Jazz from Scotland (formerly Scottish Jazz Federation) is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced freelance professional to develop and deliver a number of projects that support the Scottish Jazz sector. The organisation has just been awarded Creative Scotland funding to deliver the following programme of activity over the next 6-months: Young Scottish Jazz Musician of […]

About the Programme Creative Scotland administers the Scottish Government’s Youth Music Initiative (YMI) programme which in 2016-17 will: Create access to high-quality music-making opportunities for young people aged 0-25 years, particularly for those that would not normally have the chance to participate. Enable young people to achieve their potential in or through music making. Support […]

Aberdeen Performing Arts is seeking to recruit an experienced freelance Youth Music Tutor to deliver our weekly Mini Maestros class as part of APA’s Engage programme of participatory music and drama activity for young people. APA runs a year-round programme of 5 drama and 4 music classes which cover the age range of 0-18 years. […]

This beginners course will give you the opportunity to develop your skills in writing for a range of ensembles in classical genres and, your understanding of instruments in solo and ensemble contexts. You will study instrumental techniques through listening and practical exercises and learn various devices for developing musical material. There will be opportunities to […]

Knowing where to look for funding, how to apply for it, and how to fundraise for your creative group or project is an on-going challenge – and opportunity! This event will bring together a range of funders and funding organisations that support community engaged creative activity – so you can meet them in person and […]

An inspiring one-day seminar for music teachers in Scotland Saturday 29 October 2016 Leading music educationalist and author Paul Harris will be presenting his inspirational Virtuoso Teacher seminar at The University of Aberdeen on Saturday 29 October. This is a fantastic opportunity for those working in music education to learn about innovative music teaching techniques […]

Starcatchers is a leading charity that exists to apply the transformational power of the arts to support improved outcomes for our youngest children. Since 2006, we have successfully pioneered methodologies of engaging with and making high quality performances for babies and young children aged 0-5 years and their grown ups in communities in Scotland. We […]