The Airdrie congregation recently hosted an afternoon precentor’s worksop, followed by an evening psalm-singing event entitled ‘Songs of Adversity’. A number of people from Stranraer were able to attend, and short reports from each event are included below.
Precenting Workshop report by Ian Murphy
A precenting workshop was held at Airdrie RP Church on Saturday November 4. During the two hours we were taught many techniques and tips by workshop leader, Tim Duguid. This included breathing technique, pitching tunes, and reading music in the staff and sol-fa. Alsow, we each had an opportunity to sing a psalm of our choice and receive 1 to 1 tuition, advice and feedback.
This was followed by an evening meal and psalm singing.
Further workshops are planned, and I would recommend them to anyone interested in precenting or singing.
Songs of Adversity report by Trinity McConnell
On Saturday evening the 4th November, Airdrie RPC hosted an event organised by Tim Duguid, a member of the congregation as well as lecturer at the University of Glasgow. The event, subtitled ‘Scottish Stories in Uncertain Times.’ was a night to focus on some of the men and woman of Scotland's past and it was great to hear some insight into a few of the Covenanters stories. The psalms were introduced by Jimmy Fisher, a deacon in the congregation. There was also plenty of psalm singing and it was so encouraging to be able to join together with others to praise God.
The evening was well attended and there was a lovely time of fellowship afterwards. It was my first time attending the Airdrie congregation and I was made to feel very welcome. There were people in attendance from all five Scottish congregations and I enjoyed getting to meet some of them.
Overall I think it was an informative and encouraging evening for all who attended and I would love to see more events like this in future.