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Aberdeen City

Town: Aberdeen
Group Name: Scottish Culture and Traditions Association
Meets at: Harlaw Academy, Albyn Place, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire AB10 1RG
Day/Time: Monday 7 - 9pm (Scots Song 1); Tuesday 7 - 9 pm (Scots Song 3))
Contact: The Administrator,
SC&T office,
First Floor 4 Bon Accord Crescent,
Aberdeen
AB11 6DH

Telephone: 01224 591900
Mobile: 07754 758 677
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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 http://www.scottishculture.org/index/index

Scots Song 1 - A fun singing class with a range of new and familiar songs. This is an opportunity for people to discover what it is like to sing in a session environment. Suitable for beginners and those with experience.

Scots Song 3 - for those who already sing traditional song, who want to expand their repertoire and explore more vocal technique to interpret and perform songs and ballads.

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

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

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Aberdeenshire

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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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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

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Angus

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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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.

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 - 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: Scots Music Group – Song with Accompaniment
Meets at: Boroughmuir School, 26 Viewforth, Edinburgh EH10 4LR
Day/Time: Wednesday 7-9 pm
Contact: Scots Music Group, St George's West, 58 Shandwick Place, EH2 4RT Tel. 0131 555 7668

Email:admin@scotsmusic.org

Other information: Increase your confidence in a small and supportive group. As well as being encouraged to play solo, we’ll look at songs to play together. The class is suitable for players who can easily play G, Em, C, D, Am, F chords. Suitable instruments include guitar, concertina, shruti box, fiddle, or keyboard. This class is fun!

Full details of this class, and online enrolment on the SMG website.

Town: Edinburgh
Group Name: Scots Music Group – Come All Ye
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

Tel 0131 555 7668

Email:admin@scotsmusic.org

Other information: 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.

Full details of this class, and online enrolment on the SMG website.

Town: Edinburgh
Group Name: Scots Music Group – Singing for Fun
Meets at: Boroughmuir School, 26 Viewforth, EH10 4LR
Day/Time: Thursday 7-9 pm
Contact: Scots Music Group, St George's West, 58 Shandwick Place, EH2 4RT Tel 0131 555 7668 Email:Email: admin@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.

Town: Edinburgh
Group Name: All Together Now
Meets at: Boroughmuir School, 26 Viewforth, EH10 4LR
Day/Time: Tuesday 7 - 9pm
Contact: 0131 653 2146
Other information: 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: Scots Music Group - Traditional Singing Group
Meets at: Gorgie Farm, 51 Gorgie Road, Edinburgh, EH11 2LA
Day/Time: Wednesday 10.30am - 12.30pm
Contact: Scots Music Group, St George's West, 58 Shandwick Place, EH2 4RT Tel 0131 555 7668Email: admin@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: 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.

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:

  • Sing in a large, well-established, friendly group of both men and women (up to 35 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 (if you wish) in community performances (organised by the class committee), singarounds, outings, workshops, etc.

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 http://www.wildfirechoir.btck.co.uk

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.

News Flash: 30th November 2011 Harmonise is seeking to recruit a Musical Director. Harmonise is a well established non-auditioning community choir based in Edinburgh and meeting on Mondays.We are seeking to appoint a new Musical Director to start in October 2012 to replace our current Musical Director who retires in June. Information about the position, the recruitment process and the choir is available on our website www.harmonise.org.uk . For enquiries please phone Sally Dick on 07917 324615 or Liz Elkind on 07882 399305

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!"

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
Other information: "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."

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

Town: Edinburgh
Group Name: Transition Edinburgh South Community Singing Group
Meets at: Eric Liddell Centre, 15 Morningside Road, Edinburgh EH10 4DP
Day/Time: Thursday 6.30-8.00 p.m. Group will meet from Sept 29th to Dec 8th 2011
Contact: jane@transitionedinburghsouth.org.uk (07950 016 074) or penny.jayyous@gmail.com (07805 454 620)
Other information: Group is facilitated by Penny Stone. All singers and ‘I-Can’t-sing’-ers welcome. Come and squeak, croak or whistle - all noises welcome! Learn some new songs in a safe environment, and take some time to experiment with your voice. No weekly commitment or prior singing experience necessary.

Just turn up for 6.30pm on Thursdays or if you'd like further information use the contact details above. Suggested donation £5/£2

The singing group will be followed by an Ideas Exchange Forum 8.15 - 9.30pm, for informal discussion on the activities of Transition Edinburgh South (TES) and related issues. People are welcome to attend just for singing or just for the ideas exchange as well as for both!

Town: Edinburgh
Group Name: SongWorks
Meets at: The Columcille Centre, Newbattle Terrace, Edinburgh EH10 4RT
Day/Time: Thursday 7 - 9 pm
Contact: songworksedin@googlemail.com or irene.railley@blueyonder.co.uk
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"Our Philosophy is that everyone can sing.

We are an Edinburgh community choir who meet weekly, and sing for the sheer joy of it. It's quite laid back and fun.

No audition!! Come along on the first two weeks of term or half-term (12 and 19th Jan, 23 Feb and 1 Mar)

£20 per term, £15 per half term.

Our Musical Director, Irene Railley, teaches us songs from all over the world, usually in 4 part harmony. Reading music is not necessary - we learn by listening and repeating."

More information on the SongWorks website.

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Clackmannanshire

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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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Falkirk

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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.

Town: St Monans
Group Name: St Monans Community Choir
Meets at: St Monans Parish Church Hall, Station Road, St Monans.
Day/Time: Sunday 7.30 to 9.00 pm
Contact: Ruth or Brian on 01333 730 741
Other information: "New members are always welcome. We have no auditions and you don't have to be able to read music. What all our members share is an enthusiastic approach. The atmosphere at our rehearsals is a blend of friendliness and dedication." More information on the website - http://www.stmonanschoir.net/index.html

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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)

Town: Glasgow
Group Name: Voicebeat
Meets at: The Annexe, Stewartville St, Partick, Glasgow G11 5PE
Day/Time: Mondays (not Thursdays as before) from 7–9 pm
Contact: voicebeat@gmail.com
Other information: "Voicebeat is a multicultural singing group, or world music community choir if you like, the only one in Glasgow that we know of. It was started about eight years ago by Jane Tomlinson and is now led by Harry Campbell. We sing songs from around the world in easy unaccompanied harmony, often in foreign languages, in an informal, welcoming atmosphere. We’re always keen to attract new singers. Whatever your background and experience, you are always welcome. There’s no audition and you don't need to be able to read music, as all songs are taught by ear."

Much more info available through the Voicebeat website - www.freewebs.com/voicebeat

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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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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 at www.forresbigchoir.info

"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.

Town: Forres
Group Name: Male Voices
Meets at: St John's Church, Victoria Road, Forres (opposite Grant Park)
Day/Time: Fortnightly during school terms, Tuesday evenings 7.30-9.30 pm
Contact: Bill Henderson Tel: 01309 672951 / Mobile 07876 213576 Email:bill@billsmusic.co.uk
Other information: Visit our website at www.billsmusic.co.uk/site/malevoices.html

We are open to all men, young and old, regardless of musical and singing experience. We teach everything by ear with words available as needed. We sing inspirational songs from around the World. We believe that there is something particularly special about the resonance and depth of men's voices. We also think that there are many men who would prefer singing in a male only setting - we like to think of it as like a Rugby Club without the mud!!

The group is led by experienced choir leaders Bill Henderson and David Harrison.

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North Ayrshire

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North Lanarkshire

Town: Motherwell
Group Name: SoundRoutes (Motherwell)
Meets at: Electric Bar Function Suite, 291 Airbles Road, Motherwell ML1 3AW
Day/Time: Mondays 20:00 to 21:30
Contact: Shona Brown
email: shona@soundroutes.net
myspace.com/soundroutes
or phone: 07811 504141
More about SoundRoutes at http://www.soundroutes.net

Other information: "No auditions
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Just good music!


Sing a range of gospel, roots, folk, world, pop and jazz and make new friends in your own community."

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Orkney

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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 justsingin@btinternet.com
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.

Town: Perth
Group Name: Horsecross Voices
Meets at: The Norie-Miller Studio in Perth Concert Hall
Day/Time: Wednesday evenings Sep – April from 7.30 to 9.30pm
Contact: Jenn Minchin (Music Development Coordinator for Horsecross Arts Ltd) for more details on 01738 477 722 or email jminchin@horsecross.co.uk
Other information: Drop in choir so no need to come every week – just when you want to! Cost: £4 (£3 concessions).

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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!"

Town: Bressay
Group Name: Bressay Community Choir
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Day/Time: Friday nights, at 7pm
Contact: Cathy Falkner - 01 595 820218
Other information: "We are an intergenerational choir with about twenty or more members who all live on the island of Bressay in Shetland. We sing songs about social issues, freedom and peace etc. The choir has a Facebook page: Bressay Community Choir."

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South Lanarkshire

Town: Hamilton
Group Name: SoundRoutes (Hamilton)
Meets at: Hamilton Baptist Church Hall, 23 Kemp Street, Hamilton ML3 6QL
Day/Time: Tuesdays 20:00 to 21:30
Contact: Shona Brown
email: shona@soundroutes.net
myspace.com/soundroutes
or phone: 07811 504141


More about SoundRoutes at http://www.soundroutes.net

Other information: "No auditions
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No age restrictions
Just good music!
Sing a range of gospel, roots, folk, world, pop and jazz and make new friends in your own community."

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Town: Carluke
Group Name: SoundRoutes (Carluke)
Meets at: Carluke Leisure Centre, 135 Carnwath Road, Carluke ML8 4EA

Day/Time: Wednesdays 20:00 to 21:30
Contact: Shona Brown
email: shona@soundroutes.net
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More about SoundRoutes at http://www.soundroutes.net

Other information: "No auditions
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Sing a range of gospel, roots, folk, world, pop and jazz and make new friends in your own community."

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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 their activities - http://www.spanglefish.com/singingstirling

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.

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. Find out more here: http://www.bracklinnsingers.co.uk/

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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: One of the older of the community song groups in Scotland, Sangschule celebrated its 15th anniversary in 2009. We have a mixture of musical activities - lots of great tutoring from the likes of Gordeanna McCulloch, Eileen Penman and Susie Kelly, as well as sessions led by some of the more experienced members of the group. While we are not primarily a performance group, we do occasionally get out and about for charity events, and always try to have a strong presence at our local get-togethers - the 'Singers' Gathering' and 'Muckle Sing' events jointly organised by West Lothian Council and the Edinburgh and Lothians branch of the TMSA.

Much more information on the website at angelfire.com/folk/sangschule

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