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Telephone: 01224 591900
The Scottish Culture & Traditions Association (SC&T) runs a wide range of musical activities in the Aberdeen area. Much more about all their work on their website at www.scottishculture.org/index/index There are song classes for adults in the evenings over 26 weeks (10 weeks in the autumn and winter/spring and 6 weeks in the early summer). The web site gives details on the song classes being run each term. The Lemon Tree fifty plus singing group Vocal Moves have been together for over a year,under the expert guidance of Val Munro and Jimmy Reith. The sessions are great fun and concentrate on developing singing skills and confidence through an extensive repertoire of both old and new songs and vocal exercises.
They recently had a most successful performance in the Winter Gardens and have two performances in The Lemon Tree Studio already under their belt. They are now working towards creating a piece to be performed as part of Older People's Week. However despite their performance record the emphasis is firmly on enjoyment, experience and vocal development The Burns Quoir was formed by Stonehaven Folk Club for the Year of the Homecoming as a community choir, in response to an local interest in singing Burns songs.Keen singers from all over the North East have been meeting every Thursday to celebrate folksong traditions with a focus on the songs of Robert Burns. Singers have tackled almost 30 of The Bard's works to date, under the tutelage of award-winning Scots singer Christine Kydd, who is also a highly sought-after workshop leader. Workshops are fun, friendly and informative! You don't have to consider yourself a singer! New members are welcome, all songs are taught by ear, with accompanying wordsheets, there are no auditions, and participation in performance is voluntary. Both men and women attend the group, and thanks to the ongoing sponsorship of the Drumlithie Hotel, workshops take place in the function room at 7.30pm. More information on their website - http://burnsquoir.co.uk
Tel 0131 555 7668 Email:admin@scotsmusic.org
Full details of this class, and online enrolment on the SMG website.
Information about the group on their website http://www.mostentertaining.com/edinburgh/music-workshops
or on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Edinburgh-Voices/168303506609295
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.
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 community events.
Linten Adie is for you if you'd like to:
Loud & Proud is Scotland's LGBT choir. Started in 2005, it has a membership of about 60 singers and is led by Karen Dietz.
www.ocsg.org - "We are a very friendly, secular choir with no auditions. We welcome anyone who has a passion to sing with us- whether untrained singers or music scholars! Our singing style is folk rather than classical and varies hugely from song to song – whether it’s a blues number or a gentle African lullaby. Penny Stone is our incredible, charismatic teacher who specialises in voice production. We meet up fortnightly on Thursdays (starting the 11th Oct 2012) from 18.30-20.30 at Eric Liddell centre on Morningside Road. Anyone is welcome to come along! It costs £7 (concessions £5) per session, or £25 (£15) for a series of five sessions. No singing experience is required, just drop in to the sessions if you fancy singing."
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Town:
Aberdeen
Group Name:
Scottish Culture and Traditions Association
Meets at:
Harlaw Academy, Albyn Place, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire AB10 1RG
Day/Time:
Monday to Wednesday evenings 7 - 9pm
Contact:
The Administrator,
SC&T office,
First Floor 4 Bon Accord Crescent,
Aberdeen
AB11 6DH
Mobile: 07754 758 677
Other information:
Town:
Aberdeen
Group Name:
Vocal Moves
Meets at:
The Lemon Tree Studio, 5 West North Street
Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire AB24 5AT
Day/Time:
Tuesday 2.30pm - 4pm
Contact:
The Lemon Tree Box Office on 01224 642230
Other information:
The Lemon Tree website
Town:
Group Name:
The Burns Quoir
Meets at:
Drumlithie Hotel, Drumlithie, Nr Stonehaven, Kincardineshire AB39 3YT
Day/Time:
Every Thursday at 7.30pm
Contact:
Sue Briggs - 01569 740626
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Town:
Kirriemuir
Group Name:
Angus Folk
Meets at:
Airlie Arms Hotel, Kirriemuir
Day/Time:
Every Tuesday 7.30 to 9.30pm
Contact:
Ali Roberts on 01382 858541 or Lezley Kennedy on 01382 889498
Other information:
We focus predominantly on traditional and local songs, but a wide range of material is shared, learnt and performed at local community gatherings. The group are tutored by a great bunch of renowned singers including Maureen Jelks, Steve Byrne, Christine Kydd and Barbara Dymock
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Town:
Edinburgh
Group Name:
All Together Now
Meets at:
Boroughmuir School, 26 Viewforth, EH10 4LR
Day/Time:
Tuesday 7 - 9pm
Contact:
0131 653 2146
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A group affiliated to the Scots Music Group. Find out more at Yvonne Burgess's website. The group sings 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!
Town:
Edinburgh
Group Name:
Come All Ye (Scots Music Group)
Meets at:
Christ Church, Holy Corner, 6a Morningside Road EH10 4DD
Day/Time:
Thursday 10.30am -12.30 pm
Contact:
Scots Music Group, St George's West, 58 Shandwick Place, EH2 4RT
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A new daytime traditional singing group, learning songs from Scotland and beyond. Help create a lively,participative group. We learn by ear, with easy enjoyable voice warm-ups and games to build confidence.
Town:
Edinburgh
Group Name:
Edinburgh Choir
Meets at:
Greenbank Church Hall, Braidburn Terrace, Edinburgh EH10 (on Comiston Road, Morningside)
Day/Time:
Tuesday 7.30 pm - 9.00 pm
Contact:
0131 447 1117, or use contact form on website at www.edinburgh-choir.com/index.html
Other information:
"Some of our members have never sung before, some have sung a bit, some are professional, but everyone is made to feel very welcome. Choir singing is lots of fun and there is a great sense of community and friendship, we work together as a great musical collection."
Town:
Edinburgh
Group Name:
Edinburgh Voices
Meets at:
St Thomas of Aquins High School, Chalmers Street, Edinburgh EH3 9ES
Day/Time:
Tuesday 7 to 9 pm.
Contact:
For more information call Finlay Hetherington on 0131 477 7821 or e-mail finlay@mostentertaining.com
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"No audition, just turn up and get involved. Along the way there’ll be chance to write your own songs, record an album and even go on the radio. Of course you might prefer to come along and just sing."
Town:
Edinburgh
Group Name:
Gilmerton Singers
Meets at:
Gilmerton Community Centre, Edinburgh
Day/Time:
Fridays weekly, 10am - 12 noon
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"
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
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:
Linten Adie
Meets at:
St Bride's Centre, 10 Orwell Terrace, Edinburgh
Day/Time:
Tuesday 10.30 - 12.30
Contact:
St Bride's Centre, 10 Orwell Terrace, Edinburgh EH11 2DY Tel 0131 346 1405
Other information:
More information at www.stbrides.org.
Town:
Edinburgh
Group Name:
Loud & Proud Choir
Meets at:
Abbeymount Centre, 2-4 Abbeymount, Edinburgh EH8 8EJ
Day/Time:
Monday 7 - 9.30pm
Contact:
info@loudandproudchoir.org
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Town:
Edinburgh
Group Name:
Open Community Singing Group
Meets at:
Eric Liddel Centre, Eric Liddell Centre, 15 Morningside Road, Edinburgh EH10 4DP
Day/Time:
Thursday 11th Oct, 25th Oct, 8th Nov, 22nd Nov, 6th Dec 6.30 - 8.30pm
Contact:
opencommunitysinginggroup@gmail.com or phone 07791 031466
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Town:
Edinburgh
Group Name:
Protest in Harmony
Meets at:
Quaker Meeting House, Victoria Terrace, Edinburgh.
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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!"
