2013 Tune a Week – Week 20

Posted on May 14, 2013 by admin

For those doing “2013 Tune a Week” we are on week 20. There is a pdf file under music scores named “2013 Tune a Week Sets”, which suggests some sets which can be played from the first 30 tunes. (Tunes 21 to 30 are on-line now).

Groupwork with Gordon Gunn

Posted on April 27, 2013 by admin

We are delighted to be able to offer an afternoon of Groupwork with Gordon Gunn (Session A9 etc) from 12.30pm to 5pm on Saturday 4th May at Nairn Community and Arts Centre – all instruments – intermediate and above.
Kids £7, Adults £10.
Come and join us – please contact Rhona on 01667 462681 if you want to book a place.

2013 Tune a Week – Tunes 21 to 30

Posted on April 17, 2013 by admin

This is week 16 of “2013 Tune a Week”.

The tunes 21 to 30 are now available on-line. Enjoy and good luck

Fèis Photo Gallery

Posted on March 3, 2013 by admin

Please visit our photo gallery for a selection of photographs taken during our Fèis day on 23rd February. Further photos and videos will be posted in the coming weeks.

Fèis Day on Saturday (23rd Feb)

Posted on February 25, 2013 by admin

We were delighted to have 100 participants at our Fèis Day on Saturday at Nairn Community and Arts Centre – we had four different levels of groupwork – Luchd-deanabh Ciùil, Novice, Intermediate and Advanced. Rona Lightfoot held a very well attended Gaelic Song workshop enjoyed by young and old. We also had kids and adults trying out percussion instruments, shinty, learning a contemporary song ‘A Well for Zoe’, beginners penny whistle and a fiddle Masterclass with Graham Mackenzie and Duncan Chisholm.

The Family Cèilidh was amazing with sets played by : Duncan Chisholm and Marc Clement, then Gordon Gunn and Marc and also Graham Mackenzie and Ciorstaidh Beaton – the wealth of talent was fantastic. We all enjoyed an outstanding evening with further sets played by members of our Tutor Band :Hugh Marwick, Dave Martin, Graeme Mackay, Rachel Campbell, Graham Mackenzie, Gordon Gunn and Ciorstaidh Beaton – they were also joined by two of our participants on ‘spoons’ and ‘bones’ – the Cèilidh dances brought everyone onto the floor.

Our Cèilidh ended up with our Youth Ceilidh Band playing a couple of sets with Rachel Campbell and Graeme Mackay. They were very lucky to have had support from Enterprise Music Scotland (with funds from Creative Scotland). All in all – a great day – we look forward to next year – see you same time, same place.

Many thanks to Fèisean nan Gàidheal, The Highland Council and Creative Scotland and Highlands and Islands Enterprise for all their support.

2013 Tune a Week Challenge – week 7

Posted on February 12, 2013 by admin

Hi Tune a Week folk,
We are on week 7, so can you play 7 tunes without the music?
For the first batch of 10 tunes we have until about 10th March.
I have posted the next batch of 10 for those who are keen to get ahead. (approx mid May to learn these).
Again, I have chosen from the 3 sessions I attend, so hopefully everyone will have played some of the tunes before.
Best of luck with the next 10 – enjoy!
I have been asked about a get-together to play the tunes – what do you think?
cheers Jim

2013 Fèis – Help wanted!

Posted on February 8, 2013 by admin

Calling all Mums / Dads / Grandparents / Friends of F.I.N – we are looking for a helping hand during our Fèis Day on Saturday 23rd February – could you help us with some home baking, serving Teas and Coffee and general jobs on the day ? Your help would be VERY much appreciated. X

Thanks Rhona (Tel 01667 462681)

2013 Fèis – Come & Try Session

Posted on February 8, 2013 by admin

2013 Fèis Inbhir Narainn (23rd Feb.) – Come & Try tutors are as follows:-

Fiddle Masterclass is Duncan Chisholm and Graham MacKenzie (Intermediate and Advanced fiddle players)

Contemporary Song (sung in English) – Marc Clement and Gordon Gunn (all abilities of singers welcome and Int/Adv musicians)

Whistle – Hugh Marwick (all abilities)

Percussion – Dave Martin (all abilities)

Shinty – Lucy Macleod (all abilities)

Gaelic Song – Rona Lightfoot (all abilities)

Intro to Gaelic – Lachie MacAulay and Ciorstaidh Beaton (suited to beginners, but all abilities would be welcome)

2013 Fèis Inbhir Narainn booking form

Posted on January 28, 2013 by admin

Click on link below for the booking form for our Fèis day on Saturday 23rd February.

Feis 2013 Booking Form
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There is also a link to the booking form under the “Fèis day” menu.

Below is an eight minute video showing clips from the 2012 Fèis Inbhir Narainn

Fèis day

Posted on January 19, 2013 by admin

Fèis day
Come and join us on Saturday 23rd February 2013 at Nairn Community Centre from 9.30am to 5pm

Announcing our fabulous tutors for the day :
Duncan Chisholm and Marc Clement are tutoring the Advanced Groupwork
Gordon Gunn and Dave Martin are tutoring the Intermediate Groupwork
Graham MacKenzie and Ciorstaidh Beaton are tutoring the Novice Groupwork

Looking forward to a great day of music and also try out gaelic singing, percussion, shinty, Intro to Everyday Gaelic etc
Our day is open to all from children (age 8 +) to adult.
We will have a Family Ceilidh from 7pm to 10pm – All Welcome, See You There !

A booking form will be available on www.feisinbhirnarainn.co.uk soon

Category:	Feis2013
Date:	January 25, 2013