Welcome back to the school hall for a trip back in time to 18th Century Scotland. This week’s assembly takes a historical twist as I dive into some classic Scottish folk tunes that would have been sung in schools across the UK. Discover the link between Loch Lomond, Charlie is my Darling, the Skye Boat Song and My Bonnie lies over the ocean.

In the catchup, I talk about AI in schools and the sad music news from Cardiff University. Plus, do you go to see shows alone? I had some amazing comments from those of you that do solo shows. This week’s Q&A session ranges from Dairylee lunchables, advice for young pianists and my primary school’s best feature.

I hope you enjoy a slightly different singalong section where the history department takes over and introduces tales of Jacobite rebellion and the songs that came from it. A lot of these songs were sung as part of the national Singing Together programme. Let me know if you sang them at school, I’m sure most of us will recognise these timeless tunes but do you know the back story behind them?

Thanks again for listening and please do send me a comment, send in a question or leave a review if you’ve enjoyed it!

0:00: Intro

1:45: AI in schools and Cardiff closures

5:11: Weekly Catch Up!

7:11: Do you see shows alone?

12:23 Q&A Pt. 1: Packed lunches, lyrics and piano playing advice

17:44: Q&A Pt 2: Manx tunes, school orchard and potential guests?

22:30: Singing Together and folk tunes

24:47: My Bonnie lies over the ocean

26:00: A Scottish tale

30:45: Charlie is my darling

31:48: Skye Boat Song

33:16: Loch Lomond

35:41: Roundup and goodbyes!

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