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Our Advanced Fèis Week gives intermediate / advanced players in S1-S6 the opportunity to develop their existing skills with two of Scotland’s top traditional musicians.

Overview

Get ready for an unforgettable week of traditional music and Gaelic culture in Renfrewshire!

Johnstone High School • Tuesday 16th – Friday 19th July

Our Advanced Fèis provides intermediate to advanced players with the perfect opportunity to refine their skills alongside Scotland’s top traditional musicians. Whether you’re a fiddler, guitarist, or play any other instrument, if you’re comfortable with your instrument, you’ll fit right in. Join us this July for an enriching experience!

What to Expect:

Participants will engage in a series of workshops covering subjects like accompaniment and melody, groupwork, playing for dancing, and more. Check out our Advanced Fèis Timetable from last year to get an idea of what to expect during your week. Throughout the week, you’ll collaborate with your tutors and peers to prepare for our finale concert. Each day, you’ll also have the opportunity to engage Gaelic language activities, including our annual Fèis song – a highlight of our finale concert.

All our tutors are experienced, professional musicians, adept at working with young people. Supported by a team of supervisors and volunteers, we ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all participants, adhering to Child Protection and Health & Safety Guidelines. Our staff are all members of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme administered by Disclosure Scotland.

Please note: Participants in our Advanced Fèis Week must have been studying in high school for at least 1 year. Pupils transitioning to high school from primary 7 are not eligible for these workshops.

Cost

Price for 4 days tuition + Fèis t-shirt = £110

  • 1st additional sibling = £100
  • 2nd additional sibling = £90
  • 3rd additional sibling = £80

We work hard to keep access open to all young people and are fortunate to secure public funding to support our events. Places at our events are subsidised with the true cost of each place being much higher.

Payment can be made in full or using our deposit scheme. If you choose to pay with our deposit scheme, 25% will be taken at the time of booking with the remaining balance due 1 month before the event.

A limited number of funded places are available for those who are in receipt of a clothing grant (proof of confirmation required). Tick the relevant box on our application form to make an application to this scheme.

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Applications open Monday 15th April 2024

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