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Hebridean Fiddle Workshop 16th – 20th July 2012 Booking now open!

dmorrison — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 16:58:52 +0000

Booking now open!

Hebridean Fiddle Workshop 16th – 20th July 2012

Booking now open!

Website: http://taransayfiddlers.com
Email: hebfiddle@gmail.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Hebridean-Fiddle-Workshop/167302786700445

New website coming soon!

With:

Adam Sutherland – Developing a personal Style

Alasdair White – Local Repertoire

Andy Thorburn – Musical memory, theory & Piano

Very special Guest Tutor TBC

Plus Gaelic language tuition, outdoor activities and much more!

5 days tuition for £160 (over 16s)
Fee does not cover food or accommodation.

To book and to receive accommodation and travel recommendations:
hebfiddle@gmail.com

Situated in the village of Tarbert on the Isle of Harris in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland the Hebridean Fiddle Workshop

provides a unique opportunity for fiddle players.

Learn traditional Scottish music and develop a personal style in a relaxed, authentic setting from some of the

foremost exponents of Scottish fiddle music.

The course will focus on local repertoire, playing techniques and the development of personal interpretation and style.

Places are available for Intermediate and Advanced players aged 16 and over.

Please email us at: hebfiddle@gmail.com for bookings and info

Gold Medal for Catriona.

dmorrison — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 16:55:20 +0000

The highly coveted Mod gold medals have been won by two islanders after a series of nerve wrecking competitions over two days.

Catriona Watt of Stornoway gained the highest points and won the ladies Gold Medal in today’s event.

The 26-year-old student at Strathclyde University says it was a tough contest and she still can’t believe she won.

Corran Raa.New CD.

dmorrison — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 14:49:58 +0000

www.codamusic.co.uk

Coda – Search for corran raa

The Corran Raa CD is now available to preview and buy over the internet from Coda Music. http://www.codamusic.co.uk/products.php?keyword=corran+raa It will be available more widely after the Launch Party- details to follow shortly

Catriona Watt

dmorrison — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 12:36:56 +0000

Congratulations to Gaelic singer Catriona Watt who has just got engaged to Davie Henderson. http://bit.ly/gL1Tb5

All day Fiddle tuition

dmorrison — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 20:56:37 +0000

Fidhleirean Eilean an Fhraoich present All day Fiddle tuition this saturday 5th march 10am start in Sandwick School,Stornoway.
Only a tenner.Great chance to brush up on your playing.
Special tutor this week.
Contact Murdo Johnson for booking.