestral Society has been inspiring musicians and making music in Fife since 1875. The 70-strong community orchestra is a beacon for musicians of all stages and ages playing alongside each other, with players calling the orchestra their ‘happy place’. An integral part of the community, they support local charities during the festive season, collaborate with other local groups, and perform each year in the Fife Festival of Music. The orchestra collaborates with Fife College to take its Composition Projects into local secondary schools and HM Prison Glenochil.
The RPS Inspiration Award, supported by @stainerandbell , celebrates the achievements of non-professional musical groups and those who work with them. Public voting is open until 11am on Monday 2 February 2026 – head to the link in our bio to find out more about each of our shortlistees and cast your vote.
The winner will be announced live at the #RPSAwards at @southbankcentre 's Queen Elizabeth Hall on Thursday 12 March 2026. You can join the celebrations and book your tickets from just £10 (plus venue booking fee) via the link in our bio.
Happy New Year!🎆We are excited to be back at rehearsals this Tuesday, preparing for our upcoming performances at the Fife Festival of Music and our March concert, we can’t wait to see what 2026 brings! #2026 #orchestra #happynewyear
