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SUMMARY:The Gatherings - October
DESCRIPTION:My vision for The Gatherings was to teach fairly simple things and just to have a really good sing once a month. I’d been planning it for a while before Covid got in the way. So it was an amazing moment when\, at last\, in June 2022 we met in East Linton at The Mart – the old cattle mart\, now transformed as an events venue. \nI was joined by Neil Squires (bass) and Christine Carson (piano) and the morning exceeded our expectations. The singing was glorious as were the acoustics of The Mart. And it was all topped off by the great addition of fresh coffee and home-made cakes. No better way to spend a Saturday morning! So come join us for Octobers’s Gathering and join the fun. PLEASE NOTE that at the time of writing the venue for October is not definite. If the weather is still good we’ll meet at the Mart\, but if it’s feeling a bit chilly we’ll head over to our ‘Winter Venue’ at East Linton Community Hall. \nFeedback from June’s Gathering: \n‘The way in which the whole experience touched my soul is staying with me and\, at some level\, still sustaining me. A huge Thank You for your gifted way of drawing us into such beautiful song and community.’ \n ‘What a great session that was. Thank you so much.’ \n 
URL:https://aliburns.co.uk/event/the-gatherings/
LOCATION:The Mart\, East Linton\, Haddington Rd\, East Linton\, East Lothian\, EH40 3DN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:Swaffham\, Norfolk
DESCRIPTION:Oh\, I love this weekend! Each year we have a great couple of days singing our hearts out. Jennie Fisk\, my co-leader\, gets to join me on her home ground for once and it’s become a regular fixture in our singing calendar – although it’s not always at the same time of year.  Come join us – it’s nice big room so there’s room for about 70 without being too squashed. The hall is light and airy and opens onto a patio for sitting out at lunchtime. Since the pandemic I’ve been asking everyone to bring a packed lunch but I’ll still provide teas and coffee. And if you’d like to bring some home baking to share I’m sure no-one would object! It would be handy to know – so drop me a line on info@aliburns.co.uk and let me know what deliciousness you’re planning.
URL:https://aliburns.co.uk/event/swaffham-norfolk/
LOCATION:Swaffham Community Centre\, Swaffham Community Centre\, Campingland\,\, Swaffham\, Norfolk\, PE37 7RB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:Songtribe Choir\, Edinburgh
DESCRIPTION:SongTribe opens the doors to anyone to come along and try out the choir for the second of our ‘taster’ evenings. Nothing to pay unless you decide to join. This term we’ll be singing some gorgeous new arrangements and songs and rehearsing towards a 12th Night Concert on 6th January. And for the first 2 nights of term I’ll be demonstrating how we work so you can get a flavour of the group and see if you think it’s right for you. \nWe’re particularly looking for Sopranos this term. And when I use the term Soprano\, it’s not in the classical music sense. In a community choir we don’t sing very high or low – all the arrangements are crafted to sit within a certain ‘comfort zone’ for your voice. And if you don’t know what you sing just come along and try it out – you’ll be most welcome. The doors open at 6.30pm for tea biscuits and a bit of chat\, then we begin singing at 7pm with a warm up. \n“All my life I’ve loved the way that singing and songs can raise you up and make you feel better about being alive; the way that the right song at the right time can make you feel human and connected to the world. SongTribe is special. You don’t have to be a great singer to join but I am looking for people who are committed and keen to perform as well as we possibly can – and to having a lot of fun along the way.” Ali Burns
URL:https://aliburns.co.uk/event/songtribe-choir-edinburgh-2/
LOCATION:Old St Paul’s Church Hall\, Edinburgh\, 63 Jeffrey St\, Edinburgh\, EH1 1DH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:The Gatherings - September
DESCRIPTION:Sorry Singers\, I’ve take the decision to cancel this event due to 3 of our team of 4 having Covid. I’m transferring previously bought tickets to October’s event. \nMy vision for The Gatherings was to teach fairly simple things and just to have a really good sing once a month. I’d been planning it for a while before Covid got in the way. So it was an amazing moment when\, at last\, in June 2022 we met in East Linton at The Mart – the old cattle mart\, now transformed as an events venue. Here it is in all its glory! \nI was joined by Neil Squires (bass) and Christine Carson (piano) and the morning exceeded our expectations. The singing was glorious as were the acoustics of The Mart. And it was all topped off by the great addition of fresh coffee and home-made cakes. No better way to spend a Saturday morning! So come join us for September’s Gatherings and join the fun. \nFeedback from June’s Gathering: \n‘The way in which the whole experience touched my soul is staying with me and\, at some level\, still sustaining me. A huge Thank You for your gifted way of drawing us into such beautiful song and community.’ \n ‘What a great session that was. Thank you so much.’ \nSorry Singers\, I’ve take the decision to cancel this event due to 3 of our team of 4 having Covid. I’m transferring previously bought tickets to October’s event. 
URL:https://aliburns.co.uk/event/the-gatherings-september/
LOCATION:The Mart\, East Linton\, Haddington Rd\, East Linton\, East Lothian\, EH40 3DN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:SongTribe Choir\, Edinburgh
DESCRIPTION:SongTribe opens the doors to anyone to come along and try out the choir for a ‘taster’ evening. Nothing to pay unless you decide to join. This term we’ll be singing some gorgeous new arrangements and songs and rehearsing towards a 12th Night Concert on 6th January. And for the first 2 nights of term I’ll be demonstrating how we work so you can get a flavour of the group and see if you think it’s right for you. \nWe’re particularly looking for Sopranos this term. And when I use the term Soprano\, it’s not in the classical music sense. In a community choir we don’t sing very high or low – all the arrangements are crafted to sit within a certain ‘comfort zone’ for your voice. And if you don’t know what you sing just come along and try it out – you’ll be most welcome. The doors open at 6.30pm for tea biscuits and a bit of chat\, then we begin singing at 7pm with a warm up. \n“All my life I’ve loved the way that singing and songs can raise you up and make you feel better about being alive; the way that the right song at the right time can make you feel human and connected to the world. SongTribe is special. You don’t have to be a great singer to join but I am looking for people who are committed and keen to perform as well as we possibly can – and to having a lot of fun along the way.” Ali Burns
URL:https://aliburns.co.uk/event/songtribe-choir-edinburgh/
LOCATION:Old St Paul’s Church Hall\, Edinburgh\, 63 Jeffrey St\, Edinburgh\, EH1 1DH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:Growing Harmony
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is now sold out. If you’d like to hear about similar workshops in the future\, add you name to Ali Burns’ newsletter mailing list. There’s a link at the bottom of the page. \nWith John Mark Harrison\, Brendan Taaffe\, Alison Burns with Jennie Fisk \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://aliburns.co.uk/event/growing-harmony-2/
LOCATION:Wiston Lodge\, Wiston\, near Biggar
CATEGORIES:Residential
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SUMMARY:Harmony Singing at Halsway
DESCRIPTION:With John Mark Harrison US\, Brendan Taaffe US and Ali Burns \nThere are a very few places left on this Residential Weeknd – mainly in shared rooms and dorms or camping. For info regarding prices and availability please email hello@jessicaboatright.uk \nAn intensive weekend of singing with Ali Burns (Scotland)\, Brendan Taaffe (USA) and John Harrison (USA).The tutors will bring new compositions each showcasing their own particular style. Friday’s workshop will begin at 5pm with a gentle introduction to the songs. After dinner we’ll have a short sing\, leaving time for socialising and getting to know each other. Saturday will have around 6 hours of workshop followed by dinner and more social time. On Sunday we’ll have time to work on all the songs again before closing the weekend at 4pm. \nThe event is open to anyone with a passion for harmony singing. Whether you sing in a choir or down the pub\, if you’re not a complete beginner to holding a harmony\, you are welcome. Songs will be taught at a pace that suits aural learners but written music will be available too. \nBrendan Taaffe and John Harrison from the US are both well loved and respected contemporary Shape Note composers\, steeped in the tradition but reinventing it for today’s singers. Between them they have a vast knowledge and love of the many traditions that make Americana. Ali Burns is one of the UKs leading songwriters for the community choir sector and brings her own folky style to a contemporary world.
URL:https://aliburns.co.uk/event/harmony-singing-at-halsway/
LOCATION:Halsway Manor\,\, Halsway Lane\, near Crowcombe\, Somerset\, TA44BD\,\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Residential
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