This Hogmanay workshop at The St Magnus Centre (note change of venue) will act as a rehearsal for a special concert in the afternoon of the same day at Kirkwall’s St. Magnus Cathedral here in Orkney. Attendees of workshop are invited to form an accompanying ensemble to perform alongside me. Participation in the concert is optional, however those wishing to play in the concert must attend the morning workshop.
We’ll practice all the tunes below with piano accompaniment and work on arrangements (decide on how many times through we play things etc).
SET LIST:
• Flett Fae Flotta and Gairsay
• Old Polka & Maggie Watsons/Farewell to Blackhammer
• Reach for the Slip
• Starry Nights of Shetland, Ronasvoe, Sunset Over Foula and Da Isles O’ Gletness
• Scapa Flow and The Deerness Reel
• Mrs Jamieson’s Favourite
• Egans Polka and John Ryans
• Auld Lang Syne and No Awa to Bide Awa
• Angus Macleod and The Thistle of Scotland
To book your place, click ‘add to cart’ below. If you wish to book more than one place you can increase the quantity in the cart before you checkout. Once you’ve paid, you’ll receive an email from me with further information and instructions, plus a download link for the relevant sheet music. Please note that music will not be provided on the day, so you’ll need to bring your own copies and your own music stand with you please.
