'Riding of the Bounds' was a series of songwriting workshops throughout six schools in Berwick-upon-Tweed based on, and in celebration of, Berwick's historic Riding of the Bounds. I was commissioned to lead and deliver the project by 'Dodgy Clutch'.
I visited each of the six schools in turn and inspired the pupils of each to contribute one verse per-school to an over-arching theme song entitled 'Berwick Welcomes the World'. Each school was given a specific theme to focus on, such as the town itself, the sea, the people of Berwick, and local history. The purpose of the song was to highlight various positive aspects of Berwick through the eyes of young people.
In addition, I inspired and facilitated the pupils of each school to write their own separate songs about Berwick-upon-Tweed.
On the day of the Riding of the Bounds event through Berwick High Street, a number of pupils from several of the schools joined myself in performing a rousing live rendition of 'Berwick Welcomes the World' from the steps of Berwick Town Hall to a large crowd of civic dignatories and members of the general public in attendance.
Sadly, the planned recording sessions towards a souvenir CD release fell through when Dodgy Clutch lived up to their name and pulled the promised funding support! What a shame!
