The latest details are: Free Reed Day 16 March 2002 Alexander Gibson Opera School Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama
The event seeks to draw attention to this unique family of musical instruments and illustrate their variety and versatility within the field of Scottish music, illustrate their history and provide opportunities for informal networking. Space is available for informal playing, tuition and discussion. 10.00 am Welcome and introduction 10.30 am Brian McNeill - Head of Scottish Music RSAMD A noted concertina player and multi-instrumentalist shares of his experience taking Scottish music round the world. 11.00 am The Piano Accordion - Robert Black and Freeland Barbour Two leading experts play and discuss their approach to playing one of Scotland's most popular instruments. 12.00 am The Button Box - Stan Reeves An introduction to the capabilities of the different types of button box with a presentation on the early history of the instrument in Scotland from Stuart Eydmann. 2.00 pm The Concertina - Norman Chalmers with Stuart Eydmann Scottish music played on the English concertina and the unique story of this once highly popular instrument. 3.00 pm The Mouth Organ - Iain Grant and Bryce Johnstone A chance to meet and hear two of the best performers of Scottish music on mouth organ. Norman Chalmers will demonstrate how the instrument can be specially adapted to suit the performance of Scottish music. 4.00 pm Informal Session An opportunity for guests and visitors to play together. 5.00 pm Close 7.30 pm Ceilidh Dance with The Stewart Cameron Ceilidh Band Posted to Scots-L - The Traditional Scottish Music & Culture List - To subscribe/unsubscribe, point your browser to: http://www.tullochgorm.com/lists.html
