Classes
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Summer 2024 Monday Night Fiddle
Mondays 6:30-7:30 pm
Intermediate adults learn tunes from Celtic, French Canadian, Cape Breton, and New England Contra Dance traditions.
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Monday Night Fiddle
Spring 2024: March 18-May 13
Learn tunes and styles from Celtic, French Canadian, Cape Breton, and New England Contra Dance traditions.
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Traditional Ensemble: The Art of Small Ensemble Playing, Part 2
Fall 2023: September 6 - November 15
Spring 2024: March 6-May 15
Learn to play traditional tunes in an ensemble.
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Kids Beginner Ukulele
Spring 2024: February 7-May 15
Learn the basics in a supportive environment for kids ages 8-13.
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Beginning Guitar Parts 1 & 2
Fall 2023: September 11-January 15
Spring 2024: January 27-May 26
Develop your skills to confidently play through complete songs and get comfortable playing music with others.
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Intermediate Group Guitar
Spring 2024: January 27-May 26
Fall 2023: September 11-January 15
Group guitar class for intermediate players who want to strengthen improvisation skills, fretboard knowledge and more.
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English Country Dance Music Sessions
Second and Fourth Sundays
Fall 2023: September 24-January 14
Spring 2024: January 28-June 16
UVMC English Country Dance Instrumental Music sessions provide a friendly, flexible and spontaneous small ensemble setting for beginning, intermediate to experienced players of a variety of traditional instruments.
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Beginning Fiddle
Spring 2024: January 30-May 7
Fall 2023: September 12 -December 5 (Part 1)
Beginning adults start with the very basics: how to hold the fiddle and bow with clean, relaxed technique that fits your body, how to “hear” and remember a tune.
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Scottish Music Workshop with Cantrip
4:30 pm to 6:00 pm EDT
Join this four-piece band to learn how to play tunes in the Scottish style.
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Beginner Banjo Workshop
5:30 pm to 6:30 pm EDT
Explore basic chords, strumming patterns, and learn a tune with claw-hammer style banjo picking.
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Slow Jam
5:30 pm to 6:30 pm EDT
An event every month that begins at 5:30 pm on day Second of the month, repeating until Saturday, June 1, 2024
One event on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 5:30 pm
One event on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 5:30 pm
One event on Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at 5:30 pm
Folk Music Faculty
Questions?
If you’d like to learn more about our traditional folk music offerings, visit our FAQ page or contact us with your questions.