The Music Workshop Company Blog 

Each month the Music Workshop Company publishes two blogs. One blog, written by the MWC team addresses a key issue in Music Education or gives information about a particular genre or period of music. The other blog is written by a guest writer, highlighting good practice or key events in Music Education. We hope you enjoy reading the blogs. 
 
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To contribute as a guest writer please email Maria@music-workshop.co.uk 

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Robert Burns

Posted on 15th January 2025 at 12:33
Robert ‘Rabbie’ Burns is considered the national poet of Scotland and he is celebrated every year on the anniversary of his birthday – 25th January – in annual “Burns Night” festivities. His most famous song “Auld Lang Syne” is now sung all over the world to herald the new year.  
 
His song “Ae Fond Kiss” is in the Model Music Curriculum as an example of Scottish traditional song. 
 
We examine how Burns’ life influenced his approach to his poetry and song-writing. 
 
 
 
Image: Robert Burns 
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Scottish Dance: A Rich Mix of Cultural Influence

Posted on 15th October 2015 at 16:00
Scotland is internationally renowned for its traditional music and dance, in particular the unmistakable sound of the highland bagpipes. But the pipes are only one aspect of Scottish music: They are often used to accompany solo and competition dancing, but music for social dancing is more likely to be performed on instruments including the accordion, fiddle and flute. 
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Your Year in Music

Posted on 15th September 2014 at 14:00
Our workshops here at the Music Workshop Company explore music, culture and history from all over the globe. Many festivals and important calendar events can be linked to a workshop theme to add depth and understanding to a topic. 
 
This month we take a look ahead to see how music workshops relate to learning throughout the year. 
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