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Scottish Charity Number: SC010789
Affiliated to the British & International Federation of Festivals of Music, Dance and Speech.
Patron: Her Majesty the Queen
 

      CURRENT FESTIVAL - CLASSES

• Music Classes - Vocal  |  Instrumental  |  Music is Fun!
• Dance Classes
• Speech Classes
• Girlguiding

Vocal Music Classes

Our Vocal Music Classes include Choirs, Solos, Duos, Ensembles and Singing Games, catering for all ages.  The class for Nursery Schools or Groups to perform Action Songs or Singing Games is to continue this year as is the non-competitive class for youth choirs of any age.  Last year's innovation was the inclusion of additional vocal solo and duet classes for younger singers.  This year we are introducing an 'own choice' class for primary choirs who have not taken part within the past 5 years, in order to encourage these schools.  See the syllabus for details.

Instrumental Music Classes

Our Instrumental Music Classes include Piano, Organ, Keyboard, Scots Fiddle, Accordion, Bagpipes and Chanter, Pipe Band Drumming, Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, Guitar, Recorder, Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, Saxophone, Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone, Tuba, Cornet, Flugel Horn, Tenor Horn, Baritone Horn, Euphonium, Drumkit, Timpani, Snare Drum and Xylophone and cater for all ages in solos, duos, ensembles, bands and orchestras.  We are continuing the expanded recital classes for strings, woodwind and brass, with competitors free to choose their own music.  See the syllabus for details.

Music is Fun!

We welcome entries from any musicians, either solo or groups, with the accent very much on enjoyment and absolutely no limitations on resources such as amplified equipment. There are classes in both Senior and Junior categories and they are both non-competitive.  See the syllabus for details.

Dance Classes

We cater for Scottish Country Dancing at all ages and stages.  The altered age groupings for all the SCD classes have been retained with a few small changes, to try to make the classes more inclusive.

Speech Classes

Our Speech Classes include Verse Speaking, Scots Poems, Robert Burns, William Soutar, Shakespeare, Bible Reading, Prepared Reading and Recital, catering for all ages.  In line with the 'Music is Fun' classes, we have non-competitive 'Poetry for Pleasure' classes where performers have a free choice of poem.  We are retaining the expanded Prepared Reading section as well as the new Public Speaking classes for various ages.  See the syllabus for details.

Girlguiding

We have classes specifically for all ages of the Girlguiding movement, from Rainbows through to Young Leaders.  These are to be found in the Scottish Country Dancing as well as in a section catering for Action Songs and Campfire.  See the syllabus for details.