Final reminder for the Border Gaitherin - Coldstream 2002.
The Second
Border Gaitherin
Coldstream 2002
May 4-6th May weekend
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During the May Weekend 2001, the Border Gaitherin established itself as an
important event to attend in order to experience a rich variety of
traditional music from Scotland and the Borders.
For all ages and all levels of ability, the Gaitherin is opportunity to
learn from musicians superb performers who also have a reputation for
being able to pass on their skills in enjoyable workshop situations.
Kathryn Tickell (Northumbrian fiddle) and Chris Stout Fiddler's Bid
(Shetland Fiddle) head the list of tutors. Claire Mann, Tabache teaches
flute and whistle. Bodhran is taught by Mark McGuire, Deaf Shepherd and
Sridam Harrison. Finlay McDonald, young graduate of the RSAMD teaches both
highland and smallpipes. The dance tutor, John Sikorski is from the
Scottish Step Dance Company. The other tutors are singers Gordeanna Mc
Cullough and Anne Neilson, guitarists Malcolm Stitt, Deaf Shepherd and Ian
Stevenson. Students from the RSAMD and Newcastle University assist in some
workshops, including local youngsters Lori Watson and Lillias
Kinsman-Blake.
The weekend is an exciting mix. Workshops morning and afternoon offer the
opportunity both to develop skills in your first instrument and to try
something new. Recitals by Gordon Mooney on Border pipes, Border Young
Fiddles (tutored by Jimmy Nagle of Jedburgh) and singers Elsa Lemaitre and
Pat Douglas highlight the strength of local music. Rousing ceilidh music
from the Small Hall Band and a concert featuring Kathryn Tickell, Chris
Stout and the other tutors round off the Saturday and Sunday nights.
For tickets phone; 01890 882599, email [EMAIL PROTECTED]
0r come to the Festival Office in the High Street - Look out for the blue
and white flags.
anyone is coming on the Friday night there are sessions in the pubs in
Coldstream. Last year the Besom was the haunt of the teenage contingent
while a learge proposrtion of thr remainder squashed into the Commercial
Inn. This year a group of people calling themselves "Border Folk" will be
performaing in the Newcastle Arms. Or go to one of the remaing pubs and
start a session of your own.
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