The Arkleston Singers
History
The Arkleston Singers first came together in 1979 as a fundraising group for a trip to the USA by the then Scottish National Orchestra Chorus. When the fundraising was over, the singers decided to stay together and continue to perform for their own enjoyment and the pleasure of others. The name 'The Arkleston Singers' comes from the venue for the first meeting of the group - a member’s house in Arkleston Road, Paisley!
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number SC032807
number SC032807
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Although all of the original members were with the RSNO Chorus, today’s Arkleston Singers come from a variety of musical backgrounds.
Founding Musical Director Tom Ferguson led the group for 20 years and was followed, in 1999, by Gordon Mabbot. Ken Paterson took over in 2005 and our current MD, Marcus Kitchen joined us in 2016.
Founding Musical Director Tom Ferguson led the group for 20 years and was followed, in 1999, by Gordon Mabbot. Ken Paterson took over in 2005 and our current MD, Marcus Kitchen joined us in 2016.
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Ken, Gordon, Marcus and Tom
Season 2019-20 saw The Arkleston Singers celebrate 40 years of entertaining the community. Current and former members came together for an anniversary reunion dinner in Elderslie Golf Club on 25 October 2019.