2007 Indiana Fiddlers' Gathering
TENTATIVE Workshop Schedule as of June 1, 2007
(check back for changes/updates - the schedule will be expanded)
Saturday, June 23
9:30 a.m.
Fiddle for Beginners with Myra Dworski - Learn the basics of fiddling. All ages welcome.
Banjo with Howard Clark - Cass for beginning clawhammer banjo style. A limited number of banjos will be available.
Pick & Jam for Beginners with Carolyn Moses - All ages and instruments welcome. Learn the basics of ensemble playing "jamming" and tips for beginning improvised playing.
Master Fiddle with Rhys Jones - Intermediate to advanced old-time fiddle.
11:00 a.m.
Square Dance Calling with Allison Williams
Music Theory: Scales, Intervals, Keys, Chords and Transposing with Sharon McKnight - Intended for instrumentalists and vocalists. Which note goes into a chord? Why intervals? What does "sing the 5th mean? Recognize keys from a key signature. Which chords are most liely played in a given key and why? Transpose from one key to another.
Master Old Time Fiddle with David Bass - intermediate to advanced fiddle techiniques.
Master Guitar with Thomas Bailey
Sunday, June 24
9:30 a.m.:
Pick & Jam for Beginners with TBA. All ages and instruments welcome. Learn the basics of ensemble playing "jamming" and tips for beginning improvised playing.
Master Banjo w/TBA
Master Mandolin with TBA.
11:00 a.m.
Pick & Jam for Beginners with TBA. All ages and instruments welcome. Learn the basics of ensemble playing "jamming" and tips for beginning improvised playing.
Bass with TBA
Yodeling with Mark Lyons- Learn the basic of yodeling. Long time festival performer Mark Lyons will discuss the history of yodeling and teach some basic techniques with emphasis on the styles of Jimmie Rodgers and Elton Britt.
Master Fiddle with TBA
Fiddle for Beginners with Edwin Layer - Learn the basics of fiddling. All ages welcome - a limited number of fiddles will be available.
WORKSHOP Frequently Asked Questions:
Are there any costs to the workshops?
No. All workshops are free!
Do you need to register ahead of time?
No registration is necessary. Just show up with your instrument.
What level of skill are the workshops?
The "beginner" workshops are just that; for beginners who have just picked up an instrument - for those with little or no knowledge. "Master" workshops are for those that have a moderate level of ability or better on their instrument. The Singing workshops are for everyone as are workshops without a "beginner" or "master" label.
What age level are workshops for?
All ages are welcome. Younger musicians encouraged!
How long do the workshops last?
Workshops are scheduled for 90 minutes but length depends on the instructor. Some may last only an hour, sometimes they run over when the jamming starts.
What are the singing workshops about?
The focus on our singing workshops is usually harmony singing - how to harmonize with other singers and the types of harmonies used.
Where is my workshop on the festival grounds!!!
We'll do our best to get specific workshop location information in the program book. To be sure check with the Information Booth located at the Main Gate. Workshops are scattered about the grounds under the tents. Signage will be up to indicate what workshop is going on under each tent.
