“What a Story a Pair of Boots Could Tell\u201d<\/p>\n
We are delighted to offer a unique and exciting opportunity for traditional musicians at intermediate to advanced level to work with award winning highland fiddler, composer and gifted tutor Adam Sutherland. Adam is the charismatic lead on a new project, based in St. Margaret\u2019s, Braemar<\/strong>, which will capture stories around the theme of Mountain Rescue and create an original body of work that will be integrated into a performance for the opening of the 2019 Braemar Mountain Festival. The subsequent publication of a \u201cTunes and Tales\u201c book will leave a permanent legacy for future musicians to enjoy.<\/p>\n \u2018\u2026his classes are extremely well planned and structured; they are also informative, innovative and, above all, fun.\u2019<\/p>\n Adam Sutherland, from the shores of Loch Ness, is one of Scotland’s most highly regarded fiddlers and composers. He has a score of awards to his name not least the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards ‘Composer of the Year\u2019 2017 with his most recent album \u2018Some Other Land\u2019 nominated for \u2018Album of the Year\u2019 in the upcoming 2018 awards.<\/p>\n Adam has built a reputation as an inspiring tutor and workshop leader at his own fiddle school, establishing an instant rapport and creating a warm, relaxed group atmosphere.<\/p>\n Adam\u2019s first tunebook \u2018The Errogie Collection\u2019 features music influenced by his love for the dramatic scenery of the Scottish Highlands and his fascination with the real-life stories of the people he has met in his travels as a professional musician. This project offers a rare chance for successful applicants to work with Adam as he develops new work that encompasses these two major inspirations. Applications are invited from musicians who: ****Please note this is a funding criteria but we hope to be able to offer places to musicians living outwith this boundary if possible, so please apply and we will keep your application on record.<\/p>\n
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\n\u2022 have a keen interest in Scottish traditional music and learning composition skills.
\n\u2022 play traditional music instruments from intermediate to advanced level. There are limited spaces available for each instrument but may include fiddle, viola, cello, double bass, keyboard, guitar, whistle, flute, ukulele, accordion, banjo, mandolin or bouzouki.
\n\u2022 are over 16 and living in the Upper Deeside Area. ****
\n\u2022 are able to read music (preferable) or are skilled at learning by ear.
\n\u2022 can provide their own transport.
\n\u2022 are available on the following proposed dates for workshops, rehearsals and performance:
\no 16th December
\no 12\/13th January
\no 10th February
\no 23\/24th February
\no 28th February (day time rehearsal and final performance in evening)<\/p>\n