History
Dundee Gaelic Choir, officially known as the Dundee Gaelic Musical Association, was formed at the end of the 19th Century and enjoyed early success in 1903 as the first ever winners of the prestigious Lovat and Tullibardine Trophy which they went on to win on several other occasions. The Association went into abeyance in 1939 and was reconstituted in 1966. In 2006 we celebrated the 40th anniversary of the reconstitution with a dinner attended by many former members including the original conductor from 1966.
Meetings
The choir meets for practice every Monday night at 7.15pm in the Gilfillan Memorial Church hall in Whitehall Crescent, Dundee.
New members are always welcome – prior knowledge of Gaelic is not required!
Previous Events
The choir competed at the Aberfeldy Mod in June 2009 and continued their recent success by winning The Westcroft Trophy for choral singing in four part harmony and The Janet McIntyre Memorial Cup for the highest marks in music.
The choir achieved great success at the 2008 Royal National Mod in Falkirk, winning the Margrat Duncan Memorial Trophy along with the the John McNicol Memorial Trophy for the highest marks in Gaelic and the Staffinders Quaich for the highest marks in music.
The choir at the 2008 Royal National Mod in Falkirk
The choir also took part in the Mull Mod in September 2008 and although it was unplaced in its competition, two of the members were successful in their singing competitions. President Nicola Pearson won the Puirt a Beul Trophy, conductor Wilma Kennedy won the Traditional Trophy with Nicola in second place, and they won the duet competition singing together.
Forthcoming Events