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Winter Flutes and Whistles at Dalmeny Kirk
At last I have been able to edit the music from FluteFling Ensemble’s trip to Dalmeny Kirk. This was a coming together of some of the Scots Music Group whistlers and FluteFling whistlers and fluters to play some tunes together … Continue reading
Posted in classes, Community, Events, FluteFling, Scots Music Group
Tagged flute, FluteFling Ensemble, Scottish, whistle
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Autumn mid-term roundup
I have taken the opportunity to catch up with some housekeeping for FluteFling and SMG whistle classes. Firstly, the class resources page at The Flow has been tidied up and it should be much easier to find things. Basically, material … Continue reading
Posted in classes, Community, Events, Festivals, FluteFling, Resources, Scots Music Group, The Flow, Workshops
Tagged beginner, classes, community, edinburgh, flute, improver, portobello, resources, tin whistle, traditional music, workshops
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Flutes and whistles celebrate Midsummer at Hailes Castle
Fun Flute and Scots Music Group Beginner Whistle students performed traditional music last month in the striking setting of Hailes Castle in East Lothian. The summer terms at Fun Flute and the Scots Music Group have now finished, but there … Continue reading
Border Gaitherin 2012 flute and whistle workshops
This weekend sees the 10th anniversary of the Border Gaitherin at Coldstream and I’ll be running two flute and whistle workshops as part of the festival. One of these is for Absolute Beginners, the other for those developing their music … Continue reading
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Tagged advanced, beginner, Border Gaitherin, Coldstream, community, flute, improver, Irish, Scots, Scottish Borders, tin whistle, traditional music, workshops
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Fun Flute/SMG whistle new tunes added
A quick update to say that the remaining tunes for the Wash House gig at Portobello Community Centre on 31 March is now up. I don’t have the music for Si Si Si as yet. All resources here and here … Continue reading
Posted in classes, Community, Events, Fun Flute, Scots Music Group, The Flow
Tagged advanced, beginner, collaboration, concert, improver, portobello, tin whistle, traditional music
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A week to go to Flute Fling
Flute Fling is just one week away and space is limited, so make sure you don’t miss out. This is a chance to learn some new tunes, perfect techniques and have fun playing with other flutes and whistles. There will … Continue reading
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Tagged advanced, edinburgh, flute, improver, Irish, portobello, Scots, tin whistle, traditional music, workshops
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Flute Fling trad flute workshop in Edinburgh
I’ll be running Flute Fling, an afternoon workshop for traditional flutes and whistles as part of Ceilidh Culture on Saturday March 17th in Portobello. Flute Fling is an event for traditional flute and whistle players that will be taking place … Continue reading
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Tagged advanced, edinburgh, improver, Irish, portobello, Scots, tin whistle, traditional music, workshops
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Flutes and whistles: Midwinter at Craigmillar Castle
Midwinter at Craigmillar Castle, a recording of whistles and flutes playing traditional music in Craigmillar Castle in Edinburgh has just been made available. Just before Christmas students from Fun Flute and SMG whistle came together to play some tunes in … Continue reading
Posted in Community, Events, Fun Flute, Scots Music Group
Tagged beginner, classes, collaboration, community, creative music workshops, edinburgh, flute, improver, Irish, MP3, Scots, Scots Music Group, tin whistle, traditional music
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Forthcoming events and new term dates
Highlights in December include the Scots Music Group Stramash on Wednesday 7th December, the Fun Fiddle Stramash on Thursday 8th December and the Fun Flute Festive Fling on Sunday 11th December. I’m also playing with Cauldstane Slap at a free … Continue reading
Joy of Sound Workshop in Edinburgh
This Friday I’ll be running a creative music workshop as part of a collaborative event in Edinburgh organised by Edinburgh volunteer Will Golding and Joy of Sound, an inclusive particpatory music-making charity based in London. All people are welcome. Celebrating … Continue reading
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Tagged collaboration, creative music workshops, inclusion, SEN, special needs
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