Participate in focused workshops on specific topics all day long, or kick back and play with an impromptu jam or like-minded pick-up group. Bring your instruments and voice, learn by ear or by notation, and let traditional music beguile you. Both daily workshops and special one-time sessions will be offered.
Write That Tune! Hone your skills with a true master, Dave Bartley. Compose original tunes or improve those already in your repertoire. Be sure to bring your favorite instruments, your voice, your ears, a tape recorder, and manuscript paper.
Whether you’re looking to improve your fundamental fiddling skills or already possess masterful technique, a wealth of opportunities awaits you. Eden MacAdam-Somer will share her technical expertise: work on being loose and relaxed as you learn new tunes. Eric Favreau will emphasize the relationship of the Quebecois repertoire to the diversity of traditional dance forms.
Pot Luck ... whatever your instrument, bring it to camp!
- Mark Murphy will be available for bass-ics.
- Rachel Aucoin will concentrate on piano skills for contra accompaniment, along with an introduction to Quebecois style.
- Pluck guitar, banjo, or mandolin? You couldn’t ask for better than Larry Unger and Sam Bartlett!
- Stuart Kenney’s Funky Band class will help you find your inner groove on the instrument of your choice.
- All instrumentalists will have the opportunity to work on their Quebecois styling and repertoire with Sabin Jacques.
- Pick up new tunes at an old-time jam lead by Larry Unger.
Find many opportunities to perform. Accompany dancers during Warm-up & Stretch, play for callers’ Open Mic, or join the Camper Band. Jam into the wee hours with some of the finest musicians to be found.
