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Our newest program, Traditional Song Week, realizes a dream of a comprehensive program completely devoted to traditional styles of singing. Unlike programs where singing takes a back seat to the instrumentalists, it will be the entire focus of this new week, which aims to help restore the power of songs within the larger traditional music scene. Here, finally, is a place where you can develop and grow in confidence about your singing, and have lots of fun with other folks devoted to their individual song journeys. Come gather with us to explore various traditional song genres under the guidance of experienced, quality instructors. When singers gather together, magical moments are bound to happen!
For this inaugural year, Traditional Song Week is proud to present a gathering of highly influential singers and musicians who have remained devoted over the years to preserving and promoting traditional song. The week will showcase a workshop/concert by National Heritage Award winner Jean Ritchie, and the diverse works of musician, photographer and documentarian John Cohen, two of America’s most important keepers of its song traditions. The program will feature classes in Appalachian, Celtic, gospel, old-time country, African American freedom songs, sea shanties, harmony, music theory, shape-note & community singing, storytelling, songwriting and more. The week will also feature various short ‘potluck’ sessions, nightly concerts and singing sessions, the Old Farmers Ball dance, a children’s program and many opportunities for community singing in styles such as Medieval, Renaissance, Early Baroque, Sacred Harp, and more. Of special interest will be the showing of the Smithsonian’s new film about the life and works of John Cohen. Traditional Song Week runs concurrently with our Fiddle Week, and students may take classes in either program.You can view classes here as well as staff bios.
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