Aberdeen Gaelic Choir
Come hear a selection of traditional and modern Gaelic songs performed by Còisir Ghàidhlig Obar Dheathain (Aberdeen Gaelic Choir) before they are off to the Royal National Mòd in Lochaber!
The Aberdeen Gaelic Choir (Còisir Ghàidhlig Obar Dheathain) was founded in 1952, and attracts singers throughout Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire. From its beginning, the choir has been a part of our local Gaelic heritage, from the concert hall stage to competitive success at local and national mòds. The choir sings a range of traditional and modern Gaelic songs in four-part harmony, and currently competes in the Lovat and Tullibardine competition at the Royal National Mòd under the direction of Finlay Morse. Among our members, we have a range of Gaelic speakers, learners of all levels, and those new to the language. The choir welcomes anyone with an interest in the Gaelic language, culture, and music – no prior experience required!
Chaidh Còisir Ghàidhlig Obar Dheathain a stèidheachadh ann an 1952, agus tha i a’ tarraing seinneadairean bho air feadh Obar Dheathain agus Siorrachd Obar Dheathain. Bhon tòiseach, tha a’ chòisir air a bhith na pàirt de dualchas Gàidhealach na sgìre, bhon àrd-ùrlar gu soirbheas ann an co-fharpaisean aig mòdan nàiseanta agus ionadail. Bidh a’ chòisir a’ seinn òrain traidiseanta agus ùra ann an co-sheirm ceithir-ghuthach, agus bidh iad a’ gabhail pàirt ann an co-fharpais MhicShimidh is Thulaich Bhàrdainn aig a’ Mhòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail, fon stiùireadh Fionnlagh Morse. Am measg buill na còisir, tha fileantaich agus luchd-ionnsachaidh aig gach ìre ann. Tha a’ chòisir a’ cur fàilte air gach neach aig a bheil ùidh anns a’ chànan, a’ chultar, agus a’ cheòl!
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