EARTH IN COMMON - CLimate CHoir
Led by Musical director and composer Deborah Shaw this group meets weekly on Leith Community Croft to sing songs about nature, climate issues and for joy!. We are a friendly group, singing for joy, singing for change. All ages and abilities welcome. We rehearse in the beautiful Earth In Common building on Leith Links, singing outside when we can, in the sun or around a cosy fire in the winter. We work on a donation basis - suggested donation £3-5 per session. However please do not allow income to be a barrier, if you are unable to pay please still come along, no questions will ever be asked.
We are often invited to sing at Climate events to include the upcoming Seas Rising Festival in Portobello. We sings songs about land ownership, climate, conservation, nature and human rights. Deborah also provides singing workshops and nature themed music workshops for educational establishments and arts centres.
Donations can be made HERE
WHEN? Tuesday 6-8pm
WHERE? Earth In Common Building, Leith Links 4A John's Pl, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 7EL
CONTACT? arts@earth-in-common.org
BBC Radio SCOTLAND INTERVIEW
rehearsal video
Based in the wonderful setting of Leith Links where the Earth In Common Cafe is situated, we rehearse outside when we can!
repertoire
We sing a range of repertoire from local composers and other well known pieces below is an example of some repertoire! -
‘Keep the Oil In the Ground’ Jane Lewis
‘Seal’s Lullaby’ Deborah Shaw
‘Roots’
‘Trees Grow Tall’
‘Big Yellow Taxi’ Joni Mitchell
‘Ah Poor Bird’
‘Sail Away’ Karine Polwart
Seal’s Lullaby
A climate piece composed by Deborah about the effect of Micro-plastics in the sea on the mil of seals
Join us at Earth In Common in this brand new climate focused choir. Meeting weekly we will sing songs about the natural world, nature and wildlife and the Climate Crisis.
Based in the brand new Learning Centre on Leith Community Croft, sessions will be held outside if weather permits.
All welcome regardless of age and experience.
Spaces are free funded by ‘Together For Our Planet’ https://www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/funding/programmes/together-for-our-planet
Please email art@earth-in-common.org to book a place or if you have any questions
WHEN: Tuesdays in June 6-8pm (6th, 13th 20th 27th)
WHERE: Leith Community Croft, 4a John's Place, Leith, Edinburgh, EH6 7EL
EXPLORING BIRDSONG - Instrumental Workshop
Join Earth In Common for an exciting instrumental workshop with composer Deborah Shaw exploring the sounds of Scottish birds.
If you play an instrument, enjoy the outdoors and would like to explore the wonderful sounds of birdsong and learn a little about the caws, cuckoos, warbles and calls our feathered friends this is for you!
Some scores will be provided, but reading music is not necessary. All music can be taught by ear and we will work from graphic scores too.
Spaces are free but Limited funded by ‘Together For Our Planet’ https://www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/funding/programmes/together-for-our-planet
Please email art@earth-in-common.org to book a place or if you have any questions
WHEN: Sunday 18th June 11-1.30pm
WHERE: Leith Community Croft, 4a John's Place, Leith, Edinburgh, EH6 7EL
EARTH JAM - Open Music Making Session
Join Earth In Common for an exciting music jam exploring the sounds and patterns of beautiful plantlife and wildlife
If you play an instrument, enjoy the outdoors join us to explore the sounds of the natural world in this open music making session
Spaces are free but Limited funded by ‘Together For Our Planet’ https://www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/funding/programmes/together-for-our-planet
Please email art@earth-in-common.org to book a place or if you have any questions
WHEN: Sunday 25th June 11-1.30pm
WHERE: Leith Community Croft, 4a John's Place, Leith, Edinburgh, EH6 7EL