That the Parliament congratulates the Glasgow Phoenix Choir on celebrating its 75th anniversary year and entering its 76th season of choral excellence; notes that the choir marked this significant milestone with a special anniversary dinner on 10 October 2026 attended by past and present members, conductors, accompanists, supporters and family members; recognises that the choir was founded in 1951 by former members of the Glasgow Orpheus Choir in order to continue a musical tradition dating back to 1901; understands that it is now one of Scotland's longest-established and most respected choirs, with around 90 singing members, a library catalogue of more than 1,000 musical works and more than 30 recordings to its name; acknowledges the choir's longstanding commitment to supporting charitable causes through its concerts and welcomes its decision to adopt the Scottish Huntington's Association as its Charity of the Year for the 2026-27 season; notes the choir's strong links to the Glasgow Kelvin and Maryhill constituency through its rehearsals at St John's Renfield Church on Beaconsfield Road; commends all current and former members for their dedication over the last 75 years; recognises the contribution of its conductor and musical director, Cameron Murdoch, alongside accompanist Matthew McIlree and those who have supported the choir's musical development over many decades; welcomes the choir's efforts to recruit new members and encourage wider participation in choral music, and wishes the Glasgow Phoenix Choir every success for the next 75 years and beyond.
Supported by: Thomas Kerr, Paul Sweeney