{"id":5818,"date":"2026-01-21T10:06:02","date_gmt":"2026-01-21T10:06:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/glasgowcreate\/?page_id=5818"},"modified":"2026-02-23T15:06:12","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T15:06:12","slug":"alive","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/glasgowcreate\/alive\/","title":{"rendered":"Alive"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"384\" data-attachment-id=\"5830\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/glasgowcreate\/alive\/alive-web-graphic\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/public\/glasgowcreate\/uploads\/sites\/11068\/2026\/01\/22134742\/Alive-Web-Graphic.png\" data-orig-size=\"1260,473\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Alive Web Graphic\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/public\/glasgowcreate\/uploads\/sites\/11068\/2026\/01\/22134742\/Alive-Web-Graphic-300x113.png\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/public\/glasgowcreate\/uploads\/sites\/11068\/2026\/01\/22134742\/Alive-Web-Graphic-1024x384.png\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/public\/glasgowcreate\/uploads\/sites\/11068\/2026\/01\/22134742\/Alive-Web-Graphic-1024x384.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5830\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/public\/glasgowcreate\/uploads\/sites\/11068\/2026\/01\/22134742\/Alive-Web-Graphic-1024x384.png 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/public\/glasgowcreate\/uploads\/sites\/11068\/2026\/01\/22134742\/Alive-Web-Graphic-300x113.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/public\/glasgowcreate\/uploads\/sites\/11068\/2026\/01\/22134742\/Alive-Web-Graphic-768x288.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/public\/glasgowcreate\/uploads\/sites\/11068\/2026\/01\/22134742\/Alive-Web-Graphic.png 1260w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-00fd55c492d961402965a2014331f0e8\" style=\"color:#282b75\"><strong>CITYWIDE SCHOOLS PROJECT 2026: ALIVE (BY SKIPINNISH)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Glasgow CREATE invites all Primary and Primary ASN schools across the city to take part in this year\u2019s citywide singing project. Following the overwhelming success of last year\u2019s \u201cIt\u2019s Our Home, Glasgow\u201d project, we are thrilled to launch this year\u2019s song:&nbsp;<strong>\u201cAlive\u201d by Skipinnish<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u201cAlive\u201d<\/strong>&nbsp;is a joyful, uplifting anthem that reflects themes of resilience, joy, and connection to the world around us.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Permission has kindly been granted by songwriter&nbsp;<strong>Angus MacPhail<\/strong>&nbsp;of Skipinnish, who has also provided a&nbsp;<strong>Gaelic translation of the chorus (S\u00e8ist)<\/strong>, making this a unique opportunity to celebrate Gaelic culture and the city\u2019s rich musical identity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The project will culminate in a citywide video montage featuring pupils from schools across Glasgow &#8211; a fantastic opportunity for pupils to share their voices as part of a larger musical celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-08f5449f53e0432f62cd06926b2cd12d\" style=\"color:#282b75\">Teaching Materials<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The following materials are provided below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Teaching Videos<\/strong>: Step-by-step guides for each part of the song, delivered by CREATE YMI Tutors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Makaton Chorus Video<\/strong>: Ensuring accessibility for all learners<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gaelic S\u00e8ist Video<\/strong>: A guide for learning the Gaelic S\u00e8ist (chorus).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/public\/glasgowcreate\/uploads\/sites\/11068\/2026\/01\/26155356\/Alive-Lyrics.pdf\"><strong>Lyric Sheet<\/strong>:<\/a>&nbsp;Including English verses and Gaelic S\u00e8ist (chorus).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Backing Track<\/strong>: High-quality version without vocals for performances.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Guide Track<\/strong>: With vocals to support practise sessions and help pupils learn.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c713ccf409971dc8a0c42b4bcdcefe66\" style=\"color:#282b75\">WHO SHOULD SING WHICH SECTION?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To ensure age-appropriate learning, we suggest the following year groups for each part of the song:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Verse 1 &amp; Chorus 1<\/strong>&nbsp;(Slow Tempo): P3\u2013P7<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Verse 2<\/strong>: P3\u2013P4<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Chorus<\/strong>: All pupils<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Verse 3 &amp; 4<\/strong>: P5\u2013P7<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>S\u00e8ist (Gaelic Chorus)<\/strong>: Gaelic Learners<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Verse 5<\/strong>: P1\u2013P2<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Outro (Final Chorus)<\/strong>: All pupils<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1ea3d5c89fd04dd21e4c8534e8c87326\" style=\"color:#282b75\">HOW TO TAKE PART<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1<\/strong>: Learn your section(s) of the song using the teaching videos, lyric sheet and guide track.&nbsp;<br><strong>Step 2<\/strong>: Using the backing track provided, record a class performance.&nbsp;<br><strong>**<\/strong>&nbsp;See our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/public\/glasgowcreate\/uploads\/sites\/11068\/2025\/02\/03153547\/Filming-Guide.pdf\"><strong>Filming Guide for Teachers<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;<strong>**<\/strong><br><strong>Step 3<\/strong>: Name your video file clearly including school name and class (e.g.,&nbsp;SchoolName_P5_Verse3.mp4).&nbsp;<br><strong>Step 4<\/strong>: Upload your video to your Glow OneDrive and share the file with:&nbsp;<strong>gw16oneillmartin@glow.ea.glasgow.sch.uk<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Deadline for submissions: Thursday 2nd April 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a18c3c7efe8b9762776579465e6a9e10\" style=\"color:#282b75\">Lyrics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-file\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\"><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-aba5d695-4670-4638-8736-be11a8b67e29\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/public\/glasgowcreate\/uploads\/sites\/11068\/2026\/01\/26155356\/Alive-Lyrics.pdf\">Alive &#8211; Lyrics<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/public\/glasgowcreate\/uploads\/sites\/11068\/2026\/01\/26155356\/Alive-Lyrics.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-aba5d695-4670-4638-8736-be11a8b67e29\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-884563787f084598c76c6f5bf8cb0e37\" style=\"color:#282b75\">Backing Track to sing along with<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-file\"><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-287d7ec0-97de-460b-be88-569103a69235\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/public\/glasgowcreate\/uploads\/sites\/11068\/2026\/01\/30190840\/Alive-Backing-Track-1.mp3\">Alive (Backing Track)<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/public\/glasgowcreate\/uploads\/sites\/11068\/2026\/01\/30190840\/Alive-Backing-Track-1.mp3\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-287d7ec0-97de-460b-be88-569103a69235\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/public\/glasgowcreate\/uploads\/sites\/11068\/2026\/01\/30190840\/Alive-Backing-Track-1.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-58b102e420e8bd0296e9b3036de7c32a\" style=\"color:#282b75\">Track with guide vocals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/public\/glasgowcreate\/uploads\/sites\/11068\/2026\/01\/30102405\/Alive-Guide-Vocals.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-file\"><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-a31d6ef1-9f30-40f9-9b43-c9c23c6df8c6\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/public\/glasgowcreate\/uploads\/sites\/11068\/2026\/01\/30102405\/Alive-Guide-Vocals.mp3\">Alive &#8211; Track with Guide Vocals<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/public\/glasgowcreate\/uploads\/sites\/11068\/2026\/01\/30102405\/Alive-Guide-Vocals.mp3\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-a31d6ef1-9f30-40f9-9b43-c9c23c6df8c6\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-aaa6c3057500e25c42e88c0a65e5e654\" style=\"color:#282b75\">Teaching Videos<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed alignwide is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Chorus with Makaton Teaching Guide\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gi_LybD8GMs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Chorus with Makaton Teaching Guide<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed alignwide is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Verse 1 Teaching Guide\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HHAWrdCkqxg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; 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4 Teaching Guide\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yuzkRzIpK30?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Verse 3 &amp; 4 Teaching Guide<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed alignwide is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Verse 5 Teaching Guide\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xotrXsqPbTI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Verse 5 Teaching Guide<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed alignwide is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Se\u0300ist Teaching Guide\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Z_YMl8aPlUs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; 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Following the overwhelming success of last year\u2019s \u201cIt\u2019s Our Home, Glasgow\u201d project, we are thrilled to launch this year\u2019s song:&nbsp;\u201cAlive\u201d by Skipinnish.&nbsp; \u201cAlive\u201d&nbsp;is a joyful, uplifting anthem [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10538,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-5818","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/glasgowcreate\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5818","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/glasgowcreate\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/glasgowcreate\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/glasgowcreate\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10538"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/glasgowcreate\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5818"}],"version-history":[{"count":24,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/glasgowcreate\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5818\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5885,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/glasgowcreate\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5818\/revisions\/5885"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/glasgowcreate\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5818"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}