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Scratch Orchestra

Saturdays
12 May, 2 + 16 June
10am - 12noon
Moray Steiner School, Forres

You have probably seen the Scratch Orchestra at the annual “Festival of Music, Song and Dance” at Findhorn, perhaps danced to the music. You may have been part of the orchestra once or maybe more. In response to many requests over the years, this is now a regular ongoing event! All instruments welcome, all levels of experience; we will explore a wide variety of music.

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Singing in Community 2012

Teacher Training
13 - 19 October 2012
Findhorn College, Findhorn
With Kate O'Connell and Bill Henderson

An experiential workshop on the principles of teaching voice and harmony. This training is for those who want to develop their skills to lead a choir, singing sessions in group work or otherwise bring about more singing.

More info > Findhorn College website

Radio 4 Amateur Scientist

In December 2011 I reached the final ten of a BBC Radio 4 programme that aims to find the Amateur Scientist of the Year. I had submitted a proposal to scientifically explore the benefits of singing for health and wellbeing. (See the Forres Gazette article).
I came fifth in the final judging and thus by just one place missed to go through and work with scientists to develop this project. Obviously excruciating to get so very, very close but still another indicator as to how serious the wider world is taking the benefits of singing. I am hopeful that something might still come out of this. I have been really touched, encouraged and impressed by the support and response that I have had to all this, including from some very long lost friends!
 

 
 

I use music in many different settings to create community, to foster harmony, to bring people together, and above all I encourage people to use music as a tool of empowerment and self-discovery.