Scots Music Group

About

To encourage respect and status to Scottish music, song and dance To build a repertoire in the Scottish idiom. To encourage and maintain the oral and aural transmission of the Scottish tradition. To create opportunities to foster connections with, and explore the traditions of, the music, song and dance of other cultures. To bring the best practitioners of Scottish music, song and dance into the life of the organisation as performers and as tutors to inspire and encourage our students. To give our students the skills and opportunities to perform together in the community. To maintain a democratic and participative style of voluntary organisation. In pursuit of these aims, SMG teaches, promotes and performs Scottish traditional music, song and dance. It offers a comprehensive programme, including: weekly classes, monthly events, specific community projects and one-off workshops. SMG provides music sessions and community performances and raises funds through its activities.

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