Schedule:
9:00 am - 10:30 am: Introduction to Whistle
An introductory class for people who have never played the whistle.
Location: FCPA Theater
9:00 am - 10:30 am: Workshop: Session Playing Pt. 1A Melody
Learn what it means to play a melody instrument in a session context.
Location: La Veta Mercantile
9:00 am - 10:30 am: Workshop: Session Playing Pt. 1B Rhythm
Learn what it means to play a melody instrument in a session context.
Location: La Veta Community Center
9:00 am - 10:30 am: Demo: Irish Poetry and Music
An exploration of Celtic poetry and song lyrics with attention to their origins in traditions and contemporary manifestations in song lyrics and tunes.
Location: La Veta Public Library
11:00 am - 12:10 pm: Workshop: Beginning Irish Dance
Learn basic technique and a few simple dances from a jig to a reel, with bits of interesting info on Irish dance and its history sprinkled in-between.
Location: La Veta Community Center
11:00 am - 12:30 pm: Workshop: Guitar – Beyond Major and Minor - Exploring Modes
Location: United Methodist Church (Upper Level)
11:00 am - 12:30 pm: Workshop: Flute – Expanding Technique
Attention is given to ornamentation, breathing, style and repertoire, while continuing to emphasize rhythm and phrasing in the music.
Location: FCPA Theater
11:00 am - 12:30 pm: Workshop: Fiddle - Expanding Technique
For those with strong intermediate to advanced fiddle skills.
Location: United Methodist Church (Upper Level)
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm: Workshop: Fiddle - Basics
Basic technique and tunes.
Location: United Methodist Church (Upper Level)
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm: Demo: The World According to Lúnasa
Learn about the magical world of Lúnasa from touring to performing at home and abroad.
Location: FCPA Theater
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm: Demo: Mostly True Stories from Ireland
Just about everyone enjoys a good story.
Location: La Veta Public Library
10:00 pm - Late Night Sessions – La Veta
Join late night sessions at the La Veta Mercantile from 10pm to Close.
Location: La Veta Mercantile
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