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Special Gatherings | Distinctive Lectures | Literary/Performance Arts, Film | Music
Dance | Human Arts | Youth Program | Visual Arts
View the Common Ground on the Hill Catalog as a PDF HERE.
Beginning Blues Harmonica
Get your head around playing the harmonica without reading music. It Whether you like the ‘straight harp’ sound of Neil Young, Bob Dylan and country tunes or the ‘cross harp’ sound of blues and rock, this class is for you. We will listen to some classic harmonica tunes and map out how to play them. Explore different tones and amplification. A harmonica in the key of C will be provided by the instructor ($10 fee). It is recommended that the students also bring a harmonica in the key of A (for blues and rock), available in the Common Ground on the Hill store. Skill Level A Period 2 ~ Wayne Werner
Get your head around playing the harmonica without reading music. It Whether you like the ‘straight harp’ sound of Neil Young, Bob Dylan and country tunes or the ‘cross harp’ sound of blues and rock, this class is for you. We will listen to some classic harmonica tunes and map out how to play them. Explore different tones and amplification. A harmonica in the key of C will be provided by the instructor ($10 fee). It is recommended that the students also bring a harmonica in the key of A (for blues and rock), available in the Common Ground on the Hill store. Skill Level A Period 2 ~ Wayne Werner
Beginning English Concertina
Several simple tunes will be taught to gain familiarity with the English Concertina keyboard and bellows technique. Basic fingering, phrasing, expression, and playing styles will be discussed. For beginners and advanced beginners only. For English concertinas only. If you are unsure if you have an English concertina, contact the instructor at tewok@portrigh.com. Skill Level A Period 4 ~ Wayne Morrison
Several simple tunes will be taught to gain familiarity with the English Concertina keyboard and bellows technique. Basic fingering, phrasing, expression, and playing styles will be discussed. For beginners and advanced beginners only. For English concertinas only. If you are unsure if you have an English concertina, contact the instructor at tewok@portrigh.com. Skill Level A Period 4 ~ Wayne Morrison
Beginning 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 at tewok@portrigh.com by June 1 to reserve a chanter. Skill Level A Period 5 ~ Wayne Morrison
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 at tewok@portrigh.com by June 1 to reserve a chanter. Skill Level A Period 5 ~ Wayne Morrison
Blues Harmonica II
Students should be familiar with breathing patterns and be able to play strong single notes. We will review the technique of "bending notes," which not only allow for a more chromatic approach, but also help personalize our sound & style. Singing is encouraged in order to learn more about phrasing: when we sing we don't play, and vice versa. We each have a unique inner dance - lose the fear of using it in order to express its lyricism. Participants need a diatonic harmonica in the key of A (if you have additional keys, such as D and G, bring them as well). Skill Level B/C Period 1 ~ Guy Davis
Students should be familiar with breathing patterns and be able to play strong single notes. We will review the technique of "bending notes," which not only allow for a more chromatic approach, but also help personalize our sound & style. Singing is encouraged in order to learn more about phrasing: when we sing we don't play, and vice versa. We each have a unique inner dance - lose the fear of using it in order to express its lyricism. Participants need a diatonic harmonica in the key of A (if you have additional keys, such as D and G, bring them as well). Skill Level B/C Period 1 ~ Guy Davis
Didgeridoo
The didgeridoo is a fascinating wind instrument developed by indigenous people of northern Australia. Students will learn the basic tone production, proper breathing, several different grooves, vocal ornaments, traditional Australian animal sound imitations, fine-tuning with embouchure, contemporary sound effects and a step by step system on learning the circular breathing. Bring your own didgeridoo in any key. If you do not have a didgeridoo and cannot borrow one, get a 2'' diameter plastic pipe, 47'' long, and a 2'' to 1.5'' coupling (for the mouth piece). Beginner and intermediate students welcome. Sample of Radim’s playing: https://youtu.be/5L-qXow54CI Period 4 ~ Radim Zenkl
The didgeridoo is a fascinating wind instrument developed by indigenous people of northern Australia. Students will learn the basic tone production, proper breathing, several different grooves, vocal ornaments, traditional Australian animal sound imitations, fine-tuning with embouchure, contemporary sound effects and a step by step system on learning the circular breathing. Bring your own didgeridoo in any key. If you do not have a didgeridoo and cannot borrow one, get a 2'' diameter plastic pipe, 47'' long, and a 2'' to 1.5'' coupling (for the mouth piece). Beginner and intermediate students welcome. Sample of Radim’s playing: https://youtu.be/5L-qXow54CI Period 4 ~ Radim Zenkl
Native American Flute & Flute Playing
Become part of an immensely rich and ageless musical tradition. In this introductory class, you will have the unique opportunity to learn from two traditional masters of the Native American flute community. Basic fingering techniques, ancient traditions, and “flute-flosophy” will all be covered in this course. With a little luck, your Native Flute will be playing you in no time. Make your flute in Robin Tillery’s class (See Native American Flute Making below) or bring your own. Sakim’s music can be heard in several films, NPR clips and in numerous filmed interviews. Period 3 ~ Sakim, Robin Tillery
Become part of an immensely rich and ageless musical tradition. In this introductory class, you will have the unique opportunity to learn from two traditional masters of the Native American flute community. Basic fingering techniques, ancient traditions, and “flute-flosophy” will all be covered in this course. With a little luck, your Native Flute will be playing you in no time. Make your flute in Robin Tillery’s class (See Native American Flute Making below) or bring your own. Sakim’s music can be heard in several films, NPR clips and in numerous filmed interviews. Period 3 ~ Sakim, Robin Tillery
Native American Flute Making
If you’ve been inspired by the haunting sound of the woodland flute of Native Americans, consider constructing your own personal cedar or cane flute under the guidance of an experienced craftsman. Repeat students are welcome. Materials fee: $30 to $40. All levels. Limit 10 students, ages 12 and up. Please register early for this class so that instructor will be sure to have enough building materials on hand for all students. (See related class Native American Flute & Flute Playing, above) tillrod@gmail.com Periods 1 & 2 ~ Robin Tillery
If you’ve been inspired by the haunting sound of the woodland flute of Native Americans, consider constructing your own personal cedar or cane flute under the guidance of an experienced craftsman. Repeat students are welcome. Materials fee: $30 to $40. All levels. Limit 10 students, ages 12 and up. Please register early for this class so that instructor will be sure to have enough building materials on hand for all students. (See related class Native American Flute & Flute Playing, above) tillrod@gmail.com Periods 1 & 2 ~ Robin Tillery