Folk/Traditional

Classes

Traditional Ensembles: Bal Folk

English Country Dance Ensemble

2nd & 4th Sundays

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 Guitar

Learn how to play the guitar with real life people!

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Contra Dance Band

In this group class, we'll explore some important characteristics of contra dance choreography and how they relate different kinds of music.

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Beginning Fiddle

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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Slow Jams

Summer 2026: August 11, September 8
Fall 2026: October 9, November 13, December 11, January 8
5:30-6:30 pm

Play along to your favorite fiddle tunes at a gentle tempo.

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Events

Colburn Park Trad Music Festival: Workshops

Saturday, August 1 to Sunday, August 2

Registration required

Upper Valley Music Center

Saturday workshops will give participants a chance to immerse themselves in musical traditions to learn tunes, practice ensemble playing skills,…

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Colburn Park Trad Music Festival: Concerts

Saturday, August 1,
7:30 pm to 8:30 pm EDT

$20

Tickets on sale now!

First Congregational Church of Lebanon

Festival faculty perform in this concert that is open to the public! Tickets coming soon.

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Slow Jam

Tuesday, August 11,
5:30 pm to 6:30 pm EDT

Upper Valley Music Center

Whether meeting in-person or online via zoom, this session is low-pressure session that is welcoming to all levels and instruments. Play along to your favorite fiddle tunes at a gentle tempo.

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