http://www.scottishculture.org/index/news-app News from www.scottishculture.org en 2010-09-10T14:07:46300:10 hourly 1 1970-01-01T00:00+00:00 http://www.scottishculture.org/index/news-app/story.93/title.want-to-join-a-class-there-s-still-time-to-enroll-limited-places-left- Have you always wanted to play the clarsach, accordion or harmonica? Or learn to play traditional music along with others or sing Scottish songs? Or perhaps you want to get ready for your next ceilidh dance? Our traditional Scottish music, song and dance evening classes are filling up fast, but there are still limited places left in some classes. Classes run on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, beginning the week of 13 September at Harlaw Academy. You can find out more about the classes here.  There are still some places left in accordion, banjo, bodhran, ceilidh dance, clarsach*, fiddle*, flute, guitar, harmonica, mandolin*, pipes, song and whistle. But hurry, many classes are filling up fast so register now to avoid disappointment! The following classes are now full: Guitar Accompaniment 2/3 Mixed Instruments 2 Mixed Instruments 3 Scots Song 3 However, if there is enough demand we may be able to run additional classes, so if you would like to be added to the waiting list please contact the SC&T office and we'll keep you informed. *SC&T has one set of full Highland pipes, one full-size fiddle, one clarsach and one mandolin for hire. The Scottish Culture and Traditions Association activities are supported by Aberdeen City Council, by the National Lottery through the Scottish Arts Council and by local organisations and individual supporters and volunteers. General 2010-09-09 http://www.scottishculture.org/index/news-app/story.92/title.course-guide-newsletter-online-now- The August issue of our newsletter is currently being mailed out to all our Friends and participants past and present, alongside our Class Guide 2010-2011. To find out what SC&T have planned for next session, click the links to download the pdf versions. If you would like to be added to our mailing list to receive hard copies, please contact the office. Inside the latest newsletter you will find news of our new tutors for 2010-2011, plus class news upcoming events reviews (including NAFCo 2010) a message from SC&T Chairman Richard Ward SC&T newsletter August 2010 SC&T Course Guide 2010-2011 The SC&T Course Guide 2010-2011 contains all you need to know about classes - what's running and when, course descriptions, a guide to ability levels, how to enroll, a booking form and dates for your diary. Download your copy below. SC&T Course Guide 2010-2011 General 2010-08-17 http://www.scottishculture.org/index/news-app/story.91/title.speyfest-workshops Speyfest Workshops Saturday 31 July, 1pm - 3pm At the Institute, Fochabers Workshops for musicians aged 12-18 years of intermediate or advanced playing ability, with the opportunity to play at Speyfest on Sunday 01 August. Tutors: Fiddle - Adam Sutherland Guitar - tbc Percussion - Fraser Stone Groupwork - John Somerville & Mhairi Hall For application forms and further details please contact Caroline Sterritt on 01540 662165 / 07989 907213 email: caroline.sterritt@feisean.org or feis_mhoireibh@yahoo.co.uk General 2010-07-31 http://www.scottishculture.org/index/news-app/story.90/title.fabulous-scottish-step-dance-tasters-courses Ever wanted to try Scottish step dance?  sitellite/util/snippets (code=3d82101056f64dc24be60a3fc07fa287) Great opportunities in Aberdeen to learn or brush up on Scottish step dance: StepSplore A two-day step dance course for young people aged between 8 and 21, part of the Aberdeen International Youth Festival. 4th & 5th August 2010, 9.45am-4pm, Linksfield Campus, Regents Walk, Aberdeen. Download the application form here: http://www.creativeheritage.com/StepDance/index.html Drop-in taster/refresher classes at CityMoves Every Thursday, 5.30-6.30pm, City Moves, Schoolhill, Aberdeen. All levels catered for. http://citymoves.wordpress.com/classes/ Contact tutor Pat Ballantyne (phballantyne@creativeheritage.com, 01224 491062 for more information. General 2010-07-26 http://www.scottishculture.org/index/news-app/story.89/title.pipe-splore-2010 PIPESPLORE2010 is on again this 4 & 5  August and open to all young pipers aged up to 21 years old. This years focus includes work on traditional Strathspey and Reel playing and ideal for solo and band players alike. Please visit http://www.pipingprogramme.co.uk/Site/home.html to download a flyer/application for more details and all young pipers should complete as instructed to register their place. General 2010-07-26