ANN AN CÒI5 (IN FIVE)
LOCAL GIRL PRESENTS TENTH PROGRAMME IN NEW SERIES ON BBC ALBA
Thursday 6th August at 6.50pm on BBC ALBA
The final in a new series of five minute programme on BBC ALBA, presented by young Gaelic speakers aged 10 to 13, will follow 13 year old Katherine MacLennan from Cumbernauld as she shares her passion for music.
Katherine MacLennan (right) with fellow accordion player Norrie MacIver (left)
‘Ann an Còi5’, meaning ‘In Five’ has been produced by independent company Sealladh, set up by Morag Stewart and Chris Young of Young Films in 2008. The young Gaelic presenters, with the help of the Sealladh team, have scripted, presented and conducted interviews for each of the programmes in the new series.
The series allows youngsters to tell the story of something which is very special to them, whether it be a place, pastime or person. Katherine MacLennan, a pupil at Greenfaulds High School, will be presenting the next programme being broadcast on Thursday 6th August on BBC ALBA.
Katherine started playing the accordion four years ago and now attends lessons at North Lanarkshire Music College. She is also a member of ‘Ceòl’, a school band which comprises teachers and some of Katherine’s fellow pupils at Greenfaulds Academy. Katherine’s dedication is apparent as we see her going back to school during the holidays for a rehearsal with the rest of her band-mates.
During the programme Katherine interviews well known musician and fellow accordion player Norrie MacIver who emphasises the importance of preparation and practice. Norrie also shares his thoughts about playing both as part of a band and as a solo musician.
The new series ‘Ann an Còi5’ has given emerging talent both behind and in front of the camera the opportunity to produce and broadcast their creative material. The stories have been brought to life by a production team which included young talent working in new challenging roles assisted and mentored throughout the production process.
‘Ann an Còi5’ will be broadcast on BBC ALBA on Thursday 6th August at 18.50 and is available on Sky channel 168 & Freesat channel 110.