The Stirling Recorded Music Society is a group of classical music enthusiasts who meet every two weeks to discuss and listen to recordings. At most meetings a member presents a selection of recorded music and background information on the composers and musicians involved. (The composers are by no means limited to the illustrative but otherwise arbitrary list shown above). The meetings cover classical music of all types from early music to the contemporary and encompass chamber, orchestral, choral, opera, vocal and ballet music. The recordings include both recent and historic productions.

Not every member makes a presentation and some just come along for the enjoyment of listening and meeting others with similar interests. Some meetings are "members' nights" to which members (or visitors) bring a short piece to be played to the group. Usually these will be new or unusual works.

We are a friendly group and all meetings are also social occasions for us, as classical music lovers, so even if you would just like to listen and meet with us without taking an active part, you would be most welcome. Our meetings are held fortnightly in the Allan Community Centre, Bridge of Allan at 7.30 p.m. If you would like to contact us for further details, please email Steve Hatton, Convener, (steve@stirlingrms.org.uk) or telephone either Pamela Masson, Secretary, 01786 880327or Peter Taylor 01786 822803.

We are affiliated to the Federation of Recorded Music Societies .

14 January           Members' Night

28 January           William Alwyn, British Composer                  Jim Benson

11 February        From Taverner to Tavener                               George Johnstone

25 February        Sampling Some Symphonies                          Malcome Cloke

11 March              Living Composers                                             Peter Taylor

25 March             String Trios - Old and New                                Lewis Stevens

 8  April                 Handel's Operas                                                Peter Sutherland

22 April                 Americana                                                          Pamela Masson

 6  May                 Gian Carlo Menotti                                             Stephen Hatton

20 May                 Felix Mendelssohn                                             Monica Brown

 3  June                Music of the Sea                                                  Ian Rae

Click here for past programmes in 2006 2007 and 2008