In this month’s Spotlight, the YMI team reflect on the winners of the MG Alba Scots Trad Music Awards and continue on the tradition of rounding up this month’s festive events and offerings for music lovers.
Domhnall Bàn MacDonald accepts award for Music Tutor of the Year, sponsored by Creative Scotland Youth Music Initiative. Credit: Elaine Livingston.
As the winter chill embraces Scotland, the Youth Music Initiative continues to foster high-quality music-making opportunities, casting a warm and melodic glow across the country. Programmes like The Scottish Government's Youth Music Initiative, the key funding channel for youth music projects in Scotland, have been transformative in ensuring children across the country have access to the benefits of music making.
Amidst this seasonal backdrop, the 21st MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards winners shine brightly, weaving their talents into the fabric of Scotland's musical heritage. The celebratory ceremony took place this year at Dundee’s Caird Hall.
In a celebration of talent and tradition, the accolade for Music Tutor of the Year, sponsored by the Youth Music Initiative, was awarded to the deserving Domhnall Bàn MacDonald.
Adding to the festive Youth Music cheer, the Community Project of the Year, sponsored by Traditional Arts and Culture Scotland, was granted to the YMI-supported Fèis Rois Ceilidh Trail. Recognized for its unwavering commitment to supporting young musicians in the traditional music scene.
Explore the winners and discover more about the awards.
Magnus Turpie (L), Freya Taylor (middle) and Christian Gamauf (R) of Fèis Rois Ceilidh Trail accept the award for Community Project of the Year, sponsored by Traditional Arts and Culture Scotland. Credit: Elaine Livingston.
Now, in YMI tradition, let's delve into the symphony of upcoming youth music events and resources, where the echoes of these awards reverberate through the enchanting festivities this holiday season.
We welcomed the @RSNO at Queen St station today playing some fabulous Christmas music to promote their #TheSnowman Concert, which is sponsored by @ScotRail. Don’t think much of the stand-in with the sleigh bells… (that would be me in case you think I’m just being rude!) pic.twitter.com/7Pnddhs3tW
— Ros Houldsworth (@CommRailGeekery) December 1, 2023
Explore what's on across Scotland with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra.
Too many children like Lewis do not have books at home. Without books, children are missing out.
— Scottish Book Trust (@scottishbktrust) November 8, 2023
Donate today to give the joy and magic of books to families visiting food banks this Christmas.
🔗 https://t.co/7l2LGTMuBO#BooksForAll 📚🎄 pic.twitter.com/WXNqRDPczA
Every child deserves a little magic at Christmas! Donate today to the Scottish Book Trust Christmas Appeal to support them gifting books to children and families visiting food banks this holiday season.
Join the magic of Glenkens Community and Arts Trust's SongWave: Under a Star Filled Night at New Galloway Town Hall on 15 December. Led by musical director Kate Howard, the Castle Douglas choir will enchant with diverse songs celebrating the turning of the year.
Enjoy this performance of Highland Cathedral from musicians of the Glasgow Schools' Symphony Orchestra (GSSO) and their guests as part of the Glasgow CREATE Christmas Concert on Monday 4 December 2023.
Check out East Ayrshire Instrumental Music Service 12 Days of Christmas, showcasing just a few of the fantastic performances by their young people and instructors over this festive period.
Merry Christmas🎄Introducing our 12 (school) days of Christmas. Showcasing just a few of the fantastic performances by our young people and instructors over this festive period.
— EAC Instrumental Music Service (@EACMusicService) December 7, 2023
Here is @Stewarton_Acad Senior Band at the Christmas Fayre @EastAyrshire. pic.twitter.com/8CgVRpmdil
Head along to Falkirk Council’s Merry: A Festive Audio Adventure produced with support from the Tron Theatre, Glasgow, for an immersive live experience.
Tickets are available now for performances beginning Saturday 16 December throughto Sunday 24 December 2023.
Get your gig on with Glenkens Community and Arts Trust Midwinter Ceilidh with Whirligig. Taking place at Dalry Town Hall this 21 December.
🎅🏻🎅🏻🎅🏻🎅🏻
— SLC Instrumental Music Service (@MusicSlc) December 7, 2023
Welcome to the IMS
12 Days of Christmas DAY 1 🎉
Follow the link below to hear P7 flautist Alasdair from @GlengowanPS perform:-
Somewhere in My Memory
…and watch the fabulous P7 class @crosshouseps ⭐️👏🏼🤣https://t.co/7DajBcVPk8@EducationSLC @EducationScot pic.twitter.com/zR7L8W9TvO
This is no ordinary 12 Days of Christmas! Follow along South Lanarkshire Council’s Instrumental Music Service's 12 Days of Christmas, for a lovely recap of their work this year!
Join one of many events from The Scottish Brass Band Association this month, who have a variety of festive happenings on offer now and throughout this year!
Find out what's on in your nearest town.
Bring a little Christmas cheer into your world thanks to the Christmas Voices of CentreStage. Join them at 3pm this Saturday 16 December and Sunday 17 December at CentreStage, Kilmarnock for performances filled with your favourite seasonal delights.
