Tartan Day Workshops
Saturday April 6th
Melville United Church
300 St. Andrew St. W.,
Fergus, ON
World Class Instruction in traditional song, fiddle, guitar, bodhrán,...
Alyth McCormack, Tony McManus, Julia Toaspern, Jacob McCauley, James M. Law, Graeme McGillivray
Alyth McCormack, Tony McManus, Julia Toaspern, Jacob McCauley, James M. Law, Graeme McGillivray
James M. Law & Graeme McGillivray - Ensemble Workshop
CA$25.00
Saturday April 6
2 - 3:30 pm
Melville United Church
300 St. Andrew St.W., Fergus, ON
Multi-instrumentalists Graeme McGillivray and James Law lead this 90 minute ensemble workshop that gives participants the opportunity to play along with other instruments with guidance from these qualified instructors.
All instruments welcome.
2 - 3:30 pm
Melville United Church
300 St. Andrew St.W., Fergus, ON
Multi-instrumentalists Graeme McGillivray and James Law lead this 90 minute ensemble workshop that gives participants the opportunity to play along with other instruments with guidance from these qualified instructors.
All instruments welcome.
Julia Toaspern - Fiddle Workshop
CA$25.00
Saturday April 6
2:00-3:30 pm
Melville United Church
300 St. Andrew St.W., Fergus, ON
Join Julia for a 90 minute workshop as she as she explores and teaches fiddle techniques and ornamentation.
Participants should bring their own fiddle and have some experience on their instrument
2:00-3:30 pm
Melville United Church
300 St. Andrew St.W., Fergus, ON
Join Julia for a 90 minute workshop as she as she explores and teaches fiddle techniques and ornamentation.
Participants should bring their own fiddle and have some experience on their instrument
Tony McManus - Guitar Workshop
CA$25.00
Saturday April 6
12:15 - 1:45 pm
Melville United Church
300 St. Andrew St.W., Fergus, ON
Tony McManus has come to be recognized throughout the world as the leading guitarist in Celtic Music.
In this 90 minuteworkshop Tony will present and teach some of his arrangements and techniques. Various guitar tunings come into play. (Intermediate level or above recommended but all are welcome)
12:15 - 1:45 pm
Melville United Church
300 St. Andrew St.W., Fergus, ON
Tony McManus has come to be recognized throughout the world as the leading guitarist in Celtic Music.
In this 90 minuteworkshop Tony will present and teach some of his arrangements and techniques. Various guitar tunings come into play. (Intermediate level or above recommended but all are welcome)
Alyth McCormack - Puirt à beul (Gaelic Mouth music) Workshop
CA$25.00
Saturday April 6
12:15 - 1:45 pm
Melville United Church,
300 St. Andrew St.W., Fergus, ON
Alyth teaches a 90 minute workshop exploring traditional Scottish song with a focus on Puirt à beul or mouth music.
All welcome, no experience necessary.
12:15 - 1:45 pm
Melville United Church,
300 St. Andrew St.W., Fergus, ON
Alyth teaches a 90 minute workshop exploring traditional Scottish song with a focus on Puirt à beul or mouth music.
All welcome, no experience necessary.
Jacob McCauley - BODHRÁN WORKSHOP
CA$25.00
Saturday April 6
2:00 - 3:30 pm
Melville United Church
300 St. Andrew St.W., Fergus, ON
Jacob will be teaching an all-levels bodhran workshop that will cover the basics of bodhran technique and primary rhythms up to the more advanced levels of playing. Students will be given the opportunity to learn multiple styles of playing, learn about the history of the instrument, as well as discover the vast possibilities of this simple instrument. Students may be a beginner but some experience is recommended. Students are also encouraged to have their own drums/tippers as only a couple extra will be on hand.
2:00 - 3:30 pm
Melville United Church
300 St. Andrew St.W., Fergus, ON
Jacob will be teaching an all-levels bodhran workshop that will cover the basics of bodhran technique and primary rhythms up to the more advanced levels of playing. Students will be given the opportunity to learn multiple styles of playing, learn about the history of the instrument, as well as discover the vast possibilities of this simple instrument. Students may be a beginner but some experience is recommended. Students are also encouraged to have their own drums/tippers as only a couple extra will be on hand.
