A Fèis ( Scottish Gaelic pronunciation:  roughly fyesh ) is a traditional gaelic arts and culture festival. The plural form are feiseanna and fèisean ( Scottish Gaelic:  fyesh'n ). (with thanks to wikipedia)

Fèis details

The fèis offers young people the opportunity to learn a new instrument and develop their musical skills as well as learning more about Gaelic language and culture. Throughout the day participants will take part in two instrumental workshops plus Gaelic language workshops.

There will also be the opportunity for participants and the public to attend the tutors ceilidh on Saturday evening and there will be a free concert by participants for families to attend on Sunday 19th September from 3pm.

Those children wishing to attend the Saturday night concert may remain in the premises where they will be looked after by fèis staff. Takeaway food will be provided for a cost of £5.


Date: Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th September 2010
Venue: Camelon Education Centre, Abercrombie Street, Camelon, FK1 4HA
Times: 9:30am – 4pm (Saturday) & 10am – 4pm (Sunday)
Age Range: 8 – 18 year olds
Cost: £35 each, or £25 for second child place from the same family

(cheques should be made payable to Fèis Fhoirt and returned with the application form)

Concert: Tutors Ceilidh Saturday 18th September 7pm – 9:30pm, tickets £5
Sunday Concert: Performances from participants, 3pm @ Camelon Education Centre

Ability Guidelines

  • Complete Beginner: No experience (or minimal)
  • Beginner: 6 months / grade 1
  • Intermediate: Grade 2 – 4
  • Advanced: Grade 4+

Guitars, fiddles, accordions and clarsachs will be available for complete beginner classes.
Whistles can be bought at Saturday registration for £3.

Participant Guidelines

  • All children and young people must be dropped off and collected by a parent and guardian.
  • At no time will any participants be allowed to leave the premises during the fèis.
  • Children and young people attending the ceilidh must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
  • All participants must bring a packed lunch on both days as no lunch will be provided.
  • All participants are expected to attend all workshops during the two day fèis.
  • Instruments provided during the event must be looked after and treated with care – any loss or damage will be invoiced to parents and carers.
  • Good behaviour is expected from all participants throughout the fèis.

 

How To Book

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How to find us
Camelon Education Centre, Abercrombie Street, Camelon, FK1 4HA
Tel: 01324 501696

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