Fèis Thiriodh 2014

PROGRAMME

Didòmhnaich 6 gu Disathairne 12 an t-Iuchar

Sunday 6 July to Saturday 12 July

a week-long festival celebrating Tiree’s traditional culture

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ar ceòl, ar cànan ’s ar dualchas

our music, our language and our culture

Taic | Contact We want you to have a special week. If you need anything, feel welcome to ask a committee member at the school or An Talla or call Shari MacKinnon on 07810 364 597

Oideachadh | Classes Once again this year we have great line up of tutors! Classes this year are being held in Tiree High School in Cornaigmore, on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Thursday and Friday. There will be no Muse Cruise this year, but we do hope to do this again sometime in the future. Classes this year are: pipes and chanter, Gaelic drama, fiddle, guitar, drums, Gaelic singing, accordion, flute and whistle, and Gaelic conversation. Children aged 9 and over and adults are very welcome to come to the main Fèis! Once again Fèis Bheag will run for the full Fèis day, 10.30 am to 3.15 pm – and, will be open to all kids aged 5-8, whether they speak Gaelic or not. Contact Shari MacKinnon to book in. Lunches from Josie are available every day at the School. For under 5’s there will be activities sessions, run by Comann nam Pàrant from Tuesday 8th – Friday 11th, 10.30 – 11.15, with songs & rhymes with Dolina Munro. There is no need to book for this – just turn up at the school on the day. £2 per session.

Marsantachd | Merchandise We have reduced the selection of our merchandise down to hoodies, with our new logo. Hoodies and songbooks will be on sale in the school from 10.30 until 3.00 on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday.

Taic Airgid | Financial Support Fèis Thiriodh gratefully acknowledges a grant from Fèisean nan Gàidheal

Luchd-teagaisg | Tutors Andrew Findlater (Drumaichean | Drums) – Andrew comes from Scarinish and is the drummer in Trail West.

Ian Smith (Bogsa | Accordion) – Ian, from West Hynish, studies at the Glasgow Conservatoire and was a finalist in the Scottish Young Traditional Musician of the Year. Alain Campbell (Giotàr | Guitar) – Alain, from Kilmoluaig, studied art in Aberdeen and is now involved in Gàidhlig tutoring and is also the guitarist in Trail West. John Campbell (A’ Phìob-Mhòr agus Feadan | Pipes and Chanter) – John, from Cornaigbeg, is a piper who continues to perform regularly both as a solo artist and as part of The Oban Pipe Band. Jamie MacDonald (Fìdheal | Fiddle) – Jamie, hailing from Ruaig, is studying Music at Lews Castle College on Benbecula and is the fiddler in Dùn Mòr. Linda MacLeod (Seinn | Gaelic Singing) – Linda is from North Uist and is the granddaughter of renowned Gaelic singer Hugh Matheson. You can hear her on YouTube at the BBC Alba Hogmanay party 2013/14! Dr John Holliday (Duiseal agus Fìdeag | Flute and Whistle) – ‘The Doc’ has been teaching the flute and whistle on Tiree for many years. Eleanor Sinclair (Dannsa Gaidhealach | Highland Dancing) – Eleanor has strong Tiree connections with both Greenhill and Balemartine. She has been competing in highland dancing competitions since childhood and currently teaches dancing in Lewis. Artair Donald (Drama | Drama) – Artair comes from Vaul and is the Drama Course Leader at the Skye Gaelic College, Sabhal Mòr Ostaig. Iona Brown (Fèis Bheag) – Iona comes from Crossapol and is currently working in Daliburgh, South Uist as a Gaelic primary school teacher. Eilidh MacFadyen (Fèis Bheag) – Eilidh hails from Caolas. Although at Fèis Bheag this year, she also plays the accordion and is studying Gàidhlig & Traditional Music at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig. Adam Smith (Fèis Bheag) – Adam, accustomed to Gàidhlig youth work, comes from Crossapol and has just completed his primary teacher training. Dolina Munro (Fèis Bheag) – Dolina lived in Tiree as a child, but now lives and works in Wester Ross. She is a singing tutor who specialises in ‘Kodaly’ and has worked with children at other Fèisean.

Tachartasan an Fheasgair | Evening events

Didòmhnaich | Sunday 6 July | 11.30am Seirbhis | Church Service

Eaglais na Mòinteach | Heylipol Church

To mark the beginning of this year’s Fèis Thiriodh, Tiree Parish Church and Tiree Baptist Church will be holding a joint all-age service. This will be a celebration of the God-given gifts of the Gaelic music, culture and language which lie at the heart of the Fèis. Everyone is welcome to come and join in this family-friendly worship.

Diluain | Monday 7 July | 7.00pm Ruaig na Fèise | Car Treasure Hunt An Talla | Crossapol Registration at An Talla from 6.30pm – 7.00pm. Follow the tricky clues around the island in teams, followed by the results with tea & cakes at An Talla. ADMISSION £10 PER CAR

Dimàirt | Tuesday 8 July | 7-9pm Dannsa na Cloinne | Children’s Dance with Eilidh MacFadyen & Band An Talla | Crossapol Children of all ages welcome to the happiest dance of the week. Learn some new dances and hop along to some old friends. If you want a table, don’t be late! Raffle. Juice and crisps will be on sale. ADMISSION £4 ADULTS | £2 CHILDREN | BABIES IN ARMS FREE

Diciadain | Wednesday 9 July | 7.30pm Cèilidh nan Luchd-Teagaisg | Tutors’ Concert Dealbh-chluich | An Coigreach with the West End Players. An Talla | Crossapol The West End Players will open the concert with a short play written by Hough’s Mabel MacArthur. Who is this stranger arriving off the boat? A man from the DSS? The department? Whoever he is the five Tiree “characters” on the stage will soon find out!

The Tutors’ Concert will follow the play, with a fantastic line up of tutors, Gaelic songs to die for and stories from the stage. What’s not to like? Raffle. Juice & crisps will be on sale. ADMISSION £8 ADULTS | £4 UNDER 16’s

Diardaoin | Thursday 10 July | 7.30pm Òraid na Fèise | Fèis Talk: ‘Music on Tiree from the 18th Century to the present day’ by Ian Smith. Tiree Rural Centre | Crossapol A brief look at music on Tiree over the last 250 years. This talk will cover the island's musical traditions, from the island's well-known bards and their songs to the now well-established accordion scene on the island. ADMISSION £3

Diardaoin | Thursday 10 July | 9.30pm Oidhche-chiùil | Session Tiree Rural Centre | Crossapol A good, old-fashioned session. Bring your instruments, your voice or your stories. All welcome to play, hear new tunes, sing or just listen! Bring along your own refreshments! FREE

Disathairne | Saturday 12 July | 9.00pm

Dannsa na Fèise | Finale Dance with TRAIL WEST An Talla | Crossapol This is the night when the sleeves get rolled up, the shoes are flung in a corner and the perspiration flows. Last year’s Fèis Dance was described by locals as ‘the best dance they have been to for years’, let’s make this year’s even better! 14 years old and over. Under 18’s must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Licensed. Raffle. ADMISSION £10

The island of Tiree is known for many things – its sunshine, its barley and its

windsurfing. But an increasingly forgotten part of its heritage is the island’s

traditional poetry and songs.

This book is an attempt to re-invigorate our tradition by producing twenty Tiree songs in a modern notation with translations, notes and music. During the summer of 2011 Fèis Thiriodh asked islanders and visitors to list their favourite songs written by Tiree people. A ‘chart’ resulted in a ‘Top Twenty’ and the songs are listed in the order of their popularity.

AVAILIBLE TO PURCHASE FOR £12 AT ALL FÈIS EVENTS