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2008-2009 Schedule
All of our
meetings are free to attend except for two special events per
year as noted below.
September 7: Four Shillings Short
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- We so enjoyed the music that Christy Martin and
Aodh Og Tuama arranged for us in 2004 that we’ve invited them to
return. Their music is rooted in Celtic and American folk and
inspired by Indian Raga and ethnic idioms. Christy sings, plays
hammered dulcimer, mandolin, sitar and bodhran and on occasion
the mountain dulcimer as well. Aodh Og sings, plays tin
whistles, doumbek, spoons, gemshorn and more. Their workshop
will once again feature their own arrangement of exciting
ensemble music.
Special event fee is $20 for members, $25 for guests.
October 12: Take It Up a Notch - Many
members have asked for a time when we can perfect some of the
tunes presented at past meetings. So, choose some of your
favorites and email your ideas to Peggy Mistak. We will
work on phrasing, dynamics, tempo and generally “polishing” the
music. Email Peggy
at pmistak @ sbcglobal.com NOTE: You must remove
the space on either side of the @ sign to email Peggy.
November 9: At The Movies - Several films
in recent years have used traditional folk music as part of the
movie or as background. Come join us for a “review” of songs
from Song Catcher, Cold Mountain and Oh Brother Where Art Thou.
This promises to be a “two thumbs up” afternoon.
There is no meeting in December.
Enjoy the
holidays.
See you in 2009!
January 11: Early Music for Recorders and
Dulcimers - We will be joined by members of the Park Ridge
Recorder Society for an afternoon of music from the Renaissance,
Elizabethan, and other early music eras. We may even include a
12th night tribute as we say goodbye to the festive holiday
season.
February 8: Jazz and Blues for the Dulcimer
- Heidi James has been experimenting with jazz and blues
influenced music and will lead us in this workshop. It is bound
to be a toe tapping, finger snapping way to beat the winter
“blahs.”
March 15:
Cathy Barton & Dave Para
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- Known for enthusiastically
delving into the history of the music they play, Cathy Barton on
mountain and hammered dulcimer and Dave Para on a variety of
acoustic instruments, (including, yes, the leaf) will share
fascinating repertoire and stories behind their music.
Special event fee is $20 for members, $25 for guests.
April 5:
Composers & Arrangers Wanted
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- Now is the time to share your
originality. If you have a tune or song you have created or
arranged, bring it to this meeting. Carol Ehrman and Elaine
Wagner will lead and offer insight based on their own creative
experiences. Please bring at least 10-12 copies of music to
share.
May 3:
Take It Up a Notch II *
- We will end our year with
another chance to polish and perfect some of our favorites. We
can take another look at particularly striking pieces from this
program year or pieces fondly remembered from past years’
workshops. Email suggestions to Peggy.
* This meeting is not on
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