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MISSION STATEMENT

The Fionna Duncan Vocal Jazz Workshops provides a platform for singers, where seasoned professionals and total beginners alike can learn, grow and flourish together in a uniquely inspiring and supportive environment.

Updated 2 September 2009


 

 

A message from Fionna Duncan

I wish to thank everyone for the support they've given me over the last eleven months; cards, flowers, prayers.. more prayers.. and yet more prayers that were all sent my way. And just to let you know that I am well on the road to recovery, so look out!

Lots of love, Fionna xxxxxxx
 

FIONNA DUNCAN WINS BEST VOCALIST AT 2009
SCOTTISH JAZZ AWARDS

(For Other Winners Visit www.jazz-in-scotland.co.uk)

 

Funding / Grants: Professional vocalists can contact the Scottish Arts Council www.sac.org.uk or call the help desk on 0845 6036000 and ask about a Professional Development Grant. We may have some sponsored places paid for by Edinburgh City Council but this is still to be confirmed and will be for Students based in Edinburgh only on low income who need financial help to enable them to attend the workshop.

Prerequisite for 5-day workshops:
We require a recording of your voice to be sent with your application form. You will then be sent an application form to complete. Full payment is required on submission of this form via our Paypal account OR by cheque payable to F.D.V.J.W.

You will be asked to bring 2 jazz standard songs that you wish to work on throughout the week. You must know the words and the melody well. If you do not know the key you sing the song in we will sort this out on the 1st day of the workshop.

A song list is available via our website or by email or post. If you require lead sheets or practice CDs these are available via www.inmykey.com or via Sophie Bancroft at sbancroft@btinternet.com at a very reasonable price.

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GIGS


Check out gigs for our teaching team:
Liane Carroll: www.lianecarroll.co.uk
 Sophie Bancroft: www.sophiebancroft.co.uk

Cathie Rae: www.myspace.com/cathieraejazz
 Brian Kellock: www.myspace.com/briankellock

Niki King: www.nikiking.com. 

 

CD RELEASES

LIANE CARROLL / BRIAN KELLOCK

Live at The Lampie. Released May 2009.

To order: www.splashpointmusic.com. Billed as "Britain's greatest jazz double act." by Rob Adams. Please support our wonderful Patron by buying her latest CD.

SOPHIE BANCROFT – HANDWRITTEN

Another CD launched the week before Gina & Sandy’s…coincidence!? Well they do stay across the road from each other and they are related! Anyhow, another wonderful CD from one of our main tutors –  lovely songs, great singing.
Go buy it, if you haven’t already, direct from Sophie at http://www.sophiebancroft.co.uk

FIONNA DUNCAN – YOUNG AND FOOLISH

with BRIAN KELLOCK, RONNIE RAE and JOHN RAE

To order and for sound bites and more info visit www.tentotenrecords.com

“I am proud to present as my first vocal artist on Tentoten Records Ms Fionna Duncan. We first met some 20 years ago, and almost annually since at festivals, and her approach to jazz singing has always impressed me. Drawing from 45 years' experience, this long overdue album supports her legendary status in Scottish circles and further afield.” Clark Tracey, 10to10

“Duncan's vocal style is part silk and part sandpaper. She is a hidden treasure with a delightful persona.” Michael G Nastos, All Music Guide

UK Tel:01442 218338
enquires@tentotenrecords.com
www.tentotenrecords.com
 

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Fionna Duncan students receive a 10% discount at:
Rae MacIntosh, situated at Edinburgh's West End
6 Queensferry Street, Edinburgh, EH2 4PA.


"The Fionna Duncan workshop is a wonderful experience for singers of all ages. There's a beautiful bonding between teachers and students which remains long after the workshops are over. If you have any interest in this great music Fionna's workshop is the place to begin."
Love, Sheila Jordan - December 2002

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THE FIONNA DUNCAN VOCAL JAZZ WORKSHOP IS A CHARITABLE ORGANISATION. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SEND A DONATION OR SPONSOR A STUDENT OR HELP US IN ANY WAY, PLEASE CALL OUR OFFICE ON 01368 866895

Our List of jazz standards is now up, Click here to see the selection.

Credit Card bookings by telephone only on 01368 866895,
11am - 5pm Mon - Fri

We gratefully acknowledge the financial support of:
Glasgow International Jazz Festival,
Edinburgh International Jazz Festival,
Edinburgh and Glasgow City Councils.

Scottish Charity No.SCO33828.

All photos by Marc Marnie except Sheila Jordan and Madeline Eastman or otherwise noted

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