Song - Absolute Beginners (CANCELLED)

This class is now cancelled.
If you have enrolled, you should contact us to arrange an alternative or claim a refund.

This class is ideal for newcomers and those who want part of a fun singing group. If you’ve never sung before, or feel a bit unsure about joining a class to sing with others, this class is for you!

Through simple vocal exercises you will learn singing skills and develop your own unique singing voice.

Song - Sing Together (daytime)

Come and be in at the start of a new daytime traditional singing group, learning great songs from Scotland and beyond. Help to create a lively, friendly, participative group which might choose to grow into a community choir.

Songs include Burns songs, seasonal songs, songs of celebration, Edinburgh songs, songs from the Scottish Traveller tradition, work songs, children’s songs, songs your granny loved, songs from contemporary songwriters, songs from other traditions…

We will learn by ear, with easy and enjoyable voice warm-ups, simple rounds and games to build confidence, and a chance to try harmonies. The atmosphere is relaxed, warm, welcoming, sociable and musical.

All ages of adult singers welcome, both beginners and experienced.

When can I start? Preferably at the beginning of term. It may be possible to join later in the term if there are spaces left in the class.

It may be possible to arrange with the tutor to pay by the week for this class.

Song - Traditional Song (daytime)

A lively, fun and friendly group learning great traditional songs. We have built up an extensive back repertoire of favourite songs and will also continue to explore new songs. The group has performed at stramashes and Café Ceilidh.

We also do easy warm-ups, rounds and harmonies, occasional community performances and end of term singarounds. Suitable for beginners and experienced singers. No need to read music.
This well established class fills up quickly! Max no. 20.

Song - Singing for Fun

Relaxing, cheerful and tailored to suit all levels, this upbeat class will lift your spirits.

Professional vocal tips, a varied repertoire of songs (the choice is influenced by the group), lovely melodies and harmonies – and the thrill of singing well together!

Song - Song with Accompaniment

This class is not taking place in term 3.

We aim to increase people’s confidence in a small & supportive group. At the end of the summer term we will visit a friendly folk club’s singaround session – and you can decide if you want to take the plunge.

As well as being encouraged (but not obliged) to play solo, we will look at (mainly) Scots songs which we can play together. The class is suitable for players with a reasonable standard of playing – you should be able to easily play G, Em, C, D, Am, F chords. Suitable instruments include guitar, concertina, shruti box, fiddle or keyboard for example. If you’re not sure if your instrument is suitable please contact Scott Murray (the tutor of this class).

This class is fun!

Other events for song

• May 22 Café Ceilidh at St Colm's Church (Cafe Ceilidh 2011-2012)
• Jun 05 Café Ceilidh at St Colm's Church (Cafe Ceilidh 2011-2012)
• Jun 19 Café Ceilidh at the Storytelling Centre (Cafe Ceilidh 2011-2012)