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REGISTER ONLINE: classweb.townofcary.org 19 Music All.music.camps.take.place.at.the.Page-Walker.Arts.&. History.Center.unless.otherwise.noted. Bluegrass Camp (age 8-16) Set.your.feet.to.tapping.and.learn.songs.and.techniques. of.one.of.North.Carolina's.most.popular.music.styles!. Taught.by.veteran.bluegrass.musicians,.this.camp.will.build. musical.skills.while.encouraging.confidence,.creativity,.and. collaboration..Camps.culminate.with.a.public.performance. on.June.26..Co-sponsored.by.the.Piedmont.Council.of. Traditional.Music.(www.pinecone.org)..All.campers.must. provide.their.own.instruments..Combine.a.morning.and. afternoon.camp.for.a.full-day.experience. Fees: $93(R).$121(N).(5.classes) • BEGINNING BLUEGRASS FIDDLE If.you.play.but.are.not.yet.comfortable.with.tuning,.bowing. and.finding.notes.on.a.fingerboard.this.camp.is.for.you.. Topics.covered.include.basic.bluegrass.style,.bowing.tips. and.tricks,.and.more..By.the.end.of.the.week,.we.will.work. up.a.bluegrass.tune.or.two.for.the.performance. Instructor: Pattie.Hopkins 84197. Mon-Fri. Jun.22-26. 9.a.m.-noon. T1 • BEGINNING BLUEGRASS GUITAR Learn.the.basics:.tuning.your.guitar,.chord.shapes.and. patterns,.rhythm.patterns,.right-hand.technique,.care.of. your.guitar,.and.practice.tips..By.the.end.of.the.week,.we. will.work.in.a.tune.or.two.for.the.culminating.performance.. Knowledge.of.guitar.tablature.is.helpful. Instructor: Charles.Pettee 84202. Mon-Fri. Jun.22-26. 9.a.m.-noon. T1 • BEGINNING BLUEGRASS SONGWRITING Students.learn.tips.for.capturing.and.generating.song. ideas,.how.to.express.ideas.through.music.and.lyrics.and. how.to.construct.a.song..Participants.will.brainstorm,. write,.revise.and.construct.their.own.songs..No.prior. songwriting.experience.necessary.. Instructor: Lynda.Dawson 84201. Mon-Fri. Jun.22-26. 1-4.p.m... T1 • INTERMEDIATE BLUEGRASS FIDDLE For.intermediate.students.who.have.mastered.basic. violin.skills,.and.be.able.to.tune.their.instruments,.keep. time,.play.the.principal.scales,.and.play.a.few.tunes. with.confidence..By.the.end.of.the.week,.we.will.work. up.a.bluegrass.arrangement.or.two.for.the.culminating. performance. Instructor: Pattie.Hopkins 84199. Mon-Fri. Jun.22-26. 1-4.p.m.. T1 • INTERMEDIATE BLUEGRASS GUITAR If.you.have.mastered.basic.guitar.skills,.and.be.able.to.tune. their.instruments,.keep.time,.play.the.principal.chords,. and.play.a.few.tunes.with.confidence,.this.camp.is.for. you..By.the.end.of.the.week,.we.will.work.up.a.bluegrass. arrangement.or.two.for.the.culminating.performance. Instructor: Charles.Pettee 84196. Mon-Fri. .Jun.22-26. 1-4.p.m.. T1 • INTERMEDIATE BLUEGRASS SONGWRITING Students.delve.deeper.into.capturing.and.generating.song. ideas,.expressing.ideas.through.music.and.lyrics.and. thinking.critically.about.song.construction.and.revision.Prior. songwriting.experience.recommended,.through.PineCone. songwriting.camp.in.a.previous.year,.Beginning.Songwriting. in.Spring.2015,.or.personal.songwriting.experience. Instructor: Lynda.Dawson 84200. Mon-Fri. Jun.22-26. 9.a.m.-noon. T1 Bluegrass Jam Camp (age 12-17) For.intermediate.fiddle,.banjo,.mandolin,.guitar,.and.upright. bass.students.looking.to.take.their.bluegrass.music.playing. to.the.next.level..Morning.sessions.include.learning.the. basics.of.jamming:.jam.etiquette,.ensemble.work,.backup,. lead,.harmony,.rhythm,.back-up,.improvising,.and.more!. Afternoons,.students.will.get.together.and.jam..There. will.be.a.public.performance.at.Lazy.Daze.on.August.22.. Students.must.provide.their.own.instruments. Instructors: Lynda.Dawson/Charles.Pettee/Pattie.Hopkins Fees: $250(R).$280(N).(5.classes) 84852. Mon-Fri. Aug.10-14. 9.a.m.-4.p.m..T3 Drum Camp (age 8-11) Discover.djembe.drums.and.percussion.music.from. around.the.planet..Steeped.in.history.and.mystery,.spend.a. full.week.with.HANDS.ON.DRUMS..Learn.about.folkloric. music.from.the.village,.engage.in.creative.self-expression,. and.participate.in.ancient.traditions.that.foster.fun.and. promote.wellness..Instruments.are.provided. Instructor: Greg.Whitt Fees: $110(R).$140(N). (5.classes) 83958. Mon-Fri. Jun.15-19. 9.a.m.-noon. T1 83959. Mon-Fri. Jul.13-17. 9.a.m.-noon. T4 NEW! PERFORMING.ARTS DON'T WAIT! Please.register.early..Early.registration.allows.us. time.to.plan.appropriately..Often.times.we.are.able. to.accommodate.those.on.waiting.lists.by.adding. additional.spots.in.the.class.or.adding.additional. classes..Classes.that.do.not.meet.their.minimum. enrollment.are.generally.cancelled,.you.could.make. the.difference.

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