Gaelic speakers in Niagara Region?

Subject: Gaelic speakers in Niagara Region?
From: Tchaikovsky
Date: 02 Mar 00 - 01:38 AM

I've been doing some research on Canadian folk music and I have run across many interesting Gaelic songs. I've considered arranging them and singing them with harp. Does anyone know of any Gaelic speakers in the Niagara Region of Canada?...or even in Toronto or any other surrounding areas? I would just like to have some help with pronunciation and emphasis....just to make sure I'm not making a fool of myself. Even any advice on singing in Gaelic or resources that I could use would be helpful. Thanks!

Subject: RE: Gaelic speakers in Niagara Region?
From: GUEST,Sian in Wales
Date: 02 Mar 00 - 03:54 AM

There's an old gentleman in Port Colborne by the name of Douglas Burr - I don't think he speaks Scottish Gaelic but he may know someone ... or he may know enough himself to help ...

I think he lives in the Portal Village Seniors complex, but - sorry - I don't have a proper address or phone number.

Sian

Subject: RE: Gaelic speakers in Niagara Region?
From: GUEST,sharon
Date: 02 Mar 00 - 08:14 AM

im afraid i cant help you with the niagra region..been along time since ive been there.many schools offer specialty classes..gaelic is often offered.i am going to edinburgh for classes this summer..i realize that may be a bit much but if it its worth it to you i suppose you'll do what ever...there may be something in your area=)also there are many a book on scots gaelic with tapes and instructional...hope this helps..good luck cheers sharon

Subject: RE: Gaelic speakers in Niagara Region?
From: Mooh
Date: 02 Mar 00 - 09:12 AM

Check out the Celtic College, held in Goderich Ontario every August. Contact through the Goderich Celtic Festival(Earth, Air, Fire and Water) web-site. They sometimes have instruction which would interest you, and/or could refer you to the right folks. Good luck.

Subject: RE: Gaelic speakers in Niagara Region?
From:
Date: 02 Mar 00 - 10:52 AM

There are Gaelic learning groups in Toronto. E-mail me and I will put you together with one of them, and they may know of people out your way.

Subject: RE: Gaelic speakers in Niagara Region?
From: GUEST,Jeremy
Date: 03 Mar 00 - 10:18 AM

I don't know how your search is going, but there are several books at the Niagara University library across the river that might be able to help you. They also have an old Gaelic dictionary in their rare book collection that might be of help to you.

Subject: RE: Gaelic speakers in Niagara Region?
From:
Date: 03 Mar 00 - 11:25 AM

My friend, Ellen, in Toronto, will check when she goes to classes tomorrow. They have weekly classes at UofT.

Subject: RE: Gaelic speakers in Niagara Region?
From: Tchaikovsky
Date: 04 Mar 00 - 10:49 PM

Thanks for all your help. I will contact all these people soon....I posted this at a bad time....writing essays for school....errrr! Thanks again!

Subject: RE: Gaelic speakers in Niagara Region?
From:
Date: 04 Mar 00 - 10:51 PM

When you get a chance.

Subject: RE: Gaelic speakers in Niagara Region?
From: Crowhugger
Date: 05 Mar 00 - 06:51 PM

If St. Cath or environs doesn't have a folklore centre, Hamilton might, plenty of music thereabouts. Only 1/2 an hour away from Niagara, isn't it? Seems an FC would know where to point you if they don't have the skill on hand.

Another route: chronic care hospital volunteer co-ordinator...they'll be able to find out who has a mother tongue other than English and whether they're able-minded enough to help you...could be a great mutual benefit thing. Who knows, maybe before you know it you'll be paid to run a weekly music class! Mind you, if you like this last possibility, stay away from the public places and go for high-end private facilities. $$$, you know?