
{"id":969,"date":"2013-02-05T12:54:29","date_gmt":"2013-02-05T12:54:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/projects.handsupfortrad.scot\/scotlandsings\/?page_id=969"},"modified":"2013-09-04T10:33:44","modified_gmt":"2013-09-04T09:33:44","slug":"partners","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/projects.handsupfortrad.scot\/scotlandsings\/partners\/","title":{"rendered":"Scotland Sings Partners"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright  wp-image-950\" alt=\"ScotlandSings (Partner)_logo_web\" src=\"http:\/\/projects.handsupfortrad.scot\/scotlandsings\/files\/2013\/01\/ScotlandSingsPartner_logo_web.jpg\" width=\"108\" height=\"105\" \/>Below is a list of our Scotland Sings Partners. Each of them agree that\u00a0our goal is to create Scotland as the Singing Nation, bringing new and existing participants and audiences together through singing based activities, creating an active and collaborative national singing community. If you would like to become a <a title=\"Scotland Sings Partnership\" href=\"http:\/\/projects.handsupfortrad.scot\/scotlandsings\/scotland-sings-partnership\/\">Scotland Sings Partner<\/a> you can read more <a title=\"Scotland Sings Partnership\" href=\"http:\/\/projects.handsupfortrad.scot\/scotlandsings\/scotland-sings-partnership\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><a name=\"partner-2\" style=\"color:black\">Partners<\/a><\/h2><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/projects.handsupfortrad.scot\/scotlandsings\/link-pages\/aileen-ogilvie\/\">Aileen Ogilvie<\/a><\/strong><p>Aileen Ogilvie is a singer\/songwriter based in Perthshire. Inspired by the traditional music, song and Gaelic language of her Highland upbringing she discovered her own singing voice by entering the [&hellip;] <br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/projects.handsupfortrad.scot\/scotlandsings\/link-pages\/aileen-ogilvie\/\" title=\"Read more\">Read more<\/a><\/p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/projects.handsupfortrad.scot\/scotlandsings\/link-pages\/ali-burns\/\">Ali Burns<\/a><\/strong><p>Ali Burns is a singer, songwriter and choir director who is heavily involved in the Scotland Sings Project! &#8220;I\u2019m a songwriter and workshop leader based in S.W. Scotland. I write [&hellip;] <br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/projects.handsupfortrad.scot\/scotlandsings\/link-pages\/ali-burns\/\" title=\"Read more\">Read more<\/a><\/p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/projects.handsupfortrad.scot\/scotlandsings\/link-pages\/amy-lord\/\">Amy Lord<\/a><\/strong><p>In 2007 Amy graduated from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (Formally the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama) with a BA Honours Degree in Scottish Music. Whilst there, she [&hellip;] <br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/projects.handsupfortrad.scot\/scotlandsings\/link-pages\/amy-lord\/\" title=\"Read more\">Read more<\/a><\/p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/projects.handsupfortrad.scot\/scotlandsings\/link-pages\/an-comunn-gaidhealach\/\">An Comunn G\u00e0idhealach<\/a><\/strong><p>An Comunn G\u00e0idhealach was founded in Oban in 1891 as a vehicle for the preservation and development of the Gaelic language. It actively encourages the teaching, learning and use of [&hellip;] <br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/projects.handsupfortrad.scot\/scotlandsings\/link-pages\/an-comunn-gaidhealach\/\" title=\"Read more\">Read more<\/a><\/p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/projects.handsupfortrad.scot\/scotlandsings\/link-pages\/arrogant\/\">Arrogant<\/a><\/strong><p>Arrogant is a hip hop artist from Scotland, United Kingdom. He is 16 years old. He has been recording for almost 2 years now. When he first started off he [&hellip;] <br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/projects.handsupfortrad.scot\/scotlandsings\/link-pages\/arrogant\/\" title=\"Read more\">Read more<\/a><\/p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/projects.handsupfortrad.scot\/scotlandsings\/link-pages\/belt-it-oot\/\">Belt It Oot!<\/a><\/strong><p>\u201cBelt It Oot!\u201d is a community singing project delivered by New Rhythms for Glasgow and funded by the Health Improvement Team of North West Sector, Glasgow Community Health Partnership (NHS [&hellip;] <br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/projects.handsupfortrad.scot\/scotlandsings\/link-pages\/belt-it-oot\/\" title=\"Read more\">Read more<\/a><\/p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/projects.handsupfortrad.scot\/scotlandsings\/link-pages\/bill-henderson\/\">Bill Henderson<\/a><\/strong><p>Bill Henderson lives in Forres, Moray (near Inverness in the north of Scotland), since 2003. His song teaching work includes leading regular open-access choirs, workshops of various lengths, and one-to-one\u2026  <br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/projects.handsupfortrad.scot\/scotlandsings\/link-pages\/bill-henderson\/\" title=\"Read more\">Read more<\/a><\/p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/projects.handsupfortrad.scot\/scotlandsings\/link-pages\/clark-community-choir\/\">Clark Community Choir<\/a><\/strong><p>&#8220;Robert Clark was a Musselbugh man who, at the age of 16, in 1959, started a Concert Party for local kids and\u00a0I was fortunate enough to be in the very [&hellip;] <br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/projects.handsupfortrad.scot\/scotlandsings\/link-pages\/clark-community-choir\/\" title=\"Read more\">Read more<\/a><\/p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/projects.handsupfortrad.scot\/scotlandsings\/link-pages\/corrina-hewat\/\">Corrina Hewat<\/a><\/strong><p>Corrina Hewat, brought up in the Scottish Highlands, is a harpist, singer, composer &amp; arranger, musical director, recording artist, musical collaborator and Principal Harp Tutor (BA Scottish Music)\u2026  <br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/projects.handsupfortrad.scot\/scotlandsings\/link-pages\/corrina-hewat\/\" title=\"Read more\">Read more<\/a><\/p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/projects.handsupfortrad.scot\/scotlandsings\/link-pages\/cromarty-arts-trust\/\">Cromarty Arts Trust<\/a><\/strong><p>Cromarty Arts Trust is based in the beautiful Highland town of Cromarty, on the Black Isle. Their goals are to promote and embrace the\u00a0arts, education,\u00a0environment, buildings and the history of [&hellip;] <br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/projects.handsupfortrad.scot\/scotlandsings\/link-pages\/cromarty-arts-trust\/\" title=\"Read more\">Read more<\/a><\/p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/projects.handsupfortrad.scot\/scotlandsings\/link-pages\/ed-muirhead\/\">Ed Muirhead<\/a><\/strong><p>Ed Muirhead sings blues and new-fashioned folk ballads, playing piano with a passion that grabs anyone in earshot. \u00a0His Scottish accent and humour shine through in a variety of original [&hellip;] <br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/projects.handsupfortrad.scot\/scotlandsings\/link-pages\/ed-muirhead\/\" title=\"Read more\">Read more<\/a><\/p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/projects.handsupfortrad.scot\/scotlandsings\/link-pages\/feis-rois\/\">Feis Rois<\/a><\/strong><p>F\u00e8is in Scottish Gaelic means \u201cfestival\u201d or \u201cfeast.\u201d Over the past three decades, the word F\u00e8is has become synonymous with the F\u00e8isean movement (F\u00e8isean is the plural of F\u00e8is). It [&hellip;] <br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/projects.handsupfortrad.scot\/scotlandsings\/link-pages\/feis-rois\/\" title=\"Read more\">Read more<\/a><\/p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/projects.handsupfortrad.scot\/scotlandsings\/link-pages\/feisean-nan-gaidheal\/\">F\u00e8isean nan G\u00e0idheal<\/a><\/strong><p>F\u00e8isean nan G\u00e0idheal was established in 1991 as the independent umbrella association of the F\u00e8is movement. It is a membership organisation that offers a range of services to its members [&hellip;] <br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/projects.handsupfortrad.scot\/scotlandsings\/link-pages\/feisean-nan-gaidheal\/\" title=\"Read more\">Read more<\/a><\/p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/projects.handsupfortrad.scot\/scotlandsings\/link-pages\/globalyell\/\">GlobalYell<\/a><\/strong><p>GlobalYell was established in 2001 as a charity dedicated to vocal music. The founder, Andy Ross, was classically trained in Zimbabwe and London, and created GlobalYell to promote and educate [&hellip;] <br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/projects.handsupfortrad.scot\/scotlandsings\/link-pages\/globalyell\/\" title=\"Read more\">Read more<\/a><\/p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/projects.handsupfortrad.scot\/scotlandsings\/link-pages\/horsecross-arts\/\">Horsecross Arts<\/a><\/strong><p>Horsecross Arts Ltd are an independent organisation with charitable status. They earn nearly half their annual turnover from ticket sales, catering and conferencing. The award winning Horsecross Arts run\u2026  <br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/projects.handsupfortrad.scot\/scotlandsings\/link-pages\/horsecross-arts\/\" title=\"Read more\">Read more<\/a><\/p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/projects.handsupfortrad.scot\/scotlandsings\/link-pages\/jazz-hands-scotland\/\">Jazz Hands Scotland<\/a><\/strong><p>My Name is Andrew McVie I am 20 Years Old, I am the owner of Jazz Hands Scotland.\u00a0 I set up Jazz Hands Scotland as a way of showing what [&hellip;] <br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/projects.handsupfortrad.scot\/scotlandsings\/link-pages\/jazz-hands-scotland\/\" title=\"Read more\">Read more<\/a><\/p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/projects.handsupfortrad.scot\/scotlandsings\/link-pages\/joy-dunlop\/\">Joy Dunlop<\/a><\/strong><p>Joy Dunlop is a multi-award winning Gaelic singer and Scottish step-dancer.\u00a0Originally from the West Highlands, her performances showcase\u00a0Gaelic music and song in a contemporary style that remains true\u2026  <br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/projects.handsupfortrad.scot\/scotlandsings\/link-pages\/joy-dunlop\/\" title=\"Read more\">Read more<\/a><\/p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/projects.handsupfortrad.scot\/scotlandsings\/link-pages\/julie-fowlis\/\">Julie Fowlis<\/a><\/strong><p>Multi- award winning Gaelic singer and musician Julie Fowlis reached global success in 2012 by performing on the soundtrack of the Disney\/Pixar animation and Hollywood blockbuster \u2018Brave\u2019. A trailer\u2026  <br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/projects.handsupfortrad.scot\/scotlandsings\/link-pages\/julie-fowlis\/\" title=\"Read more\">Read more<\/a><\/p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/projects.handsupfortrad.scot\/scotlandsings\/link-pages\/karen-dietz\/\">Karen Dietz<\/a><\/strong><p>Karen Dietz, a native of Massachusetts, is a musician, performer, teacher and musical director who brings passion and enthusiasm, and a wealth of experience, to her work. A member of [&hellip;] <br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/projects.handsupfortrad.scot\/scotlandsings\/link-pages\/karen-dietz\/\" title=\"Read more\">Read more<\/a><\/p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/projects.handsupfortrad.scot\/scotlandsings\/link-pages\/katie-ohalloran\/\">Katie O&#8217;Halloran<\/a><\/strong><p>Katie O&#8217;Halloran is a Glasgow based Singer\/Songwriter. Her voice is ethereal with an incredible strength, which has allowed her to work with the world&#8217;s top orchestras, producers and folk musicians.\u2026  <br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/projects.handsupfortrad.scot\/scotlandsings\/link-pages\/katie-ohalloran\/\" title=\"Read more\">Read more<\/a><\/p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/projects.handsupfortrad.scot\/scotlandsings\/link-pages\/michelle-mcmanus\/\">Michelle McManus<\/a><\/strong><p>Scottish singer and television personality, Michelle McManus,\u00a0became a public sensation after winning TV singing contest Pop Idol in 2003 and went on to forge a successful career in Scotland and [&hellip;] <br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/projects.handsupfortrad.scot\/scotlandsings\/link-pages\/michelle-mcmanus\/\" title=\"Read more\">Read more<\/a><\/p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/projects.handsupfortrad.scot\/scotlandsings\/link-pages\/neilston-development-trust\/\">Neilston Development Trust<\/a><\/strong><p>Neilston Development Trust (NDT) was established in 2006 by the Neilston community to champion, facilitate, support and drive the regeneration of Neilston. It was incorporated as a successor organisation\u2026  <br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/projects.handsupfortrad.scot\/scotlandsings\/link-pages\/neilston-development-trust\/\" title=\"Read more\">Read more<\/a><\/p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/projects.handsupfortrad.scot\/scotlandsings\/link-pages\/rona-topaz\/\">Rona Topaz<\/a><\/strong><p>&#8216;Rona Topaz is a classically trained singer, actress and facilitator based in Govan. Her credits encompass film, tv and theatre, including West End and regional touring. As a singer, Rona [&hellip;] <br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/projects.handsupfortrad.scot\/scotlandsings\/link-pages\/rona-topaz\/\" title=\"Read more\">Read more<\/a><\/p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/projects.handsupfortrad.scot\/scotlandsings\/link-pages\/rona-topaz-2\/\">Rona Topaz<\/a><\/strong><p>Rona Topaz is a singer, songwriter, facilitator and musical theatre actress based in Glasgow. As a singer she has supported artists including The Pearlfishers, Billy Bragg and John Cooper Clarke, [&hellip;] <br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/projects.handsupfortrad.scot\/scotlandsings\/link-pages\/rona-topaz-2\/\" title=\"Read more\">Read more<\/a><\/p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/projects.handsupfortrad.scot\/scotlandsings\/link-pages\/south-wishaw-music\/\">South Wishaw Music<\/a><\/strong><p>&#8216;Music has always been at the heart of worship. Indeed it is difficult to imagine a Parish Church without music \u2013 the very acts of singing, playing and hearing connect [&hellip;] <br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/projects.handsupfortrad.scot\/scotlandsings\/link-pages\/south-wishaw-music\/\" title=\"Read more\">Read more<\/a><\/p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/projects.handsupfortrad.scot\/scotlandsings\/link-pages\/st-andrews-voices-festival\/\">St Andrews Voices Festival<\/a><\/strong><p>Set in the beautiful historic town of St Andrews and drawing together the very best musicians from the UK and beyond, St Andrews Voices festival presents inspirational events celebrating the [&hellip;] <br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/projects.handsupfortrad.scot\/scotlandsings\/link-pages\/st-andrews-voices-festival\/\" title=\"Read more\">Read more<\/a><\/p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/projects.handsupfortrad.scot\/scotlandsings\/link-pages\/struileag\/\">Struileag<\/a><\/strong><p>Struileag is a two year arts project that will reach out around the world to the people of the Gaelic diaspora. Community engagement across generations at home and abroad is [&hellip;] <br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/projects.handsupfortrad.scot\/scotlandsings\/link-pages\/struileag\/\" title=\"Read more\">Read more<\/a><\/p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/projects.handsupfortrad.scot\/scotlandsings\/link-pages\/the-national-youth-choir-of-scotland\/\">The National Youth Choir of Scotland<\/a><\/strong><p>The National Youth Choir of Scotland is dedicated to providing high-level singing opportunities for Scotland\u2019s young singers. NYCoS was established in 1996 to provide a national infrastructure for young\u2026  <br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/projects.handsupfortrad.scot\/scotlandsings\/link-pages\/the-national-youth-choir-of-scotland\/\" title=\"Read more\">Read more<\/a><\/p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/projects.handsupfortrad.scot\/scotlandsings\/link-pages\/tmsa\/\">TMSA<\/a><\/strong><p>Since its foundation in 1966, The Traditional Music and Song Association of Scotland (TMSA) has helped to foster and promote Scotland&#8217;s unique musical traditions. The TMSA is a membership organisation\u2026  <br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/projects.handsupfortrad.scot\/scotlandsings\/link-pages\/tmsa\/\" title=\"Read more\">Read more<\/a><\/p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/projects.handsupfortrad.scot\/scotlandsings\/link-pages\/tracs\/\">TRACS<\/a><\/strong><p>One of Scotland Sings and Hands Up for Trad\u2019s partners is TRACS. It\u2019s a new organisation being set up to represent Traditional Arts in Scotland. Here\u2019s an article about them [&hellip;] <br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/projects.handsupfortrad.scot\/scotlandsings\/link-pages\/tracs\/\" title=\"Read more\">Read more<\/a><\/p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/projects.handsupfortrad.scot\/scotlandsings\/link-pages\/traditional-music-forum\/\">Traditional Music Forum<\/a><\/strong><p>The Traditional Music Forum aims to be: Visible \u2013 and available, a first point of contact; Vocal \u2013 a credible and authoritative advocate for traditional music; Valuable \u2013 an effective [&hellip;] <br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/projects.handsupfortrad.scot\/scotlandsings\/link-pages\/traditional-music-forum\/\" title=\"Read more\">Read more<\/a><\/p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/projects.handsupfortrad.scot\/scotlandsings\/link-pages\/wendy-carle-taylor\/\">Wendy Carle Taylor<\/a><\/strong><p>Wendy Carle Taylor\u00a0is originally from Aberdeenshire in Scotland and is best known for her moving and utterly beautiful interpretations of contemporary and traditional song, Wendy performs effortlessly\u2026  <br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/projects.handsupfortrad.scot\/scotlandsings\/link-pages\/wendy-carle-taylor\/\" title=\"Read more\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"gsp_post_data\" \r\n\t            data-post_type=\"page\" \r\n\t            data-cat=\"\" \r\n\t            data-modified=\"120\"\r\n\t            data-created=\"1360068869\"\r\n\t            data-title=\"Scotland Sings Partners\" \r\n\t            data-home=\"https:\/\/projects.handsupfortrad.scot\/scotlandsings\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Below is a list of our Scotland Sings Partners. 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