For music enthusiasts and philanthropists
Join our Circle of Patrons
… and support the next generation of musicians
Our Circle of Patrons are a group of music loving philanthropists whose support helps the School to thrive and provide a rich range of musical opportunities to the next generation of Scotland’s professional musicians.
It is thanks to that support that the School is able to provide such a remarkable and immersive music education for our talented young pupils, as well as forge unique partnerships with Scotland’s performing arts companies, invite celebrated international musicians into the School to work with our pupils, and promote music education across Scotland through our annual performance programme and outreach activity.
Our Patrons make an annual donation of £1,000 or more to the School and enjoy a programme of bespoke Patron Circle events, offering unique opportunities to meet and hear our pupils, alumni and staff perform, and to gain insight into the life of the School within Scotland’s wider music community.
If you are passionate about music then help us to nurture the musicians of tomorrow by becoming a Patron of St Mary’s Music School.
How our Patrons make a difference
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Our Patrons’ generosity is crucial to the future of St Mary’s Music School, providing vital support to all aspects of the specialist music education we offer, including:
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How we thank our Patrons
By joining our Patrons Circle you will become a central part of the School’s close-knit community of supporters and enjoy invitations to events and performances throughout the year, including:
- Our programme of bespoke Circle of Patron events
- Invitations to termly School concerts as well as a range of recitals
- Regular updates on the impact of our Patrons’ support and our plans for the future
- Recognition of your support in the School’s Annual Review and on our website, unless you prefer to remain anonymous
Upcoming Patron Events
Circle of Patrons Event: Chamber Music at the School – A musical conversation between friends
Wednesday 3 June, 7:00 - 8.30pm
We look forward to inviting the School’s Patrons to our second Circle of Patrons event of the year, which will focus on the rich and varied programme of Chamber Music that forms the heart of the specialist music education that we provide at St Mary’s Music School. Head of Chamber Music and eminently experienced violist, Duncan Ferguson, will talk about the importance of collaborative music-making for our aspiring young musicians and invite some of our senior ensembles to perform, ahead of the School’s annual Chamber Music Concert in Perth Concert Hall later in June.
Patrons will receive an invitation to this event via email in early May.
Join our Circle Of Patrons
To become a Patron and support our talented young musicians, please choose your preferred donation level and frequency:
An annual donation of £1,000 or more
A monthly donation of £84 or more
A one-off donation of £1,000 or more
To find out more about becoming a Patron or to discuss a particular area of interest, please get in touch with Caroline Libberton, Development Manager on 0131 538 7766, at EMAIL, or reach her at: St Mary’s Music School Coates Hall, 25 Grosvenor Crescent, Edinburgh, EH12 5EL
Thank you for your interest and support.
Dates for your diaries
We also look forward to welcoming Patrons to the following events this term – please pop the dates in your diaries and the School will be in touch with you via email:
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Annual Directors’ Recital Prize Final 2026 – Tuesday 9 June, 7pm – St Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral, Edinburgh
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Vocal Scenes – Wednesday 17 June, 6pm – Stockbridge Parish Church, Edinburgh
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Summer Concert – Monday 22 June, 7.30pm – The Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh
To find out more about any of the above events or how to join our Circle of Patrons, please get in touch with Caroline Libberton, Development Manager on 0131 538 7766 or at clibberton@smms.uk
