Class Notes
Level 1 Classes
aimed at
Adv. Beg. - Int. Players
Level 2 Classes
aimed at
Int. - Adv. Players
Fiddle Classes have been divided up to give students a chance to take classes at their ability level with all instructors. Classes will focus on different types of tunes... strathspey, reels, jigs, airs... to avoid overlap of material by different teachers. Students are encouraged to stick with their level of ability rather than a single teacher for the weekend.
Repertoire Classes are for all different instruments and offered at both levels. Students should be able to learn music either from written music or by ear on their instruments.
Hammered Dulcimer Classes will teach back up and accompaniement techniques using a largely Scottish and Cape Breton repertoire.
Step Dance Class will present a variety of different steps, progressing from easy to difficult. All levels of dancers are encouraged to participate.
Ceilidh Class will introduce dance forms specific to Cape Breton, most of these will also be done during the evening dance, but it is good to have a core of experienced dancers to help the evening go more smoothly.
Fiddle History is hands on for fiddlers but of interest and open to all.
Most Classes will teach repertoire by ear, but will have printed music available afterwards for those who need it. Ear training is an important skill to develop when learning this style of music.
Classes
Saturday 10am-12noon (Class 1)
- Intro to Cape Breton Piano - Kimberley
- Cape Breton Fiddle 2 - Wendy
- Scottish Fiddle Basics for Adv Beginners - Elke
- Cape Breton Repertoire 1 - Pat
- Back Up a Fiddle Tune on Hammered Dulcimer - Ken
- Celtic Fingerstyle Guitar - Robin
Saturday 2-4:30 PM (Class 2)
- Cape Breton Fiddle 1 - Kimberley
- Cape Breton Step Dance - Wendy (Pat on accompaniment)
- Dance Band - Elke (for all instruments)
- Hammered Dulcimer Repertoire - Ken
- Mandolin Technique Intensive - Robin
Saturday Mini Classes 5-6PM
- Cape Breton Ceilidh Dance - Wendy, Kimberley and Pat (learn what the dances they do on Cape Breton)
- Open Band Rehearsal - Elke (run through the dance medleys)
- Slow Jam - Ken and friends
- Pickin' Parlor - Robin
Sunday Morning 10-12noon (Class 3)
- Cape Breton Fiddle 2 - Kimberley
- Cape Breton Fiddle 1 - Wendy
- Tunes for Two Fiddles - Elke
- Cape Breton Guitar - Pat
- Celtic Repertoire 2 - Robin
- HD Arranging Techiques - Ken
Sunday Afternoon 2-4:30 PM (Class 4)
- Cape Breton Fiddle 2 - Kimberley
- Cape Breton Piano Techniques - Wendy
- Fiddle History of Scotish Music from 4 Centuries - Elke
- Cape Breton Repertoire for all Instruments - Pat
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