What musicians say…
Margaret is not only a great musician, she’s also fun to make music with!
Gareth John.Dir. Deveron Festival
I've always found Margaret easy to work with, professional to deal with, and great musical company.
David McGuinness
director, Concerto Caledonia
Margaret is a very well known, highly respected and much admired musician in and around Aberdeen.
Because of her first class performing skills and general musicianship combined with her conscientiousness and professionalism, she is one of the most sought after musicians – both as a soloist and as an ensemble player.
Jim Addison
A player of the highest calibre, Margaret brings musicality, technique and panache to all she undertakes!
Ewan Ritchie
Margaret Preston is an articulate and sensitive player who adapts easily to the requirements of various styles and ensembles.
John Hearne composer and Dir Longship Music, Stonehaven Choral, Inverurie Choral, also advisor to New music Initiative “Sound”
I have worked with Margaret Preston and come to know her as a committed, dedicated and enthusiastic performer of contemporary music. She has performed in one of my own works and is currently, I believe, recording the flute music of Joseph Long for commercial CD. She is well known in the area as a soloist, ensemble and orchestral performer and as a teacher of some repute.
Dr Paul Mealor, FRSA
What the press say…
Margaret Preston is one of Scotland leading flautists. A renowned soloist and ensemble performer she has won both critical and public acclaim. Margaret’s repertoire, which includes works for the rare Alto Flute ranges from classical through traditional and early music to jazz and popular. As a member of the highly acclaimed Aberdeen Sinfonietta Margaret has performed with many of the world’s greatest soloists.
A consummate performer with a distinctive, full bodied tone her presence is always memorable in any orchestra or group.
Roddy Phillips P&J.
Margaret's professional musical and performance standards are of the
highest. She has participated widely and to great effect in the musical
life of the Northeast over a number of years, having given solo and duet
recitals for the Strathdee Music Club and other music promoting clubs in the
region.
Tickets for Margaret's recitals are always sought-after, and audiences
respond enthusiastically to her well-balanced and attractive programmes.
Richard Clark
Strathdee Music Club Chairman
Margaret Preston possesses an extraordinary talent that brings clarity and colour to every performance whether it be concert hall or drawing room
Hugh Moffat Chairman Aboyne and Deeside Festival
Margaret’s versatility enables her to create an ambiance suitable to any occasion. She does this with supreme elegance, and immediately engages sympathetically with her audience.
Geoff Cormack – Director, Tornaveen First Friday Series.
Corporate entertainment
The music was beautiful and you and Margaret added lots of glamour to the occasion ! I hope you liked the venue. Its was lovely for the people to arrive to hear your music, very atmospheric.
Helen Collins
European Parliament Office in Scotland
The Tun, Holyrood Road, Edinburgh
Margaret is a first rate flautist who has never failed to give an
excellent performance in all her appearances for the Trust. Her choice
of music is always well calculated for the projected audience and her
interpretation unfailingly musical.
I look forward to continuing our association in the future.
Bill Cheyne
(Chairman of the Aberdeen & District Members' Branch)
Social Secretary for the National Trust For Scotland
Thank you very much indeed for providing us with an excellent evening of music.
I will have no hesitation in using your services again for any future corporate events.
The ambience you created was so appropriate for our setting, and I thank you for the effort, which you obviously put in to create a fantastic set.
I would also like you to know that we received many kind words from our guests regarding your playing and professionalism.
Many thanks and kind regards.
Duncan Raitt
Director
First Raitt Engineering Ltd
During our arrangements for the masked ball, we were luckily enough to work with Margaret Preston of Ceremony, Margaret arranged entertainment for the evening which we were extremely delighted with. The professional way in which the booking was handled made life very easy for us as event managers and the quality of the acts exceeded our expectations. It was a delight to work with Margaret and I would be glad to recommend Ceremony for any corporate entertainment bookings.
Carol Fowler
Managing Director
Prime Promotions
The repeat performances of Sicilienne (ceremony) have been a great feature of our receptions, with numerous favourable comments from our guests on the high standard and excellent selection of entertaining background music.
Aberdeen Harbour Board
We have, on behalf of Aberdeen Airport, been delighted to have the company of Margaret Preston entertaining and always playing serenely, creating an atmosphere that is most enjoy able. Margaret can be thoroughly relied upon and is totally flexible, and we always look forward to listening to her wonderful music. Jacplug Communications Ltd, would highly recommend Margaret who has for the last five years, played at the Airports Clients Christmas Party.
Nicky Cousins, Director Jacplug Communications Ltd.
When launching my business earlier this year, I decided to use Ceremony’s services for the press opening evening.
I knew that I could rely on Margaret, not only because her playing is outstanding, but also because I had complete confidence that she would be able to tailor-make a repertoire to create the ambience I required. This was especially crucial for me because this event was televised.
Using Ceremony for this event proved not only to be an extremely enjoyable experience, but also enhanced the ethos of my product. The three key words I use to sum up my product are timeless unique and elegant, and Margaret managed without question to portray this in the wonderful service she provided. I look forward to doing business with her again.
Karan Raitt
Libby Ives Ltd.
Margarets haunting and ethereal flute really elevated the atmoshphere during thefire spiral walk at the first Breemie Stone Circle Mid Summer Festival 2005.Over one thousand people were transported into another world as her beautifulplaying carried them through the spiral of flames. Thank you so much for being apart of making history and making the night under the stars even more magical.
Jason Schroeder Event Creator
Weddings…
After hearing Margaret play at the Lemon Tree and in the grounds of Haddo House Estate, she was the first person we thought of to play at our wedding. Her music was perfect for the woodland setting we had. The guests were led along the path by the silvery sound of the flute playing among the trees, setting a perfect atmosphere for the ceremony.
Simon Gane
Design and Production Solutions for Live Events
Margaret Preston's music added wonderfully to our wedding reception. Her music created the perfect atmosphere for guests gathering in the Elphinstone Hall, and the specially chosen musical tribute to the bride was a beautiful highpoint to a lovely afternoon.
Gordon Graham
Professor Gordon Graham FRSE
Regius Professor of Moral Philosophy