Tinto Summer School Programme for Summer 2012
March 14, 2012 in News by Percy Nichol-Bose
Due to the popularity of Tinto Summer School in 2012 we have decided to have 2 youth summer schools. Click on the links below to find out more!
Tinto Summer School 13: 2 – 7th July, Wiston Lodge, Wiston
Tinto Summer School 14: 23 – 28th July, Wiston Lodge, Wiston
Tinto Senior’s Weekend: 3-5th August 2012, Wiston Lodge, Wiston
Demand for the Tinto summer schools is extremely high and they sell out very quickly. Registration is open now. The booking system is an on-line shop that requires you to sign up and activate an account before you can register. If you have any questions, please contact us. You can also join our mail list.
A great video on YouTube of Tinto Summer School 2008
News Release…. News Release….
Hands Up for Trad presents new, exciting, educational opportunities through our hugely popular Tinto Summer School Programme. Now in its 13th year, Tinto Summer School offers young people (12-25) an intensive, residential, traditional music learning experience. Participants can immerse themselves in Scotland’s rich traditional music culture and learn from some of our leading industry professionals at Wiston Lodge, near Biggar (www.wistonlodge.co.uk). With generous support from Creative Scotland, Hands Up for Trad will offer two Tinto Summer Schools this Summer (12-18) and an additional Tinto Summer School Senior Weekend (18-25). We also offer six Trainee Tutor Placements to young adults who wish to develop their music teaching skills.
Tinto Summer School 13: Monday 2nd July – Saturday 7th July (12-18)
Tutors:
Adam Sutherland (fiddle)
Deirdre Graham (clàrsach and piano)
Jenna Reid (fiddle)
Finlay Napier (guitar and song)
Kevin O’Neill (flute and ensemble)
Robert Menzies (accordion and piano)
Tinto Summer School 14: Monday 23rd July – Saturday 28th July (12-18)
Tutors:
Duncan Chisholm (fiddle)
Maeve MacKinnon (song)
Mike Bryan (guitar and ensemble)
Tinto Summer School Senior Weekend: Friday 3rd August – Sunday 5th August (18-25)
Hands Up for Trad are delighted to offer a new Weekend Summer School for young adults, interested in developing their music skills through a series of specifically tailored workshops and sessions.
Trainee Tutor Placement Opportunities
Additionally, in 2012 Hands Up for Trad offers a unique learning experience to six Trainee Tutors. These Trainee Tutor Placement opportunities are open to exceptionally motivated individuals who wish to develop their teaching skills with experienced music tutors under the mentoring support of Hands Up for Trad. Each trainee tutor will work closely within the Tinto Summer School team and gain invaluable tutoring experience in a supportive environment.
For further details on all Hands Up for Trad’s 2012 Tinto Summer School opportunities please contact Paul Murray: info@tintosummerschool.com
http://www.scottishcultureonline.com/groups/tinto-summer-school/
*All Trainee Tutor Post holders are subject to Enhanced Disclosure checks. Successful Trainees must work within Hands Up for Trad’s strict Child Protection policy
