Celtic and Scottish Studies Seminar Series: Holiday Handsel In brief Introduction - Fraser Fifield (Traditional Artist in Residence, University of Edinburgh) Venue - Online on Zoom About the event 'Handsel' is a Scots word for a gift at the beginning of an undertaking or an enterprise or a period of time. It is a very appropriate description of a musical prelude to the upcoming holiday break and an anticipation of the new year and the second semester in our academic year. It also serves as a fine introduction to a very welcome new member of our community,Fraser Fifield. Fraser is our new new Traditional Artist in Residence, and he will present our Holiday Handsel. Fraser is a seasoned musician and composer, with eight solo albums to his credit. He plays bagpipe, saxophone and low whistle, and his forte lies in creating new work informed by traditions from Scotland and from cultures beyond our shores. How to join We extend a warm welcome to all with an interest in the topics presented and look forward to seeing you. All seminars take place fortnightly on Fridays between 13.15 and 14.00. Please contact Dr Neill Martin to receive a Zoom invitation and password. NB The Zoom invitation will indicate a 13.00 start but the seminar will commence at 13.15. Email Dr Neill Martin About the Celtic and Scottish Studies Seminar Series As the longest established department of its kind in Scotland, Celtic and Scottish Studies at Edinburgh is a major international hub for research, teaching and learning. Each semester, we welcome a wide range of guest speakers and colleagues to present a lunchtime seminar on their work. Entry is free and no booking is required. Everyone is welcome. Are you interested in Celtic and Scottish Studies? We offer three undergraduate degrees and a number of postgraduate programmes, both taught and research-led, drawing on excellent teaching and research and access to world-leading collections and archives. Find out more about Celtic and Scottish Studies at Edinburgh Dec 16 2022 13.00 - 14.00 Celtic and Scottish Studies Seminar Series: Holiday Handsel Join us online on Zoom for a musical holiday handsel presented by our new Traditional Artist in Residence Fraser Fifield. Online via Zoom Email Neill Martin for joining instructions
Celtic and Scottish Studies Seminar Series: Holiday Handsel In brief Introduction - Fraser Fifield (Traditional Artist in Residence, University of Edinburgh) Venue - Online on Zoom About the event 'Handsel' is a Scots word for a gift at the beginning of an undertaking or an enterprise or a period of time. It is a very appropriate description of a musical prelude to the upcoming holiday break and an anticipation of the new year and the second semester in our academic year. It also serves as a fine introduction to a very welcome new member of our community,Fraser Fifield. Fraser is our new new Traditional Artist in Residence, and he will present our Holiday Handsel. Fraser is a seasoned musician and composer, with eight solo albums to his credit. He plays bagpipe, saxophone and low whistle, and his forte lies in creating new work informed by traditions from Scotland and from cultures beyond our shores. How to join We extend a warm welcome to all with an interest in the topics presented and look forward to seeing you. All seminars take place fortnightly on Fridays between 13.15 and 14.00. Please contact Dr Neill Martin to receive a Zoom invitation and password. NB The Zoom invitation will indicate a 13.00 start but the seminar will commence at 13.15. Email Dr Neill Martin About the Celtic and Scottish Studies Seminar Series As the longest established department of its kind in Scotland, Celtic and Scottish Studies at Edinburgh is a major international hub for research, teaching and learning. Each semester, we welcome a wide range of guest speakers and colleagues to present a lunchtime seminar on their work. Entry is free and no booking is required. Everyone is welcome. Are you interested in Celtic and Scottish Studies? We offer three undergraduate degrees and a number of postgraduate programmes, both taught and research-led, drawing on excellent teaching and research and access to world-leading collections and archives. Find out more about Celtic and Scottish Studies at Edinburgh Dec 16 2022 13.00 - 14.00 Celtic and Scottish Studies Seminar Series: Holiday Handsel Join us online on Zoom for a musical holiday handsel presented by our new Traditional Artist in Residence Fraser Fifield. Online via Zoom Email Neill Martin for joining instructions
Dec 16 2022 13.00 - 14.00 Celtic and Scottish Studies Seminar Series: Holiday Handsel Join us online on Zoom for a musical holiday handsel presented by our new Traditional Artist in Residence Fraser Fifield.
