[BOTMC_announcements] Berk.Old Time Music Convention Workshop info

[Berkeley Old-Time Music Convention]

From:	"Suzy Thompson" <suzy at ericandsuzy.com>  

Hi folks,
We have great workshops this year!  Signup information is below.  Check 
out the BOTMC website to read more about the performers:  
www.berkeleyoldtimemusic.org

The workshop descriptions haven't been posted on the BOTMC website yet, 
but will be soon.  Feel free to forward this info to anyone who might 
be interested.

Sunday Sept. 16, 2007 from 11 AM to 2:30 PM
at the Jazzschool
2087 Addison (between Shattuck and Milvia)

11:00 AM to 12:30 PM

1.  Old Time Fiddle with Brad Leftwich

2. Old Time Banjo with Candy Goldman

3.  Ballad Singing with Donna Ray Norton

4.  Old Time Guitar with W.B. Reid


1:00 PM to 2:30 PM

1.  Old Time Fiddle with Rich Hartness

2.  Old Time Banjo with Tom Sauber

3.  Singing with Alice Gerrard

4.  Slow Jam led by  Bonnie Zahnow - FREE ADMISSION

Complete workshop descriptions are below and will soon be found at 
www.berkeleyoldtimemusic.org

To register, please send a check for $20, MADE OUT TO THE INSTRUCTOR, 
along with your email address (for confirmation) to:
Elise Engelberg
751 Page St. #3
San Francisco CA  94117

If you are taking more than one workshop, please send a separate check 
for each workshop, made payable to the instructor.  PLEASE DON"T FORGET 
TO ENCLOSE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS, SO THAT YOU CAN RECEIVE CONFIRMATION.  
For more info, please visit www.berkeleyoldtimemusic.org or email:  
workshops at berkeleyoldtimemusic.org

Workshop Descriptions:
11:00 to 12:30 PM
Old Time Fiddle with Brad Leftwich: Learn the licks and tricks the 
old-timers used to get "that sound." For intermediate level players.  
Bowing, tunings, ornaments, and more!

Old Time Guitar with  W.B . Reid
Learn the basics of backup guitar for old time tunes and songs.  We'll 
cover chords, bass notes and runs, and playing with a strong, solid 
rhythm. The workshop will accommodate a wide range of skill levels 
among the participants, from folks who just know a couple of chords to 
advanced players wanting to improve their understanding of old time 
accompaniment.

Old Time Banjo with Candy Goldman: Clyde Davenport banjo tunes!  Learn 
some favorite tunes and songs from the playing of fiddle/banjo master 
Clyde Davenport.   We'll explore his unusual repertoire and try some 
interesting tunings.  This class is for experienced clawhammer banjo 
players.
About Candy Goldman: Candy has been the accompanist of choice for 
old-time fiddle greats Melvin Wine and Clyde Davenport.  Known for her 
patience and clarity, she has taught at music camps and privately, and 
teaches (with the Canote twins) a long-running and ever-popular old 
time stringband class in Seattle.

Ballad singing with Donna Ray Norton: Hear, sing and learn about the 
ballads of the British Isles from a present-day Southern Appalachian 
eighth-generation ballad singer.  Donna will give  a brief history of 
the tradition and will sing some songs from her "family songbook".  
Audience participation in the ballad singing will be invited!!! --with 
time for questions and answers.  Open to everyone.

1:00 PM to 2:30 PM

Old Time Fiddle with Rich Hartness: Come learn a handful of fun tunes 
from the Carolina and Virginias. We'll embellish them with double stops 
for fuller, richer sounds. We'll ponder ideas for becoming more fluid, 
learning tunes by ear and learning how to use your very own ears to get 
yourself and band mates all better in tune.  All levels are welcome 
though we'll move quickly.

Old Time Banjo with Tom Sauber: In this advanced class we will get 
deeply into the nuts and bolts of the Round Peak style to see how it's 
possible to play lots of melody while sustaining a strong, rhythmical 
pulse which is so important in the fiddle-banjo and string band 
ensembles.  As time and inclination leads us, we can work on repertoire 
or explore the delights of two-finger  picking. 

Country Singing with Alice Gerrard: First, find your voice, then give 
it some style—from simple to more complex—the devil is in the details. 
Bring some kind of recording device if you can.  All levels welcome.

Slow Jam led by Bonnie Zahnow:  FREE! Bonnie Zahnow has a special gift 
for encouraging beginning and/or shy musicians with her open and 
welcoming manner.  She performs with her husband W.B. Reid and with Lee 
Stripling.




       
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