CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
Sample Camp Schedule (at bottom)
October 21-23, 2016
Oxford PA
Additional instructors may be addd!
Novice Clawhammer Banjo Class-Hilarie Burhans and Janie Rothfield
This is a class is for the novice level (not beginner) clawhammer banjo player who wants to improve their right hand rhythm, add in drop thumb techniques, play more than simple melody and how to play with a fiddler in a jam. We will use a fun learn by ear approach designed to help you get the music and rhythm in your head, improve your musicality and get you playing new tunes and songs quickly! You will expand on your basic “bum ditty” rhythm, learn chords, and more commonly played Old Time tunes and songs, so you can play in jams and have fun with Old Time Music!
Intermediate-Advanced Banjo Class-Hilarie Burhan/TBD
This class is for banjo players who can already play up to speed in a jam, who are looking to ramp up their playing to the next level and grow further as musicians. Estimated playing experience required:3-4 years and up.
We will explore advanced variations to tunes and songs with an ear for clarity, tone and detail. You will learn many left and right hand techniques and tricks with slides, hammer-on’s, pull offs, triplets, more intricate rhythms and tunings. We will also explore how to back up a fiddler with a variety of chordal and note techniques, how to play harmonies and lead melody and accompaniment to singing. These techniques will be applied to a variety of well known tunes and we will also explore new tunes in a few special tunings to add to your repertoire.
Intermediate-Advanced Fiddle Classes (Old Time (Janie Rothfield/TBD), Cajun (Michelle Kaminsky) Quebecois (Lisa Ornstein)
These fiddle classes are for intermediate-advanced players with 3-4+ years experience playing, who are able to learn by ear and can play at a medium speed at jams. You will learn a variety of tunes in different keys and alternate tunings, rhythms, bowing patterns pther nuances that are typical of these traditional North American styles. Throughout the weekend you will take a musical and cultural tour through Louisiana, Appalachia and Quebe where you will learn about playing chords, back-up techniques, foot percussion, ornamentation and putting swing and syncopation into your bowing, how to get better tone, play by ear and tips on how to pick up tunes easier and quicker!
IMPORTANT THINGS TO REMEMBER TO DO
AND BRING LIST FOR JANIE'S JUMPSTART WEEKEND CAMP
Please play your instrument often for 2-3 weeks prior to camp to build up calluses!
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Strings
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Capo
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Audio/Video Recording Device: ipad, iphone, camera
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Electronic Tuner
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Bow re-hair
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Change your strings
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Note pad and writing utensil
October 2016 OXFORD PA FIddle Styles and Clawhammer
SAMPLE WEEKEND SCHEDULE
(SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
Hot and Cold beverages/light snacks available all day, everyday!
Friday Oct 21-
NOON-Orientation and Light Lunch
1-3:30pm Class
3:30-4pm Break
5-5:30pm Jamming/Wildcard Classes (to be determined)
6-7pm Dinner
7:30pm Staff House Concert/Jam
Saturday October 22
9-9:30am Orientation/Continental Breakfast
9:30am-12 Class
12:00-1:30pm Lunch break/Jamming
1:30-3:30pm Class
3:30-4:00pm Break
4:00-6:00pm Wild Card Classes/Socializing/Jamming
6:00-7:15pm Dinner/Jamming
7:30-8:00pm Student concert (sign up at camp)
8:30-10:30pm Jamming/Socializing/Snack
Sunday October 23
9:00-9:30am Breakfast
9:30-12pm Class
12:00-1:30pm Lunch/Jamming
1:30-3:00pm Wild Card Classes/Jamming
3:30 End of Camp
