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CELTIC CONNECTIONS FESTIVAL SCHOOL CONCERT PROGRAMME 2022

Unfortunately, due to the ongoing Covid 19 situation we were once again unable to present our School Concert Programme in the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall.

I’m pleased to announce that we have videoed 5 school concerts and they will soon be available to watch on the Glasgow Life YouTube channel. These concerts feature some of the fantastic artists appearing at the Celtic Connections Festival in January. Links for each concert are included below.

I hope that you and your pupils enjoy these concerts. They will all go online at 09:00 on Monday 21st February and they will remain online until 17:00 on Friday 4th March.

Any feedback would be gratefully received. Hopefully we will be back live at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall in 2023.

Programme

Talisk

One of Scotland’s most popular folk-based groups to emerge in the last decade, chart-toppers Talisk have toured the world stacking up major awards for their explosively energetic, yet artfully woven sound, including Folk Band of the Year at the BBC Alba Scots Trad Music Awards, a BBC Radio 2 Folk Award and the Belhaven Bursary for Innovation.

https://youtu.be/ZWSsGtnJE4k

 

Siobhan Miller & Innes White

A richly celebrated Scottish folk singer and songwriter, Siobhan Miller’s soulful and stirring renewal of traditional song has won her the BBC Radio 2 Folk Award for Best Traditional Track, and the BBC Alba Scots Trad Music Awards’ Scots Singer of the Year an unprecedented four times.

Innes White is one of the most sought-after multi-instrumentalists in the UK, frequently collaborating with artists such as John McCusker, Karen Mathieson, Eddi Reader and, of course, Siobhan Miller.

https://youtu.be/k2K4E1iWBe0

 

Ímar

The members of Ímar first met as teenagers through the Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann tutoring programme. They reunited in Glasgow and formed the band in 2016, naming it after the Viking warlord Ímar. The profile of the band rose quickly, bolstered by their individual reputations as members of several prominent ensembles. In 2018 the band won the Horizon Award for Best Emerging Act at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards.

https://youtu.be/IAz2_RxNKAs

Anahata

Anahata is a meeting of four musicians already well known to Scottish audiences. Paul Towndrow’s alto sax finds partnership with Fraser Fifield’s distinct whistle/bagpipe/soprano sax combo while Graeme Stephen and Hardeep Deerhe complete the quartet with guitar and tabla. Inspired Scottish/Indian, folk/jazz explorations result

https://youtu.be/7bxEAlZA1JQ

 

Gnoss

Gnoss’ signature sound is a rich tapestry of acoustic layers; outstanding musicianship, deep traditional roots and contemporary compositional flair combine to create songs and tunes brimming with character.

Double ‘Scots Trad Award’ nominees, the boys have built an invested following through their forward-thinking take on traditional music and the unique warmth of their live shows.

https://youtu.be/kGb0p7vbS4I

BENEDETTI MUSIC SERVICE SESSIONS DAY GLASGOW

INFORMATION FOR YOUNG PEOPLE TEACHERS & FAMILIES

The Benedetti Foundation is delighted to be working in partnership with Glasgow CREATE Instrumental Music Service to bring our ‘Music Service Sessions’ to the city on Sunday 27 February in City Halls.

Young string players (violin, viola, cello, double bass), from P3-S2, and working from approximately Grade 1 to Grade 3 level, are invited to join us for a day of making music together. Please note no exams need to have been taken and these grades are given as a guideline.

This day has been designed for you. We want you to absorb as much as possible, leave any nerves or worries at the door and be relaxed, yet focused. Intense, yet calm. Our sole intention is to inspire you. In order for us all to gain the most from the workshop, we will require a level of commitment from you as we work towards the sessions. Regardless of your level, we want to help each and every one of you to remember that to be good at something, and therefore experience more enjoyment, it takes consistent and intelligent work. It doesn’t happen on its own.

By signing up to this workshop, you are also signing up for preparation. It doesn’t have to take long, but consistency is key. We have put together a tutorial video and a play along track to help you all with your practice. These will be shared with all those who are registered from the start of February. Places will be allocated on a first come first served basis & more details will be shared once you have received confirmation of a place.

On the day, we will be working with an amazing team of tutors: Rachel Cooper and Joelle Broad (violins), Ruth Nelson (viola) Simone Seales (Cello) and Stewart Wilson (Double Bass). Click on their names to read more about them.

We will also have a group of our Ambassadors (conservatoire students) with us who will be working with you as well.

Register below and if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us on info@benedettifoundation.org

We can’t wait to see you soon! 

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PARENT/CARERS DETAILS

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I agree to my son/daughter taking part in the visit to City Halls and other venues as required. I agree to his/her or my participation in any or all of the activities described. I acknowledge the need for obedience and responsible behaviour on his/her or my part.

Please give your child’s details:

Under data protection regulations you have the right to withdraw this permission to use video/audio featuring you or your child at any time. Please be aware however that it is not practically possible to remove a segment of audio/video from a compilation once it has been produced and distributed. For this reason, please consider carefully whether you are happy to give this permission before you tick ‘yes’.

Medical Information

If your child is under 16 years this form needs to be completed by a parent or carer. If your child is 16 or over this form should be completed by young person.






I undertake to inform the group leader/head of establishment as soon as possible of any changes in the medical circumstances between the dates on which the form is completed and the commencement of the journey/visit/excursion.


I agree to my son/daughter receiving medication as instructed and any emergency medical, dental or surgical treatment, including anaesthetic or blood transfusion, as considered necessary by the medical authorities present. I understand the extent and limitations of the insurance cover provided. I may be contacted by phoning the following numbers:









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CREATE FESTIVAL of MUSIC 2022

The CREATE FESTIVAL of MUSIC offers a fantastic opportunity for choirs and bands, from both Primary and Secondary schools, to perform in City Halls and receive feedback from peers and adjudicators.

  • Secondary Schools – Saturday 23rd April 2022
  • Primary Schools – Saturday 7th May 2022

Schools can apply below with spaces allocated on a first come first served basis. Applications close on Friday 25th February.

Your school band/ orchestra/ ensemble/choir are invited to take part in the CREATE FESTIVAL of MUSIC in City Halls, Education Services Centre for Music Training & Performance – City Halls, 87 – 101 Albion Street, Glasgow, G1 1LH, on Saturday 23rd April 2022 – Secondary Schools and Saturday 7thMay Primary Schools from 0930-1300

This is a non-competitive festival, which will feature groups of varying genres and styles and give young people the opportunity to perform in one of the countries iconic concert venues as well as listen to peers from schools across the city – each performance will be given a constructive critique.

Performances should last no longer than 6 minutes

Timps, drum kit and any other reasonable request for percussion and amps will be provided.

Places are limited and applications will be taken on a first come first served basis, if you have more than one group from your school that would like to perform please indicate on the return, but please remember it may not be possible to accommodate this.

Confirmation of places will be emailed on Friday 10th March 2022

You should arrive at least 15 minutes before you session is due to begin. Please enter City Halls (276 8440) via the Stage Door on Albion Street. Everyone attending should bring with them appropriate refreshments for a morning break. The session should finish at approximately 13.00.

On arrival you will be directed to your allocated space in the Grand Hall – there will be space for instruments to be opened in the row in front and left ready for your performance. There will be a 5 minute warm up time on stage for each group, 6 minute performance time and then time to leave stage and re seat in the auditorium to listen to the next performance

There is no charge for this event – schools/ parents will be responsible for transport arrangements, costs and permissions.

To nominate groups please apply with details no later than 25th February 2022








January 2022 CREATE CITY MUSIC GROUPS Update

Dear Parents/Carers, Group Members,
Happy New Year and welcome back to CREATE City Music groups 2022.
Congratulations to all who took part in the wonderful Christmas concert – everyone sounded amazing – we have had so many lovely emails and calls congratulating you all on your performances.
In order to run groups safely this term we are asking all members to please take a lateral flow test before attending each rehearsal, (either the evening before or morning of a rehearsal) and if the result is positive, please do not attend the rehearsal.
We would also ask all members to continue to wear face coverings where appropriate and to observe appropriate social distancing and follow current hygiene rules.
All group dates and times can be found on the CREATE website under City Groups Rehearsal and Concert Schedule 2021-22:

https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/gc/glasgowcreate/city-groups/

** Please note the Start date for Choirs is 27th January **

Further information will be posted on the website as the term continues, so please keep an eye open for upcoming news and events. ( Concerts, Ticket release info, Dress Code, Side by Side events etc will be advesrtised here)
We look forward to welcoming you all back to rehearsals for another exciting term with CREATE.
Yours
Pam

GLASGOW SCHOOLS’ YOUNG MUSICIAN COMPETITION 2022

Glasgow CREATE plan to run Glasgow Schools’ Young Musician Competition, in City Halls, Studio 1 on Thursday 3rd February 2022. We are accepting entries from one vocalist and one instrumentalist from each Glasgow Secondary and Primary School.  

Entries should be emailed to Pamela.Black@education.glasgow.gov.uk by Friday 21st January 2022. 

Competitor 1
Name:
Instrument:
School:
Year:
Piece:
Timing:
Accompanist required?

Competitor 2
Name:
Instrument:
School:
Year:
Piece:
Timing:
Accompanist required?

Glasgow’s winner will then compete in the Scottish Young Musician final on 29th May at RCS. www.scottishyoungmusicians.com

If you need any further information, please get in touch. 

GSSO – Application, Rehearsals, Concerts & Course 2022

Information for Members and Parents/Guardians 

We are delighted to announce details of Glasgow Schools’ Symphony Orchestra 2022 schedule. GSSO provides a unique opportunity for Young People from across Glasgow schools to experience professional orchestral training, repertoire and performance delivered by our team of highly talented staff.

APPLICATION form can be accessed here

Closing date for applications is 15th December 2021 

AUDITIONS will take place week beginning 10th January 2022 in City Halls, you will be informed of audition times by email once your application has been received.

Please be prepared to perform a short piece of roughly grade four or above at your audition, you will also be given a short piece of sight reading. Following your auditions places will be confirmed by email. Your instrumental instructor will be able to help you prepare and answer any further questions you have.

Rehearsals & Concert schedule:

GSSO Rehearsal City Halls 1000 – 1300 Sunday 06/03/22
GSSO Rehearsal City Halls 1000 – 1300 Sunday 13/03/22
GSSO Rehearsal City Halls 1000 -1300 Sunday 20/03/22
GSSO Rehearsal &

Concert TBC

 City Halls 1300-1700 &

1900

 Monday 21/03/22
GSSO

Concert TBC

 City Halls 1900 Tuesday 22/03/22
GSSO Rehearsal City Halls 1000-1300 Saturday 11/06/22
GSSO & BBC Side by Side City Halls TBC Monday 06/06/22
GSSO Residential Ardentinny Monday-Friday 20-24/06/22

Course fees

This year’s course fees will be as follows : £280; if your child is in receipt of a Clothing Grant and/or free school meals, there will be a reduced fee of £93. Please note, these fees are for GSSO only and we are pleased to tell you that due to Scottish Government Funding, there will no longer be an annual charge for our extra-curricular city groups.

Invoices will be issued in April 2022

Notice of withdrawal must be emailed to Pamela Black, E.S.O., Instrumental Music Service, Pamela.Black@education.glasgow.gov.uk  Please remember, there is a high demand for places and it is important that if you accept a place you should be prepared to honour that commitment

Christmas Concert 2021

Our YMI elves have been busying away creating lots of fun Christmas music activities for you all and we’re so excited to share them with you.

More importantly, we can’t wait to see you join in and we hope you will share your class activities with us by sending on your class performances to be featured in our virtual Christmas Concert.

Our online virtual Christmas Concert this year will take place on Monday 20th December. To be featured, all material needs to be shared by 8th December! Please share your video via OneDrive to gw16oneillmartin@glowmail.org.uk

Please visit the YMI website here to access all the activities

I am the Earth / Is mise an saoghal – A COP26 Project

Glasgow CREATE are delighted to share this ambitious city-wide music project as part of COP26, with primary and secondary schools from all over Glasgow taking part. Performing the song ‘I am the Earth’ by composer Glyn Lehmann, with gaelic translation from Beverley Darroch, this is Glasgow’s message to the world. “We share the future…One Earth, One People…”

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SWG3 Mural

Sunnyside Primary School, Hillhead High and Shawlands worked with artists from SWG3’S yardworks over a number of weeks to create 2 murals on the arches at SWG3 linked to Climate Change.

City Groups Re-Launch

We are delighted to be re-launching our Glasgow City Council, Education Services CREATE Bands, Orchestras and Choirs starting in November 2021.  We are so looking forward to welcoming our young musicians back to City Halls on a Saturday morning and filling it with music and singing.  It has been such a challenging time, but we have been utterly blown away by the creativity and innovation shown by our tutors and young people to keep music alive in our schools and beyond.  We would like to thank everyone so much for their support, hard work, determination and solution focussed approaches which have allowed us to develop and strengthen our Music Service and we are so looking forward to the months ahead.  Please note, we are pleased to tell you that due to Scottish Government Funding, there will no longer be an annual charge for our extra-curricular groups. 

We continue to strive to give the best possible opportunities and experiences for our young people and in doing that we are making some changes, additions and improvements to our Music Service this year. We are starting with the registration for our String Orchestra, String Sinfonia, Concert Band, Symphonic Wind Band and all being well, we will be reviewing our City Choirs and Glasgow Schools Symphony Orchestra early in 2022.

We will be sharing all of our news, projects, initiatives and concerts here on our CREATE Website as well as updates in terms of our progress and registration for all of our City Groups. We will also share any important information via our CREATE Social Media – Twitter | Facebook

Due to the restrictions, our Christmas Concert this year will be hosted on our CREATE Youtube Channel but we hope to have everything up and running for a very special Concert in Spring 2022 where we will celebrate and showcase our very talented musicians and singers. We have waited a long time for this and are sure that it will be a complete sell out and it will be a wonderful performance and celebration of us being back up and running but bigger, better and stronger than ever!

Many thanks to all for all of your support and we look forward to an exciting few months of relaunching our City Music.