Who should attend : All levels, except absolute beginners
Descriptif: Teaching program: Work on the traditional repertoires of Centre France, plus a few pieces by La Machine. Work on sound quality, rhythmic precision and Centre trad style. Introduction to foot-stomping techniques, pooling of bagpipe and hurdy-gurdy repertoire. It is planned that trainees who so wish will be able to interpret the repertoire they have learned in front of an audience, in the company of hurdy-gurdy trainees.
MATERIAL PROVIDED :
Audio files sent by email upon registration.
LOCATIONS:
Village Saint-Antoine-sur-Richelieu (adress tbd)
SCHEDULE :
Thursday
9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.: Welcome of trainees
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.: Master class
12 p.m. to 2 p.m.: Lunch*
2 p.m. to 5 p.m.: Master class
6 p.m.: Dinner* with free music sessions
Friday
9 a.m. to 10 a.m.: Breakfast*
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.: Master class
12 p.m. to 2 p.m.: Lunch*
2 p.m. to 5 p.m.: Master class
In addition to the core teaching program, trainees will have the opportunity to take part in optional public activities during the festival.
*Depends of selected plan
200.00$: 2-day course
270.00$: 2-day course and meals (1 dinner, 2 lunch and 1 breakfast)
320.00$: 2-day course and festival passport and meals (1 dinner, 2 lunch, 1 breakfast and weekend passport)
Camping: Free tent space for trainees (reservation required). Reduced rates for trailers, westfalia and RVs.
REGISTRATION
Registration deadline: June 7.
Maximum number of places: 10 people.
Minimum number of participants: 6.