The Muckle Sing 2017

The aim of the Traditional Music and Song Association (TMSA) of Scotland is to promote and develop interest and participation in traditional music. Run on a voluntary basis by local people, the Edinburgh & Lothians Branch actively promotes Scottish traditional music and song by running events, ceilidhs, sessions and workshops such as the Northern Streams Festival and annual Muckle Sing events. The Branch is keen to increase involvement and encourage participation in cultural activities – particularly passing on the tradition from one generation to the nextand sees the Northern Streams Festival, as an opportunity to promote this goal.The Branch also works in partnership with other local and national organisations to promote the rich heritage of Scotland's culture – such as with the Edinburgh Folk Club on their annual Carrying Stream Festival – celebrating the legacy of Hamish Henderson and his contemporaries who did so much to capture and pass on the traditions of the country.

TMSA Edinburgh & Lothians Branch

Love singing? Then come to THE MUCKLE SING 2017! 
A very special day for community singing groups and individual singers, including a morning and afternoon workshops, performance platform and a short concert from our tutor, Corrina Hewat. All welcome - from the beginner to the experienced performer and no need to be able to read music.
All are welcome - from the beginner to the experienced performer and no need to be able to read music.
Corrina Hewat is a lady of very many talents: composer, arranger, harper and inspirational song tutor. She has formed and directed a number of bands including Bachue, Chantan and Shine, The Unusual Suspects, and the TMSA Young Trad Tour. She is current Musical Director of Edinburgh’s “Sangstream Choir”. Expect a day of great singing, harmony, and fun! LOTS more here about the many strings to her CV – not just her harp! <A STYLE="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;" HREF="http://www.corrinahewat.com/about/" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">http://www.corrinahewat.com/about/</A>
 
Programme
10am                     Registration/coffee
10.30 -12.30           Workshop 1 – “A Jolly Good Sing!”
                             Vocal and body warm-ups + lots of singing
12.30 -13.45           Lunch and informal singing session
14.00 -15.45           Workshop 2 (Muckle Sing) 
                             More work on harmony and arrangements
16.00 -16.20           Tea Break
16.20 -16.55           Performance Platform for groups
17.00 -17.30           Concert – Corrina Hewat
17.30                    Clearing up: any help appreciated!
The venue is fully accessible and close to train, bus and road links along the M9. 
Performance Platform
An opportunity for community singing groups from far and near who wish to perform songs from their own repertoire for the entertainment of other participants. (There is absolutely no mandatory requirement to do this, however; only if your group so wishes!)
Groups wishing to perform should prepare up to 3 songs. Preferably let us know in advance if your group wishes to perform.
The final half hour will be given over to Corrina Hewat performing an acoustic set of songs for us, so don’t leave early!
Refreshments
Tea, coffee, juice, tap water and biscuits included in the workshop price. 
We do not supply any food for purchase, so you may either bring what you prefer in your own packed lunches, or there are shops and a bakery just over the road, that sell filled rolls etc, and other local cafes/pubs.
 
How to book
Through this EventBrite page or by postal booking form available on www.eltmsa.org.uk.
Numbers are limited, so book early to avoid disappointment!
Thanks to financial support from West Lothian Council we have been able to reduce the cost from last year so tickets are only £17 or £12 concession (to include hot and cold drinks as above.)
Individual concession prices are available to TMSA members, students, senior citizens, unemployed, disabled people and their helper.
As a group
Groups who ARE affiliated to the TMSA will be entitled to the concessionary rate for ALL participants in that group. If you are not sure if your group is affiliated or not, please check before booking with <A HREF="mailto:susan.streater@hotmail.co.uk" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">susan.streater@hotmail.co.uk</A> or tel: 01506 843 592. You will need to fill in the postal booking and return with appropriate payment to book the places for your group available through <A HREF="http://www.eltmsa.org.uk" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www.eltmsa.org.uk</A>
Groups NOT affiliated to the TMSA are NOT entitled to the concessionary rate for their group, but can apply as individuals, stating any other concession entitlement, and naming their group on the postal booking form.
If you book through EventBrite you will need to tell us in a separate email if you want to be associated with a particular group – send such information to <A HREF="mailto:susan.streater@hotmail.co.uk" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">susan.streater@hotmail.co.uk</A>
Thanks to the West Lothian Council for supporting this event!

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