Jane Murphy, Violin 

I completed Standard and Higher Grade Music as a mature student at Kinross High School between 1992 and 1996. I was a playing member of the school orchestra and string ensemble.

I joined PSO in 1997 and have always found every rehearsal to be relaxed and friendly. My playing has improved immensely with the expert guidance of Allan and Lorna, and I enjoy meeting for rehearsals and coffee break with fellow members.

My most memorable pieces I have played are: Barber’s Adagio for strings, Brahms Symphonies – they are always challenging, and Allan has a way of bringing out the best in our playing and guiding us to our full potential. I also enjoyed the concert with PYO 2013 and of course Scheherazade. There have been many more memorable concerts and am looking forward to many more with PSO.

I began playing violin as a mature student because I did not have the chance to take up the instrument when I was younger. Yes, it is difficult to learn but the rewards and satisfaction you gain with achievement outway the difficulty. If you have always wanted to take up violin my advice to you is GO FOR IT! Believe me you will not look back.