Togaibh Fonn
... means Sing Out in Gaelic, and our program invites you to do just that. A three day learning experience held at Iona, the course offers the opportunity to learn Gaelic songs, and to learn about the language and culture of Gaels in Nova Scotia.
Each day's session will include learning of the language elements of the songs, a workshop on a specific group of Gaelic songs, and the learning of the songs themselves, both songs that were composed locally and those that were brought over from Scotland. You will hear a variety of traditional songs and singers (live and on tape) and participate in small group learning sessions led by Gaelic song specialist, Rosemary McCormack. You'll have an opportunity to perform songs, and to make contact with the traditional Gaelic singers of Cape Breton.
Access will be provided to an extensive library and sound archive of Gaelic materials. Visits will also be arranged to meet Gaelic singers and enthusiasts in other communities.
Instructor Rosemary McCormack is a native Gaelic speaker and was raised in the Outer Hebrides, surrounded by Gaelic songs, from puirt-a-neul to Ossianic ballads. She has spent 25 years in Cape Breton, collecting songs and conducting research on the Gaelic tradition here. She is well-known as a Gaelic performer, broadcaster and teacher.
Registration for the session is $120+GST(Can) or $90(Am). Fee includes all tuition, materials, snacks, a light lunch each day, refreshments for the Sunday gathering and the concluding barbeque and ceilidh on Wednesday. Pre-registration is advised as space is limited.
Join us in August in beautiful Iona. Bring along your voice and be prepared to sing and enjoy Cape Breton Gaelic culture at its best.
The Togaibh Fonn program will be offered at the B&R Bungalow on Route 223 in Iona, overlooking the lovely Bras d'Or. Program highlights will include:
Sunday, 7PM-9PM
A Welcoming Gathering
Monday, 10AM-5PM
"The Milling or Waulking Tradition" and a milling frolic with local singers that afternoon.
Tuesday, 10AM-5PM
Songs of the Local Bards with an evening visit to Inverness County
Wednesday, 10AM-5PM
Songs for Working & Dancing with an evening barbeque supper and house ceilidh
The address is:
B & R Heritage Enterprises
PO Box 3
Iona, NS
B0A 1L0
Phone/Fax 902-275-2013
I was there the first year and this event was quite a lot of fun and I learned lots during the three days of workshops. Hope to see you there.
Note the B&R Bungalow is right NEXT to the Iona Post Office! Just up from the Grand Narrows Bridge.
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