Tulsa Gaelic Language and Music Weekend
The Fourth Annual Tulsa Gaelic Language and Music Weekend
Join us for Two days of workshops focusing on the language, culture and music of the Scottish Highlands on the University of Tulsa Campus. Sponsored by the Scottish Club of Tulsa, Tulsa Gaelic Studies Group, The University of Tulsa Department of Music and TU Language House.
October 13-14, 2007
Last year’s event was so successful, we’re expanding the faculty and the curriculum. We are thrilled to announce that Christine Primrose, international recording artist, will be joining us and teaching three workshops on Gaelic singing.
For the last three years, the Tulsa Gaelic Studies Group has brought a native speaker of Scottish Gaelic to Tulsa for an intensive language weekend. Last year, the workshop was expanded to include music, song, and dance, as well as some workshops for those who aren’t interested in becoming fluent in Gaelic, but who wish to learn more about the language. This year’s event will continue that structure.
On Saturday, October 13, 2007, three tracks of workshops will be offered, one focused on language and culture; one focused on instruments (at the moment, we have confirmed workshops for whistle/flute, bodhran, fiddle and guitar); and one focused on Gaelic singing. We will also have set aside a “Gaelic only” conversation room for participants to practice their Gaelic.
Sunday, October 14, 2007, will be a full day of language studies for those who wish to learn more or who already have some experience with the language.
The event is co-sponsored by the Tulsa Gaelic Studies Group, the Scottish Club of Tulsa, and the University of Tulsa Music Department. And we are now an official Homecoming event. All events will be held on the University of Tulsa campus, 3120 E. 4th Place, Tulsa, OK 74104.
Schedule
Saturday, October 13, 2007
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Language |
Instruments |
Song |
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9:00 am |
Intro to Gaelic |
Scottish Fiddle |
Gaelic Song |
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10:00 am |
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Musical Tour |
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11:00 am |
Highland Tales |
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12:00 pm (noon) |
break |
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lunch |
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1:30 pm |
Language Workshop |
Bodhran (reel) |
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2:30 pm |
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Intro Whistle |
Gaelic Song |
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3:30 pm |
Language Workshop |
Celtic Guitar |
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4:30 pm |
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Whistle Tunes |
Gaelic Song |
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5:30 pm |
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Bodhran (jigs) |
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8:00 pm |
Ceilidh - Location TBA |
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Sunday, October 14, 2007 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Language workshops targeted to the intermediate and advanced students; will include information for beginning Gaelic Students. Beginners are, however, strongly encouraged to first attend Saturday’s Workshops.
Descriptions
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Language |
9:00-10:30am Intro to Scottish
Gaelic Muriel Fisher will teach three workshops for beginners, those who just want a flavor of the language, and those who want to review the basics. |
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Song |
9:00-9:50am;2:30-3:20pm & 4:30-5:20pm Christine Primrose will teach three workshops on Gaelic singing. The specific types of songs covered in each workshop will be identified in late summer/early fall. |
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Musical Tour |
10:00-10:50am Musical Scotland - Listen to Rick Ewing and other musicians take you on a tour of Scotland’s musical heritage - illustrated with instruments and song. For musicians and non-musicians alike. |
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Tales from the Highlands and Islands |
11:00am-12:15pm In addition to their separate workshops, Muriel and Christine will also team up to tell stories about growing up in Scotland. Don’t miss their unique insight into the life of the Highland and Islands. |
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Instruments |
Note: instrument workshops are limited to 12 students each. Students are expected to bring their own instruments. Intro to Tin Whistle - Learn the basics of playing the tin whistle; targeted at beginners and those who want a refershher. 2:30-3:20pm Tunes for the Tin Whistle - Learn tunes and ornamentation. 4:30-5:20pm Bodhran (jig rhythms) - Last year’s bodhran class was so popular, this year, we’ve split it into two. This one deals with techniques for jigs. 5:30-6:20pm Bodhran (reel rhythms) - Techniques for reels. 1:30-2:20pm Scottish Fiddle - Techniques that make the Scottish sound. 9:00-9:50am Celtic Guitar - Tips and techniques for playing in the Celtic style. 3:30-4:20pm |
Full descriptions and flyer with registration form is forthcoming. All classes on Saturday are $20 each. The Sunday Gaelic workshop is $50. For $125 you can purchase a weekend pass to all workshops including lunch both days. You must sign up for the classes you wish to attend to reserve a spot. 4th Annual Gaelic & Music Weekend (brochure and registration form) [PDF]. If you have any questions please contact Melissa Tatum melissa-tatum @ utulsa.edu.
Faculty
Muriel Fisher, Director, Tucson Gaelic Institute — Fisher grew up a crofter’s daughter on the Isle of Skye. She didn’t learn English until she went to school at age 6. For twenty years now, Fisher has taught Gaelic around the world, including the University of Arizona and Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, She is the author of three Scottish Gaelic textbooks and is working on Level IV.
Christine Primrose — Primrose, a native Gaelic speaker, and internationally renowned traditional singer, comes from the Island of Lewis. She has won major awards at Gaelic Mods (competetive festivals) since she was seven years old and currently teaches Gaelic Song at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig on the Isle of Skye.
Miranda Arana — Arana teaches world music at the University of Oklahoma. She is an active member of Banish Misfortune, one of Oklahoma’s longest-lived Celtic music ensembles, and Arabesque, which plays a blend of music from east and west. Arana will teach Intro to Tin Whistles class.
John Norvell — Norvell, a member of the Tulsa based traditional Irish band Kilkenny Road, specializes in Irish flute and whistle. He will teach Tunes for the Tin Whistle class.
Rick Ewing — A versatile musician, Ewing is the Pipe Sargeant of the City of Tulsa Pipe and Drums and is also a member of Me in Skirts and All Strings Attached. He will lead the Musical Scotland tour and teach the bodhran classes.
Julia Harris — Harris is a regular at various area contra dances and is also a member of the Celtic band All Strings Attached. She has studied Scottish fiddle with such luminaries as Alasdair Fraser.
Steve Vanlandingham — Vanlandingham is an award winning 5-string banjo player int he “clawhammer” style. In 1980, he founded Oklahoma’s premier Celtic band, “Banish Misfortune,” still popular with adults and children. They tour and perform throughout Oklahoma in conjunction with the States Arts Council. He is also a member of the duo Arabesque and will teach the Celtic Guitar workshop.
