New Music

Over the years we have commissioned new music from leading contemporary composers for many projects. These composers have included Alasdair Nicolson, Stephen Deazley, Rory Boyle, Edward Harper and many more.

 

Recent Commissions

The Lost Book

SCO are very excitied to be part of The Lost Book animation project. We have commissioned the soundtracks for a series of 6 web-based animated episodes. Click here to find out more.

Railway Mania

by Huw Warren

 

This exciting new piece by renowned jazz composer Huw Warren was performed by 120 primary school children from East Ayrshire alongside members of the SCO. The music is inspired by the railways of Scotland both past and present. The world premiere performance of Railway Mania took place on Thursday 28th October 2004, Palace Theatre Grand Hall, Kilmarnock, 7.30pm.

The Voice of a City

by Edward Harper


Photo: Douglas Robertson

Specially commissioned by the SCO and the City of Edinburgh Council to celebrate the complete restoration of the Usher Hall Organ.
Featuring Chamber Orchestra, a 300-strong chorus of adults and primary school children and the Usher Hall Organ.

Code Name Electric

by Karen Wimhurst

Photo: Colin Dickson

An exciting new work for electric quartet, bass, keyboard and 200 young singers, commissioned from Karen Wimhurst for primary schools in West Dunbartonshire. World premiere in December 2003.

Music for King Arthur

by Edward Harper

Photo: Colin Dickson

Scottish-based composer Edward Harper has created a magical 40-minute work for four primary school choirs, brass quintet, piano and percussion. The Magic and Mystery of Camelot brought to life in song and music. Available with design, costume and staging.

A Wheen o'Blethers

by David Knotts

Concerto for Scrapers and Tooters
A short orchestral fanfare which is ideal for amateur orchestras (2222/2200/Timp/strings) commissioned for the 2003 workshops.

Back to Current Projects

If you would like more information about SCO Education's programme of projects, please contact:

Lucy Perry - 0131 478 8355
SCO Education
SCO, 4 Royal Terrace, Edinburgh, EH7 5AB