With 133 original and traditional tunes from Scotland and Ireland from 13 contributors, the A4 format book represents a landmark in the revival of the flute in Scotland.
Sharon Creasey | John Gahagan | Munro Gauld | Kenny Hadden | Niall Kenny | Rebecca Knorr Dougie Pincock | Davy Maguire (Ireland) | Claire Mann | Órlaith McAuliffe (Ireland) | Cathal McConnell (Ireland) | Tom Oakes | Gordon Turnbull
Publication has been made possible with support from a Tasgadh grant. The book will be available in person or via the website, after the launch weekend. We aren’t set up for pre-orders, but if you email me then we can reserve a copy and contact you once we’re up and running.
“Flutefling’s dedication to the principle of ‘The Scottish Flute’, as independent but yet related to the Irish flute, is a strong indication of the healthy position of the flute in Scottish music and is due in no small part to FluteFling’s activities.
This collection is an important step in consolidating the work that has taken place in workshops over the years, and gives the flute world access to many previously unpublished and newly composed tunes”. — Hammy Hamilton, Cruinniú na bhFliúit, Ballyvourney, Co. Cork
Looking ahead
Once the book is published and after the launch, we will take stock and see what possibilities lie ahead. Thanks to those who completed the survey on future events as it helped us in our planning. It will certainly be good to see you all again and we will do everything to connect up and be playing together once more.
Finally for now, the eagle eyed among you will have noticed we have changed our domain to www.flutefling.scot and my address is now gordon@flutefling.scot
The old domain and address will still work for now, but will eventually cease to do so.
As ever, all the best, stay safe, and we hope to see you again soon.
Gordon
Portobello, Edinburgh