The Fiddle Retreat features 2 hour classes in the morning and afternoon on a variety of topics. Class listings will appear in late summer.
The weekend includes a Friday night showcase concert, a Saturday night contra dance with a teacher-led open band, jam sessions, student led mini-classes and more.
2010 Special Guest teachers are Donna Hebert with guitarist Max Cohen, along with Terpsichore (Elke Baker, Liz Donaldson and Ralph Gordon).
Our staff includes:
- Elke Baker (Scottish fiddle)
- Liz Donaldson (piano, accordion) (band classes)
- Ralph Gordon (bass) (music theory and more)
- Donna Hebert (French-Canadian fiddle)
- Max Cohen (guitar)
Plus:
- Bruce Sagan
(Scandinavian fiddle) - Joe Herrmann
(old time fiddle) - Joe DeZarn
(Irish Fiddle)
Upper Potomac Music Weekends