Burnsong Sangschools
Burnsong Sangschools are residential courses with creative workshops and professional advice from inspirational mentors and respected tutors to help new and established songwriters develop creative skills, collaborate, and gain confidence and knowledge of the industry.
Burnsong offers a range of creative and professional development activities for Songwriters including:
The Burnsong Songhouse: Established writers from a variety of genres are invited to live and write together for 5 days in the beautiful Dumfries and Galloway Countryside
Songwriting Courses: A panel of songwriters and music industry professionals offer an insight into some of the techniques and experiences they have gathered through their careers so far. This is a unique opportunity to receive invaluable advice while networking with other local emerging Songwriting talent.
Further information: http://www.burnsong.com
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Are you an experienced songwriter? Would you like to share your skills and encourage others to be creative and learn about writing songs? Burnsong is a new national songwriting project and celebration. At its heart is a nationwide search for new and exciting talent; an open invitation to anyone living in Scotland to write a new song, in any style or genre - from folk, to rock to classical . . . A panel will select a range of the best to be broadcast and performed at a new Burnsong celebration in November. Taking its name from Scotland's best known bard, Burnsong celebrates the spirit and legacy of Robert Burns while encouraging contemporary songwriting talent across Scotland.
The Burnsong Sangschool is a 6 day residential training course which will give participants an
introduction to the art of leading workshops. Facilitated by Professor Nigel Osborne with guest tutors, the Burnsong Sangschool is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable skills, practical experience and confidence within the inspiring surroundings of Dumfries and Galloway.
2006: awaiting info
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2005 Event: Monday 23rd May – Saturday 28th May 2005
Accommodation and tuition is free and places are limited.
Closing date for applicants: Monday 25th April, 2005
Contact Dumfries and Galloway Arts
Association Tel: 01387 253383 or e-mail: lesley@dgaa.net website: http://www.burnsong.com
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