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Mull, Arran and Scattery Island music resources

Posted on September 28, 2012 by Gordon

There seems to be a theme developing this term as all of the whistle and flute classes are working on tunes associated with islands. And from discussions we have been having, there may be more to come. All music resources … Continue reading →

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A week to go to Flute Fling

Posted on March 10, 2012 by Gordon

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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Flute Fling trad flute workshop in Edinburgh

Posted on February 18, 2012 by Gordon

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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Forthcoming events and new term dates

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Gordon

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 →

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Border Gaitherin’ 2011 recordings available

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Gordon

Recordings of the tunes taught at the recent Border Gaitherin’ have been made available for download at sister site The Flow. Released under a Creative Commons licence, the recordings feature tunes that exist in Northumbrian, Scottish and Irish traditions: The … Continue reading →

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Coldstream Border Gaitherin 2011

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Gordon

I can confirm that I will be running two workshops and performing at this year’s Border Gaitherin’ Festival in Coldstream. One workshop will be on traditional whistle, the other on traditional flute. There is also an end of festival performance … Continue reading →

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Fun Flute Classes Summer 2011

Posted on April 17, 2011 by Gordon

The dates are being put together for the Fun Flute and whistle classes for the Summer term. There are new classes with a new venue, day and time for some. As usual I am happy to discuss details further. Please … Continue reading →

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Jamie Telfer Border Ballad Project

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Gordon

I am pleased to say that I am now working with artist/ historian/ educator Jane Gaze on a project with Primary 7 children and their teachers in Hawick in the Scottish Borders. The cross-curricular project is a dramatisation of the … Continue reading →

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Portobello Flute Group – new term, new venue

Posted on September 19, 2010 by Gordon

An exciting new arrangement between Portobello Fun Fiddle and the Portobello Flute Group sees the two traditional music ventures come together under the same roof this Autumn. As well as sharing tuition space, there will be opportunities to meet other … Continue reading →

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Portobello Music School

Posted on August 22, 2010 by Gordon

I am pleased to announce that I will be teaching the Primary 1 classes at the Portobello Music School this year. The School runs instrumental and creative music classes on Saturday mornings and has quickly gained a good reputation for … Continue reading →

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