Da Capo Alba
Scotland's largest Mandolin & Guitar Adult Orchestra
Da Capo Alba is the orchestral section of the LGMA, and is currently
Scotland's largest guitar and mandolin orchestra. It comprises around 30
members who play mandolin, mandola (octave mandolin), guitar, bass or
percussion instruments.
Members are as varied in their musical backgrounds as they are in age, with players having experience in classical, folk, rock, jazz and country music. One thing that players do have in common is that they are hard working and entertaining!
Rehearsals are held each Wednesday at East Mains United Reformed Church, 11 Old Coach Road, East Kilbride (view on map) from 7.10pm to 9.30pm.
The orchestra performs in concerts throughout Scotland and abroad. Da Capo Alba and its members have won a range of awards, including trophies for orchestra, ensemble, duets and individual performances. The orchestra is currently in the process of recording its first CD.
Hear Da Capo Alba by clicking on the play button below. (1.5 minutes long)
The orchestra has performed in Ballerup, Denmark (2003), Hamburg, Germany (October 2005) and Bamberg, Germany (May 2006).