Recorder, Pan Flute, Tin Whistle, Ney, Didgeridoo & Highland Pipes
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Recorder - Folk Style: A class for those picking up the recorder for the first time or whistle players who want to learn how the recorder fits into the folk tradition. Students will learn the versatility of this simple chromatic instrument, using some major and relative minor keys while exploring different techniques and ornamentation used in various folk styles. By the end of the course you will learn that both sight-reading and playing by ear are your friends. You will have a beginning repertoire of folk recorder tunes, and learn the joy of recorder ensemble playing. Bring your own “C” soprano recorder or purchase an affordable Hohner recorder in the Common Ground store.
Period 4, Jeanne McDougall
Pan Flute Building & Playing: Students build a twelve tube bamboo Pan Flute in the key of C. The process of creating your own musical instrument is a wonderfully satisfying experience. Once the class has built their flutes, they begin to play music. Students are encouraged to explore music through improvisation. Everyone comes into this workshop at different skill levels and with differing outcome expectations. This class will explore music and music making beginning at its most basic place, the art of tuning. From there we will explore playing together. Barry believes that "music is an organic process, a human ecology that has continued to grow since the beginning of time. Music, entwined in all religions and societies, is important as a cultural anchor and craft of exploration."
Fee: $20
Period 5, Barry Sager
Tin Whistle I: Beginning Tin whistle is one of the oldest, most portable and least complicated instruments in traditional music. Ever wish you could play it? Multi-instrumentalist Liza DiSavino will show you how by teaching the fundamentals of the instrument, such as proper fingering, breathing technique, and embouchure - mouth position. A repertoire of fun and easy-to-play tunes from the American and Celtic traditions will be covered. Whistles in the key of D are required, and will be sold at the Common Ground on the Hill store.
Period 2, Liza DiSavino
Tin Whistle II: Intermediate - Advanced This class will be taught by Scottish musician, Frank McGuire. Repertoire reflects both the great Scottish song and tune traditions. Whistles in the key of D are required, and will be sold at the Common Ground on the Hill store.
Period 3, Frank McGuire
Ney: The ney is an end-blown flute that figures prominently in Persian, Turkish, and Arabic music. One of the oldest musical instruments still in use, with depictions of ney players appearing in wall paintings in the Egyptian pyramids and actual neys being found in the excavations at Ur, indicate that the ney has been played continuously for 4,500–5,000 years. Topics covered are: maqam theory, taqsim (improvisation), song forms within the middle eastern and North African repertoire, all aspects of producing a good sound with the correct technique. If you do not have a Ney the instructor can help you find and purchase one. Please contact him Hoopoe@ix.netcom.com.
Period 2, Tom Chess
Experience the Didgeridoo: So Aunt Sophie went Australia a few years back and brought back what looks like a hollow tree branch with a few ancient looking symbols painted on it. It’s been standing in the corner of your living room since she happily gave it to you. She told you it’s some sort of musical instrument from the native people in Australia. Now is your chance to learn all about this instrument called the Didgeridoo/Yidaki. Didgeridoo devotee, performer, teacher and instrument builder, Pitz Quattrone will be leading this 5 day interactive Didgeridoo experience. Students will learn about the history, traditional uses as well as beginning through advanced playing techniques. Class members will have the option to purchase and paint their own basic Didgeridoo (additional material fee applies). The class will provide the opportunity for students to create stories with Didgeridoo accompaniment and to explore a variety of ways the Didgeridoo can be used in musical performance. Players of all skill levels are welcome. Participants can bring their own instruments or purchase one from the instructor in the Common Ground on the Hill store. Bring notepad for creative story exercises.
Period 5, Pitz Quattrone
Introduction to the Highland Bagpipe: The instructor will introduce students to the rudiments of playing the Great Highland Bagpipe. Basic fingering and embellishments will be taught. The different types of bagpipe music will be discussed and simple tunes will be taught. This is a class for beginners, and as such, there will be no learning done on the bagpipe itself. Students will learn on the bagpipe's practice instrument, the practice chanter. A limited number of practice chanters will be available for rent for the week. Contact the instructor tewok@portrigh.com to reserve a chanter.
Period 5, Wayne Morrison
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Tin Whistle I: Beginning Tin whistle is one of the oldest, most portable and least complicated instruments in traditional music. Ever wish you could play it? Scottish musician Frank McGuire will show you how by teaching the fundamentals of the instrument, such as proper fingering, breathing technique, and embouchure - mouth position. A repertoire of fun and easy-to-play tunes from Celtic traditions will be covered. Whistles in the key of D are required, and will be sold at the Common Ground on the Hill store.
Frank McGuire
Period 2
Tin Whistle II: Intermediate - Advanced This class will be taught by Scottish musician, Frank McGuire, whose repertoire reflects both the great Scottish song and tune traditions. Whistles in the key of D are required, and will be sold at the Common Ground on the Hill store.
Frank McGuire
Period 3
Native American Flute Learn from a traditional master from the Native American community. Here is a unique opportunity to become part of an immensely rich and ageless musical tradition. You’ll learn how to play the flute and study the traditions associated with it, such as salutation, courting, weddings, birth, mourning and meditation. Make your flute in Robin Tillery’s class or bring your own. Sakim has been a flute player since childhood. His music can be heard in several films, NPR clips and in numerous filmed interviews. There is a related course, Native American Flute Construction, in the Visual Arts. Period 2, C. Randall Daniels-Sakim
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