Classes
2012 Classes
The actual classes themselves will be announced in a bit after the Staff has a chance to figure out the best presentation.
The topics covered will be as follows:
Skip Healy:
General Irish flute studies from the basics of hand postion and breathing to the playing of the various forms (jigs, reels, marches, hornpipes, misc) to building a solid foundation of tunes. We will be using my book, "Have Ye This One" for foundational materials. Question and answer is a favorite form of mine...
Ronan Regan:
Ronan will be offering classes in Sean-nos dance, fiddle, and Irish language with special attention payed to the music of Mr. Ben Lennon. NOT to be missed!!!!!
Seamus O'Kane:
Seamus will be offering a wide ranging field of study including but not limited to;
-History of the bodhran
-Old Audio and Visual recordings.
-Design development ...interviews with old makers
...bodhran skin curing
...bodhran shell changes
...bodhran stick development
...the effects of design changes on playing techniques
Playing technique.
Workshop 1. This is suitable for both beginners and advanced players.
-General introduction to playing
-Bodhran playing variations
-Rhythms for Reels, Jigs, Hornpipes, Polkas, Slides, Waltzes, Mazurkas, Highlands
-Miscellaneous
Workshop 2.
Sensitivity to playing styles. This is necessary for both beginners and advanced players.