Introduction...A Doric Renaissance
Background
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My idea
How can the reintroduction of the Doric dialect through creative music composition and lyrical development foster linguistic and cultural engagement among children from Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire?
Join me on a musical journey with Babbities, Bairns 'n Birkies, where the heart of Doric beats in every song, rhyme, and story. My MA Final Project is a creative exploration of Doric, expressed through original songs, captivating rhymes and fun loving stories. This project aims to use the power of music to preserve and promote Doric linguistic heritage, ensuring it resonates with early years children. My vision is children across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire singing songs from this project whilst embracing the beauty and rhythm of Doric. With the support of The Scots Language Act 2025 ( ), we can ensure the Doric language flourishes, becoming a vibrant part of children's lives for generations to come. I want to provide engaging and accessible musical content with the hope that it captures hearts and minds whilst reigniting a passion for Doric, ensuring its survival for future generations.
Reasons
Timescale...Ghant Chart
Concept, development and method
Original Songs, rhymes and stories
| Song | Title | Place | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Clinker Bigget Up 'i Dee | River Dee. | Rowing a boat up the River Dee. |
| 2. | Spike The Cactus | Duthie Park, Aberdeen. | Spike the cactus lives in the Winter Gardens in Duthie Park. |
| 3. | Rob Roy | Peterculter, Aberdeen. | Rob Roy statue is in Peterculter. |
| 4. | Spooky Wifey | Crathes Castle, Aberdeenshire. | The ghost of Crathes Castle, The White Lady. |
| 5. | Awa Up Scolty | Scolty Hill, Banchory, Aberdeenshire. | Climbing up Scolty Hill in Banchory. |
| 6. | Fit like, Corgis? Foos yer doos? | Balmoral Castle, Ballater, Aberdeen. | Visiting the corgis at Balmoral Castle. |
| 7. | Kilty Jocks | Highland Games, Braemar, Aberdeenshire. | Going to the Highland Games in Braemar. |
| 8. | Hearkenin' Lugs | Rural farmland of Aberdeenshire. | Listening ears. |
| Rhyme | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Roon 'n Roon | Round and round - Rhythm, movement, repetition, tempo (scarves). |
| 2. | Tartan | Rhythm, movement, repetition, tempo (sit in line behind each other drawing lines on person in front's back).. |
| 3. | £3.50 | |
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