Listings of Scottish Community Song Groups

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City of Edinburgh

Town:	Edinburgh
Group Name:	Sangstream
Meets at:	Boroughmuir High School, Viewforth
Day/Time:	Thursday 7-9pm
Contact:	info@sangstream.org.uk or come along to any of our sessions at Boroughmuir - just bring your voice with you
Other information:	Sangstream's website (www.sangstream.org.uk) * a friendly and fun place open to everyone who has an interest in group singing to take part and to develop their skills with the help of an experienced singer; * a group which provides the opportunity for people to learn about and to share Scots songs and traditions; * a group which can carry these songs out into the wider community.
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Town:	Edinburgh
Group Name:	Voice House
Meets at:	Bruntsfield Primary School Hall Montpelier, Edinburgh, EH10 4NA
Day/Time:	Wednesday 7-9pm
Contact:	Richard (info@voicehouse.org.uk)
Other information:	The vocal material covered by Voice House is broad and eclectic, from Jazz, Gospel, Folk, Eastern European, African, etc.....

Town:	Edinburgh
Group Name:	Gilmerton Singers
Meets at:	Gilmerton Community Centre, Edinburgh
Day/Time:	Fridays weekly, 10am-12pm
Contact:	email Christine Langlands
Other information:	"A very friendly group whose repertoire is based in Scottish songs, but who enjoy singing a range of popular and spiritual material"
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Town:	Edinburgh
Group Name:	Scots Music Group – Singing for Fun
Meets at:	Boroughmuir School, 26 Viewforth, EH10 4LR
Day/Time:	Tuesday 19.00 - 21.00
Contact:	Scots Music Group, St George's West, 58 Shandwick Place, EH2 4RT Tel 0131 555 7668 Email:Email: info@scotsmusic.org
Other information:	Relaxing, cheerful and tailored to suit all levels this upbeat class will lift your spirits. Professional vocal tips, varied repertoire of songs (the choice is influenced by the group), lovely melodies and harmonies - and the thrill of singing well together! Full details of this class, and online enrolment on the SMG website.

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Group Name:	Scots Music Group – All Together Now
Meets at:	Boroughmuir School, 26 Viewforth, EH10 4LR
Day/Time:	Tuesday 7-9pm
Contact:	Scots Music Group, St George's West, 58 Shandwick Place, EH2 4RT Tel 0131 555 7668 Email: Email: info@scotsmusic.org
Other information:	"This new Scots Music Group choir will start in September 2009. Initially it will be part of the SMG class programme, with the aim that the choir will work towards becoming an independent affiliated organisation. The choir will be singing a wide range of songs (including any songs participants bring along). Part sing-song, part learning arranged harmonies (with lots of help, support and encouragement) and there will also be the opportunity to try singing in smaller groups for those who want to. Everyone’s welcome – no particular skills are necessary. The only condition: willingness to listen and have a go! Full details of this class, and online enrolment on the SMG website.

Town:	Edinburgh
Group Name:	Scots Music Group - Traditional Singing Group
Meets at:	Gorgie Farm, 51 Gorgie Road, Edinburgh, EH11 2LA
Day/Time:	Wednesday 10-12am
Contact:	Scots Music Group, St George's West, 58 Shandwick Place, EH2 4RT Tel 0131 555 7668Email: info@scotsmusic.org
Other information:	Discover your natural voice with enjoyable warm-ups and games, and learn some great traditional songs and ballads in a small and friendly group. Full details of this class, and online enrolment on the SMG website.

Town:	Edinburgh
Group Name:	Scots Music Group - Linten Adie
Meets at:	St Bride's Centre, 10 Orwell Terrace, Edinburgh EH11 2DY
Day/Time:	Tuesday 10.30 - 12.30
Contact:	Scots Music Group, St George's West, 58 Shandwick Place, EH2 4RT Tel 0131 555 7668, or email: info@scotsmusic.org
Other information:	"We work on a wide variety of (mainly) Scots songs in a lively and sociable group. The group learns songs by ear and performs at occasional community events. Linten Adie is for you if you'd like to: Sing in a fairly large well-established friendly group (up to 25 members) Build confidence & skills using warm-ups, rhythms and rounds Learn mostly Scots songs as a whole group and work on some arrangements and harmonies Learn around 4 new songs per term, and keep up old songs Take part in occasional community performances (organised by the class committee), singarounds, outings and workshops etc Men are particularly welcome! " Full details of this class and online enrolment on the SMG website.
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Town:	Edinburgh
Group Name:	Wildfire Women's Choir
Meets at:	St. Pauls Church,Pilrig Street, EDINBURGH EH3
Day/Time:	Wednesdays during term time 7.30 pm - 9 pm.
Contact:	The membership secretary Email: annette@izzett.demon.co.uk
Other information:	"Wildfire is open to women of all ages and backgrounds who like or want to learn to sing in a collective group. We sing political songs, songs of struggle, peace and freedom as well as Scottish traditional material. Democratic decision making. Fees for 10 week term - £35.00 waged, £20.00 low income; or £4 per session. The current tutor is Rachel Milne." Details on the Wildfire website.

Town:	Edinburgh
Group Name:	Harmonise
Meets at:	Columcille, Newbattle Road, Morningside
Day/Time:	Monday 7 - 9pm
Contact:	Email: info@harmonise.org.uk
Other information:	The Harmonise website is at www.harmonise.org.uk Friendly, established mixed voice harmony group of about 45 people, of all ages. Led by Jane Schonveld, we learn by ear and sing unaccompanied songs from all corners of the globe, in a wide variety of musical styles and usually in the original languages. See website for more details.
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Town:	Edinburgh
Group Name:	The Jammies
Meets at:	Portobello (use contact for more details)
Day/Time:	For more information, contact Yvonne Burgess.
Contact:	Yvonne Burgess 0131 653 2146 (or write to 273(i) North High Street, Musselburgh EH21 6BQ)
Other information:	"Founded in 2003, the Jammies are a group of more confident singers (no music reading required). As the name suggests, we do some jamming and D.I.Y. harmonising, and sing many of my own pieces. We are currently looking to expand our numbers a little, so do get in touch if you think this might be for you." More information on Yvonne Burgess' website.

Town:	Edinburgh
Group Name:	Protest in Harmony
Meets at:	Quaker Meeting House, Victoria Terrace, Edinburgh. Map
Day/Time:	Normally 2nd Saturday in the month (10:00am to 1:00pm) - see website for details.
Contact:	Visit the website www.protestinharmony.org.uk
Other information:	"The group meets one Saturday each month to learn songs of freedom and struggle from around the world. All are welcome. No need to read music, no singing experience necessary " just come along with your enthusiasm and your voice! No booking is required " just turn up prompt on the day " and bring your friends!"

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Dumfries and Galloway

Town:	Castle Douglas
Group Name:	The Feral Choir
Meets at:	St Ninian"s Church Hall, Castle Douglas and other venues, depending on activity - see website diary
Day/Time:	Tuesday 7.30 pm (also one-day workshops)
Contact:	Ali Burns, musical director - 01556 503 646, or ali@feralchoir.co.uk.
Other information:	"The Feral Choir's singing is based on original research into traditional songs. We sing mainly British traditional material to new arrangements and original songs. We understand that people are busy at different times of the year and it's possible to be a member of the choir and drop in and out term by term. If you'd like to come along and join us, look out for one of our taster workshops which we hold every year." Find out more.

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Dundee

Town:	Dundee
Group Name:	Dundee Rep Women"s Singing Group
Meets at:	Dundee Rep Theatre, Tay Square, Dundee DD1 1PB
Day/Time:	Mondays 7 - 9pm
Contact:	Mary Sandeman, Administrator - 01382 342660 or msandeman@dundeereptheatre.co.uk
Other information:	Sing and socialise ! No previous experience is needed and new members are always welcome but please check for dates of beginning and end of terms. Dundee Rep website

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Fife

Town:	Auchtermuchty
Group Name:	Voice Howff
Meets at:	Guide Hall, Auchtermuchty.
Day/Time:	Next session starts on 15/01/07 and fortnightly thereafter. 7.30 to 9.30 pm
Contact:	Yvonne Burgess 0131 653 2146 (or write to 273(i) North High Street, Musselburgh EH21 6BQ)
Other information:	"Fife community choir formed in 2002, following the example of Voice House in Edinburgh. Meets fortnightly in Auchtermuchty with members coming from Kirkcaldy and Perth, as well as the Howe of Fife. Also open to all comers, and a welcoming group." More information here.

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Glasgow City

Town:	Glasgow
Group Name:	Eurydice Choir
Meets at:	St Peter's School, Partick
Day/Time:	every Tues 7.30 pm
Contact:	07855 089684
Other information:	Socialist women's choir, which has been performing around Glasgow and beyond for ten years (including in the Concert Hall to welcome Nelson Mandela)

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Highland

Town:	Inverness
Group Name:	Music Classes Project - Scots Song Class
Meets at:	Maple Court Hotel, 12 Ness Walk, Inverness
Day/Time:	Monday Evening - 7.30 until 9pm
Contact:	Margo Maclennan, TMC Co-ordinator, Community Learning & Leisure, Town House, Inverness IV1 1JJ 01463 724314 margo.maclennan2@highland.gov.uk
Other information:	Current age range of people taking part is from 11 to 70s

Town:	Inverness
Group Name:	Singing for Pleasure Group (also "Sing 'n' Shout" - children's version)
Meets at:	Merkinch Community Centre, Coronation Park, Inverness IV3 8AD
Day/Time:	Tuesday evening
Contact:	Elsie Normington, Merkinch Community Centre 01463 239563
Other information:	"We are a not a choir but LOVE TO SING!!!"

Town:	Nairn
Group Name:	Gaelic Song with Margaret Stewart
Meets at:	Tigh na Cloinne, 1 Viewfield Street, Nairn
Day/Time:	Wednesday 7.30pm
Contact:	Shona Arthur - tel 01667 459 973
Other information:	This group meets in the Winter and Spring months, and focuses on traditional Gaelic song, with particular emphasis on work songs.

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Inverclyde

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Midlothian

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Moray

Town:	Forres
Group Name:	Forres Big Choir
Meets at:	St John's Church, Victoria Road, Forres (opposite Grant Park)
Day/Time:	Weekly during school terms, Thursday evenings 7 - 9 pm
Contact:	Kate O'Connell Tel: 01343 850266 Email: kate@hollyoconnell.freeserve.co.uk Bill Henderson Tel: 01309 672951/mobile 07876 213576 Email:bill.catherine@virgin.net
Other information:	Website. "We are a mixed community choir, started in January 2004, and led by experienced musicians and choir leaders Kate O'Connell and Bill Henderson. We sing inspirational songs from around the world: African, East European, Gaelic, Welsh, World Music, Taize, Traditional, Contemporary, and many more." We have around 50 members, beginners and experienced singers, 30 of them regulars. We encourage people to come regularly to learn the songs but drop-in is also possible.

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Perth and Kinross

Town:	Birnam
Group Name:	JustSingin'
Meets at:	The Birnam Institute, Station Road, Birnam
Day/Time:	most Wednesdays of the year
Contact:	Lyn (01796 482408) or info@justsinging.org
Other information:	The group has attained charitable status and received an Awards for All grant, enabling it to engage the services of a variety of tutors, to host workshops, build a resource library, and offer performances in the community. There's no solo singing, no music reading, and no pressure to perform. Men and women of all ages welcome! With Christine Kydd as resident tutor.

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Scottish Borders

Town:	Clovenfords, near Galashiels
Group Name:	One Voice
Meets at:	Details from organiser.
Day/Time:	Every second Monday - 7 to 9.30 (including a tea-break)
Contact:	Kathy Stewart on 07756 127581
Other information:	A new group (started 2007) in an area which previously had no such singing opportunities.
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Shetland

Town:	Mid Yell
Group Name:	North Isles Group
Meets at:	Mid Yell Church Hall
Day/Time:	Thursday nights, at 7pm
Contact:	Andy Ross, 07900 430 429
Other information:	"We learn harmony, acapella singing, and perform world music. No experience necessary, just a willingness to have fun!"

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South Ayrshire

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Stirling

Town:	Stirling
Group Name:	Singin' Stirling
Meets at:	The Tolbooth, Jail Wynd
Day/Time:	Thursday 7 - 9pm
Contact:	Stirling Council Box Office 01786 27 4000
Other information:	Led by Jo Miller. Come and sing for fun - chants, rounds, Scottish traditional, spiritual and other songs. Enjoy trying out harmonies and getting to know other keen singers of all kinds Find out more about the activities of this and other groups at the Tolbooth.
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Town:	Kippen
Group Name:	Kippen Wee Sing
Meets at:	Kippen Recreation and Reading rooms, Main Street, Kippen, Stirling FK8 3DN
Day/Time:	Every other Thursday 7.30 - 9 p.m.(use contact to confirm dates)
Contact:	Di Blackmore 01786 870656 Diana.C.Blackmore@Tesco.net
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Town:	Dunblane
Group Name:	The Liltin' Lassies
Meets at:	Cathedral Halls, The Cross, Dunblane
Day/Time:	(1) Monday 7 - 9pm (currently fully booked) (2) Thursday 7 - 9pm
Contact:	Amy (07776 138 674) or email Amy
Other information:	Led by Amy Lord, The Liltin' Lassies is open to women of all abilities and levels of experience who enjoy singing. Come along and join us! We cover all different types of song and sing a'cappella and in harmony. Visit our MySpace at http://www.myspace.com/liltinlassiesmusic.
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Town:	Callander
Group Name:	The Bracklinn Singers
Meets at:	St Andrew's Church Hall, Callander (from 20.08.08)
Day/Time:	Wednesday 8pm to 10pm
Contact:	Heather (01877 330417) or email burnsah@tiscali.co.uk
Other information:	This new group sings songs from many countries, and is open to women of all abilities and levels of singing experience.

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West Lothian

Town:	Linlithgow
Group Name:	Sangschule
Meets at:	Staff Room, Linlithgow Academy, Braehead Road, Linlithgow.
Day/Time:	Wednesday 7:30 to 9:30
Contact:	Susan Streater 01506 843592 susan.streater@hotmail.co.uk
Other information:	angelfire.com/folk/sangschule
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