TMSA Traditional Music & Song Association of Scotland
 
 
 
 

TMSA Aims & Policies

Our Aims
The aim of the Traditional Music and Song Association of Scotland (TMSA) is to promote, present and preserve the traditional music and song of Scotland. This heritage is not just as a thing of the past to be collected and studied by academics, but a vibrant living tradition to be played, sung and passed on to others. The TMSA embraces and encourages new compositions in the genre and promotes old and new interpretations of our cultural heritage; it is particularly involved in grass roots and community participation.

The TMSA believes that Scotland’s internationally recognised traditional music and song heritage provides the core around which its people “express our identity as individuals, as communities and as a nation” (see Scottish Arts Council (SAC) - “Our Vision” at www.scottisharts.org.uk ).

Established in 1966 to promote and present the traditional music, song and stories of Scotland by organising festivals, workshops, concerts, ceilidhs and competitions, the TMSA is a membership organisation drawing support from performers, organisers, collectors, festival and ceilidh attendees, publishers, instrument makers and other enthusiasts concerned with fostering interest in the traditional arts of Scotland.

Memorandum and Articles
The TMSA is a registered charity and a company limited by guarantee and is governed by it's memorandum and articles. These governing documents are reviewed by the TMSA Board of Directors before the Annual General Meeting each year.

Memorandum and Articles

Policies & Procedures
All policies and procedures are reviewed by the Board and Staff of the TMSA on an annual basis (usually in July).

  Confidentiality Policy Recruitment Policy & Procedure
  Conflict of Interest & Gifts Policy Service Code of Practice
  Data Protection Policy Staff Annual Review Policy & Procedure
  Equal Opportunities Policy Travel Expenses Policy
  Health & Safety Policy and Procedures Training Policy
  Children, Young People & Vulnerable Adults Vision Statement


Annual General Meetings
The TMSA AGM takes place around the end of November or beginning of December each year. Anyone can attend the AGM and TMSA members can vote on any issues arising at the meetings. Notification of the AGM date, time and location is posted on the TMSA website and sent to all TMSA members in advance of the AGM,

  AGM 2008 AGM 2005
  AGM 2007 AGM 2004
  AGM 2006 AGM 2003