Friday, January 17, 2014

Scots Gaelic Song Workshop in St. Paul

I am So excited to be bringing a Scots Gaelic song workshop to St. Paul, MN! 
April 26th, 2014 @ 9:30 AM at the Celtic Junction

No previous Scots Gaelic language knowledge is needed. The study focus is on the music and the purpose of the song.  Although, one should expect a few language explanations as needed for the singing.  The workshop provides students with the experience of learning the musical purpose of each song. Before a dance tune is learned, the dance step is demonstrated to visually see how the tune rhythm matches with the dance step. As a work song is learned, work song motions are made while singing in order to feel the emphasis on the beat and understand the rise and fall of the song.  

I began competitive Scottish Dance at the age of 9 and competed as a premier Highland Dancer until age 22. I also hold a BA in Music Education and I've been teaching Celtic cultural arts through music and dance in school settings since 2003.

I can't wait to share my love of this music with others! 

Planning to attend? Click here to reserve a space

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