Tasg-Lann / Archive
An Lòchran, Glasgow
21 An t-Òg Mhìos, 2017
Margaret will lead a Gaelic song workshop on the theme of Courtship & Night Visiting. This is open to all ages and takes place at An Leanag, 22 Mansfield Square, Glasgow.
21 An t-Òg Mhìos, 2017
Margaret will lead a Gaelic song workshop on the theme of Courtship & Night Visiting. This is open to all ages and takes place at An Leanag, 22 Mansfield Square, Glasgow.
Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, Isle-of-Skye
17th - 22nd April, 2017
Margaret will lead a new short course on Highland Material Culture - This five day course will begin by defining Material Culture, helping students to engage with tangible and intangible cultural heritage. The course will cover aspects of local culture and history, daily life in the home and work on land and sea, hardship and pleasure, beliefs and customs as well as song and story focusing, as much as possible on the local area and the Isle-of-Skye in general.
Subjects covered throughout the course may include :
17th - 22nd April, 2017
Margaret will lead a new short course on Highland Material Culture - This five day course will begin by defining Material Culture, helping students to engage with tangible and intangible cultural heritage. The course will cover aspects of local culture and history, daily life in the home and work on land and sea, hardship and pleasure, beliefs and customs as well as song and story focusing, as much as possible on the local area and the Isle-of-Skye in general.
Subjects covered throughout the course may include :
- Traditional Dwellings, arable and grazings, infield and outfield, seaweed and manuring, tools and methods.
- The daily round, organising of work, repairing the effects of weather.
- Changes from the clachan to the crofting system, animal husbandry, tools and implements.
- Sheilings and transhumance on the Isle-of-Skye.
- Effects of Emigration & Clearances on the Isle-of-Skye and adjacent west coast mainland.
- Fishing industry (herring in particular) around Skye, boat-building, implements and terminology.
- Inshore fishing and the fruits of the sea.
- Fuel - peat cutting and timber, implements, local Skye methods and terminology.
- Traditional food & drink.
- By the Hearth - Furniture & Clothing , Waulking & Spinning, Churning and Milling, tools and methods.
- Songs and historical information relating to each subject.
Summer Isles Festival, Achiltibuie
27th Aug, 2016
Margaret Stewart will deliver a presentation and recital on sea-themed songs for her first visit to the Summer Isles Festival.
Scoil Cheòil an Earraigh, Ballyferriter on the Dingle Peninsula (Co. Kerry, Ireland)
19th Feb, 2015
The Blasket Centre, Dunquin, Dingle Peninsula
Anyone with even the slightest interest in singing should make their way to the Blasket Centre, Dún Chaoin at 7pm this Thursday night (19th Feb) for a really special night of song. Three very different singers will share their traditions, starting of with Thomas McCarthy who will tell us of his tradition of traveller songs and singing. Next we will have renowned Gáidhlig singer Margaret Stewart from Scotland who will share her songs of courtship and night-visiting, and finally Sile Denvir, a sean-nós singer from Conamara who will talk about the close relationship between the sean-nós songs of Ireland and the Gáidhlig songs of Scotland. All three singers will sing as well of course, and the evening will be hosted by musician, singer and TV presenter from Dún Chaoin, Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh. Simultaneous translation, from Irish to English, will be provided
19th Feb, 2015
The Blasket Centre, Dunquin, Dingle Peninsula
Anyone with even the slightest interest in singing should make their way to the Blasket Centre, Dún Chaoin at 7pm this Thursday night (19th Feb) for a really special night of song. Three very different singers will share their traditions, starting of with Thomas McCarthy who will tell us of his tradition of traveller songs and singing. Next we will have renowned Gáidhlig singer Margaret Stewart from Scotland who will share her songs of courtship and night-visiting, and finally Sile Denvir, a sean-nós singer from Conamara who will talk about the close relationship between the sean-nós songs of Ireland and the Gáidhlig songs of Scotland. All three singers will sing as well of course, and the evening will be hosted by musician, singer and TV presenter from Dún Chaoin, Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh. Simultaneous translation, from Irish to English, will be provided
'The Morning After' - THE SONGS & TRADITIONS OF HIGHLAND HOSPITALITY & CONVIVIALITY
11th to 15th August, 2014
Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, Isle of Skye
A re-working of the 2013 five day course exploring Gaelic songs and traditions relating to Highland hospitality and conviviality, ranging from celebration of such drinks as wine, brandy, whisky and gin; panegyric praise of hospitality, humorous songs on weddings, illicit stills, birthday parties, and even some songs of the temperance movement and regret at over-indulgence. The course material will span the ages from the time of the famous MacMhuirich bards to those composed in more recent times. As part of the course you will have the opportunity to visit the distillery of Skye’s own whisky, Tallisker. Here students will not only learn how the MacAskills established this distillery but also have the opportunity to sample some “Uisge Beatha”; purely in the pursuit of academic advancement you understand!
This didactic and often convivial five-day course is suitable for most levels of Gaelic language skills, from native/fluent speakers to relative beginners. Fluent speakers, particularly those who are actively performing Gaelic song, will benefit from advanced tuition in phrasing, stressing, pronunciation and diction, while greatly adding to their song repertoire. Learners will enjoy immersion in a living tradition, daily tuition from a recognised Gaelic Song Specialist, improved pronunciation and increased Gaelic vocabulary. The course will be taught in both Gaelic and English.
The week also includes organised evening entertainment and events on the campus, and within the community. Accommodation can also be booked on-campus. On the Thursday evening an end-of-course ceilidh is held, and if you feel like 'doing a turn' this will be your opportunity to shine.
11th to 15th August, 2014
Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, Isle of Skye
A re-working of the 2013 five day course exploring Gaelic songs and traditions relating to Highland hospitality and conviviality, ranging from celebration of such drinks as wine, brandy, whisky and gin; panegyric praise of hospitality, humorous songs on weddings, illicit stills, birthday parties, and even some songs of the temperance movement and regret at over-indulgence. The course material will span the ages from the time of the famous MacMhuirich bards to those composed in more recent times. As part of the course you will have the opportunity to visit the distillery of Skye’s own whisky, Tallisker. Here students will not only learn how the MacAskills established this distillery but also have the opportunity to sample some “Uisge Beatha”; purely in the pursuit of academic advancement you understand!
This didactic and often convivial five-day course is suitable for most levels of Gaelic language skills, from native/fluent speakers to relative beginners. Fluent speakers, particularly those who are actively performing Gaelic song, will benefit from advanced tuition in phrasing, stressing, pronunciation and diction, while greatly adding to their song repertoire. Learners will enjoy immersion in a living tradition, daily tuition from a recognised Gaelic Song Specialist, improved pronunciation and increased Gaelic vocabulary. The course will be taught in both Gaelic and English.
The week also includes organised evening entertainment and events on the campus, and within the community. Accommodation can also be booked on-campus. On the Thursday evening an end-of-course ceilidh is held, and if you feel like 'doing a turn' this will be your opportunity to shine.
WATER FROM THE WELL - Blas Festival 2013
Saturday, 15th September 2013
TDC, Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, Sleat, Isle-of-Skye
Margaret Stewart, Steve Byrne, Gillebride MacMillan, Anne Martin perform material inspired and/or transcribed from the Tobar an Dualchais website (School of Scottish Studies, Canna, BBC online archive). Sound clips and images will also be included in this concert.
Saturday, 15th September 2013
TDC, Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, Sleat, Isle-of-Skye
Margaret Stewart, Steve Byrne, Gillebride MacMillan, Anne Martin perform material inspired and/or transcribed from the Tobar an Dualchais website (School of Scottish Studies, Canna, BBC online archive). Sound clips and images will also be included in this concert.
GAELIC SONGS OF DRINK & REVELRY - Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, 2013
August, 2013
Sabhal Mòr Ostaig
A unique new course, focusing on songs relating to hospitality, conviviality and revelry; songs in praise of wine, brandy and whisky panegyric praise of hospitality, songs relating to smuggling, bothies, illicit-stills and indeed some songs of the temperance movement! The course will also feature songs of regret at over-indulgence and will span the ages from the time of the famous Clann Mhuirich bards to those composed in more recent times. Material will be placed in its social and historical context, where possible, and a field-trip to the distillery of Skye's own whisky, Talisker, will also be part of the course.
This informative and relaxing five-day course is suitable for all levels of Gaelic language skills, from native/fluent speakers to relative beginners. Fluent speakers, particularly those who are actively performing Gaelic song, will benefit from advanced tuition in phrasing and stressing while greatly adding to their repertoire, and learners will enjoy immersion in a living tradition, tuition from a recognised Gaelic Song Specialist, increased vocabulary and improved pronunciation.
The week also includes organised evening entertainment and events within the campus and community.
August, 2013
Sabhal Mòr Ostaig
A unique new course, focusing on songs relating to hospitality, conviviality and revelry; songs in praise of wine, brandy and whisky panegyric praise of hospitality, songs relating to smuggling, bothies, illicit-stills and indeed some songs of the temperance movement! The course will also feature songs of regret at over-indulgence and will span the ages from the time of the famous Clann Mhuirich bards to those composed in more recent times. Material will be placed in its social and historical context, where possible, and a field-trip to the distillery of Skye's own whisky, Talisker, will also be part of the course.
This informative and relaxing five-day course is suitable for all levels of Gaelic language skills, from native/fluent speakers to relative beginners. Fluent speakers, particularly those who are actively performing Gaelic song, will benefit from advanced tuition in phrasing and stressing while greatly adding to their repertoire, and learners will enjoy immersion in a living tradition, tuition from a recognised Gaelic Song Specialist, increased vocabulary and improved pronunciation.
The week also includes organised evening entertainment and events within the campus and community.
GAELIC SONGS OF THE JACOBITE ERA
July, 2011 & 2012
Sabhal Mòr Ostaig
This course offers a variety of songs focusing on the Jacobite era, and puts the Gaelic songs composed at that time into their historical context. The history of the era will be explored and discussed throughout the week and a visit to some local areas significant to the cause will also be included.
July, 2011 & 2012
Sabhal Mòr Ostaig
This course offers a variety of songs focusing on the Jacobite era, and puts the Gaelic songs composed at that time into their historical context. The history of the era will be explored and discussed throughout the week and a visit to some local areas significant to the cause will also be included.
LATHA NAN DRÒBHAIREAN
6th October, 2012 & 2013
St Fillan's Memorial Hall, Crieff
A workshop exploring the Gaelic songs connected to cattle and droving.
6th October, 2012 & 2013
St Fillan's Memorial Hall, Crieff
A workshop exploring the Gaelic songs connected to cattle and droving.
GAELIC SONGS OF EMIGRATION & CLEARANCES
21st 25th May, 2012
Sabhal Mòr Ostaig
Gaelic songs and historical discussions on Highland Emigration & Clearances, focusing as much as possible on the local area of Skye and the adjacent West Coast Mainland.
21st 25th May, 2012
Sabhal Mòr Ostaig
Gaelic songs and historical discussions on Highland Emigration & Clearances, focusing as much as possible on the local area of Skye and the adjacent West Coast Mainland.
FEIS ROIS NAN OILEANAICH GHÀIDHLIG
24th to 26th Feb, 2010
Ullapool, Easter Ross
A weekend of Gaelic song workshops for Gaelic students throughout Scotland.
24th to 26th Feb, 2010
Ullapool, Easter Ross
A weekend of Gaelic song workshops for Gaelic students throughout Scotland.
GAELIC PSALM SINGING LECTURE
2nd September, 2009
Pluscarden Abbey, Moray
A paper on the Gaelic psalm singing tradition followed by a performance of spiritual songs in the abbey in the evening.
2nd September, 2009
Pluscarden Abbey, Moray
A paper on the Gaelic psalm singing tradition followed by a performance of spiritual songs in the abbey in the evening.
CULLODEN & JACOBITE SONGS
25th July, 2009
Inverness Gaelic Medium School
Stories, traditions and Gaelic songs of Culloden and the Jacobite era. A workshop with fiddler and tradition bearer Aonghas Grant.
25th July, 2009
Inverness Gaelic Medium School
Stories, traditions and Gaelic songs of Culloden and the Jacobite era. A workshop with fiddler and tradition bearer Aonghas Grant.
PIBROCH SONG SHORT COURSE
5th to 10th July, 2009
Ceòlas Summer School, South Uist
A week of workshops focusing on the Gaelic songs relating to the music of the Great Highland Bagpipe and in particular the so called 'classical music' of the pipes, the 'Ceòl Mòr'. Songs such as Cumha Mhic an Tòisich, Eisd a' Chuilein, Colla Mo Rùn, Mo Bhò Dhubh Mhòr, Maol Donn, Tha Sìor Chaoinedh am Beinn Dòbhrainn, Fhuair Mi Pòg etc.. I have a large repertoire of these 'pibroch songs' which I have been passing on to singers and pipers for many years.
5th to 10th July, 2009
Ceòlas Summer School, South Uist
A week of workshops focusing on the Gaelic songs relating to the music of the Great Highland Bagpipe and in particular the so called 'classical music' of the pipes, the 'Ceòl Mòr'. Songs such as Cumha Mhic an Tòisich, Eisd a' Chuilein, Colla Mo Rùn, Mo Bhò Dhubh Mhòr, Maol Donn, Tha Sìor Chaoinedh am Beinn Dòbhrainn, Fhuair Mi Pòg etc.. I have a large repertoire of these 'pibroch songs' which I have been passing on to singers and pipers for many years.
