14 Jul 2007 - Cairngorms Ceilidh Trail, afternoon session

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YOUNG MUSICIANS IN EVERY NOOK AND CRANNY

OF

CAIRNGORMS   NATIONAL PARK

THIS SUMMER

This July sees an exciting new initiative, as seven young traditional musicians, perform in every corner of the Cairngorms   National Park . From Glenmore, to the head of Glenesk, the tour covers all parts of the park.

‘From the energy and tunes played when these musicians first met, they are going to  provide the audience with a fantastic  evening’ says Caroline Reagh, Co-ordinator for the tour.  

The idea came from Feisean nan Gaidheal, who oversee Ceilidh Trails in other parts of Scotland . Through discussion with the National Park and Feis Spe the idea gathered momentum. The result is providing young people a professional  opportunity to perform for two weeks in the summer and one in the winter for local audiences and visitors alike.

‘We are really delighted to have a Ceilidh Trail in the Cairngorms, as it provides a great chance for young people and audience to have a rich experience of traditional music and is also encouraging younger musicians from the park to participate in future years’ said Elspeth McGillvray, Chair of Feis Spe.

The musicians this year are from throughout the Highlands from Lochgilpead to Inverurie. They all spend a week working together in Plockton in July and are then on their music trail throughout the park. You will hear keyboard, accordion, whistle, fiddle, clarsach, drums, pipes, saxophone, guitar, song and step dance all played by these hugely talented 16-18 year olds.  Three of the musicians are currently students at the National Centre of Excellence in Traditional Music at Plockton   High School .

‘ We are going to be the coolest Ceilidh Trail band’ said one of the musicians.

Be ready to rock in your seats!

Performances are in July

10 TUESDAY            BRAEMAR VILLAGE HALL               8PM CONCERT

12 THURSDAY          BALLATER VICTORIA HALL          8PM CONCERT

13 FRIDAY                 GLENLIVET DISTILLERY               12.30-2.30PM

14 SATURDAY          THE RETREAT GLENESK                 2-4PM and

8-11pm CEILIDH DANCE

15 SUNDAY               GLENCLOVA, Glenclova Hotel         2-4pm

18 WEDNESDAY       TOMINTOUL,                                   8PM CONCERT

Richmond Memorial Hall

19 THURSDAY          CARRBRIDGE VILLAGE HALL        7.30pm   Play- 

The Legacy of John Muir

and music by Cairngorm Ceilidh Trail

20 FRIDAY                AVIEMORE, R.D’s BarBistro            3-4pm

GLENMORE, Badaguish                    8pm CONCERT/

CEILIDH DANCE     

This is a great opportunity for everyone of all ages to hear traditional music from these highly skilled, enthusiastic young musicians in what promises to be some great fun evenings of tunes, ceilidh dances and craic! Catch the first ever Cairngorm Ceilidh Trail at a venue near you.

This programme was set up for  3 years by Feisean nan Gaidheal, the National Association of the Fèis movement and is managed by Fèis Spè. Funded by Cairngorm   National Park , Cairngorm Leader+, Feisean nan Gaidheal, Fèis Spè, Aberdeenshire Council and Blas Festival.

Further information on the Ceilidh Trail

contact Caroline Reagh

07780925663m