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Karen writes original song for music festival

Held from Monday 8 June to Wednesday 10 June at the West Mids Showground, the festival showcased the incredible enthusiasm and talent of young singers from across Shropshire. ...more

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June 24, 2026•1 min read

Karen writes original song for music festival

Tour to the Lake District

Tour to the Lake District sees the performance of two original choral works composed by Karen Kirkland. ...more

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January 04, 2025•1 min read

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. ...more

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January 04, 2025•1 min read

"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 wo... ...more

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July 21, 2024•3 min read

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 w... ...more

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July 20, 2024•2 min read

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! ...more

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July 20, 2024•3 min read