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14/11/2007
Ulster-Scots In Concert
Ulster-Scots band the Hounds of Ulster are set to perform their unique musical experience this weekend in Newtownabbey.
The show will also feature performances from the Ulster Scots Experience, East Antrim School of Traditional Music, Dunloy Accordion, Highland dancers, pipers and of course the Hounds of Ulster themselves.
The Hounds of Ulster originally formed in April 2006 under the name of the Col. Saunderson Corps of Drums. The band played various Ulster-Scots music, performing at a range of concerts and public events.
The band was a huge success at this year's annual Remembrance Day festivities when the band delighted those attending Whiteabbey Royal British Legion's post-parade celebration in the Shore Road club.
The band, which is granted free practice facilities in the Legion premises, has now a growing repertoire of tunes and increasingly diverse musical style and recently changed its name to the Hounds of Ulster. Membership ranges from age six to 60+ and the band is always on the look out for new members.
On advice from Ulster peer and PR expert, Lord John Laird, members felt the change of name more accurately reflected the theatrical style of music being played. The band’s repertoire includes, jigs, reels marches, slow airs and hornpipes.
Although relatively new, the group has already received accolades from many influential people within the Ulster-Scots music scene and plaudits from the political arena.
The show takes place at the Courtyard Theatre, Ballyearl on 16 and 17 November for their Flax Flower 'n' Thistle Concert. The show has been produced by well-known opera producer and traditional music researcher Vivian Hewitt and promises a great display of Ulster-Scots music and dance.
See: www.ulsterhounds.co.uk
(BMcC)
The show will also feature performances from the Ulster Scots Experience, East Antrim School of Traditional Music, Dunloy Accordion, Highland dancers, pipers and of course the Hounds of Ulster themselves.
The Hounds of Ulster originally formed in April 2006 under the name of the Col. Saunderson Corps of Drums. The band played various Ulster-Scots music, performing at a range of concerts and public events.
The band was a huge success at this year's annual Remembrance Day festivities when the band delighted those attending Whiteabbey Royal British Legion's post-parade celebration in the Shore Road club.
The band, which is granted free practice facilities in the Legion premises, has now a growing repertoire of tunes and increasingly diverse musical style and recently changed its name to the Hounds of Ulster. Membership ranges from age six to 60+ and the band is always on the look out for new members.
On advice from Ulster peer and PR expert, Lord John Laird, members felt the change of name more accurately reflected the theatrical style of music being played. The band’s repertoire includes, jigs, reels marches, slow airs and hornpipes.
Although relatively new, the group has already received accolades from many influential people within the Ulster-Scots music scene and plaudits from the political arena.
The show takes place at the Courtyard Theatre, Ballyearl on 16 and 17 November for their Flax Flower 'n' Thistle Concert. The show has been produced by well-known opera producer and traditional music researcher Vivian Hewitt and promises a great display of Ulster-Scots music and dance.
See: www.ulsterhounds.co.uk
(BMcC)
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