2012 is finally here and it's not long now until February and our Muckle Sing taking place on Saturday 18 February 2012, 10am to 5.30pm at the Queen Margaret Hall, Blackness Road, Linlithgow, EH49 7JA.
It's a day of workshops for community singing groups and individual singers, led by Janet Russell, as well as an opportunity for informal group performances. All welcome - from the beginner to the experienced performer and no need to be able to read music.
For more information click (or paste the link into your web address bar) to access the full leaflet including booking details:
http://www.tmsa.org.uk/documents/THEMUCKLESING2012.pdf
Monday, 23 January 2012
Monday, 12 December 2011
Diary dates for December & 2012 update!
Tuesday 13 December - our monthly Singers' Session which can have a festive theme or not. It all depends on what you want to sing (as long you won't get arrested for it! ;) 8-11pm at the Royal Oak as usual.
Tuesday 10 January- why not make a New Year's resolution to sing more and come to our friendly monthly Singers' Session? 8-11pm at the Royal Oak as usual.
Saturday 18 February - Muckle Sing 2012. Details coming soon of this fun day in Linlithgow.
In the meantime if you are looking to get your vocal cords in shape – you could visit the Scots Music Group website for details of their song groups and classes at www.scotsmusic.org/song/ as there is still room in a number of them.
Tuesday 14 February- what better day to sing about songs of love (and death - well that's usually what most folk songs are about!!) at our friendly monthly Singers' Session? 8-11pm at the Royal Oak as usual.
Tuesday 13 March- you don't need to be as mad as a March hare to come to our friendly monthly Singers' Session! 8-11pm at the Royal Oak as usual.
Friday 23 March - The Music & Songs of Mining Concert, The Pleasance. This will be part of Edinburgh's Ceilidh Culture and being organised in partnership with TMSA Glasgow Branch - there will be a partner concert on Friday 16 March in Glasgow.
Tuesday 10 April- Our friendly monthly Singers' Session, 8-11pm at the Royal Oak as usual.
13-15 April - Northern Streams 2012 featuring music, song and dance from Scotland and Scandinavia - also part of Edinburgh's Ceilidh Culture.
Tuesday 10 January- why not make a New Year's resolution to sing more and come to our friendly monthly Singers' Session? 8-11pm at the Royal Oak as usual.
Saturday 18 February - Muckle Sing 2012. Details coming soon of this fun day in Linlithgow.
In the meantime if you are looking to get your vocal cords in shape – you could visit the Scots Music Group website for details of their song groups and classes at www.scotsmusic.org/song/ as there is still room in a number of them.
Tuesday 14 February- what better day to sing about songs of love (and death - well that's usually what most folk songs are about!!) at our friendly monthly Singers' Session? 8-11pm at the Royal Oak as usual.
Tuesday 13 March- you don't need to be as mad as a March hare to come to our friendly monthly Singers' Session! 8-11pm at the Royal Oak as usual.
Friday 23 March - The Music & Songs of Mining Concert, The Pleasance. This will be part of Edinburgh's Ceilidh Culture and being organised in partnership with TMSA Glasgow Branch - there will be a partner concert on Friday 16 March in Glasgow.
Tuesday 10 April- Our friendly monthly Singers' Session, 8-11pm at the Royal Oak as usual.
13-15 April - Northern Streams 2012 featuring music, song and dance from Scotland and Scandinavia - also part of Edinburgh's Ceilidh Culture.
Thursday, 27 October 2011
Lots of diary dates coming up - so pay attention!
Friday 28 October, 7.30pm - TMSA Young Trad Tour comes to Howden Park centre, Livingston - your best chance to see it near to Edinburgh! Box Office 01506 777666 or http://www.howdenparkcentre.co.uk/
Saturday 5 November, 2-5pm - TMSA National AGM, National Piping Centre, 30-34 McPhater Street, Glasgow G2 0RT.(Plus another opportunity to see the TMSA Young Trad Tour in the evening at the same venue - 7.30pm start: Box Office 0141 353 0220).
Sunday 6 November - your last chance to see the TMSA Young Trad Tour on tour in Scotland at Coldingham Village Hall Box Office: www.coldingham.info/store
Tuesday 8 November - Branch AGM at 6.45pm followed by our regular monthly Singers Session from 8pm, downstairs at the Royal Oak, Infirmary St, Edinburgh EH1 1LT.
Sunday 13th November - Carrying Stream Festival Session, 3.30pm - 7pm approx. Downstairs at the Royal Oak we will be commemorating the life of Ray Fisher, who sadly passed away just a few weeks ago. So if you know any songs that were in Ray's repertoire, do bring them along: if you don't, just come and sing or play whatever you know/like best! The session will be hosted by Susan and Paul Streater.
See: http://www.tradmusichall.com/RayFisher.html and several clips of her singing on Youtube.
As well as our session, Edinburgh Folk Club will be holding the 10th Carrying Stream Festival in memory of Hamish Henderson at the Pleasance from 9th-16th November (our session being in partnership with EFC). Full details soon to appear on their website at: http://www.carryingstreamfestival.co.uk/csf11.htm
Tuesday 13 December - our monthly Singers' Session which can have a festive theme or not. It all depends on what you want to sing (as long you won't get arrested for it! ;) 8-11pm at the Royal Oak as usual.
Tuesday 10 January- why not make a New Year's resolution to sing more and come to our friendly monthly Singers' Session? 8-11pm at the Royal Oak as usual.
Saturday 18 February - Muckle Sing 2012. Details coming soon of this fun day in Linlithgow.
In the meantime if you are looking to get your vocal cords in shape – you could visit the Scots Music Group website for details of their song groups and classes at www.scotsmusic.org/song/ as there is still room in a number of them.
Tuesday 14 February- what better day to sing about songs of love (and death - well that's usually what most folk songs are about!!) at our friendly monthly Singers' Session? 8-11pm at the Royal Oak as usual.
Tuesday 13 March- you don't need to be as mad as a March hare to come to our friendly monthly Singers' Session! 8-11pm at the Royal Oak as usual.
Friday 23 March - The Music & Songs of Mining Concert, The Pleasance. This will be part of Edinburgh's Ceilidh Culture and being organised in partnership with TMSA Glasgow Branch.
Tuesday 10 April- Our friendly monthly Singers' Session, 8-11pm at the Royal Oak as usual.
13-15 April - Northern Streams 2012 featuring music, song and dance from Scotland and Scandinavia - also part of Edinburgh's Ceilidh Culture.
Saturday 5 November, 2-5pm - TMSA National AGM, National Piping Centre, 30-34 McPhater Street, Glasgow G2 0RT.(Plus another opportunity to see the TMSA Young Trad Tour in the evening at the same venue - 7.30pm start: Box Office 0141 353 0220).
Sunday 6 November - your last chance to see the TMSA Young Trad Tour on tour in Scotland at Coldingham Village Hall Box Office: www.coldingham.info/store
Tuesday 8 November - Branch AGM at 6.45pm followed by our regular monthly Singers Session from 8pm, downstairs at the Royal Oak, Infirmary St, Edinburgh EH1 1LT.
Sunday 13th November - Carrying Stream Festival Session, 3.30pm - 7pm approx. Downstairs at the Royal Oak we will be commemorating the life of Ray Fisher, who sadly passed away just a few weeks ago. So if you know any songs that were in Ray's repertoire, do bring them along: if you don't, just come and sing or play whatever you know/like best! The session will be hosted by Susan and Paul Streater.
See: http://www.tradmusichall.com/RayFisher.html and several clips of her singing on Youtube.
As well as our session, Edinburgh Folk Club will be holding the 10th Carrying Stream Festival in memory of Hamish Henderson at the Pleasance from 9th-16th November (our session being in partnership with EFC). Full details soon to appear on their website at: http://www.carryingstreamfestival.co.uk/csf11.htm
Tuesday 13 December - our monthly Singers' Session which can have a festive theme or not. It all depends on what you want to sing (as long you won't get arrested for it! ;) 8-11pm at the Royal Oak as usual.
Tuesday 10 January- why not make a New Year's resolution to sing more and come to our friendly monthly Singers' Session? 8-11pm at the Royal Oak as usual.
Saturday 18 February - Muckle Sing 2012. Details coming soon of this fun day in Linlithgow.
In the meantime if you are looking to get your vocal cords in shape – you could visit the Scots Music Group website for details of their song groups and classes at www.scotsmusic.org/song/ as there is still room in a number of them.
Tuesday 14 February- what better day to sing about songs of love (and death - well that's usually what most folk songs are about!!) at our friendly monthly Singers' Session? 8-11pm at the Royal Oak as usual.
Tuesday 13 March- you don't need to be as mad as a March hare to come to our friendly monthly Singers' Session! 8-11pm at the Royal Oak as usual.
Friday 23 March - The Music & Songs of Mining Concert, The Pleasance. This will be part of Edinburgh's Ceilidh Culture and being organised in partnership with TMSA Glasgow Branch.
Tuesday 10 April- Our friendly monthly Singers' Session, 8-11pm at the Royal Oak as usual.
13-15 April - Northern Streams 2012 featuring music, song and dance from Scotland and Scandinavia - also part of Edinburgh's Ceilidh Culture.
Tuesday, 4 October 2011
Next Singers' Sessions and Branch AGM
If you like singing - particularly songs that have a something folky about them - why not come along to our regular monthly Singers' Session in the Royal Oak downstairs lounge (Infirmary Street, Edinburgh EH1 1LT) next on Tuesday 11 October, from 8pm until 11pm? There's no admission charge and all who want to sing are welcome - whatever your ability or even language!
The November Singers Session will be on Tuesday 8 November, preceded by the Branch AGM starting at 6.45pm. Please come along to hear about the year's achievements and how you can be part of the next year's successes including if you have ideas for other activities.
The November Singers Session will be on Tuesday 8 November, preceded by the Branch AGM starting at 6.45pm. Please come along to hear about the year's achievements and how you can be part of the next year's successes including if you have ideas for other activities.
Monday, 29 August 2011
Our Monthly Singers' Session resumes Tuesday 13 September - all welcome! Plus other events...
If you like singing - particularly songs that have a something folky about them - why not come along to our regular monthly Singers' Session in the Royal Oak downstairs lounge (Infirmary Street, Edinburgh EH1 1LT) next on Tuesday 13 September, from 8pm until 11pm? There's no admission charge and all who want to sing are welcome - whatever your ability or even language!
Whilst waiting for this date to come around there is still Festival Folk at the Oak until 4 September - details at: http://www.royal-oak-folk.com/page5.html
Though if you want a break outside of Edinburgh, the Kirriemuir Festival is on 2-4 September with all the usual concerts, ceilidhs, talks, competitions, sessions, street entertainment and general fun, run by the fabulous Angus Branch of the TMSA. For more details visit: http://www.kirriefestival.org/
And the following week is the more nearby Linlithgow Festival 7-11 September - programme information is at: http://www.linlithgowfolk.com/
Whilst waiting for this date to come around there is still Festival Folk at the Oak until 4 September - details at: http://www.royal-oak-folk.com/page5.html
Though if you want a break outside of Edinburgh, the Kirriemuir Festival is on 2-4 September with all the usual concerts, ceilidhs, talks, competitions, sessions, street entertainment and general fun, run by the fabulous Angus Branch of the TMSA. For more details visit: http://www.kirriefestival.org/
And the following week is the more nearby Linlithgow Festival 7-11 September - programme information is at: http://www.linlithgowfolk.com/
Tuesday, 9 August 2011
Folk at the Royal Oak and Auchtermuchty (as there's no Singers Session in August!)
Just a wee reminder that we don't have a Singers Session tonight at the Royal Oak (9 August) but if you do pop along you will be treated to some fine folk music from Aaron Jones & Tim O'Leary. If you want to find out who else is on during August just visit: http://www.royal-oak-folk.com/page5.html
There's also some free shows during the day - see the details at:
http://www.royal-oak-folk.com/page12.html plus you can catch David Ferrard inbetween with his Scottish Folk Roots and Offshoots show at 6.30pm - well worth getting a seat for (and there are only 30!) More details at: http://www.edfringe.com/whats-on/music/scottish-folk-roots-and-offshoots
Finally if you want to get out of Edinburgh this weekend (12-14 August) - why not go up to Auchtermuchty Festival (in Fife) for one of the original festivals of traditional music, song and dance organised by other TMSA members! Visit: http://www.auchtermuchty-festival.org.uk/music for more information.
There's also some free shows during the day - see the details at:
http://www.royal-oak-folk.com/page12.html plus you can catch David Ferrard inbetween with his Scottish Folk Roots and Offshoots show at 6.30pm - well worth getting a seat for (and there are only 30!) More details at: http://www.edfringe.com/whats-on/music/scottish-folk-roots-and-offshoots
Finally if you want to get out of Edinburgh this weekend (12-14 August) - why not go up to Auchtermuchty Festival (in Fife) for one of the original festivals of traditional music, song and dance organised by other TMSA members! Visit: http://www.auchtermuchty-festival.org.uk/music for more information.
Thursday, 7 July 2011
Our Monthly Singers' Session - all welcome!
If you like singing - particularly songs that have a something folky about them - why not come along to our regular monthly Singers' Session in the Royal Oak downstairs lounge (Infirmary Street, Edinburgh EH1 1LT) next on Tuesday 12 July, from 8pm until 11pm?
There's no admission charge and all who want to sing are welcome - whatever your ability or even language! Last month we had a visit from some visiting Australians which included a rendition of 'Wild Colonial Boy' - every session has had at least one wonderful surprise like this!
The sessions happen on every 2nd Tuesday of the month (except August when there's something folky on at the Oak every night of the Festival - check it out!).
There's no admission charge and all who want to sing are welcome - whatever your ability or even language! Last month we had a visit from some visiting Australians which included a rendition of 'Wild Colonial Boy' - every session has had at least one wonderful surprise like this!
The sessions happen on every 2nd Tuesday of the month (except August when there's something folky on at the Oak every night of the Festival - check it out!).
Wednesday, 1 June 2011
Come and join us at our monthly Singers' Session
If you like singing - particularly songs that have a something folky about them - why not come along to our regular monthly Singers' Session in the Royal Oak downstairs lounge (Infirmary Street, Edinburgh EH1 1LT) on Tuesday 14 June, from 8pm until 11pm? There's no admission charge and all who want to sing are welcome - whatever your ability or even language! The sessions happen on every 2nd Tuesday of the month (except August when the Festival is on).
Thursday, 5 May 2011
Singers' Session 10 May 2011 - come and join us!
We are celebrating as part of Voluntary Arts Week, our now regular monthly Singers' Session in the Royal Oak downstairs lounge (Infirmary Street, Edinburgh) on Tuesday 10 May, from 8pm until 11pm approx, and thereafter on the 2nd Tuesday of the month. No admission charge and all who want to sing are welcome.
Friday, 8 April 2011
Singers' Session 12 April 2011
Now we've had a little time to recover from presenting Northern Streams 2011 we would like to remind you that the next monthly Singers' Session in the Royal Oak downstairs lounge (Infirmary Street, Edinburgh) is Tuesday 12 April, from 8pm until 11pm approx, and thereafter on the 2nd Tuesday of the month. No admission charge and all are welcome.
Thursday, 10 March 2011
Northern Streams 1-3 April 2011
We now have the programme all in one place in a downloadable leaflet. You can find out when and where our great lineup of Scandinavian and Scottish artists will be performing and teaching 1-3 April 2011.
Artists coming for 2011 are:
Norwegian Musician of the Year 2010 - Sigrid Molestad & band; Fribo (Norway/Sweden/Scotland); Celtic Nyckelharpa Project (Scotland/Sweden); Hal & Nikolaj (Scotland/Denmark) - Danish Folk Music Award winners 2009; Anders Aasberg (Norway) - Eurovision 2009 winning dancer; James MacDonald Reid (Scotland) and The Dancing Danes.
To download the leaflet or more information on the performers, click here (or paste the website link into your address bar) to be taken to the relevant page on the main TMSA website: http://www.tmsa.org.uk/scottish-music-event.asp?e=1293&b=6
OR you can scroll down this page for a chronological programme outline....
Friday 1 April Norway, Sweden & Scotland Concert 7.30pm
The Pleasance Theatre, 60 The Pleasance, Edinburgh EH8 9TJ £10/8
Norwegian Folk Musician of the Year 2010, fiddler and singer Sigrid Moldestad and band performs her own material, as well as translations of Burns’ songs – mixing the music of the fjords with folk-blues-rock. Fribo (‘Open House’), made up of fellow Norwegian singer Anne Sofie Linge Valdal, Scottish fiddler Hannah Read, Edinburgh guitarist Ewan MacPherson and Swedish percussionist Magnus Lundmark, has toured the UK, North America, and Europe. “...zestful, vibrant, multi-national North Sea sound” Womad The evening includes a Halling dance performance from Eurovision 2009 winning dancer, Anders Aasberg.
Tickets for all Edinburgh & Glasgow events available through the Ceilidh Culture Box Office, Usher Hall, Lothian Road, Edinburgh: www.ceilidhculture.co.uk/www.usherhall.co.uk or tel: 0131 228 1155 or on the door. (NB: a small booking fee applies to web & phone bookings but not to those made in person).
Edinburgh Weekend ticket £32/£25: the 2 Edinburgh evening concerts and up to three Edinburgh workshops - save up to £12! (Please specify which workshops at the time of booking).
Glasgow Day Ticket £20/£15: the 3 workshops & ceilidh — save up to £9! NB: Weekend/Day Tickets only available from the Ceilidh Culture Box Office over the phone or in person or on the door. Concessions: Over 60s, student, unemployed, disabled, Young Scot + TMSA members.
Read the article on Sigrid Moldestad in The Herald:.
http://www.heraldscotland.com/mobile/arts-ents/music-features/pioneering-a-new-burns-country-between-nashville-and-norway-1.1093747
Saturday 2 April Workshops
The Pleasance, Edinburgh EH8 9TJ Choice of 2 workshops per slot. £8/6 each workshop. Tune workshops suitable for any melody instrument.
10.30am-12.30pm: 1. Learn the Jew’s Harp in 2 Hours – Ewan MacPherson (Scotland) (Please book in advance so we know how many Jew's Harps to supply to participants!)
2. Instrumental Tunes for melody instruments - Sigrid Moldestad (Norway)
1.00-3.00pm: 1. The basics of the Halling Male Dance - Anders Aasberg (Norway)
2. Traditional songs and great ideas for accompaniment - Hal Parfitt-Murray & Nikolaj Busk (Scotland/Denmark)
3.30-5.30pm: 1. Danish Couple and Male Dances - The Dancing Danes (Denmark)
2. Scottish/Irish Tunes for melody instruments – Gavin Pennycook (Scotland)
Saturday 2 April Children’s Folklore Session 11am – 12noon
The Pleasance, Edinburgh EH8 9TJ
Come with us on a journey through music, song, dance and story drawing on the different traditions of Scotland, presented by James MacDonald Reid (Artistic Director of the Drumalban Folk Ensemble) and friends. Of Argyll origins, James has always been interested in Scottish traditions and how they connect to other traditions across Europe. Recently he has been researching living Slavic and Norse folklore. This session is most suitable for ages 5+ but fun for all!
Tickets: £5 per child (children must be accompanied by an adult who can join in – and will be admitted free). Available through the Ceilidh Culture Box Office, Usher Hall, Lothian Road, Edinburgh: www.ceilidhculture.co.uk/ www.usherhall.co.uk or tel: 0131 228 1155 or on the door. (NB: a small booking fee applies to web & phone bookings).
Saturday 2 April Scotland, Sweden & Denmark Concert 7.30pm
The Pleasance Theatre, The Pleasance, Edinburgh EH8 9TJ £10/8
Celtic Nyckelharpa Project are Gavin Pennycook (nyckelharpa - Swedish keyed fiddle), Rob Truswell (guitar) and Esther Kuck (bodhran). They will be performing tracks from their recently produced first album of Scottish and Irish dance music using the unique sound of the nyckelharpa. Scottish-Australian fiddler & singer, Hal Parfitt-Murray, and Danish Nikolaj Busk’s first album, Hal & Nikolaj, won Debut of the Year at the Danish Folk Music Awards 2009 where Nikolaj also won Composer of the Year. ―…something really special” Roots Zone. They will be joined by members of The Dancing Danes, a group of young internationally travelled dancers, showcasing rare competitive Danish male dances.
Tickets for all Edinburgh & Glasgow events available through the Ceilidh Culture Box Office, Usher Hall, Lothian Road, Edinburgh: www.ceilidhculture.co.uk/www.usherhall.co.uk or tel: 0131 228 1155 or on the door. (NB: a small booking fee applies to web & phone bookings but not to those made in person).
Edinburgh Weekend ticket £32/£25: the 2 Edinburgh evening concerts and up to three Edinburgh workshops - save up to £12! (Please specify which workshops at the time of booking).
Glasgow Day Ticket £20/£15: the 3 workshops & ceilidh — save up to £9! NB: Weekend/Day Tickets only available from the Ceilidh Culture Box Office over the phone or in person or on the door. Concessions: Over 60s, student, unemployed, disabled, Young Scot + TMSA members.
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