This Hogmanay workshop at Orkney Music Rooms will act as a rehearsal for a special concert in the afternoon of the same day at Kirkwall’s St. Magnus Cathedral here in Orkney. Attendees of workshop are invited to form an accompanying ensemble to perform alongside me. Participation in the concert is optional, however those wishing to play in the concert must attend the morning workshop.

We’ll practice all the tunes below with piano accompaniment and work on arrangements (decide on how many times through we play things etc).

Signature Tune of the Orkney Strathspey and Reel Society; Angus Macleod and The Thistle of Scotland; James and Emillie Kirkness; Stronsay Waltz; Iris Nicolson’s Favourite and The Barn Dance; Dark Island; The Headlands, Caledonia March and Standing Stones of Stenness; Auld Lang Syne and No Awa to Bide Awa; Flett Fae Flotta and Gairsay

To book your place, click ‘add to cart’ below. If you wish to book more than one place you can increase the quantity in the cart before you checkout. Once you’ve paid, you’ll receive an email from me with further information and instructions, plus a download link for the relevant sheet music. Please note that music will not be provided on the day, so you’ll need to bring your own copies and your own music stand with you please.