The Orkney Traditional Music Project is excited to announce its summer school for fiddle and accordion tuition, taking place from Monday 20th July to Thursday 23rd July in Kirkwall Grammar School.

We are delighted to welcome back our visitng tutors Michael Biggins ( accordion ) Eunice Henderson ( fiddle) and Kristan Harvey ( fiddle) with a combination of visiting musicians and local tutors, participants can look forward to a fantastic week of music-making,learning and fun, culminating in a grand concert. this event is Open to both OTMP members and NON OTMP members are VERY welcome to join in.

Classes will be held each day at Kirkwall Grammar School on Monday 20th, Tuesday 21st, Wednesday 22nd July from 10am to 3:30pm each day. On Thursday 23rd July, all participants will attend a concert rehearsal from 10am to 1:00pm in preparation for the grand concert.

The summer school will conclude with a concert at the Orkney Theatre, Kirkwall on Thursday Evening where participants will showcase the music they have learned during the week. Tickets for the concert will be available to purchase at the door.

if you require further information or you are unsure which class in Fiddle or Accordion you should be in please contact erikashearer@btinternet.com who will be able to advise you further.

Please Note if you are NOT an OTMP student you will need to register for a FREE Pembee Account to book and pay for your place for our summer school.

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The tutors for our summer school 2026

Michael Biggins (Accordion)

Eunice Henderson (fiddle)

Kristan Harvey (fiddle)