Old Songs, Inc. is a not-for-profit, educational, 501(c)3 corporation
Virtual Office Hours: Monday–Friday, 11 am–4 pm.
PO Box 466 • 37 S Main • Voorheesville, NY 12186-0466
(518) 765-2815 • info@oldsongs.org
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October 2018
Irish Pennywhistle
with New Instructor, Kara Doyle
All you’ll need is a pennywhistle in the key of D. Some inexpensive ones will be available.
For more information contact Kara at 518-346-3717 or karadoyle1969@gmail.com
Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25, Nov. 1, 8
Register by Oct. 2
Fingerpicking & Flatpicking Guitar
with Ron Gordon
Learn and apply the fundamental concepts of counterpoint on the steel string guitar. This involves leading, alternate, and runs in the bass; while strumming a rhythm or finger picking an arpeggio, pattern pick, melody line, etc. Knowledge of chords “down the neck”, and how to play a basic rhythm is necessary. For returning students, the songs and tunes we learn will be all new.
For more information contact Ron at 518-372-4172 or rgukeboy@gmail.com.
Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25, Nov. 1, 8
Register by Oct. 2
$25
Ustad Shafaat Khan
Old Songs welcomes back world-renowned Indian classical musician Ustad Shafaat Khan. His unique concert presentations include Indian classical/folk music on Sitar, Tabla and vocal, Sufi inspired compositions, and a multi-cultural fusion ranging from western classical, jazz, and rock, to pop, flamenco, and African rhythms. MusicalBeats.net
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Refunds are not available for this event.
Accordion for Kids
with Peggy Hart
We are looking for young people between the ages of 4–14 who would like to play the accordion. Your child will learn to play this fascinating instrument, while participating in an accordion band. Parents, please call early to reserve your child’s spot.
New Accordions will be available to rent for $25 for the entire class, with a $50 deposit to be refunded at the end of the class.
For more information contact Peggy at 518-439-1060 or peggyminore@yahoo.com.
Oct. 13, 20, 27, Nov. 3, 10, 17
Register by Oct. 10
Pickin’ & Singin’ Gatherin’
2nd Sunday of the Month (Oct.–May)
A sing-around for the whole family. pickingandsinging.org
$25
Andrea Beaton & Troy MacGillivray
Andrea Beaton is a powerful Cape Breton fiddler, composer and stepdancer. Hailing from two of Cape Breton’s most renowned musical families, she charms crowds all over the globe with her music, which is both true to her roots and strongly individual. andreabeaton.com
Troy MacGillivray, the multi-talented, multi-award winning instrumentalist from Nova Scotia, is known for his ability to unearth the lesser-played but great tunes of respected composers. troymacgillivray.com
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Bluegrass Jam Class
Taught by Bob Altschuler using the Wernick Method
5 sessions, tuition $160 ($10 discount until 3/23/18)
Playing music with others is the best activity for getting better on your instrument! Using the tried and true Pete Wernick method, Bob will teach fundamentals of bluegrass jamming and build your confidence in playing with others. The music is slow and easy, and you will quickly gain skills while having fun. And,these skills are transferable to other types of music because they are basic to all types of jamming. All skill levels are welcome, and bringing a recording device is recommended.
- All bluegrass instruments welcome
- No jamming experience necessary
- You will be jamming the first class!
- Friendly, encouraging, knowledgeable teaching.
- Mistakes allowed!
- Singing not required, but encouraged and taught.
- Easy 2 and 3-chord songs, slow speeds.
- Soloing not required! “Faking” solos taught.
For more information contact Bob at 518-475-7926 or arobanjo@aol.com.
Class Dates: Oct. 29, Nov. 5, 12, 19, 26
November 2018
$8
Old Songs Community “Barn” Dance with Fennig’s All Stars
with caller: Paul Rosenberg
1st Saturday of the Month (November–May)
Fun, simple dances from the U.S. and around the world. For every age and ability. All dances will be taught and will include circles, contras and squares. Yummy desert potluck during intermission.
$8 per person, children 12 & under are free
In partner with Homespun Occasions
$8
Two Left Feet at Proctors with Peter, Paul & George
So you think you can’t dance? YES, YOU CAN! Join us for a night of community dancing. Circle, square and contra dancing… you’ll learn them all and have a great time doing so!
Paul Rosenberg calls the figures with live music by George Wilson and Peter Davis.
$8 adults, $5 students
In association with the DanceFlurry Organization and Proctors.
$25
“Forward into Light”
The American Women’s Suffrage Movement in New York State in Song & Story
Don’t miss this final performance of the Old Songs Folk-theater production featuring Annie Rosen, Toby Stover, Peggy Lynn, Dan Duggan, George Wilson, Bill Spence, Terry Leonino and Greg Artzner. A more refined show after 12 great performances, the first here at Old Songs back in November of 2016. Come and hear the history of women’s suffrage. forwardintolight.oldsongs.org
Produced, directed and compiled by Andy Spence.
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Refunds are not available for this event.