Distil is a twice yearly gathering of musicians rooted in folk and traditional music, but who are interested in expanding their creative horizons into other other areas of musical practice. With the continuing success of Celtic Connections’ New Voices programme, and with other commissioning opportunities, an increasing number of musicians is becoming interested in creating music that goes beyond the boundaries of 32 bar dance and traditional song forms.
Distil, which was established in 2002, allows musicians to work with experienced practitioners from other music worlds: jazz, orchestral, contemporary, in a mutual exchange of ideas and experience.
Visit our dedicated Distil website for all the latest news. http://www.distil.org.uk
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Hands Up for Trad Promo Video Shoot Day 2019
This post was originally published hereHands Up for Trad are considering offering a day where bands and solo musicians can come along to a venue and have a 15 minute performance set filmed for promotional uses. There would be a 3 camera shoot and sound professionally recorded to a multitrack. We want to know if […]
Nurturing Talent – Time to Shine Fund in Learning
This post was originally published hereAre you aged 11 – 25 and want support with a creative or artistic idea? Why not apply to the Nurturing Talent Fund? Creative Scotland’s Nurturing Talent – Time to Shine Fund aims to support the artistic and creative ideas of young people aged 11 to 25. We want to award […]
Create beautiful, captivating scores—for free Meet the new Sibelius | First
This post was originally published hereThanks to Rachel Hair for posting this! Start composing music with this free music notation software to get many of the same tools the pros use. Sibelius | First* is a new streamlined version of Sibelius that makes it easy for beginners and hobbyists to create simple, professional-looking scores. You […]
The Agar Trust – Supporting young musicians in rural Scotland.
This post was originally published hereThe Agar Trust was set up in 2014 from the estate of Alan Agar (1920-2012), who was a well-respected physicist. He and his late wife Margaret were both enthusiastic amateur musicians. He was a great supporter of education for several generations of his family, and was keenly aware of the […]
Ensemble In Residence (Reid School of Music, University of Edinburgh)
This post was originally published hereThe Reid School of Music at the University of Edinburgh is looking to appoint an Ensemble in Residence for a period of three years starting in September 2019. Annual Honorarium of £8,000. The ensemble will play a prominent role in the School’s vibrant musical culture, working with composition and performance […]
Fèis Rois is currently accepting applications for their 2019 Ceilidh Trail Programme
This post was originally published hereAre you 16-25 and passionate about traditional music? Fèis Rois is currently accepting applications for their 2019 Ceilidh Trail Programme. The Ceilidh Trail is an amazing opportunity to hone your skills and experience life as a touring musician. Spend the summer making friends, learning tunes and performing across Scotland and […]
Storytelling Workshop – Women Only (Audacious Women festival)
This post was originally published hereStorytelling skills are invaluable both in everyday life and at work. Whether you want to entertain the weans or persuade your boss, the ability to tell a good tale is often the key to success. In this workshop acclaimed storyteller and performer Margaret Bennett will help you to find your […]
Associate Head of Strings (Royal Conservatoire of Scotland)
This post was originally published hereWe are looking to appoint a highly creative, proactive and experienced individual in the role of Associate Head of Strings within our School of Music. Associate Head of Strings School of Music Permanent, Full Time Salary Scale: £44,835 – £50,465 per annum We are: looking to appoint a highly creative, […]
Cadzow Music Arts Centre- Acts & Performers Wanted
This post was originally published hereCadzow Music Arts Centre (CMAC) are looking for acts/bands/performers to perform at our weekly Live @ Lunch events on a Sunday afternoon between 12pm-2pm. Please email cmacadmin@cadzowchurch.org.uk Cadzow Music Arts Centre (CMAC) are looking for acts/bands/performers to perform at our weekly Live @ Lunch events on a Sunday afternoon between […]
Nurturing Talent – Time to Shine Fund
This post was originally published hereAre you aged 11 – 25 and want support with a creative or artistic idea? Why not apply to the Nurturing Talent Fund? Creative Scotland’s Nurturing Talent – Time to Shine Fund aims to support the artistic and creative ideas of young people aged 11 to 25. We want to award […]