Join Glenfiddich on 30 October 2016 as they welcome back former Glenfiddich Champions to celebrate the wonderful tradition of Scottish fiddle music and the talents of its best contemporary performers. After 27 years of the Glenfiddich Fiddle Championship, from next year they will take their investment in this aspect of Scottish music in a different […]
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Creative Learning and Engagement Officer (Dumfries And Galloway)
The post holder will be responsible for developing, implementing, evaluating and coordinating delivery of a range of creative educational initiatives as part of the Trust’s plans for a programme of learning and community engagement at the proposed Centre for Children’s Literature and Storytelling, Dumfries. The programme will be based on the Trust’s Activity and Learning […]
Musician/Technology Resource Developer Commission (Edinburgh)
The Arts and Creative Learning Team, City of Edinburgh Council, seeks a musician to develop a resource for use in Primary 1 to 3 classes on the topic of ‘Music and Technology’. This resource will be presented in an A4 folder, with DVDs and CDs. A copy will be given to every Primary establishment in […]
Call Out for Cryptic Nights
ARE YOU: • An artist at the start of their creative career based in Scotland? DO YOU: • Create high quality innovative work with original music or sound-based elements that cross artistic boundaries? • Create remarkable moments that engage audiences? CRYPTIC NIGHTS: • Presents work that inspires, invigorates and excites; • Crosses creative boundaries with […]
Free seminar on accessible apprenticeships and skills development (London)
Disability Rights UK Accessible Apprenticeships and Skills Development Seminar. When: Tuesday 18th October 2016, 10:00 am- 16:00 pm Where: Resource for London, 356 Holloway Road, London N7 6PA – View Map Every disabled person should be able to develop his or her skills, knowledge and work opportunities and fully participate and contribute to society. This […]
6 months to St. Andrew’s Day, £2,500 traditional music bursary now open for applications
Could this help you? Closing date Friday 9th September. Exactly 6 months from today (30th May 2016), the winner of a new £2,500 bursary to support young Scottish traditional musicians will be unveiled, coinciding with St. Andrew’s Day 2016. Set up through a partnership between independent charity the Saltire Society and Hands Up for Trad, an […]
Control your day – don’t let it control you! Time Management Course
The theme for the course is: “Control your day – don’t let it control you” and during the course of the session you will look at the following: Planning and prioritising Challenging your habits Knowing your time wasters Course Outline: Pre-work: diagnostic exercise to be completed prior to the course Workshop: Using the diagnostic exercise […]
Call for a Lead Evaluator (Arts and Creative Learning Team, Edinburgh)
The Arts and Creative Learning Team, City of Edinburgh Council,would like to commission an experienced evaluator, with a good understanding of Youth Work, Creative Learning and music projects. The successful candidate will collaborate with young people, JET students, volunteers and colleagues to design the evaluation methodology. It is expected that young people will also be […]
The Scottish Schools Pipe and Drums Trust
Pipe bands are much more than a musical pastime; they promote teamwork, achievement, commitment, a sense of dress and discipline, confidence, fun and friendship. In time they open doors to travel through competition and cultural exchange. Pipe bands are also a source of pride and focus for schools and communities. Watch this beautiful video of […]
Friends of Wighton’s Jimmy Shand Collection project celebrates £9000 Heritage Lottery Fund grant
The Friends of Wighton group has received a Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) Sharing Heritage1 grant, it was announced today. This exciting project, Sir Jimmy Shand – Music Collector!, based in the Wighton Heritage Centre, and led by Friends of Wighton, has been given £9,000 to carry out conservation work on 22 important music books and […]