Join our Caledonia Chorus! – Choir places are now full
Love Music has been asked to recruit 120 singers to form a scratch choir. This is an exciting experience to be part of an inclusive community choir that will perform alongside Scottish national treasure and folk music legend Dougie MacLean in a specially commissioned arrangement of his most celebrated song, Caledonia. Nearly 50 years on, the song speaks powerfully about what it means to find home, especially for those who are new to Scotland or have journeyed far.
Audience tickets for the event are now SOLD OUT, so this is a unique opportunity to take part as a performer alongside Stephen and Dougie, to lead the audience in a glorious moment of connectivity in singing Caledonia.
The Love Music’s team will liaise with the choir, are here to answer any questions, and will be on hand to look after you throughout the rehearsals and performance.
The 120 places in the choir are now full, thank you for your interest in this event.
Commitment
- Saturday 26th July, 1pm-3pm – 2 hour rehearsal at Tom Flemming Centre, Erskine Stewarts Melville School
- Sunday 27th July, 1pm-3pm – 2 hour rehearsal at Tom Flemming Centre, Erskine Stewarts Melville School
- Sunday 3rd August, 11.30am-5pm – rehearsal and performance at the Ross Band Stand in Princes Street Gardens (with dedicated indoor social space nearby)
Things to know
- You need to be over 18 to be a part of this project and performance
- You will be required to participate in all dates
- This is an outdoor performance and as one of the choir members you will need to be comfortable being outside in all weathers
- You will be positioned in one of three harmony groups at the front of the stage facing a participating audience of 1,500
- Some standing will be required, but we endeavour to meet all access needs
- Music will be taught by ear – there is no requirement to read music notation, but some experience in singing in a choir would be beneficial
- You will be in your own clothes – we will ask you to be themed in a specific colour
- An allowance will be given to each participant as per diems to cover costs on 3rd August
- Travel expenses will not be provided
- The event will be BSL translated
- The event will be photographed and filmed, and participants will be given a media permissions form to complete for the Edinburgh International Festival during the rehearsals
Musical things
- We are looking for 120 singers who can take part in all rehearsals and performances
- You will sing from memory
- This opportunity is on a first come first served basis