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Aberdeenshire Saxophone Orchestra (ASO) has been selected for the Inspiration
award in the prestigious Royal Philharmonic Society (RPS) national awards, in
recognition of their musical capabilities.

The north-east group have been jointly selected alongside Leicestershire’s Phoenix
Saxophone Orchestra for the prestigious award in recognition of a pioneering cross-
border project.

Produced for Make Music Day in June this year, the project brought together 17
saxophonists from the two groups to record an arrangement of the rousing march
‘Entry of the Gladiators’, by Czech composer Julius Fučík.

ASO and Phoenix have been jointly shortlisted for the Inspiration Award in recognition<br />of a
pioneering cross-border project.

Calling on the public’s support

Aberdeenshire Saxophone Orchestra’s Foss Foster, who plays tenor sax on the piece,
said is now calling on the local community to cast their vote in support of the group.

“We are thrilled and truly honoured that the Royal Philharmonic Society has chosen
us as joint nominees for this award along with our new saxophone friends and
collaborators, Phoenix,” he said.

“It’s been a difficult period, but it has actually been good for both groups, as we’ve
learned new skills and come together regardless of distance to make music.