The SRSNH sends out heartfelt thanks to all who attended the 2009 Gala on Sunday, November 29.
The weather was perfect and the crowd enthusiastic as the SRSNH ensemble, under the musical direction of Emerald Rae, offered up a varied selection of Scottish tunes. With pianist Jacqueline Schwab providing her unique touch as a solo [...]

A series of 0s, Is, and IIs could be the musical notation for the earliest piece of Scottish instrumental music. These markings were recently discovered on a wooden medallion in Stirling Castle.
Scholars believe that this notation could be the oldest written Scottish tune. You can read more, and even hear a harp interpretation of the [...]

On both its visits to Scotland in 1996 and 2006, the SRSNH stayed in the charming west coast seaport at Oban.
The city has much to offer given its relatively small size. Among these offerings is a Highland celebration of all things Gaelic, an event called the Royal National Mod. This article details some of [...]

The original manuscript for Robert Burn’s Auld Lang Syne sold today for $10,000. It will become a part of the new Burns Birthplace Museum.
Read the full story here. Most would call that piece of music “priceless.”

On its first trip to Scotland in 1996, the SRSNH visited the Tam O’Shanter Experience, a memorial to Robert Burns. Plans are underway to add a Burns Birthplace Museum to this location in Ayrshire. This article discusses the new museum with the project’s leader. It might make you want to plan a trip in 2012!

During a rousing concert session on Sunday in the concert tent at the New Hampshire Highland Games, Red Hot Chilli Piper member Stuart Cassells joined the SRSNH ensemble on stage for a spirited rendition of The Atholl Highlanders. Cassells, known in Scotland/England as one of the top five bagpipers currently playing, performed as the headliner [...]

Have you noticed the Subscribe (RSS) button just beneath the SRSNH logo on the right side of this page? That button gives you the opportunity to get an e-mail notification any time the content of this Web site changes!
RSS (Really Simple Syndication) feeds provide a standard way for Web sites to communicate with other applications, [...]

[ September 13, 2009; 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. ] The Concord City Auditorium (corner of Green and Prince Streets, Concord, NH) will hold its season preview on Sunday, September 13.  Groups who will be performing during the year will do short (8 minute) performances.  Ice cream social starts at 6:00 PM in the Audi Parking Lot.  SRSNH will have a table to sell CDs [...]

Would you be interested in increasing the number of Scottish music enthusiasts among your customers?  The Strathspey & Reel Society of New Hampshire (SRSNH) is presenting its annual Gala Scottish Concert on November 29, 2009.  Ads in our program get read by our audience and performers; both groups have diverse interests. Please consider placing an [...]