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September 2021
Scottish Whispers: Learn Folk Tunes by Ear with Ease!
Want to learn folk tunes by ear but don't know how? Using Morag’s unique memorisation method, learning by heart is made easy for everyone. Shetland fiddler Morag Johnston directs an online course teaching a selection of tunes from Ireland, Scotland and the Shetland Isles. She has developed a unique memorisation method that makes learning tunes by ear approachable for everyone. A qualified pedagogue and professional musician, Morag welcomes musicians from all musical backgrounds and abilities to take part. Why is…
Find out more »Together With Music 4 Nations Songwriting Tour Workshops
Together with Music (TwM) are embarking on a UK wide song-writing tour to support reconnection and amplify the voices of people from all generations and walks of life. On 13 & 14 September, TwM will be running 2 days of workshops at the Scottish Storytelling Centre to promote understanding around music, health and wellbeing and to encourage intergenerational connections through music making and song-writing. This unique song-writing project will span the whole of the UK linking in with TwM…
Find out more »Sirens and Sea Quines—an Evening of Sparkling Sea Shanties
A very special night of shanty singing is coming to a computer near you in September! Featuring a line-up of some of the finest shanty singers from America and Britain, including The Johnson Girls, The Silver Darlings, All @ Sea, Scolds Bridle, The Anthony Quines, Chris Lock, Helen Pitt, Jan Bee Brown, Kathryn Collings, Talitha MacKenzie, Janie Meneely and Linn Phipps. All proceeds will go to the Musician's Union Benevolent Fund.
Find out more »Isle of Jura Music Festival
This will be our 27th annual music festival with concerts, ceilidhs, sessions, storytelling and workshops for adults and kids alike. Various venues around Craighouse village, Jura - Marquee, Jura Hotel and more. Tel. 01496 820 362 juramusicfestival@gmail.com www.jurafestival.com
Find out more »TMSA Aberdeen presents a Joint Session with Howth Singing Circle
Celebrating Howth Singing Circle’s 21st Season, Fingal Folk & Northern Lights will feature Ann Riordan & Ian Russell and will be streamed live on Facebook. To join the Zoom session email rioann@gmail.com.
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