Of Interest to All Singers: How To Breathe (and Other 18th century Stuff)

Thursday 18th January, 5.15 pm, University of Glasgow

Here's an interesting event which may appeal to people concerned with historical performance and authenticity.  It's run by EAERN, the Eighteenth-Century Arts Education Research Network based at the University of Glasgow.

"In the fourth EAERN workshop we welcome Mhairi Lawson who will be presenting 'How to breathe and other stuff from the late 18th century'. Joining Mhairi will be two singers: David Lee and Sarah Short. The workshop will take place on Thursday, 18 January at 5:15pm in Rm 2, 14 University Gardens.

"Wine and refreshments will be available. Please do consider coming along.

"We also have posted a blog reflecting on the first year of the project and we encourage you to head to our website and read what we have been up to: https://eaern.wordpress.com/2017/12/24/2017-round-up/https://eaern.wordpress.com/2017/12/24/2017-round-up/ "

Hot Links For Performing Artists and Composers

Composition Competition at the Scottish Music Centre
Deadline 31 January 2014 for the next composition marathon.

Inspired by New York based collective, Bang On A Can's iconic Performance Marathons, this project challenges ten composers, selected through application, to compose a new work for professional premiere in less than 24 hours.

Scottish Gaelic English, English Gaelic Dictionary Online - click here.  A useful one for anyone on the Scottish music scene.

BBC News - Belting out a tune 'helps those struggling to breathe'     Millions of people worldwide suffer from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).   Research proves that singing helps them.