Events Search and Views Navigation
May 2018
Sing it Out at St Cecilia’s: Singing Workshops for Relaxation
Drop-in & 'Sing it Out @ St Cecilia's'- open to everyone, from ages 18+ who is seeking support through revision and exam period - open to students, staff and examiners, we will not discriminate. No musical qualifications required, no previous experience of group singing required, no sight-singing abilities required - however, we do have some criteria! Criteria for accessing 'Sing Sessions @ St C's' are: - Desire to find something fun and relaxing during revision demands and exam stresses -…
Find out more »Sing it Out at St Cecilia’s: Singing Workshops for Relaxation
Drop-in & 'Sing it Out @ St Cecilia's'- open to everyone, from ages 18+ who is seeking support through revision and exam period - open to students, staff and examiners, we will not discriminate. No musical qualifications required, no previous experience of group singing required, no sight-singing abilities required - however, we do have some criteria! Criteria for accessing 'Sing Sessions @ St C's' are: - Desire to find something fun and relaxing during revision demands and exam stresses -…
Find out more »Edinburgh String Quartet’s Rush Hour Concert: Arriaga and Ravel
Skip the stress of the rush hour, and relax with music from Scotland's flagship string quartet. Juan Crisóstomo de Arriaga - String Quartet No 2 in A major Ravel - String Quartet in F major Doors open at 5pm. Tickets: £10 / £9 EQ Friends / FREE to students & children. Available online in advance, or at the door.
Find out more »A Touch of Ivory
The Queen Margaret University BA (Hons) Costume Design and Construction students are organising their annual costume showcase under the theme of "A Touch of Ivory" this year. Come to St Cecilia's Hall and see the amazing costumes, masks, puppets and accessories they have created this past year! There is also a degree show and an accompanying exhibition where you can see the designs behind the creations and photos of the shows the students put on in collaboration with the acting…
Find out more »Sing it Out at St Cecilia’s: Singing Workshops for Relaxation
Drop-in & 'Sing it Out @ St Cecilia's'- open to everyone, from ages 18+ who is seeking support through revision and exam period - open to students, staff and examiners, we will not discriminate. No musical qualifications required, no previous experience of group singing required, no sight-singing abilities required - however, we do have some criteria! Criteria for accessing 'Sing Sessions @ St C's' are: - Desire to find something fun and relaxing during revision demands and exam stresses -…
Find out more »June 2018
Drawing Class: The strings, shadows and curves
Join artist Cecile Simonis and Learning and Engagement Curator Sarah Deters to explore musical instruments from two different perspectives. First listen to a brief talk about the history and sounds of the instruments, then respond by making your own work and understand different drawing techniques in an artist-led drawing session. This class will focus on drawing string instruments and rendering the light that falls on their beautiful texture and enhances their curves. Reserve your place here. Please bring with you:…
Find out more »Desconstruttori Postmerdernisti presents ‘In the Beginning was the Sound’
Decostruttori Postmodernisti (DP) are four young Italian professional musicians who blend sharp technical skills with the verve of cabaret, presenting well known pieces in the most unlikely ways imaginable. The otherworldly sound of the Theremin is joined by piano, violin and cello alongside ukulele, melodica, kazoo, bird whistle and slide whistle. DP's repertoire, often ironic, ranges from Italian classics such as The Good, The Bad and The Ugly to Mozart to Stravinsky to Somewhere over the Rainbow - a classic all of its own. Tickets: £12 Adult / £10 concession / £8…
Find out more »September 2020
Demo Event
Lorem Ipsum is simply dummy text of the printing and typesetting industry.
Find out more »May 2021
Dementia Social: The music and instruments of Mary, Queen of Scots
Discover the musical world of Renaissance Scotland and listen to some of the instruments that Mary, Queen of Scots would have played. Music was an important part of the royal court of Mary Stuart and she herself played the lute and the virginal. Learn about the music and musical instruments played during her lifetime and enjoy a performance of Renaissance music. Our Social Programme creates a friendly environment where everyone is welcome, and all contributions are valued. Sessions are online…
Find out more »June 2021
Dementia Social: Instruments of Rock
From electric guitars to synthesizers, learn how musical instruments shaped the sounds of rock and roll. Our Social Programme creates a friendly environment where everyone is welcome, and all contributions are valued. Sessions are online via Zoom. We will start with a time to chat and share a virtual tea and cake. This will be followed by a short presentation by the Learning Engagement Curator of St Cecilia's Hall around the theme of the session. A lived streamed musical performance…
Find out more »