Fiddle 2006: 17th-19th November, 2006

The Youth Gaitherin Runs Workshops and events as part of Scotland`s annual Fiddle Festival. Come and learn from many of Scotland`s most talented players, eager to pass on their music. This year we have Beginners (less than two years playing experience) and Improving Beginners (two-three years) workshops as well as our first Masterclass! We also have Intermediate+ (more than four years playing experience), Mixed Instrument and Song workshops

Workshops - Other Events

Workshops Beginners Less than 2 Years Experience - Tunes taught very slowly by ear
	Fiddle with Mike Vass Hailing from Nairn in the NE of Scotland, Mike first learned the fiddle at school and was subsequently taught by Ian Hardie (also from Nairn). Mike has competed successfully throughout Scotland including winning two Mod gold medals. Mike has been invited to adjudicate at music competitions including two at Keith Folk Festival and also regularly teaches fiddle throughout Scotland with the Feis movement. Mike has been gigging in Scotland for the best part of a decade, appearing at Celtic Connections, the Fringe, Eden Court Theatre Inverness, Bute Folk Festival, Albert Hall Stirling, The Tron Theatre Glasgow, Hootannany Inverness among others. He was a finalist at the BBC Young Trad Musician awards 2005 and is a semi-finalist in 2006. Saturday, 10.00am-11.30am

Improving Beginners For 2-3 Years Experience - Tunes taught slowly by ear
	Fiddle with Fiona Dalgetty Fiona Dalgetty from Nigg began playing the fiddle at the age of 11, studying under local violin instructor Debbie Ross. At school, Fiona was a member of traditional music group Gizzenbriggs as well as participating in the local Fèis, Fèis Rois. Fiona currently works with pianist and step dancer John Sikorski. She is a member of the dynamic young ceilidh band, Òr, and she also plays with the Edinburgh-based Auld Reekie Ceilidh Band. Fiona has performed as far afield as the USA and Romania and she was delighted to be invited to play Niel Gow’s fiddle when she performed as guest artist at the Fiddlers’ Rally at the Royal National Mod in Perth in 2004. In addition to performing, Fiona is increasingly in demand as a fiddle tutor. She currently teaches regular classes for Fèis Dhùn Èideann and the ALP Scots Music Group in Edinburgh, as well as the Lochgoilhead Fiddle Workshop. Saturday 10.00am-11.30am

	Fiddle With Eilidh Steel Eilidh is from Helensburgh, Argyll and Bute and has been playing fiddle for 16 years. As part of various groups including Heeliegoleerie, Eilidh has toured in Scotland, England, Ireland, Russia, Romania and Egypt, and is soon going to Denmark and Germany with her year group from her course. Eilidh is the fiddle tutor at the Helensburgh and Lomond Junior Fiddlers. She has also taught many workshops at music festivals and lead sessions at the Edinburgh Fiddle Festival, Lomond Folk Festival and Celtic Connections. Eilidh is also a prolific composer. Sunday, 12.00pm-1.30pm

	Fiddle With Kirsty Cotter Kirsty was brought up listening to folk and traditional music, going to festivals, dances and concerts. Brought up in Suffolk, she came to play Scottish music through her parents interest in it - that and some fiddle lessons with Catriona Macdonald! Kirsty has recently completed a BA (hons) in Scottish musuc from the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama (RSAMD) in Glasgow, where her tutors included Iain Fraser (one of the founders of Glasgow Fiddle Workshop), Aongas Grant and Catriona MacDonald.. Kirsty claims to be the first English person to be awarded the degree. Sunday, 2.30pm-4.00pm

Intermediate + For players of 4 years or more experience. You will learn by ear and add more rhythm, bowing and ornamentation
	Fiddle With Shona Mooney The winner of the 2006 BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year, Shona began playing music with her parents in the band O`er the Border and has gone on to feature prominently in the acclaimed Borders Young Fiddles and CrossCurrent and has toured with the Scottish folk orchestra, Unusual Suspects. In 2001 Shona became one of the first intake of the University of Newcastle-Upon-Tyne`s Folk and Traditional Music degree course and she graduated with first-class honours in 2005. She also plays with the all-women folk group 'The Sirens' and more recently has been working with bass guitarist and electronic experimentalist Anomaly (a.k.a. David JC de la Haye) who specialises in glitch music. Saturday, 10.00am-11.30am

	Fiddle with Anna Massie Anna Massie was the winner of the BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year 2003 Award. A talented multi-instrumentalist, she excels in playing the fiddle, mandolin and tenor banjo. Though perhaps most impressive is her guitar playing - equally at home either accompanying in her unique rhythmic style or flatpicking tunes, Massie’s dexterity shines through. She has performed twice at the Celtic Colours International Festival in Cape Breton. As well as solo performances, Anna also formed the Anna Massie Band – a trio featuring the impressive guitar and vocal talents of Jenn Butterworth and the outstanding accordion and border pipe playing of Mairearad Green. With performances at Celtic Connections, Shetland, Orkney, Hebridean Celtic and Tønder festivals, this year has seen these talented young women’s careers go from strength to strength. Saturday 12.00pm-1.30pm

	Fiddle with Innes Watson Innes, a multi talent young musician as a fiddler, guitarist and singer is now a student at RSAMD, studying Scottish Music. He currently plays with Borders Young Fiddles, teaches at Glasgow Fiddle Workshop and features in the Gaelic TV series Beolach. Saturday, 2.30pm-4.00pm

Masterclass Five or more years experience and a good ability to learn by ear required An in-depth look at technique, style and personal performance with fiddler Adam Sutherland.

	Fiddle with Adam Sutherland Previously with Croft No. 5, Adam has now become a leading light in both Session A9 and The Peatbog Faeries. Adams roots lie in Highland music so expect tunes tales and general madness from one of Scotland`s finest young players. Sunday, 2.30pm-4.00pm

Song Workshop No experience required - just bring your vocal chords

	Song with Lori Watson Lori graduated from her Traditional Music Degree at the RSAMD in 2003. Now in her second year of postgraduate study, she is teaching and performing all over Scotland as a soloist and as one of the the Borders Young Fiddlers. She is also making quite a name as a singer and will be teaching some Borders songs at Fiddle 2006. Saturday, 2.30pm-4.00pm

Sounding Out No musical experience required but if you do play an instrument bring it along. An exploration of sound and rhythm. Children under 8 are welcome, but must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
	Sounding Out with Pete Baynes Pete travels worldwide in theatre and music as a freelance performer, director and writer. He is also a community artist and was until recently musician in residence at the Winter Gardens Museum in Sunderland and is now co-directing Theatre Workshop`s community play "Black Sun over Genoa". Sunday, 12.00am-1.30pm

Mixed Instrument All abilities and instruments welcome

	Mixed Instrument with Angus Grant and Luke Plumb Angus and Luke are part of the fantastic "Acid Croft" band Shooglenifty and the more recently formed Funky String Band. Luke is a brilliant young musician from Hobart, Tasmania. He plays anything that isn’t nailed down but his instruments of choice mandolins and a mongrel tenor banjo. Angus is from Fort William and was taught Fiddle from early childhood by his father, the renowned left-handed Lochaber maestro for whom he was named. Equally at home playing melodious traditional reels or wreaking merry distortion hell, Angus is also noted for his off-the-shoulder wardrobe. Expect wild things from this fantastic double act! Saturday, 12.00pm-1.30pm

Other Events
	Traditional Music Conversation with Anna Massie See above for Anna`s biography! Come along and ask her any question you want! Saturday, 2.30pm-3.30pm

	Youth Gaitherin Crazy Shirt Session The only session where the clothes are louder than the music! This session will be led by young Penicuik Fiddler, Paul Murray so no-one will be left out. Please wear a crazy shirt! Sunday, 4.00pm-5.00pm

A Youth Gaitherin Ticket costs £5 per workshop and it also gives you entry to all 1st floor recitals and talks. You can apply for a special concession if your parent(s) or guardian(s) are on a low income by calling Isla on 0131 662 8934. Ground floor stalls and sessions are all free and open to all. Under 12s (accompanied by an adult) are admitted free to 1st floor recitals and talks. You can book by `phone on 0131 228 1155, in person at the Usher Hall Box Office or by post by requesting a brochure from Scots Fiddle Festival Ltd..

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Edinburgh Youth Gaitherin, c/o Scots Music Group, St George`s West, 58, Shandwick Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH2 4RT
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Fiddle 2006: 17th-19th November, 2006

Workshops - Other Events

Workshops

Beginners

Improving Beginners

Intermediate +

Masterclass

Song Workshop

Sounding Out

Mixed Instrument

Other Events