CITYWIDE SCHOOLS PROJECT 2026: ALIVE (BY SKIPINNISH)
Glasgow CREATE invites all Primary and Primary ASN schools across the city to take part in this year’s citywide singing project. Following the overwhelming success of last year’s “It’s Our Home, Glasgow” project, we are thrilled to launch this year’s song: “Alive” by Skipinnish.
“Alive” is a joyful, uplifting anthem that reflects themes of resilience, joy, and connection to the world around us.
Permission has kindly been granted by songwriter Angus MacPhail of Skipinnish, who has also provided a Gaelic translation of the chorus (Sèist), making this a unique opportunity to celebrate Gaelic culture and the city’s rich musical identity.
The project will culminate in a citywide video montage featuring pupils from schools across Glasgow – a fantastic opportunity for pupils to share their voices as part of a larger musical celebration.
Teaching Materials
The following materials are provided below:
- Teaching Videos: Step-by-step guides for each part of the song, delivered by CREATE YMI Tutors.
- Makaton Chorus Video: Ensuring accessibility for all learners – COMING SOON
- Gaelic Sèist Video: A guide for learning the Gaelic Sèist (chorus).
- Lyric Sheet: Including English verses and Gaelic Sèist (chorus).
- Backing Track: High-quality version without vocals for performances.
- Guide Track: With vocals to support practise sessions and help pupils learn.
WHO SHOULD SING WHICH SECTION?
To ensure age-appropriate learning, we suggest the following year groups for each part of the song:
- Verse 1 & Chorus 1 (Slow Tempo): P3–P7
- Verse 2: P3–P4
- Chorus: All pupils
- Verse 3 & 4: P5–P7
- Sèist (Gaelic Chorus): Gaelic Learners
- Verse 5: P1–P2
- Outro (Final Chorus): All pupils
HOW TO TAKE PART
Step 1: Learn your section(s) of the song using the teaching videos, lyric sheet and guide track.
Step 2: Using the backing track provided, record a class performance.
** See our Filming Guide for Teachers **
Step 3: Name your video file clearly including school name and class (e.g., SchoolName_P5_Verse3.mp4).
Step 4: Upload your video to your Glow OneDrive and share the file with: gw16oneillmartin@glow.ea.glasgow.sch.uk
Deadline for submissions: Thursday 2nd April 2026
