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The Breck composed by Karen Steven

The Breck – is a stretch of ground designated as common grazing, on the hill near John O’Groats, Caithness. It’s an area of unspoiled beauty, comprising mosses, lichens, heather and peat. Looking east across The Breck, you can see the peak of one of the sea Stacks of Duncansby. Composer website: https://www.karensteven.co.uk Link to audio […]

Dis-Dancing Highland Choreography Reel composed by Karen Steven

The tune was requested by Tanya Horne, Principal Teacher at The Tanya Horne School of Highland Dancing, Halkirk, Caithness. The request was to compose a reel for Tanya's annual Highland Dance Festival. A total of 43 dancers choreographed a Highland Dance to the tune which was presented on social media on 30th May 2020. Due […]

Angel Boy composed by Karen Steven

I composed the tune in memory of my great-nephew Iain Mackay from Wick. Iain passed away on 25th August 2021, following a road accident. Iain was just 16 days away from his 3rd birthday. He is missed terribly, but we have many fond memories of a happy, loving and caring little boy. The tune was […]

Frederick Street composed by Peter Clayton

I wrote this reel while staying in an apartment in Glasgow during the Celtic Connections Festival. I wanted it to have a Scottish feel. The apartment was on Frederick Street South, hence the name of the tune. Composer website: Link to audio of music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBiFh5LZTEs Peter Clayton began composing fiddle tunes in 2015 at the […]

Tune for Annabelle composed by Isla Ratcliff

A slipjig for my friend Annabelle Bugay, a stepdancer and pianist from Virginia, USA who studied at Cape Breton University with me when I lived there for 4 months in 2019. We went to many sessions, house parties and concerts together. This tune is on my debut album The Castalia, featuring Annabelle stepdancing. Composer website: […]