19th & 20th MARCH 2011, Philip Christian Centre, Peel The Manx Heritage Foundation Manx Music Team is holding a workshop weekend for musicians in March based at the Philip Christian Centre in Peel. Workshops are suitable for existing traditional musicians as well as for anyone who’s interested in extending their skills to a new genre. Tutors are renowned Scottish multi-instrumentalists Anna Massie and Mairearad Green, who have featured in a whole host of bands as well as performing as a critically acclaimed duo. Individually, they can be seen performing with a number of well-known artists such as The Poozies, Blazin Fiddles, Karen Matheson, Box Club, Eddi Reader and Karine Polwart, and together in Scotland’s one and only Celtic Big Band, The Unusual Suspects! Check out the musicians online: www.myspace.com/shoutyrecords www.mairearadgreen.com www.annamassie.com The talented pair play fiddle, mandolin, banjo, guitar, piano accordion and pipes, which means that workshops have been arranged according to the greatest demand. The option to learn general ceilidh tunes (any instrument) is also available. Contact Breesha Maddrell on: mhfmusic@mhf.org.im or 695784 to reserve a free place. WEEKEND TIMETABLE Workshops will run in parallel Saturday 19th March 13.30-14.30 FIDDLE or BAGPIPES 15.00-16.30 Bree trad youth music session or BAGPIPES (continued) Sunday 20th March 14.00-15.00 MANDOLIN or PIANO ACCORDION 15.15-16.15 GUITAR or CEILIDH TUNES (all instruments welcome) Young musicians can join in the Bree youth music session. All other workshops are for adult musicians only and are free of charge. The workshop weekend will conclude with a concert from Anna and Mairearad, with local support. It will take place at the Philip Christian Centre on Sunday 20th March at 8pm. Tickets are ?7/?5 (conc) and will be available on the door, but also can be reserved in advance from Breesha on mhfmusic@mhf.org.im or 695784. --ENDS--