Glasgow Improvisers Orchestra
Raymond MacDonald is a founder member of the Glasgow Improvisers Orchestra, a large improvising ensemble of around 20 musicians from diverse artistic backgrounds ranging from free improvisation, jazz, classical, folk, pop, and experimental musics to performance art.
Since its inaugural project in 2002 the Orchestra has established on international reputation and garnered critical acclaim for its innovative projects and its exploration of improvised music.
A host of collaborations with world renowned improvisers and other ensembles have expanded the band's artistic horizons and given rise to musical connections throughout the world. To date they have released five CDs.
Glasgow Improvisers Orchestra perform in venues around the UK and Europe and have established their own annual festival in Glasgow which provides a platform for improvising musicians and artists.
Alongside their composing, recording and performing activities they ore committed to on ongoing programme of education and outreach activities including workshops, lectures and master classes.