These are monthly gatherings intended to foster community participation in music making. Come and join in the fun!
1st Wednesday of the Month
Strut your stuff and share your talent! Walk in and sign up to play (15 minutes). Local performer Kate Blain will host.
$3 cover charge.
An event every month that begins at 1:00 pm on day Second of the month, repeating until Sunday, May 31, 2020
2nd Sunday of the Month (Oct.–May)
A sing-around for the whole family. pickingandsinging.org
An event every month that begins at 7:30 pm on day Second of the month, repeating indefinitely
2nd Wednesday of the Month
Play and sing the popular music of the early 20th century from Ragtime to Dixieland to Blues to Swing. Share your your favorites and learn something new from original hotel orchestra sheet music. Improve your improvisation skills when it’s your turn to riff! Slow and sultry or fast and loose, there’ll be something for everyone. Strings, horns, clarinets, saxes, keyboard, drums and vocalists welcome! Led by the Megaband’s tuba player Carle Kopecky.
Email carle@playingintime.com for more information
$4 donation
An event every month that begins at 7:00 pm on day Third of the month, repeating until Sunday, May 31, 2020
One event on Monday, October 7, 2019 at 7:00 pm
3rd Monday of the Month (Sept.–June)
Study African drumming. Participants will learn authentic drumming from many countries in West Africa. Emphasis will be on traditional rhythms & drumming techniques on djembes, dunduns & other hand drums. Please join us for this fun filled class. All levels are welcomed. Some drums may be available to borrow on a first come, first served basis. Instructor John Dickson.
Email oldsongs@oldsongs.org or call 518-765-2815 for more info.
Class fee: $15
An event every month that begins at 7:30 pm on day Third of the month, repeating indefinitely
3rd Wednesday of the Month
This is a friendly, repertoire-building opportunity to play your new tunes slowly and work on your old tunes at a reasonable tempo. We will focus specifically on traditional Irish music, and all Irish-appropriate instruments are welcome (i.e. wooden flute, tin whistle, concertina, button or piano accordion, guitar, bouzouki, mandolin, fiddle, harp). We encourage tape recorders, and focus on learning tunes by ear. Music stands and continuous use of sheet music discouraged. Bring snacks to share. Small donation requested to cover building expenses. Questions? Contact Hilary Schrauf at 518-424-8701.
Hilary keeps a Blog for this session here: stoneystepsitm.blogspot.com
$4 donation
An event every month that begins at 7:30 pm on day Fourth of the month, repeating until Sunday, May 31, 2020
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
1st Wednesday of the Month
Strut your stuff and share your talent! Walk in and sign up to play (15 minutes). Local performer Kate Blain will host.
$3 cover charge.
An event every month that begins at 7:30 pm on day Second of the month, repeating indefinitely
2nd Wednesday of the Month
Play and sing the popular music of the early 20th century from Ragtime to Dixieland to Blues to Swing. Share your your favorites and learn something new from original hotel orchestra sheet music. Improve your improvisation skills when it’s your turn to riff! Slow and sultry or fast and loose, there’ll be something for everyone. Strings, horns, clarinets, saxes, keyboard, drums and vocalists welcome! Led by the Megaband’s tuba player Carle Kopecky.
Email carle@playingintime.com for more information
$4 donation
An event every month that begins at 1:00 pm on day Second of the month, repeating until Sunday, May 31, 2020
2nd Sunday of the Month (Oct.–May)
A sing-around for the whole family. pickingandsinging.org
An event every month that begins at 7:30 pm on day Third of the month, repeating indefinitely
3rd Wednesday of the Month
This is a friendly, repertoire-building opportunity to play your new tunes slowly and work on your old tunes at a reasonable tempo. We will focus specifically on traditional Irish music, and all Irish-appropriate instruments are welcome (i.e. wooden flute, tin whistle, concertina, button or piano accordion, guitar, bouzouki, mandolin, fiddle, harp). We encourage tape recorders, and focus on learning tunes by ear. Music stands and continuous use of sheet music discouraged. Bring snacks to share. Small donation requested to cover building expenses. Questions? Contact Hilary Schrauf at 518-424-8701.
Hilary keeps a Blog for this session here: stoneystepsitm.blogspot.com
$4 donation