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What is Sangschule?
Sangschule (simply pronounced as "Sang School") has around 20 members who come from all around West Lothian and the surrounding area to learn new songs and learn more about old favourites. Anyone can start coming any time. All you need is an interest in traditional song and the desire to sing. We believe that singing is something that everyone can do - we certainly don't see any need for auditions, and there is no need at all to be able to read music.
The original Sangschule was the school where the choirboys of St Michael's Church received their education. It was located almost on the site of Linlithgow's Burgh Halls, where our group first came into existence, and the group's name fairly much chose itself!
What sort of songs do we sing?
We sing songs from all over the world, some brought along by our tutors, and many brought in by our members. Our only rule is ‘No solo songs - everyone joins in!’
We welcome anybody who enjoys singing with others and who is interested in learning more songs. Many of these are in the Scottish musical tradition, but others come from a wide range of countries.
Who teaches the songs?
- Our sessions are a mixture, some tutored by a range of established singers, others by group members who have built up skill in teaching songs over the past few years. Here is our current programme.
Your first session will be free, while you decide if it's for you.
Where we meet
- We still meet in Linlithgow Academy, Linlithgow Academy, Braehead Road, Linlithgow EH49 6EH. However, PLEASE NOTE THAT WE HAVE CHANGED OUR ROOM within the school! We now meet in the Drama unit, which is at the west end of the school building, and is accessed through the separate doorway leading to the sports facilities. To find us, you are best to park in the west car-park. The turning after the entrance to the staff carpark leads to a larger parking area used during the day by school buses. The door is towards the west (right-hand end) of the building, in a corner. There is almost level access from the carpark.
Inside, you should find someone to help you at the Reception Desk, but the Drama Studio and Classroom A28 are each only a few metres from Reception - bear right and immediately left for the Studio or right for the classroom. We normally use the classroom, but one Wednesday a month it has a long-standing booking. We will put up a sign to help you. Genuinely easier to find than to describe!
It is still possible to park in the Staff Carpark that most Sangschule members previously used, but that is a slightly longer walk, including some steps.
Routes from both car parks to our room are shown on the map below.
There are toilets adjacent to the Drama Studio, including for people with disabilities
If you want more information about how to find us, or any other aspect of our meetings, please phone Susan on 01506 843592.
How to find us.
- See where Linlithgow Academy is on Google Maps.
Reaching us by public transport.
- Alternatively, find your way to Linlithgow Academy by public transport.
NEED MORE
INFORMATION?
- Email us: sangschule@hotmail.com
- Visit us on our Facebook page: Sangschule West Lothian
- Phone Susan on 01506 843592
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