Schedule:

9:30 am - 11:00 am: Demo: A Walking Tour Through Scotland

A walking tour through the different regions of Scotland. 

Location: FCPA Theater

9:30 am - 11:00 am: Workshop: Session Playing Pt. II

We bring together the melody and rhythm groups from Friday to combine those good session playing skills. 

Location: La Veta Mercantile

11:00 am - 12:30 pm: Workshop: Scottish Fiddle

This class is for the accomplished fiddle player who would like to add elements of Scottish style to their repertoire.   

Location: FCPA Theater

11:00 am - 12:00 pm: Workshop: Guitar - Accompaniment With Style

This class is for newer guitarists and those new to Irish traditional music. 

Location: United Methodist Church (Upper Level)

11:00 am - 12:00 pm: Workshop: Whistle

Whistle - Beg/Int Basic technique and tunes. 

Location: La Veta Public Library

11:00 am - 12:00 pm: Demo: Sligo Style Fiddle and Michael Coleman

Oisin demonstrates the Sligo style fiddle playing of Michael Coleman and others. 

Location: La Veta Public Library 

12:15 pm - 1:15 pm: Ceili In The Park

Join us for an hour of dance and fun in the La Veta Park. Bring a lunch and be prepared to "kick up your heels." 

Location: La Veta Park Pavilion

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm: Demo: Irish Folklore and Music: Traditional to Hip-hop

Join Tadhg for a discussion on how Irish folklore informs all genres of music, from traditional to the latest in contemporary styles. 

Location: FCPA Theater

1:30 pm - 3:00 pm: Workshop: Ensemble Playing

Working in an ensemble (for small or large groups): develop an arrangement of a set of tunes incorporating melody, rhythm, harmony, ‘horn’ parts, counterpoint, improvisation and more. 

Location: La Veta Mercantile

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm: Demo: Celtic Art and Design

Lisa Davies, artist and jewelry designer, will give an overview of the history of Celtic art, followed by a more in-depth look at the five elements of Celtic art focusing on knotwork in particular. 

Location: La Veta Public Library 

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm: Pipes in the Park

A performance event for uilleann and small pipers and for folks that enjoy the pipes.

Location: La Veta Park Pavilion

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm: Demo: Highland and Dress

This presentation provides a description of tartans and the history of the kilt, women’s dress, and accessories for men and women. 

Location: La Veta Community Center 

3:30 pm - 4:00 pm: Workshop: Flute

Flute – Beg/Int Basic technique

Location: United Methodist Church (Upper Level) 

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm: Slow Session for Pipers and Friends

A drop in, slow session for pipe retreat students and anyone who might want to join them. 

Location: Francisco Fort Saloon 

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm: Workshop: Bouzouki – Backing a Tune

For students interested in accompanying tunes on the Bouzouki, Citern, or “other strings”. 

Location: United Methodist Church (Upper Level) 

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm: Demo: Buttons Meet Beast – Part 2

This demonstration will contrast two similar but different instruments of these two great musicians. 

Location: FCPA Theater

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Demo: Celtic Weapons

In this presentation, you will learn of the turbulent culture of the Celts as illustrated by the Highland clearances and the Battle of Culloden in Scotland. 

Location: La Veta Community Center 

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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