Dalhousie Faculty Guitar in concert

On Wednesday, January 25, 2023, The Music Room Chamber Music Series co-presenting with Dalhousie University Fountain School of Performing Arts the Guitar Faculty Douglas Reach, Daniel MacNeil, Scott Macmillan in…

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Scott’n the Rocks

are kicking off Nov 25th at 7:30pm at Stayner’s Wharf Pub & Grill 7:30pm! Come out support live music in Halifax! These fabulous musicians are raring to go! https://www.scott-macmillan.ca/product/scott-n-the-rocks/

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inFlux Festival Oct 3-6 2019

2019 inFlux will kick off Oct 3rd with a host of amazing concerts & events including the World Premiere of Woodland Revival.  See you there!! 2019 inFlux Cross Cultural Arts…

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Woodland Revival

Arts Nova Scotia has kindly funded the creation of Woodland Revival. I have already started in on the creative and really look forward to having this new work come together.…

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Scott to Premiere ’12 & Change’

On March 29-31, 2019 I will join Symphony Nova Scotia in Halifax in the premiere of my new Guitar Concerto 12 & Change’. I have been practicing hard to make…

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Scott n’ the Rocks Mondays start Nov 5, 2018

2018-2019 Rocks Dates: 2018 Mondays: November 5th, November 19th December 3rd and December 17, 2018.  2019 Mondays: January 14th, January 28th, February 11th, February 25th, March 11th, March 25th, April…

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2017 Music Nova Scotia Award Nominees………

Scott Macmillan & Colin Grant Duo – “GOOD2GO”: Traditional/Roots Recording of the Year Scott Macmillan – “Currents of Sable Island”: Classical Recording of the Year: Find out more about these…

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Mysterious Barricades-live stream

For a short time you can watch any or all of Mysterious Barricades; a series of Canadian concerts from last Friday Sept 8th from Coast to Coast for suicide prevention…

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Scott takes home 2 of 3 2017 ECMA awards

‘Currents of Sable’ garners Classical Composition of the Year for Scott Macmillan while his duo recording with Colin Grant GOOD2GO takes home Traditional Instrumental Recording of the Year at the…

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Scott takes home 2 out of 3 2017 ECMA Awards

Currents of Sable Island garners Classical Composition of the Year and GOOD2GO receives Traditional Recording of the Year with duo partner Colin Grant. Find out more https://www.scott-macmillan.ca/store/  

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HALIFAX CD RELEASE for GOOD2GO

Sunday afternoon November 13, 2016, 3pm at the Music Room, 6181 Lady Hammond Rd. $10.00 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/scott-macmillan-colin-grant-halifax-cd-release-for-good2go-tickets-28852684155 ‘It was awesome. Their first tune brought everyone to their feet in a true…

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2016 Music NS nod for the Rocks

Scott ’n the Rocks ‘Live at Stayner’s Wharf’ receives 2016 Music Nova Scotia Nomination for Jazz Recording of the Year! Learn more where you can hear the Rocks https://www.scott-macmillan.ca/music/live/scott-n-the-rocks/  …

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Colin Grant & Scott Macmillan Launch GOOD2GO

July 15 2016, award-winning composers and multi-instrumentalists Scott Macmillan and Colin Grant will release their debut duo album, Good2Go. CD release shows: July 15 – The Normaway Inn, Margaree 8pm…

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Scott n the Rocks CD Release

On April 25 2016 at 8:30at Stayner’s Wharf in Halifax, I will release a long awaited recording of this wonderful group who have been with me musically for 10 years.…

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LIVE Recording of ‘Currents of Sable’

BE part of an exclusive audience for a LIVE recording of my evocative lyrical composition ‘Currents of Sable Island’ at the Peggy Corkum Music Room, 6181 Lady Hammond Rd, Halifax Tickets…

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Ardgour Bars

3 Composers- 3 Ideas -First of three tunes composed by Scott Macmillan, Mary Ann Kennedy and Colin Grant while on a 3 minute ride on Corran Ferry.  Each composed a…

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Ferry Cool

3 Composers- 3 Ideas -Second of three tunes composed by Scott Macmillan, Mary Ann Kennedy and Colin Grant while on a 3 minute ride on Corran Ferry.  Each composed a…

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Ferry Unusual

3 Composers- 3 Ideas -Third of three tunes composed by Scott Macmillan, Mary Ann Kennedy and Colin Grant while on a 3 minute ride on Corran Ferry.  Each composed a…

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Fall is here.

Autumn is in full swing, Celtic Colours is over and I am back teaching guitar at Dalhousie for another year. As I recall the ‘full on’ summer that was, between…

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‘Aiseag’ the Ferryboat available for download

Aiseag’ is now  available for download at: http://www.nmcrec.co.uk/new-music-biennial/mary-ann-kennedy ‘Aiseag’ (The Ferryboat); is sailed full steam ahead towards its Premiere July 3rd at at  Sabhal Mòr Ostaig (Gaelic College), Sleat, 8pm, …

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Celtic Mass for the Sea,Toronto June 1st

The VOCA Chorus of Toronto presents CELTIC TIDE, a warm up to World Ocean’s Day; Conducted by Artistic Director, Jenny Crober, Accompanist, Elizabeth Acker Sat. June 1, 2013, 7:30 pm,…

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Composer to Discuss ‘SummuS’

As a prelude to the premiere of my “SummuS’ I  will discuss my composition methods  of my 1st Symphony, which is based on palindromes. Wed., Jan. 23, 9am. Rm 111, …

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MORE ‘WITHIN SIGHT OF SHORE’ NEWS

On Saturday September 15, 2012 at 11:00am Maine Public Broadcasting Network; (MPBN) Community Film Series will air Ian Macmillan’s evocative film ‘Within Sight of Shore.’ http://www.mpbn.net/Television/LocalTelevisionPrograms/MPBNCommunityFilms/TheFilms/tabid/1163/ctl/ViewItem/mid/4621/ItemId/19897/Default.aspx

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Late Summer Gigs for Brian & Scott

Great Guitar magic as these two fabulous players round out the summer with a few late summer gigs. Friday August 31st, 8pm -10pm, at ‘The Barn’ at the Normaway Inn…

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‘WITHIN SIGHT OF SHORE’ NEWS:

On Saturday September 15, 2012 at 11:00am Maine Public Broadcasting Network; (MPBN) Community Film Series will air Ian Macmillan’s evocative film ‘Within Sight of Shore.’ This double 2012 East Coast…

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A Community Celebration Seaside

Now lay thine ear against this golden sand…….. and thou shalt hear the music of the sea A Community Celebration Seaside June 9, 2012 2012 ECMA winning guitarist composer, Scott…

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CAPE BRETON ECMA NOMINEES TRIBUTE

CAPE BRETON ECMA NOMINEES TRIBUTE, Wednesday, March 28, at Centre 200, in Sydney at 7pm. Scott is among Cape Breton’s award nominees to stepping into the spotlight during Screaming Eagles…

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‘Within Sight of Shore’ to Air on MPBN

Thursday, Feb. 2, 10 pm & Saturday, Feb. 4, 11am….. Ian Macmillan’s Documentary ‘Within Sight of Shore’ to Air on MPBN Community Films (Maine Public Broadcasting Network) On April 16,…

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Maple Music

You can also find me and my music at MapleMusic.com.  This is a site featuring Canadian Artists. http://www.maplemusic.com/artists/sma/default.asp

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Listen to Plug for Phlug

Here is a composition I wrote last year for CBC’s Gallery Project. Thought you might like to hear it. Now you can read my score for A Plug for Pflug…

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Scott Free #3 Ladle and the Pot

The name of this tune is The Ladle and the Pot written for my good friend Ian McNeil.  It was recorded on Live off the Floor with myself and Brian…

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Scott Free #2: Shirley to God

The name of this tune is Shirley to God for Shirley Boates.  It was recorded on Live off the Floor with myself and Brian Doyle You can download the mp3…

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Scott Free #1 The Gaspereau Pickle

I composed ‘Gaspereau Pickle’ for my friends in Margaree that will be soon getting ready for the fishing season.   It was recorded on Live off the Floor with myself and…

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Video 2

‘Currents of Sable Island’ wins Classical Composition of the Year at the 2017 ECMA awards and ties with Symphony Nova Scotia for Classical Recording of the Year at the 2107…

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The New ScottMacmillan.ca

Welcome to the new home of renowned Canadian conductor, composer and collaborator Scott Macmillan. Learn more about Scott and his music, find out about upcoming live performances and purchase CDs,…

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Video 1

2017 Canadian Folk Music Award winners for Instrumental Group of the Year, Colin Grant & Scott Macmillan perform from their multi-award winning recording GOOD2GO. For more info – Read More  

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