Adult Fèis
This is a gem of a weekend and has become popular with tutors and participants alike. It is a weekend of tuition, sessions and concert with some of Scotland's finest Traditional musicians. This is a small adult fèis and we keep it small deliberately to maintain that intimate atmosphere that ensures friendliness, good tuition and fun.
We like to add something a little different to our programme each year which in the past has included such activities as a magic show and whistle making. In 2009 we ran a very successful drumming workshop with Drumfun. There is always no extra charge for these additional titbits. We are still working on what it will be for 2010. However, Kim Hardie will be with us in 2010 offering a relaxing massage service,. This is a private arrangement and payment should be made directly to Kim.
The thinking caps are on here at FGA on how to make 2010 even better and as you can see from the list below we are very excited to be able to offer clarsach with Catriona McKay, who is easily one of the most exciting clarsairs around today. Although, we have to admit more than just a little selfishness with the Adult Feis because we are guilty of getting more fun out of the weekend than anyone else, but then it is starting to feel like putting on a big party for all your friends old and new.
The tutor line up for Fèis 2010
Clarsach - Catriona McKay of Fiddlers Bid and the Chris Stout Quintet and various solo projects.
Accordion Sandy Brechin of Burach
Mandolin - Dagger Gordon - of The Frozen River, Highland Mandolin etc
Fiddle - John Hardie of Old Blind Dogs, Jenna Reid The Internationally recognised Shetland Fiddler
and Duncan Chisholm of Wolfstone
Fiddle & Groupwork - Charlie McKerron of Capercaillie Session A9
Guitar - Marc Clement of Blazing Fiddles, Session A9
Whistle - Nuala Kennedy of Fine Friday
We are also hoping to provide "one to one tuition" with Lochaber's left handed fiddler, the legendary Aonghas Grant. This is a great opportunity to sit at the feet of a genuine tradition bearer and tutor to many of the great fiddlers in the trad music scene today.
The Date for Fèis 2010 will be 12th - 15th of February.
Last years Tutors were :-
Accordion - Sandy Brechin of Burach
Mandolin - Dagger Gordon - of The Frozen River, Highland Mandolin etc
Fiddle - Angus R Grant of Shooglenifty, Jenna Reid The Internationally recognised Shetland Fiddler
and Duncan Chisholm of Wolfstone
Fiddle & Groupwork - Charlie McKerron of Capercaillie Session A9
Guitar - Marc Clement of Blazing Fiddles, Session A9
Song - Christina Stewart Kist o Dreams and Bairn's Kist
Whistle - Nuala Kennedy of Fine Friday
