An Ode to a New Dawn

### An Ode to the New Year

In the heart of a winter’s eve, Hogmanay’s call,

Echoes through the highlands, through every hall,

With Johnny on guitar, his strings alive,

Cammy with his fiddle, the soul’s revive,

Another Cammy beats the cajon’s heart,

A trio of talents, a world set apart.

Their music rises, a bridge through time,

Uniting hearts in rhythm and rhyme,

Voices lifting, harmonies blend,

A symphony of hope, on which we depend.

In the glow of the fire, the old year fades,

The new year dawns with hopes arrayed,

For in these notes, a promise we find,

Of unity, peace, a world aligned.

Community gathers, with hearts aglow,

In the magic of melodies soft and slow,

For music's power is mighty, grand,

Binding souls across the land.

As the year turns, let this be our song,

A celebration where we all belong,

With music’s gift, we craft our fate,

Building a future, loving and great.

May every chord and every cheer,

Fill our hearts with joy sincere,

And as we step into the new year’s light,

Together, we’ll make the future bright.

JAOC 

### Am Bliadhna Ùr

Seo bliadhna ùr, le solas ùr,

Làn de chothroman agus gàire.

Cuiridh sinn romhainn na aislingean,

A’ sireadh sonas, sìth is màireach.

ENGLISH TRANSLATION 

A New Year is here, with new light,

Full of opportunities and smiles.

We shall pursue our dreams,

Seeking happiness, peace, and tomorrow.

**"When a man is denied the right to live the life he believes in, he has no choice but to become an outlaw."** Nelson Mandela

"Be brave enough to question everything, pursue your truth with unwavering courage, and strive to make a positive impact. By doing so, you will carve a legacy of inspiration and change, leaving a mark that future generations will celebrate and build upon."

JAOC 1st January 2025