Orchestra
The Scottish Ballet Orchestra is a part-time, freelance orchestra of up to 70 musicians working for about 18 weeks of the year, usually broken up into three touring seasons. The number and composition of the orchestra depends on the repertoire and the size of the theatres to be visited. The Scottish Ballet Orchestra is based in Glasgow.
Meet our Orchestra
Music & Orchestral Services Manager
John Davidson
First Violin
Leader
Associate Leader
Stewart Webster Principal
Gillian Risi Sub-Principal
Fiona Bryce-Murdoch
Second Violin
Katrina Lee Principal
Sub-Principal
Jackie Norrie
Alan Mason
Emma Pantel
Violas
Ian Anderson Principal
Sub-Principal
Emma Connell Smith
Maggie Montgomery
Celli
Mark Bailey Principal
Susan Dance Sub-Principal
Rosie Townhill
Double Basses
Rick Standley Principal
Chris Sergeant Sub-Principal
Flutes
Frederico Paixão Principal
Sub-Principal
Oboes
Ruth Contractor Principal
Mary James Sub-Principal
Clarinets
Robert Fairley Principal
Janet Laird Sub-Principal
Bassoons
Vacant Principal
Alex Walker Sub-Principal
Horns
Helena Jacklin Principal
Christine McGinley Sub-Principal
Hayley Tonner Principal
Dan Beer Sub-Principal
Trumpets
Brian McGinley Principal
Robert Baxter Sub-Principal
Alexander McGrattan Principal
Trombones
Principal
Paul Stone Sub-Principal
Alan Adams Principal
Tuba
Jonathan Gawn Principal
Harp
Meredith McCracken Principal
Piano/Celeste
Brian Prentice Principal
Timpani
Peter Evans Principal
Percussion
Martin Willis Principal
Owen Williams Sub-Principal
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