Lockdown Blues "What day is it"
“Lockdown Blues” is not a song title, although that has just given me a new idea, it was a common phrase used during the Covid19 lockdown. “We look forward to his zoom music lesson, it reminds us of what day of the week it is!”.
Online Instrumental Lessons now available
CORVID-19 has changed the world of teaching - especially music instrumental teaching. Online instrumental lessons are now available through Karen Kirkland Music.
Cathedral showcase for Karen Kirkland's choral music
Composer, Karen Kirkland will have her music performed at a top UK cathedral as part of a special project helping youngsters into music. Karen Kirkland's "A Peace Blessing" will be sung at Belfast Cathedral on May 15th 2019 during the city's Primary School Choir of the Year competition.
New choral works premiered at Shrewsbury Abbey
Shrewsbury Brass Band and Of One Accord choir perform two new choral compositions by composer Karen Kirkland at Shrewsbury Abbey.
Symphony Hall - Prestigious venue for Karen's choral works
A Shropshire composer's work is due to be performed at one of the region's most prestigious venues next month. Karen Kirkland, who lives in Ditton Priors near Bridgnorth, will be at the Sing! With Music Mark West Midlands at Birmingham's Symphony Hall on February 12th.
Sing with Music Mark West Midlands - Symphony Hall
SING! with Music Mark West Midlands and Karen Kirkland Music - afternoon workshop and evening choral concert at Symphony Hall, Birmingham.
Karen Kirkland Music is pleased to announce that Karen's choral composition "A Peace Blessing" is to be performed as part of the workshop and evening choral concert at Symphony Hall.
Bridgnorth child orchestra hitting the right note
From keyboard and cello to clarinet and flute - a children's orchestra is hitting the right note. The Bridgnorth Stompers are made up of children from schools in and around the Bridgnorth district. The group is open to any child in full-time education and welcomes children of any standard who play any instrument. Led by local musician Karen Kirkland from Shropshire Music Service, they perform all over Shropshire and help raise money for charity.
"A Peace Blessing" by Karen Kirkland now available on "Sing Up"
"A Peace Blessing" composed by Karen Kirkland is now available as a free download on "Sing Up". Join voices around the world in songs of unity and strength on World Peace Day, September 21st with One Day One Choir.
Creativity in Education
"The role of education is to prepare children for a world that hasn't been invented yet." Karen Kirkland
When I was at school, the role of a web designer or computer programmer didn't exist. The world is so different now. We have 24/7 mobile technology that keeps us in touch with the world. Good or bad, these innovations are here to stay and new ones are being invented all the time. As educators we have to prepare our students to think and be creative in this rapidly changing world. Our future depends on creative innovation.
Karen Kirkland music and One Day One Choir team up with Music Mark
Karen Kirkland Music, One Day One Choir Sing Up and Music Mark have teamed up to offer you a fantastic FREE SONG for you to download and sing! The Song "A Peace Blessing" composed by Karen Kirkland, is perfect for choirs, schools, choral groups large or small or soloists.
Live Music Week with Shropshire Music Service
Karen Kirkland performs live music in Shropshire Schools - part of Live music week - Shropshire Music Service.
Successful tour to Spain with Of One Accord Choir
Of One Accord Choir, based in Shrewsbury, Shropshire have amazed audiences during their recent tour to Southern Spain with Karen Kirkland. The choir performed 5 concerts in 6 days in the region of Murcia.
One Day One Choir
Karen Kirkland supports global choral initiative "One Day One Choir". Karen's compositon " A Peace Blessing" is adopted by One Day One Choir and is available through the projects website.
Karen Kirkland explains why schools should get singing
Singing and P.E were the highlights of my school week but then I loved music and sport. I remember singing in assembly and the school choir. What a great way to start the day!
Shropshire Sings event perform 12 new songs by Karen Kirkland
New songs premiered by Shropshire Sings. More than 2,000 children from all over the county gathered for a huge singing event called Shropshire Sings.
Froncysylite Male Voice choir perform with Bridgnorth Schools Ensemble
Bridgnorth Schools Ensemble, conducted by Karen Kirkland, recently performed along side the internationally renowned Froncysylite Male Voice choir at St Marys church, Bridgnorth, Shropshire.
Shropshire Review - What would I do without my music
Karen Kirkland is interviewed about her life with music. "What would I do without my music?"
The Guardian reviews Karen's album
How to teach Christmas carols and festive songs. The Muppets, festive alphabets and snowmen marches. This article in the Guardian reviews Karen's album.
Shropshire Music Education Hub
Karen Kirkland is a member of the Shropshire Music Education Hub. This Shropshire Music Education Hub is a group of organisations whose collective aim is to promote and facilitate high quality musical learning and experiences throughout the county.
Brown Clee Primary School Perform A Snowman Winked At Me
Christmas performance at Brown Clee Primary School - performance of songs from Karen's Christmas CD " A Snowman winked at me". Karen is pictured with some of the performers.
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