Scots Night 2021

Just a few weeks back to face-to-face rehearsals and Jambouree are keen to share the first fruits of their work together. With St Andrew’s Night in mind – the Junior Singers and Cabaret Singers have put together a delightful programme of song, poetry and humour! Introduced by Dr Alan Laing – the programme brings together a fantastic range of performances. … Read More

Back to making music

Looking forward to seeing you all, plus new singers on Thursday 2nd. As you know, our Jambouree Covid Risk Assessment has been approved by St. Leonard’s, complimenting their Covid Risk Assessment in line with Church of Scotland requirements. Health and Safety Officer is Gwen. Everyone attending rehearsals each week will be signed in by a member of staff (Gillian) as … Read More

On our first day back

Looking forward to seeing you all plus some new singers on Thursday. As I said previously, I’ll post basic arrangements for our rehearsals tomorrow after meeting Fiona and Gillian. I’ve called the first session for Jambouree Juniors, ‘Getting to know you!’. The children don’t need to bring folders for music this week. Looking forward to some new little members joining … Read More

It’s Jambouree on the Fringe

Despite being unable to meet together for their weekly rehearsals for the past 18 months, the Jambouree Cabaret Singers, a Perth based choir, were determined to get their voices heard. At Christmas, the choir’s founder and musical director, Mrs Edna Auld, took the decision to produce a virtual concert which was hailed as a great success. “It was recorded back … Read More

Pavlina’s trophy haul at Perform in Perth

A young singer and string player walked away with some of the most coveted prizes at Perform in Perth this year.  Pavlina lvanova (16) came to Perth from her native Bulgaria around three years ago and currently attends Perth 
High School. 
As well as singing soprano, Pavlina 
plays classical guitar. 
At Perform in Perth last month, the
 talented youngster won … Read More

Jambouree Burns Night 2021

For many years Edna Auld’s Jambouree Cabaret Singers have entertained audiences at the Pitlochry Festival Theatre – with songs and recitals of verse by Robert Burns. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the singers have turned to technology to entertain you this year – with many of the familiar faces – and a few new ones, guest artists. Burns’ universal acclaim … Read More

Christmas Concert – 2020 ‘Safe and Sound’

Our 2020 Christmas Concert was recorded over a couple of wet and windy weekends at St Mary’s Monastery, Kinnoull, Perth. At a time when choirs have found it impossible to rehearsal and perform; with lockdown restrictions limiting gatherings to ‘the rule of 6 and just two household’; concerns about aerosol spread of the virus with indoor singing…. ….Jambouree made its … Read More

O Come, O Come Emmanuel

Nativity Scene

Our 2020 Christmas Concert was recorded over a couple of wet and windy weekends at St Mary’s Monastery, Kinnoull, Perth. At a time when choirs have found it impossible to rehearsal and perform; with lockdown restrictions limiting gatherings to ‘the rule of 6 and just two household’; concerns about aerosol spread of the virus with indoor singing…. ….Jambouree made it … Read More