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Conferences

9 June 2011
Battle of Harlaw
A one-day conference commemorating the 600th anniversary of the battle

Public Lectures for 2010/2011

Tuesdays at 7.30-9.00pm

Admission £3.00 includes refreshments
Room MR055, MacRobert Building, King’s College, University of Aberdeen

27 September 2011
Title: ‘What's the War Got To Do With Us? - Using local history in a schools’ educational context’
Speaker: David Atherton
Institution: Aberdeenshire Council

25 October 2011
Title: ‘Lost, Hidden or Just Unnoticed? The Archaeology of Gardens in North-East Scotland’
Speaker: Dr Shannon Fraser
Institution: National Trust for Scotland

29 November 2011
Title: ‘Print for the People in Urban and Rural Scotland 1750 to 1900’
Speaker: Professor Ted Cowan
Institution: University of Glasgow

24 January 2012
Title: ‘Intangible Cultural Heritage in Scotland: Preservation, Exploitation and Development’
Speaker: Alistair McCleery
Institution: Edinburgh Napier University

28 February 2012
Title: tbc
Speaker: Adam McNaughtan
Institution: Traditional Artists in Residence, School of Scottish Studies, University of Edinburgh

27 March 2012
Title: ‘Not Just for Babies: The Power of the Lullaby’
Speaker: Irene Watt
Institution: Elphinstone Institute

24 April 2012
Title: ‘Scots in the Sub-Arctic: Musical Exchanges with the James Bay Cree in Canada’
Speaker: Dr Frances Wilkins
Institution: University of Aberdeen

29 May 2012
Title: ‘The Moray Firth Gansey Project’
Speaker: Kathryn Logan
Institution: Moray Firth Partnership

Other Events

Sunday 10 June, 6.00-8.00pm
Polish & Scottish Singing Workshop
Plus Meet the Polish Poet - Andrzej Grabowski
Refreshments
MacRobert Room 055

All Welcome

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Sunday 17 June 2012, 7.00pm
Polish & Scottish Mini Festival

‘Danse McCabre Ceilidh Band’
Plus participants of ‘Singing Workshops’
Singing and dancing
Polish food

Blue Lamp
121 Gallowgate, Aberdeen
Entry £4.00

Tickets available from Elphinstone Institute
01224 272996 or elphinstone@abdn.ac.uk

All Welcome

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The Traditional Singing Weekend at Cullerlie
20 – 22 July 2012

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Harps of Gold - A Celebration of Christmas Music, King’s College Chapel,
Thursday 9 December 2010 at 7.00pm

Harps of Gold began as an idea to bring together harpists from in and around Aberdeen, the aim being to collaborate and work towards a public performance. Under the musical direction of Irene Watt, of the Elphinstone Institute at Aberdeen University, an Aberdeen Harp Orchestra is being formed and harpists of all abilities have discovered that they can contribute to the creation of a wonderful cacophony of sound.

"Harpists don’t often get the opportunity to play together and in this orchestra there is a role for everyone - from beginner to professional. This is a great confidence builder and being able to play a part gives a great sense of achievement. For the beginner, being able to play a few notes of the scale high on the harp has the effect of tinkling Christmas bells so it really is very inclusive"says Irene.

The concert will feature Harps of Gold Orchestra, with solo performances. The audience will also be encouraged to sing along to their favourite Christmas carols and songs.

The first performance will be a fantastic start to the festive season and help create that special Christmas feeling. King’s College Chapel has wonderful acoustics and will lend to the atmosphere of what promises to be a wonderful concert.

Admission is free, but donations for charity will be welcome.

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