Karen Kirkland Music | Composer - Performer - Teacher - Consultant 

Forging Ahead Project 2024

Forging Ahead Project 2024

Karen composes two new original songs for an exciting new project led by Shropshire Music Service and funded by Arts Council England.

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Lockdown Blues

Lockdown Blues "What day is it"

“Lockdown Blues” is not a song title, although that has just given me a new idea, it was a common phrase used during the Covid19 lockdown. “We look forward to his zoom music lesson, it reminds us of what day of the week it is!”.

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Cathedral showcase for Karen Kirkland's choral music

Cathedral showcase for Karen Kirkland's choral music

Composer, Karen Kirkland will have her music performed at a top UK cathedral as part of a special project helping youngsters into music. Karen Kirkland's "A Peace Blessing" will be sung at Belfast Cathedral on May 15th 2019 during the city's Primary School Choir of the Year competition. 

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New choral works premiered at Shrewsbury Abbey

New choral works premiered at Shrewsbury Abbey

Shrewsbury Brass Band and Of One Accord choir perform two new choral compositions by composer Karen Kirkland at Shrewsbury Abbey.

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Symphony Hall - Prestigious venue for Karen's choral works

Symphony Hall - Prestigious venue for Karen's choral works

A Shropshire composer's work is due to be performed at one of the region's most prestigious venues next month. Karen Kirkland, who lives in Ditton Priors near Bridgnorth, will be at the Sing! With Music Mark West Midlands at Birmingham's Symphony Hall on February 12th.

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Creativity in Education

Creativity in Education

"The role of education is to prepare children for a world that hasn't been invented yet." Karen Kirkland 

 When I was at school, the role of a web designer or computer programmer didn't exist. The world is so different now. We have 24/7 mobile technology that keeps us in touch with the world. Good or bad, these innovations are here to stay and new ones are being invented all the time. As educators we have to prepare our students to think and be creative in this rapidly changing world. Our future depends on creative innovation. 

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Karen Kirkland music and One Day One Choir team up with Music Mark

Karen Kirkland music and One Day One Choir team up with Music Mark

Karen Kirkland Music, One Day One Choir Sing Up and Music Mark have teamed up to offer you a fantastic FREE SONG for you to download and sing! The Song "A Peace Blessing" composed by Karen Kirkland, is perfect for choirs, schools, choral groups large or small or soloists. 

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One Day One Choir

One Day One Choir

Karen Kirkland supports global choral initiative "One Day One Choir". Karen's compositon " A Peace Blessing" is adopted by One Day One Choir and is available through the projects website.

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Karen Kirkland explains why schools should get singing

Karen Kirkland explains why schools should get singing

Singing and P.E were the highlights of my school week but then I loved music and sport. I remember singing in assembly and the school choir. What a great way to start the day! 

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Shropshire Sings event perform 12 new songs by Karen Kirkland

Shropshire Sings event perform 12 new songs by Karen Kirkland

New songs premiered by Shropshire Sings. More than 2,000 children from all over the county gathered for a huge singing event called Shropshire Sings.

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Shropshire Review - What would I do without my music

Shropshire Review - What would I do without my music

Karen Kirkland is interviewed about her life with music. "What would I do without my music?"

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The Guardian reviews Karen's album

The Guardian reviews Karen's album

How to teach Christmas carols and festive songs. The Muppets, festive alphabets and snowmen marches. This article in the Guardian reviews Karen's album.

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Shropshire Music Education Hub

Shropshire Music Education Hub

Karen Kirkland is a member of the Shropshire Music Education Hub. This Shropshire Music Education Hub is a group of organisations whose collective aim is to promote and facilitate high quality musical learning and experiences throughout the county.

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Brown Clee Primary School Perform A Snowman Winked At Me

Brown Clee Primary School Perform A Snowman Winked At Me

Christmas performance at Brown Clee Primary School - performance of songs from Karen's Christmas CD " A Snowman winked at me". Karen is pictured with some of the performers. 

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Of One Accord Choir In Shrewsbury Performs Karens Music

Of One Accord Choir In Shrewsbury Performs Karens Music

Of One Accord choir, a mixed voice choir based in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, recently released their Christmas cd featuring the carol " Hear the Angels Sing" by composer Karen Kirkland. Several other works composed by Karen have also been premiered by Of One Accord. "Hear the Angels sing " is available as sheet music.

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Shropshire Sings at the West Mid Showground

Shropshire Sings at the West Mid Showground

"Shropshire sings" is a fantastic annual event in July, organised by Shropshire Music Service. Each year this amazing event involves over 2000 primary school children enjoying singing. Shropshire sings has premiered many of Karen Kirkland's songs for children. This year will see the performance of 12 new songs composed by Karen especially for this event. 

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