1. Identify and pick which competitions you wish to enter by downloading a copy of the 2012 Mòd Chanada Rules and Syllabus by CLICKING HERE.
2. Download, fill out a Mòd Chanada registration form by CLICKING HERE, then email it back to the Mòd registrar at: comunngaidhligottawa@rogers.com
3. Pay your fees either:
a) Online HERE
http://www.gaidhligottawa.ca/Store/tabid/64/language/en-US/Default.aspx
b) Mail the fee to the Mòd Registrar at:
Comunn Gàidhlig Ottawa
Attention: Mòd Registrar, 198A Craig Henry Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, K2G 4M7
We are also please to announce that Trueman Matheson of Sìol Cultural Enterprises (Gaelicbooks.com) will travel to Ottawa and have a booth at the Mòd.
Beannachd leibh, Randaidh
Cuinn-suidhe / President of Comunn Gàidhlig Ottawa (Home of Mòd Canada and Ar n-Òran Gàidhlig Choir), Canada
2012 Prescribed pieces are:
Comunn Gàidhlig Ottawa is thrilled to announce that Rhoda Meek, IT Development & Design at Deiseal Ltd, MG Alba board member, Ulpan teacher and Gaelic activist has started work on improving the CGO website. Rhoda brings a wealth of Gàidhlig and IT experience to our organization and we are very pleased to be working with her on the "new and improved" face of CGO. Rhoda has been involved in CGO since it's inception in 2009.
Gaoth 2nd edition is in progress and welcomes American artists Jess and Sarah MacKay
Gaoth 1st edition can still be downloaded here: Gaoth 1st edition
Interested in your children capturing part of their heritage?
Our first Gàidhlig kitchen ceilidh was held on Sunday, January 29th, 2012 and fun was had by all.
Our next Ceilidh will be held on February 26th, 2012 from 1pm - 4pm at 28 Granville Ave, Ottawa, ON, K1Y 0M4.
CGO ceilidhs are scheduled for the last Sunday of each month.
Entry is free to members of Comunn Gàidhlig Ottawa, and $5 to non-members.
Bring your own snacks, beverages, voices, tales and instruments.
At Mòd Canada 2011, Ar n-Òran made some exciting announcements about structural changes of the group.
1. Randaidh Waugh has retired as Director of Ar n-Òran and will continue on with the group as Creative Director and Manager
2. Fiona McDonald, Canadian and American Female Gold Medalist, has been named as the new Ar n-Òran Director.
3. Krista Grant, singer and musician extraordinaire, has been named as Fiona's replacement as the new Ar n-Òran Assistant Choir Director.
3. Michael MacKay, Canadian and American Male Gold Medalist has been named as the Ar n-Òran Gaelic Tutor.
4. Cynthia Watson, Classical pianist and choral coach, has been named as the Ar n-Òran Music and Choral Tutor.
5. There is an immediate call for new members wishing to sing with the dynamic and popular Ar n-Òran Gaelic choir. All parts (Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass) are welcome. Practices will commence for new members on Wednesday evenings (6:30pm - 9:30pm) at Bells Corners United Church in the UP room starting on Wednesday, January 4th, 2012. No prior knowledge of Gaelic is necessary and tutoring is available.
For more information, please contact Fiona McDonald at elessadil@msn.com
...was a resounding success and has wrapped up once more. Thanks to all who made it out in support of the event. The Mòd Canada 2012 (and subsequent Mòds) will be moving to the Spring, so stay tuned for news on the new date.
A huge thank you to Ar n-Òran, Ceol nan Gael, Acacia Lyra, Joy Dunlop, Graeme Ogilvie, Kevin Dooley, Katharine Robinson and dancers from The Katharine Robinson School of Dance, Catherine MacGregor, St. Ann's Gaelic College, Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, Sìol Cultural Enterprises (Gaelicbooks.com),The Ottawa Folklore Center, Clì Gàidhlig, The Scottish and Irish Store, Pictor Photography, Bells Corners United Church, Stittsville Community Bible Church, Austin Commerton and CHIN FM, Art Mad, The Sons of Scotland Pipe Band, The Ottawa School of Piping, An Comunn Gàidhealach Ameireaganach, An Comunn Gàidhlig Ottawa, our competitors and our attendees.
Mòd 2011 placings will be posted shortly.
Hello all,
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Le meas, Randaidh
*The three founding directors were all present for the launch. In the photograph
Bethanaidh Bisaillion and Randaidh Waugh. Photo taken by Olga Waugh.
