News
A roundup of news and updates from across the MEPG partnership.
New recordings of Gaelic songs published through Fuaran, Fèisean nan Gàidheal.
SAME are providing a webinar to help support Primary Class Teachers and others involved in making music in primary schools.
Lovely day at the Pick up and Play workshop at the Jenni Lee Library.
The application deadline for The Music School of Douglas Academy is 26th January 2024
St Mary’s Music School partners with leading UK Brass Musicians to bring two ‘Lower Brass Days’ to Edinburgh and Elgin, free-to-attend for all. Activities will include masterclasses, ensemble work, concerts, and taster sessions from industry leaders and world-renowned performers.
Sir James MacMillan will become the Honorary President of SAME
Taking place on 7 May, the Virtual Conservatoire extends StAMP and the aims and principles that underpin it to brass players of all ages and stages from anywhere in the world. Programme includes: 1400-1410 Mindfulness for Musicians with Lee Holland: a participative introduction 1410-1420 Playing by Ear with Richard Michael 1420-1430 Virtual play along with The Wallace Collection* 1430-1450 Add some music to your […]
The Scottish Young Musicians National Final on Sunday 29thMay is fast approaching and there is an air of excitement as each local authority completes its competition to nominate its finalist for the all-day event at the RCS. We have been impressed by the support and enthusiasm of all and by the talent displayed by the […]
The North Edinburgh Community Festival is a free, family friendly and community-led event taking place for the first time in West Pilton Park and the West Pilton Neighbourhood Centre on Saturday 7 May 2022 from 12noon – 6pm. This is a day to celebrate all the amazing talent and opportunities in North Edinburgh, with over […]
Tinderbox Collective have announced their Summer Orchestra tour to venues and festivals across Scotland. Dates include: 7 May – North Edinburgh Community Festival 21 May – Knockengorroch Festival (Galloway) 22 May – Mac Arts (Galashiels) 12 June – Hidden Door Festival (Edinburgh) 18 June – Solas Festival (Perthshire) 3 July – Kelburn Garden Party (Largs) […]
A holiday like no other – The Scottish Schools Orchestra Trust’s summer courses are a unique opportunity for children to make friends, expand their musical horizons and develop a love of group music-making which will last a lifetime! SScOT’s summer residential course is a non-auditioned, six-day activity holiday including a mixture of outstanding musical teaching, […]
Fèisean across the country made a welcome return to in-person activities during the Easter holidays after a 2-year hiatus due to the Covid pandemic. A number of week-long tuition events, workshop days and concerts were held during the school break, welcoming hundreds of excited young people to learn traditional music, Gaelic song, drama and art […]
Be A Chorister Afternoon, we are looking for children in P3 -P5 at the moment. Being a chorister, and part of the award-winning Choir of St Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral in Edinburgh, is to be part of a unique tradition that began in 1880. Around 16 boys and girls make up the chorister element of the Choir and […]
What are you doing on Make Music Day, Tuesday 21 June? If your classes and groups are learning, playing or performing on that day, you can connect your musical activity to this global celebration. Find out all about Make Music Day Make Music Day takes place annually on the summer solstice and celebrates music making […]
Live Music Now Scotland launches Traditional Tales for Tiny People in both Edinburgh and Glasgow as part of Scotland’s Year of Stories 2022 Aimed at early years children and their families, the sessions will feature tales and music from the Orkney islands & the Western Isles Inspired by Scottish traditional music and folklore Traditional Tales […]
The Scottish Chamber Orchestra is delighted to be presenting two Creative Learning residencies as part of its summer tour season 2022. First stop in the Highlands. Alongside chamber concerts, SCO players will entertain young people with Stan and Mabel and the Race for Space at Eden Court Theatre and Elgin Town Hall and there will also be […]
As we move away from COVID-19 restrictions in all four UK nations, some music professionals may be concerned about the ongoing risks associated with the spread of the virus. The ISM has put together an advice page which offers suggestions for managing the risk of spreading and/or catching COVID-19 during your work in music. Read […]
The results of the ISM’s most recent annual survey of music educators’ fees have been published. Music professionals can use them to see what others are charging for their services in their area.View the results Watch the webinar