Mr. Alistair Macdonald

Once again we were greatly entertained by Alistair, conductor of the Choir, on excerpts from the coming major concert.

Gladys Reid is pictured presenting Alistair Macdonald with an anniversary cake.
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MEMBERS of Peterhead Choral Society and their guests attended a special anniversary dinner at the Waterside Inn last week to mark the 25th year since the appointment of the society's musical director and conductor, Alistair Macdonald.

Alistair's appointment came soon after his arrival in Peterhead in 1979 as principal teacher of music at the town's academy.

Over the past 25 years, Alistair has produced two concerts each year with the society, traditionally one at Christmas and one in May, tackling a variety of choral works and carols.

He is also musical director of Aberdeen Choral Society.

The society's longest serving member and rehearsal pianist, Mary Kirkwood, presented Mr Macdonald with an antique conductor's baton with a silver mounted inscription on behalf of the members.

The society has see a large increase in members this season and will be tackling carols old and new under the direction of conductor, Alistair MacDonald, who is celebrating his 26th years at helm.

Conductor, Alistair Macdonald, will be at the helm as usual, with Alicia Johnston and David Tait adding some colourful Christmas readings.

Alistair Macdonald (conductor) with Grampian Sinfonia, leader Dirk van Loon.

Aberdeen Choral Society conducted by Alistair Macdonald