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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September 2018
Donna Hébert’s 70th Birthday Celebration & Fundraiser for Old Songs
Celebrate Donna’s Birthday with an Old Songs Mini-Festival!
Join us for all or part of the day.
with Lyn Hardy & The Cupcakes, Gretchen Koehler & Max Cohen, Chanterelle, Rare Spirits, author Jane Yolen & 3 Ravens, Mist Covered Mountains, and Fennig’s All-Stars with caller Paul Rosenberg.
Schedule
- 2:00—Lyn Hardy & The Cupcakes
- 2:40—Gretchen Koehler & Max Cohen
- 3:20—Chanterelle
- 4:00—Rare Spirits
- 4:40—Jane Yolen & 3 Ravens
- 5:30—Potluck & Cake
- 6:40—Mist Covered Mountains
- 7:30—Dance with Fennig’s All Stars, and caller Paul Rosenberg
Purchase Tickets Online (no added fees):
Or contact Old Songs to reserve: (518) 765-2815 or sales@oldsongs.org
Refunds are not available for this event.
Beginners and Beyond Mountain Dulcimer
with Susan Trump
We’ll explore DAD tuning, work on strum directions and left hand fingering. We’ll learn some fiddle tunes, and other repertoire that works well on dulcimer.
For more information contact Susan at 518-357-4018 or susantrump@aol.com.
Sept. 25, Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Register by Sept. 21
Intermediate Mountain Dulcimer
with Susan Trump
The focus is on repertoire building using a variety of styles, including fiddle tunes, songs, Celtic melodies, waltzes, while learning appropriate picking, or finger picking techniques and fingerings.
For more information contact Susan at 518-357-4018 or susantrump@aol.com.
Sept. 25, Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Register by Sept. 21
Contra Dance Tunes
4th Wednesday of the Month (Sept.–May)
Playing for dancing with rhythm and style. Build your skills and dance tune repertoire. All instruments & skill levels welcome. Led by Ray Kottke.
$3 donation
October 2018
Piano Accordion & Band Class
with Peggy Hart
Basic beginning technique, theory and note reading.
If you have any questions regarding your instrument or ability, contact Peggy at 518-439-1060 or peggyminore@yahoo.com.
Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Nov. 6 (Beginners start at 5:30)
Register by Sept. 28
Intermediate Ukulele
with Ron Gordon
If you have taken a “basics” class, or have been self taught in ukulele and would like to review and learn new musical skills, this is the class for you! We will review basic strums and chords through a variety of songs, and than move on to chord melody, and finger picking techniques. Through listening, learning and participation, students will extend their song list and become even more creative on the uke. Handouts provided, and a recording device is
recommended.
For more information contact Ron at 518-372-4172 or rgukeboy@gmail.com.
Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Nov. 6
Register by Sept. 28
Clawhammer Banjo
with Paul Draper
Learn and consolidate the essential skills needed for playing old-time music in the clawhammer style. We will work on the following (but not limited to):
- left hand techniques: hammer-ons, pull-offs, slides
- right hand techniques: drop-thumb, “rolls”
- different tunings for different tunes
- other topics based on the class
You will learn these techniques within the context of “Round Peak” banjo tunes. The tunes (some simple, some more involved) will be learned through listening, repeating, and tablature. It is highly recommended that you bring along a recording device! Also recommended (but not required): Brad Leftwich’s book with CD: Round Peak Style Clawhammer Banjo. Please note: It is assumed that the student already has basic “banjo knowledge” and can play a few tunes.
For more information contact Paul at 518-380-1103 or clawhammer888@gmail.com.
Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Nov. 7
Register by Oct. 1
Beginner Fiddle
with George Wilson
Little to no violin/fiddle experience or understanding of how to play it. (they need a functional fiddle & bow & some rosin). You will learn how to make a good sound with the bow (from “scratch”), a simple tune or 2, tuning, & basic fiddle care & maintenance.
For more information contact George at 518-461-8394 or geofiddle@gmail.com
Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Nov. 7
Register by Oct. 1
Intermediate Fiddle
with George Wilson
Need to have some violin/fiddle experience. You will learn a few tunes & techniques to make them sound “fiddly.” If someone ends up in the wrong class they can transfer. And in any case we’ll have a good time!
For more information contact George at 518-461-8394 or geofiddle@gmail.com
Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Nov. 7
Register by Oct. 1
Mandolin
with Ron Gordon
We will learn the picking and fingering exercises that enable the ability to play the mandolin. We’ll cover a combination of traditional American and Celtic fiddle tunes as well as beginning classical pieces to facilitate your musical expression. There will be a combination of reading music on the mandolin, as well as ear training. Get yourself started on an instrument that fits into so many styles of music. Handouts and music provided, and a recording device recommended.
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