A Wheen of Mod Successes for Gaelic Choir

In the Choral singing four-part harmony “Puirt a’ Beul” (mouth music), the Aberfeldy and District Gaelic Choir came third, after Taynuilt and Cumbernauld. The Westcroft Trophy, awarded to Choirs singing two own-choice songs in four-part harmony, was won by Cumbernauld, with Glasgow Gaelic Musical Association a close second, and the Aberfeldy choir in third place, just four points below the winners.

Top Music Marks Prize

But all was not lost for the local choir, which shared a trophy for overall top music marks. “We shared first place in music the previous week at the East Kilbride Mod,” said Conductor Frances McCallum, “and we’ve done it again in our home town! It’s great to know we’re on the right tracks, and heading in the right direction for this year’s National Mod in Dunoon! But there’s lots to improve upon, and we are now back to practices on Monday, as usual.”