Free to all schools and students –
With great soloists, duos, quartets, quintets and bands, this series features the best young music talent in Scotland. It helps players develop in their careers and enjoy the renowned acoustic of the Usher Hall. For more information on these projects visit www.livemusicnow.org.uk
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The symposium will take the collaborative working practice of Tim Rollins and K.O.S and his statement about group motivation as a point of departure to explore ideas about art and pedagogy;
• How do you balance the learning agenda with quality art production and process?
• What are the ethics of the social encounter in socially engaged art practice?
• Within the collective production context how is authorship negotiated? (Is it relevant?)
• What role does inspiration and shared belief play in a learning environment?
• Can models of collaborative production and learning thrive in mainstream education systems?
The symposium will be chaired by Susan T Grant an artist and independent arts manager who specialises in collaborative artworks in the public realm. Symposium contributors include Declan McGonagle Director of the National College of Art and Design Dublin, Marsha Bradfield from Critical Practice, Katie Bruce Producer/Curator at the Gallery of Modern Art Glasgow and Associate Artist Rachel Mimiec, Professor Neil Mulholland and Dan Brown on Shift/Work, John Reardon and Johannes Maier of ArtSchool/UK; Rachel Thibbotumunuwe, Hilary Nicol and Johnny Gailey Artworks Scotland & Talbot Rice Gallery partnership.
This is a free event with a sandwich lunch and refreshments provided. Booking is essential. Contact info.talbotrice@ed.ac.uk to book your place.
The symposium has been made possible with support from the University of Edinburgh’s Principal’s Fund and is a partnership with engage Scotland.
This opportunity is available in: Edinburgh City
For further information, please contact info.talbotrice@ed.ac.uk (Zoe Fothergill), or call 0131 650 2210, or visithttp://www.trg.ed.ac.uk.
Throughout the short course teachers will be supported by Shakespeare’s Globe’s educational specialist who has developed dynamic learning approaches to exploring Shakepeare’s plays with 11 to 17 year olds.
Their approach to supporting teachers will in turn aid secondary pupils to better understand characterization, themes and language.
Shakespeare’s Globe use a variety of techniques to explore and experiment with text; from the actor’s viewpoint and from the director’s, differing interpretations of the same play and interactive tasks to bring the text to life.
A short but specific focus of the day will be on Macbeth.
Venue, Date, Cost
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
Speirs Locks Studios
210 Garscube Road
Glasgow G4 9RR
Friday 9 November 2012
10am – 4pm
£95
Get in Touch
To book a place or find out more information on this course, please contact the Short Courses team on:
Telephone 0141 270 8213
Email shortcourses@rcs.ac.uk
This opportunity is available in: Glasgow City
For further information, please contact shortcourses@rcs.ac.uk (Short Courses), or call 0141 270 8213, or visithttp://www.rcs.ac.uk/export/sites/RCS/common/documents/YouthWorks/Shakespeare_in_the_Classroom_-_Globe_Education.pdf.
Silk Road from Peking… to Kilmarnock
Grange Academy reverberated to the unearthly sounds of the erhu recently, as the world-renowned Chinese Orchestra of Peking University delighted youngsters with its first ever performance outside China.
Eminent composer Professor Nigel Osborne – who has shared a stage with Barack Obama in his time – said hearing the orchestra perform a Chinese song written by Annanhill pupils was “one of the most exciting moments of my career” – and a “world first”.
Professor Osborne was visiting Grange Campus to see youngsters work with the Chinese musicians.
The 70 players of traditional instruments such as Chinese bamboo flutes, erhu (a two-stringed Chinese violin), pipa (lute) and yangqin (Chinese dulcimer) played music from all regions and traditions of China, as well as new compositions in Chinese classical style.
The musicians themselves are the elite of a new generation of young people at China’s leading university, studying a wide range of subjects from the sciences and humanities to new technologies, law and medicine.
Professor Osborne said they were “the smartest of a country of hundreds of millions, to get into this high-flying group at Peking University” – the future top politicians, business leaders and scientists of China.
Their performance thrilled pupils from Annanhill Primary, Park School and Grange Academy, who joined the orchestra to play melodies on metallophones and to sing in Mandarin Chinese.
The prestigious cultural visit was designed to boost Grange Academy’s huge Silk Road project, an innovative educational programme relating to pathways of commerce, thought and knowledge stretching from China to Scotland.
The project involves all school subject areas in studying the historical trade routes that criss-crossed Eurasia for 2,000 years. Silk travelled from China to Scotland, but so also did cultural, scientific, mathematical and religious ideas.
By following the silk route, the school touches on many areas of interest, using music as an entry point to learning in the arts, sciences and social subjects.
The orchestra’s visit celebrates strong emerging links between China and Scotland.
Professor Osborne said: “Grange Campus has made a fantastic contribution to learning and teaching. These young Scottish pupils have composed authentic Chinese songs which have been played by a top Chinese orchestra – a world first!”
Grange Academy Headteacher Fred Wildridge said: “This was the elite orchestra’s first major visit abroad and we were proud that they chose to come to Scotland and indeed Kilmarnock.
“The stunning performance fitted well with our Chinese language programme in school and linked also to our Silk Road project”.
Councillor Stephanie Primrose, Spokesperson for Lifelong Learning, said: “The spectacular show was a real treat for the young people, bringing vividly to life the culture and language of China.
“The visit to Grange Academy – where global citizenship is high on the agenda – also provided a wonderful opportunity for pupils to meet the young Chinese performers face to face”.
As part of the Silk Road project, 1,000 pupils from Grange and two other schools in the project are due to perform in a mass concert in Glasgow’s Royal Concert Hall in November 2012.
Join Tron Participation on Wednesday 12th September at 2pm live from the Tron Theatre as we take a sneak peek into the rehearsal room with Random Accomplice as they prepare for their upcoming show ‘The Incredible Adventures of See Thru Sam’.
Our Glow Meet will allow you to see the company, meet the cast, watch some rehearsal exercises and ask questions to the creative team.
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to see one of Scotland’s most versatile and energetic companies at work.
Download the latest newsletter from East Ayrshire’s Culture and Countryside Education services which includes many creative opportunities from drama and sound workshops to composing and poetry. All of the expressive arts are represented here with the work relating to the natural world, exhibitions and heritage.
Spotlight on Theatre – Directing and Writing for the Theatre, 11 September, 10.00 – This first session hosted at the Traverse Theatre focuses on Directing and Writing for the Theatre. As Scotland’s New Writing Theatre The Traverse prides itself on the close relationships they have with our writers. Join our Associate Director for a practical workshop that explores the relationship and journey of a playwright and director.
Spotlight on Theatre – Acting, 11 September 12.00 – This second session hosted at the Lyceum Theatre focuses on acting. Take part in an acting skills workshop with our Drama Artist and learn all about careers in Acting and the routes and courses which can lead to them. There will also be a Q and A session with a professional actor – so have your questions ready!
For full details of these and other events log in to Glow and view the current schedule:
https://portal.glowscotland.org.uk/establishments/nationalsite/GlowTV/tvpages/Schedule.aspx.
(Glow log-in and password required).
The event is aimed at 5th and 6th year pupils interested in pursuing a career in the theatre, and will also act as a CPD session for Drama, Guidance/Support Teachers and Career’s Advisors. In addition pupils in upper primary and lower primary may be interested in many aspects of the day.
It is a busy day with lots to join in with:
Directing and Writing for Theatre live from The Traverse Theatre – 10 – 11.30am
As Scotland’s New Writing Theatre the Traverse prides itself on the close relationships they have with our writers. Join our Associate Director for a practical workshop that explores the relationship and journey of a playwright and director. Sign up and join us for this event in Glow TV.
Acting live from The Lyceum Theatre – 12 – 1.30pm
Take part in an acting skills workshop with our Drama Artist and learn all about careers in Acting and the routes and courses which can lead to them. There will also be a Q and A session with a professional actor – so have your questions ready! Sign up and join us for this event in Glow TV.
Marketing, Press, PR and Programming live from the Festival Theatre Edinburgh – 2.30 – 4pm
An introduction to careers in arts administration, focusing on marketing, press, PR and programming. Our experienced staff share their tips for the top in promoting and selling theatre to diverse audiences across the central belt of Scotland, but beware – it’s not all paparazzi and showbiz glamour! Sign up and join us for this event in Glow TV.
Simon Sharkey discusses the link between theatre and learning
macrobert Arts Centre are touring ‘Titus’ this autumn and have limited days available for schools and community performances.
Titus was part of the Imaginate Festival in May 2012 and received fantastic feedback and reviews: “a completely compelling piece of theatre” – 4 Stars, The Scotsman “a beautifully structured, evocatively phrased monologue…fingers crossed this tours post-Imaginate” – 4 Stars, The Herald
The production can be performed for an individual class, in the classroom with the performer standing on a desk, making for an intimate and exciting experience. Alternatively, it can be performed in a school hall or theatre for a maximum audience of 100.
We can offer 2 performances a day for £500+VAT. Workshops are also available for an additional fee.
Available dates are: Monday 1st – Thursday 4th October; Wednesday 10th – Saturday 13th October; Monday 15th – Wednesday 17th October
Contact Sarah Gray <sarah.gray1@macrobert.org> for more information and to book.
Doenload the flyer here: Final Titus promoters info
Please see information below and attached.
Titus
By Jan Sobrie
In a new English version by Oliver Emanuel Directed by Lu Kemp, produced by macrobert For ages 11+
Do you want to know why I’m called Titus?
It’s a funny story.
My dad thinks I’m always making stuff up.
Just tell the truth, Titus.
Just tell the truth.
The truth is much easier to remember than a lie.
But Dad the truth is so boring.
A drama about telling big lies and small truths.
About pigs that fall in love.
About crows that talk.
About running away and finding yourself.
The play tells the story of a 10 year-old boy on the edge – literally on the roof of his school – confronted by a situation that seems hopeless. He can either give up or fight.
Titus, originally written by Belgian writer Jan Sobrie, was awarded the Dutch-German Author Prize in 2007 and is considered one of Europe’s most successful plays for young people. This new English version, written by Oliver Emanuel, premiered at the Imaginate Festival, Edinburgh in May 2012.
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