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The 2016 Manx Folk Awards have attracted a bumper entry. Organised by the Department of Education and Children (DEC), Culture Vannin and Manx National Heritage, the awards are for four to 18-year-olds. The awards run for four days, starting this Sunday, March 20, at the Youth Arts Centre and Trinity Methodist Church, Douglas. ‘There are dance, singing, recitation and instrumental classes,’ said Jo Callister, advisory teacher for the Manx Curriculum with the DEC. ‘New classes, including Manx Gaelic reading and singing classes and classes for brass, harp, flute and fiddle, have increased the awards’ appeal. We have 1,200 entries – the largest number since their launch five years ago. Two primary schools have had to hold qualifying competitions to whittle down numbers, such is the popularity of some of the classes.’ The timetable can be viewed atmanxfolkawards.weebly.com Ms Callister added: ‘There is great interest among young people in retaining the great traditions of Manx folk music and the awards allow them to improve and demonstrate their talents to a wider audience.’ Read more: http://www.iomtoday.co.im/what-s-on/manx-entertainment-news/manx-folk-awards-attracts-bumper-entry-1-7802685#ixzz43Sx0mFvg http://www.itv.com/news/granada/2016-01-11/youngsters-needed-for-isle-of-man-folk-awards/
Young musicians from the Isle of Man are being encouraged to enter a competition in order to help keep Manx folk culture alive. The Manx Folk Awards is for those aged 18 and over who can perform folk music through dancing, singing, recitation and instrumental classes. The awards take place on Sunday 20th until Wednesday 23rd March and more information can be found here: http://manxfolkawards.weebly.com/ For 2016 we have new classes for claasagh (harp), prash (brass) and feddan vooar (flute) as well as new Manx Gaelic reading classes for all ages. There are also changes to the choir classes, with set pieces for a Manx Gaelic song and a song in English with a Manx theme. The emphasis is always on fun, with children encouraged to take part with a partner if they don't want to perform solo. – JO CALLISTER, ADVISORY TEACHER FOR THE MANX CURRICULUM Last updated Wed 13 Jan 2016 |
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