Author: Elaine Blaikie

Calling all P6 & P7 boys!

Do you have any boys who enjoy singing and are keen to develop their vocal and musicianship skills alongside like-minded boys? If so, please share this information with them!

Applications are now open for the NYCOS National Boys Choir – an acclaimed choir bringing together boys at all stages of vocal development from across Scotland – which meets for a six-day residential course in April, with days packed with sectional development, vocal coaching and full choir rehearsals within an encouraging environment, alongside recreation time and performance opportunities.

APPLY NOW

The National Boys Choir is for boys aged 10–17 and is made up of three sections:

National Boys Choir for experienced unchanged voices   National Boys Training Choir for unchanged voices needing development time   Changing Voices Choir for boys going through voice change

Free auditions take place across Scotland from 19-30 November, with an online option also available. The deadline for applications is 30 October.

National Choir Audition Guidelines

National Choir Application Form

FINANCIAL SUPPORT IS AVAILABLE

We believe cost should never be a barrier to pursuing your singing. Bursary support is available, with more than a fifth of National Choir members receiving financial assistance.

Support can cover up to 100% course fees, as well as additional costs including accommodation, meals, music and materials.

Any questions? Please contact our National Choirs Producer, Isabelle Orford, at national-choirs@nycos.co.uk for any questions about the National Choirs, audition process or membership and we will be more than happy to help.

soundfestival flyer Oct 2026

Click on the link below for further information:

 

AFCCT TERM TIME FOOTBALL

 

Advanced Centres

Aberdeen FC Community Trust’s Advanced Centres aim to nurture talented young players from the grassroots game by providing the opportunity to receive extra technical coaching sessions in addition to their club provisions.

 

The Advanced Centre coaching model will follow a ‘player centred’ curriculum within a fun/challenging environment. Each session will allow players to enhance their technical ability and tactical knowledge to improve their range of decision making in a variety of different game situations.

 

Participation Centres

AFCCT Participation Centres are designed for players of all abilities to have fun, learn new skills, and grow their love for the game. Through engaging activities and games, we create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, regardless of their level of experience.

 

Performance Labs

The AFCCT Performance Labs programme is designed to provide players with a player-centred development plan supported by small group and individual coaching with players of a similar age and ability. Players train with qualified AFCCT coaches, receive position-specific feedback, and a player review/report is provided at the end of each block.

 

WEE DANDIES

The Wee Dandies programme is for ages 2–7 and is themed around researched common interests, designed to capture optimum engagement and ultimately help our Wee Dandies learn the game and develop a love for football, with the potential to become future AFC stars on the pitch.

 

Football Sessions – Aberdeen Community Trust

Our October Holiday Sports Camps are open to children in P1–S3 (ages 4 years 10 months to 14 years 11 months), with full days of different sports and activities including swimming, athletics, dry dive, HYROX Youngstars, football and more.

 

Week 1 is now fully booked, but we still have 12 spaces available for Week 2, running 19–23 October. The camp runs from 9am–4pm each day and costs £165 for the week – that works out at just £33 a day! Find out more and book here.

 

And one more for the October holidays – kids aged 3-15 can swim for free at ASV, and Family Swims are half price at just £10. No booking needed, just check the timetable, come along and speak to our reception team. Find all the info here.

 

Thursday 8 October 2026   

18:30 MPA, Dyce Academy – ACMS End of Term Concert (Poster above) – ALL WELCOME

To book youR seat please click on the following link:-

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScbCRUpvew7RiNwMY8RCXlTu3REmki1Y9j8xFulmpHgb0knZQ/viewform?usp=header

 

 

DATES FOR THE DIARY

 

Wednesday 16 December 2026  

18:30 ( King’s Church, Bridge of Don, Aberdeen – ACMS CHRISTMAS CONCERT (Poster above) – ALL WELCOME

To book you seat please click on the following link:-

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd0w_VUUraOKpXUZ0fi1RqBQlcHatNBWVfSvDwRoMH4WVltNA/viewform?usp=header

 

Saturday 20 March 2027

17:00 Music Hall, Aberdeen – ACMS ANNUAL MARCH CONCERT – ALL WELCOME

Tickets available 28 September from the MH – £5/ticket +£1 booking fee (hardship fund available – please contact us directly).

 

Please find latest edition of The ACMS weekly Shout HERE

 

Dear Families

 

Aberdeen City Music School is delighted to hold its annual Open Morning this Sunday 27 September at 10 am. https://sites.google.com/ab-ed.org/acms-open-morning/home

 

It is a great opportunity for young musicians and their families to come along to Dyce Academy, to meet our pupils and staff and to learn more of the musical opportunities that are available through ACMS.

 

These include:

• Free musical tuition with world class tutors
• 2 hours of individual lessons each week on first instrument
• 30 minutes lesson on second study instrument
• 30 minutes of Theory lessons
• Opportunities to be part of ensembles including Chamber, Traditional, Jazz, Improvisation and Tutti Choir
• Many and varied performance opportunities both in the community and around Scotland
• Aural lessons
• Music History class

 

Our musicians range from S1-6, each receiveing a unique opportunity to build on their musical skills.

 

Finally, we also offer Bursary lessons for P6/7 youngsters who are enthusiastic about the instrument they play.

 

Please sign up using our link, above and below.

https://sites.google.com/ab-ed.org/acms-open-morning/home

 

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Free bus travel – let the adventures begin!

Is your child turning five? You can apply for their card with free bus travel up to two weeks before their fifth birthday. Whether it’s the school run, a trip to the park, or a weekend adventure, free bus travel makes it easier and more affordable to get around. Find out more on the Young Persons’ (Under 22s) Free Bus Travel.

You can also find out more about free bus travel for people with disabilities on the Transport Scotland website.

TRY OUT A FREE TRIAL SELF-DEFENCE CLASS – FOR PUPILS, FAMILIES AND STAFF

 

We are a family friendly club with members ranging from age 5 upwards.   Our club has trained in Aberdeen and the Bridge of Don for over 30 years.  Now that the school holidays are over, the club goes back to normal times and venues and we will have classes on Monday evenings at Seaton Primary, Wednesdays evenings at Oldmachar Academy and Friday evenings at Braehead Primary School.

If you, members of your family or friends would like to try out our classes for free, then please either telephone 01779 821866 or email k1.tkduk@gmail.com and I can arrange a free trial class for you.

Mrs Murdoch, Club Secretary, Independent Taekwon-do Schools