Singers' Gathering 24th/25th Feb 07

Subject: Singers' Gathering 24th/25th Feb 07
From: Tattie Bogle
Date: 13 Jan 07 - 05:23 PM

SINGERS' GATHERING – SAT/SUN FEBRUARY 24TH/25TH 2007

Edinburgh and Lothians Branch of the TMSA (Traditional Music Scotland Association), jointly with West Lothian Council, are hosting the next Singers' Gathering, to be held in the newly-refurbished Regal Community Theatre, Bathgate, on the above dates. The brochure is now available from the TMSA Edinburgh office or from
the Box office at the Regal Theatre, and it is also be possible to download it as a pdf file on the Edinburgh and Lothians TMSA website at www.eltmsa.org.uk

This event is "Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the TMSA in unaccompanied and group singing, focussing on the evolving Scots song tradition," and we hope to see many friends, old and new, attending for the weekend, from 10am on Saturday until 5pm on Sunday.
We are delighted that Pete Shepheard, a founder member of the TMSA, has kindly agreed to be Singer in Residence, and there will be a be a headline Concert on the Saturday night, featuring Karine Polwart, Corrina Hewat and Annie Grace, who, in this "Girly Trio" combination took the 2006 Celtic Connections and Edinburgh Fringe by storm. They will be ably supported by Young Traditional Singer of Merit, Siobhan Miller, (sponsored by Aberdeen branch TMSA), and by Pete himself.
There is a very full programme for both days, including sessions, talks and workshops on a variety of song-related topics, including, as in previous Singers' Gatherings, "The Muckle Sing", a special workshop and performance platform for Community Singing Groups. Apart from those already named above, tutors will include Scott Gardiner and Geordie Murison, Brian Miller, Ian Walker, and Gifford Lind. Ian Green of Greentrax recordings (also a sponsor) will be doing "Desert Island Discs" with Pete Shepheard, and Dan Markey and Jimmy Scott are hosting a Gospel session on the Sunday morning.
Details of prices and concessions are in the brochure (TMSA members also get concessionary rates!). And apply early!
The Box Office phone number is 01506 433634.
Any other queries to: [e-mail]

Subject: RE: Singers' Gathering 24th/25th Feb 07
From: Tattie Bogle
Date: 13 Jan 07 - 05:25 PM

Not sure why, but the links ain't working! They work perfectly if typed into your browser or email messager!
TB

Subject: RE: Singers' Gathering 24th/25th Feb 07
From: Drumshanty
Date: 13 Jan 07 - 08:54 PM

Try here


ELTMSA website

Subject: RE: Singers' Gathering 24th/25th Feb 07
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 14 Jan 07 - 07:39 PM

Well, TB, as you know, some of us will be indulging in unaccompanied singing in the Anchor in Sidmouth on 23, 24 and 25 Feb.... hope you have a really good weekend, and see you in August!

Kitty

Subject: RE: Singers' Gathering 24th/25th Feb 07
From: Tattie Bogle
Date: 13 Feb 07 - 08:17 PM

Thanks, Kitty,
I would be there too if it were not for the dates being the same! Have a good reunion. Hope to be there in August.
Tickets are going well for the Singers' Gathering, especially the concert and the bothy ballads workshop!
Thanks for the help with the link Drumshanty!
TB

Subject: RE: Singers' Gathering 24th/25th Feb 07
From: Tattie Bogle
Date: 22 Feb 07 - 02:46 PM

Right, just about 39 hours till kick-off, still time to get tickets! (O1506 433634) See you there!
TB