Highland Cathedral - Wurlitzer & Bagpipes

A video from Aaron’s 2023 performance at the American Theatre Organ Society’s 65th Chicago Annual Convention, at The Tivoli, Downers Grove, IL, USA.

Bagpiper Scott MCCawley joined Aaron to give the audience a surprise treat!

This video has been viewed more than half a million times across TikTok, Instagram and YouTube.

“A Trumpeter’s Lullaby” by Leroy Anderson

Wurlitzer & Trumpet

Due to COVID-19 fears, the 2021 Christmas Concert at Pollokshaws Burgh Hall hosted by Aaron was cancelled. The concert should have featured Aaron at the Wurlitzer organ, alongside various artists. One of those artists is trumpeter David Ford, and together they recorded two videos for online publication.

Recorded from STV News at 6pm on 30th July 2019. Report by Kevin Scott.

STV News Report

Here’s a clip from when Aaron was featured on Scottish Television (STV) News after his return from the USA where he won the ATOS Young Theatre Organist of the Year Competition. It features Aaron playing at Pollokshaws Burgh Hall and Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.

The Skye Boat Song in Rochester, NY

This is a clip from a concert which Aaron performed in the Rochester (NY) Auditorium in February 2020. The piece is “The Skye Boat Song” with a Hawthorne twist!

Performed by Aaron Hawthorne

Conducting the University of Glasgow Chamber Choir

While studying at the University of Glasgow, Aaron conducted the Chamber Choir for three consecutive academic years. The choir was completely un-auditioned yet sang some demanding repertoire.

Glasgow University Music Club Chamber Choir perform John Rutter's "Blow Blow Thou Winter Wind" at the 2018 GUMC Christmas Concert. Conducted by Aaron Hawthor...
By kind permission of Iain McGlinchey, here's yours truly in the driving seat for "Highland Cathedral" performed by the Scottish Fiddle Orchestra on 30th Dec...
 

Highland Cathedral with the Scottish Fiddle Orchestra

With an audience of over 2,000 watching, Aaron got to join the Scottish Fiddle Orchestra on stage at the Usher Hall, Edinburgh for their annual Hogmanay celebrations.