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Special Gatherings | Distinctive Lectures | Literary/Performance Arts, Film | Music
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View the Common Ground on the Hill Catalog as a PDF HERE.
Beginning Blues Harmonica
This class is designed to help students ‘get their head around’ playing the harmonica without reading music. It doesn’t matter if 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. Students will get an overview of how harmonicas work as well as how to care for them. We will listen to some classic harmonica tunes and map out how to play them. Students will explore different tones as well as amplification. Players are encouraged to play along with others and become aware of when and where to play. 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
This class is designed to help students ‘get their head around’ playing the harmonica without reading music. It doesn’t matter if 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. Students will get an overview of how harmonicas work as well as how to care for them. We will listen to some classic harmonica tunes and map out how to play them. Students will explore different tones as well as amplification. Players are encouraged to play along with others and become aware of when and where to play. 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 fingerboard 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. A very small number of concertinas are available for rent; to reserve one, contact the instructor at tewok@portrigh.com. Skill Level A Period 5 ~ Wayne Morrison
Several simple tunes will be taught to gain familiarity with the English Concertina fingerboard 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. A very small number of concertinas are available for rent; to reserve one, contact the instructor at tewok@portrigh.com. Skill Level A Period 5 ~ Wayne Morrison
Beginning Fujara and Koncovka Overtone Flutes
Learn to play the enchanting flutes of Slovakia. No music experience is necessary to learn to play these easy instruments intuitively at first, using the overtone scale and no fingering, then adding additional tones, playing simple traditional melodies and “Amazing Grace” by the end of the week. Everybody starts on both instruments and can choose to concentrate on one or the other later on. Fujara in G and Koncovka in C is recommended; there will be loaner instruments available in class. Recording device recommended. Skill Level A Period 1 ~ Bob Rychlik
Learn to play the enchanting flutes of Slovakia. No music experience is necessary to learn to play these easy instruments intuitively at first, using the overtone scale and no fingering, then adding additional tones, playing simple traditional melodies and “Amazing Grace” by the end of the week. Everybody starts on both instruments and can choose to concentrate on one or the other later on. Fujara in G and Koncovka in C is recommended; there will be loaner instruments available in class. Recording device recommended. Skill Level A Period 1 ~ Bob Rychlik
Fujara and Koncovka Overtone Flutes 2
Advance your playing to the next level by extending range, improving performance and effects, adding melodic introductions to songs, play in more major and minor keys, play more traditional and current music, play in a duo and group. Fujara in G and Koncovka in C is recommended; there will be loaner instruments available in class. Recording device recommended. Skill Level B/C Period 3 ~ Bob Rychlik
Advance your playing to the next level by extending range, improving performance and effects, adding melodic introductions to songs, play in more major and minor keys, play more traditional and current music, play in a duo and group. Fujara in G and Koncovka in C is recommended; there will be loaner instruments available in class. Recording device recommended. Skill Level B/C Period 3 ~ Bob Rychlik
How to Play Irish Whistle
This is a class for people with woodwind experience, or self-taught whistle and recorder players who would like to sound Irish! Learn traditional ornamentation, variations, and articulations that make tunes on whistle sound Irish, while learning some great tunes! Required: D pennywhistle (preferably brass or nickle-plated). Skill Level B Period 4 ~ Karen Ashbrook
This is a class for people with woodwind experience, or self-taught whistle and recorder players who would like to sound Irish! Learn traditional ornamentation, variations, and articulations that make tunes on whistle sound Irish, while learning some great tunes! Required: D pennywhistle (preferably brass or nickle-plated). Skill Level B Period 4 ~ Karen Ashbrook
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 description 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 description 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