Enjoy reading the latest news and stories from Dundee Gaelic Choir.
Welcome to Dundee Gaelic Choir
Fàilte gu Còisir Ghàidhlig Dhùn Dè
Dundee Gaelic Choir, officially known as the Dundee Gaelic Musical Association (Ceòlraidh Ghàidhlig Dhùn Dè), was formed in 1896 and enjoyed early success in 1903 as the first ever winners of the prestigious Lovat and Tullibardine Trophy which they went on to win on several other occasions. The Association went into abeyance in 1939 but was reconstituted in 1966. In 2017 we celebrated the 50th anniversary of the reconstitution with a dinner, ceilidh and sing-song! It was well attended by current and former members including Isobel Darroch, our original conductor from 1966!
The Dundee Gaelic Choir promotes the Gaelic language and culture through music and song. We compete in provincial mòds throughout the year, and at the Royal National Mòd each October. We also entertain at Highland Societies and ceilidhs throughout the Tayside area.
The choir is conducted by Frances Menter with fun, vim and vigour! Frances has extensive experience in working with a range of choirs and applies her wonderful talents with us. While based in Dundee, the choir draws members from Dundee, Angus, Perthshire and Fife.
We are a friendly choir and learn a range of music from traditional Gaelic songs to modern Gaelic ballads written for Runrig!
Keep an eye out for us as we would love you to come and hear us perform. Follow us on Facebook as that is where you will find our latest news and updates.
https://www.facebook.com/dundeegaelic
Meetings
The choir meets for practice every Monday night at 7pm – 9pm in the Central Baptist Church, 8 Ward Road, Dundee DD1 1LX.
New members are always welcome, especially men! Prior knowledge of Gaelic is not required as tuition will be given.
Contact us via email info@dundeegaelicchoir.co.uk for further information.
Recent Events
Seamus at the V&A,
February 2024
A Choisir Bheag, Marrayatt Hall, February 2024
Royal National Mod, Paisley 2023
Best New Song at Royal National Mod 2023
Puirt Workshop February 2024
Choir Bootcamp April 2024
Choir at Aberfeldy Mod October 2022
Tea and Tunes at Marrayat Hall Feb 2023
Perform in Perth March 2023
V&A Dundee with Röstrum May 2023
Dates for your diary
- 15th June 2024 Aberfeldy Mod
- 8th September 2024 Kirriemuir Folk Festival
- 13th October 2024 Annual Dundee Gaelic Choir Concert
- 18th October 2024 Royal National Mod, Oban
Dundee Gaelic Choir News
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Read our latest news below…
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Choir Bootcamp
We spent a day at bootcamp to turbo charge our learning and give a boost our confidence for the Aberfeldy Mod which is fast approaching. We had a wonderful friendly day with everyone in a jolly mood and smiling right to the end of the day !
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Puirt Workshop
We hosted a Puirt Workshop for all the Gaelic community to join and get guidance on the 2024 Puirt . Mary Ann Kennedy and Sileas Sinclair swung their batons and guided us through the rhythms and harmonies. Singers joined us from across Scotland and England to sing together. By the end of the workshop we were highly tuned instruments !
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Massed Choir Concert at Caird Hall and V&A
We had an incredible concert where we were joined by Aberfeldy Gaelic Choir, Stirling Gaelic Choir, Perth Choir ! The audience were truly spoiled with the quality of musicianship performing to them. What a great day!
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Logie St. John Guild
A group from the choir will be performing at Logie St. John Guild on Wednesday 31 January 2 – 4 pm. As well as performing well known Gaelic Songs, we’ll be teaching them a simple Gaelic Song.
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Royal National Mod 2023
We performed magnificently at the Royal National Mod. Our own choice song Baile Dhun De was received warmly and will undoubtedly become a fan favourite in years to come!
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Congratulations!
Congratulations to our Gaelic Tutor Mary Lorne who was awarded with a “Friend of the Mòd” medal at Paisley this year. This is in recognition of her many years of work within the Gaelic Community and at Provincial Mòds.
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Proud History.
The batons below were presented to Mr. Douglas K. Patrick conductor of Dundee Gaelic Musical Association as winners of the Lovat & Tullibardine Shield in 1919, 1921 and 1922.
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Venue 198 – Edinburgh Fringe, Dovecot Studios.
Our second visit to the studios for a live performance of Sinèad Hargan’s I just go on… It was a privilege to be part of this innovative work, which investigates the Gaelic tradition of keening, a vocal lament for the dead during a funeral or wake.
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We need you!
Can you sing high? Can you sing low? Can you sing somewhere in-between? Can you sing in tune? Why not join us? We will be recruiting again in November after the Mod, but it’s never too early to get in touch, or come and hear us at our Autumn Concert.
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