Workshops
In line with one of our key objectives "to showcase new talent and to develop young musical talent across Ayrshire" we have developed a programme of workshops for young people of all ages to come along and try your hand - or mind - at something new.
The workshops will all be held on Saturday 10th September in the Walker Hall. No booking is required, but places will be allocated on a first come first served basis - so make sure you get there in plenty of time to ensure you don't miss out!
Children under 12 years old must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Saturday 10 September
Walker Hall
| Jo Jingles (for under 5 years) |
10am - 11am |
Music, singing and dancing - what better way for tots and toddlers to express themselves? Jo Jingles leads the fun in this educationally based music and movement session for little groovers. The benefits of introducing music and rhythm into young children's lives are widely recognised for providing the basic building blocks of language, improving coordination, self-confidence, self-expression and awareness of the world around us. Youngsters love it - and mums and dads will get a lot out of it too! |
| Freestyle Dance (for 9-12 years) |
11am - 12noon | Self-expression is the name of the game in Lauren McCulloch's freestyle dance workshop where you can let your inhibitions go and choreograph your own routine. So let your imagination - and your feet - run riot. |
| Focus Arts (for primary 1-3) |
12noon - 1.30pm |
Focus Arts offer the complete musical theatre experience for Primary 1 to Primary 3-aged children. This music, drama and movement workshop will include rehearsing current pop hits as well as showstoppers from Broadway and West End musicals. The workshop is facilitated by self-employed community artist Niall Hunter from Kilmarnock. |
| Jo Jingles (for under 5 years) |
1.30pm - 2.30pm | Info as above |
| Focus Arts (for primary 4-7) |
2.30pm - 4pm | And so no-one misses out, this workshop will be similar to the one above aimed at Primary 4 to Primary 7-aged children. |
Lesser Hall
| Street Dance (for 9-12 years) |
10am - 11.00am | Performing artist and Ayr College lecturer Nikki McCabe takes this workshop on Street Dance. Nikki's breadth of experience in drama, music and dance will ensure this is an absorbing session. |
| Street Dance (for 12-16 years) |
11am - 12noon | Info as above |
| "Glee" comes to Troon (for 10-14 years) |
12noon - 1.30pm |
Glee has been a TV sensation on both sides of the Atlantic and now here is a chance to experience the thrill of performing at an exhilarating level. Singer/songwriter Eleanor Hamilton, who is also a music teacher, will lead you through a medley of popular songs ending in a performance delivered with full Glee gloss. |
| Freestyle Dance (for 12-16 years) |
1.30pm - 2.30pm | See workshop details from similar workshop in Walker Hall. Facilitated by Lauren McCulloch. Come along and have a try! This workshop is geared towards the older teenager. |
| "Glee" comes to Troon (for 10-14 years) |
2.30pm - 4pm | Info as above |
Small meeting room
| Singer/songwriting workshop with Alan Frew (for all ages) |
10am - 11am | Alan is a contemporary folk/pop artist and is no stranger to big name headlines, making his debut in London in 2007 supporting former Spice Girl Mel C. Before establishing himself as a solo artist, Alan played with local acts The Kytes, Southbeach and the Jill Jackson Band, during which time he played support to Paolo Nutini, Texas and many more. In 2009 Alan took to the stage at T in the Park, Scotland's largest music festival. Alan really is a class act, so this masterclass is one not to be missed! If you play or sing - not necessarily both - bring along your musical instruments and your voice for what will truly be a workshop to be remembered. |
| Singer/songwriting workshop with Little Fire (for all ages) |
11am - 12 noon | Jamie McGeechan aka Little Fire is a 25 year old singer-songwriter from Ayr. In the past 12 months he has been amassing fans and success throughout Scotland for his committed performances and endearing nature. With a warm voice and passionate songs Little Fire is an enthusiastic and positive singer songwriter who clearly loves what he does. Come along and learn a thing or two about how Jamie's found success. We hope Jamie will have some instruments just in case you forget or don't have one yet, but if you do bring them along for what will be an inspiring workshop. |
| Music industry insight with Paul McHolland (for all ages) |
12 noon - 1.00pm | Paul, originally from Glasgow, moved to Kilmarnock just before becoming a teenager and played in the coolest band in Kilmarnock in the 80's - The Longhorns. Paul's love of music took him on an incredible journey which is portrayed in his book "Tomorrow, Remember Yesterday". The book tells his story of the impact music had on him from his first flush of youth to later in his life. Paul associates some of the most profound moments in his life with music which come to life in this book. He believes we gain and experience so much from music. Come along and hear Pauls' story and be ready to be inspired. |
From script to screen
Fancy trying your hand at video journalism? If so, we'd like to hear from YOU! We're recruiting a small team of young volunteers to form a street team to get into the thick of it - on-street interviews; live footage of the gigs and generally capture the mood of this great Festival!
If you're 14 or over, and can commit to the weekend before and the weekend of the Festival, get in touch!
But be warned, this is an intensive, experiential course involving project management and technical know-how, with massive injections of team work, problem solving, communications, innovation and creativity. In short, it'll be brilliant!
Thanks to the Round Table for supporting our education workshops.