September 2026
Creating Words for Music Course
A fantastic opportunity for those of you who want to start or develop your music writing for singing groups and choirs by starting with the words. This participative course includes structured tuition, guidance and short writing tasks to inspire the creation of new text / lyrics to get you started. Led by renowned singing leader and songwriter Ali Burns and creative writing specialist Jessica Boatright.
Dates: Tuesday evenings, 6pm-7pm, on 1st, 8th, 15th & 22nd September
Venue: Online on Zoom
Register by: No deadline
More info: https://sing.lovemusic.org.uk/events/words-for-music/
Retreat – writing songs for choirs and singing groups
Scotland Sings members Jane Lewis and Adelaide Carlow would like to invite 9 song leaders who already have some experience writing songs for choirs or singing groups to join their weekend retreat. This is an in-person peer-led event with a small group, where participants will have the time and space to create. They will independently write songs, share and workshop their ideas with peers and receive feedback from each other.
Dates: Friday 25th – Sunday 27th September
Venue: Sauchie Home Farm, Sauchieburn, Stirling FK7 9QJ
Register by: the end of Monday 27th July
More info: https://sing.lovemusic.org.uk/events/2026-retreat/
Free CPD workshops for musicians working with children in the early years
Early Years Music Scotland online workshops for 2026/27 are now available to book. The first workshop on 1st June will explore the importance of singing and how movement in early years is not only essential but can enhance learning. Practical ideas will be given to build early music skills but particularly those with a focus on movement.
Dates: dates throughout 2026-27
Venue: online
More info: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/early-years-music-scotland-64652923493
November 2026
Singing for lung health training
A residential training course. You will learn how to run singing groups for people with long term lung conditions. There will be sessions on anatomy/physiology of the lungs, how lung disease affects the voice, the breath, cognition, movement, fun. There is a discretionary £100 cost. There are a limited number of places.
Dates: 7th-8th November
Venue: Stirling
More info: https://thecheynegang.com
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