UPCOMING EVENTS
Celtic Fiddle Camp - Old Avoca Schoolhouse
Wednesday, March 13 - Friday, March 15
The Old Avoca Schoolhouse in Avoca, Nebraska will be hosting a special Celtic Fiddle Camp for fiddlers, violists, mandolinists, guitarists, recorder players, and ukulele players. Music from Ireland, Scotland, and Wales will be featured. The sessions will be led by championship fiddler and author, Deborah Greenblatt.
The camp will be on Wednesday, March 13 - Friday, March 15, from 9 AM to 12 Noon. Musicians can sign up for 1 day, or 2 days, or all 3 days.
On Wednesday, participants will be mostly reading tunes; using sheet music in standard notation. They will learn melodies, harmonies, and chords. Fiddlers will be improving their sight reading and experiencing fiddling fun.
On Thursday, the emphasis will be mostly playing tunes by ear, so feel free to bring your recording gadgets. Sheet music versions of the tunes will be provided for you by the end of the day, just in case your ears need the help.
On Friday, we'll be jamming, modulating, singing, dancing, experimenting, sharing, and playing fiddle related instruments.
Limited enrollment. Pre-registration required.
Full payment due on your first day of camp.
$60.00 fee for 1 day.
$110.00 fee for 2 days. ($55 per day)
$150.00 fee for 3 days. ($50 per day)
For more information, and to register, send an email to Debby at debby@greenblattandseay.com
If you think you have registered but do not receive an e-mail confirmation from Debby within 24 hours please e-mail her at debby@greenblattandseay.com to let her know.
The camp will be on Wednesday, March 13 - Friday, March 15, from 9 AM to 12 Noon. Musicians can sign up for 1 day, or 2 days, or all 3 days.
On Wednesday, participants will be mostly reading tunes; using sheet music in standard notation. They will learn melodies, harmonies, and chords. Fiddlers will be improving their sight reading and experiencing fiddling fun.
On Thursday, the emphasis will be mostly playing tunes by ear, so feel free to bring your recording gadgets. Sheet music versions of the tunes will be provided for you by the end of the day, just in case your ears need the help.
On Friday, we'll be jamming, modulating, singing, dancing, experimenting, sharing, and playing fiddle related instruments.
Limited enrollment. Pre-registration required.
Full payment due on your first day of camp.
$60.00 fee for 1 day.
$110.00 fee for 2 days. ($55 per day)
$150.00 fee for 3 days. ($50 per day)
For more information, and to register, send an email to Debby at debby@greenblattandseay.com
If you think you have registered but do not receive an e-mail confirmation from Debby within 24 hours please e-mail her at debby@greenblattandseay.com to let her know.
UNO String Olympics
Saturday, March 16
I would like to take this opportunity to invite you and your students to the annual UNO String Solo & Ensemble Olympics on Saturday, March 16, 2019, at the Strauss Performing Arts Center on the UNO campus.
This unique event is open to all string students from beginning pre-k through high school. Students studying privately may also register through their private instructor. There are no limits to the number of entries per school or teacher. Each entry will receive a division rating and comments, or students may perform for comments only. Awards will be given to outstanding soloists, ensembles, and schools.
If you have any questions, please e-mail or call me at: mperkinson@unomaha.edu / 402.554.3416
Hope to see you in March!
Sincerely,
Dr. Mary Perkinson, DMA
Assistant Professor, Coordinator of String Area / Professor of Violin & String Education
This unique event is open to all string students from beginning pre-k through high school. Students studying privately may also register through their private instructor. There are no limits to the number of entries per school or teacher. Each entry will receive a division rating and comments, or students may perform for comments only. Awards will be given to outstanding soloists, ensembles, and schools.
If you have any questions, please e-mail or call me at: mperkinson@unomaha.edu / 402.554.3416
Hope to see you in March!
Sincerely,
Dr. Mary Perkinson, DMA
Assistant Professor, Coordinator of String Area / Professor of Violin & String Education
Scandinavian Fiddle Workshop - Old Avoca Schoolhouse
Saturday, April 13 from 1 PM - 3 PM
The Old Avoca Schoolhouse in Avoca, Nebraska will be hosting a special Scandinavian Fiddle Workshop for fiddlers, violists, mandolinists, guitarists, recorder players, and ukulele players. Music from Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden will be featured. The sessions will be led by championship fiddler and author, Deborah Greenblatt.
The workshop will be on Saturday, April 13, from 1 PM - 3 PM.
Each participant will receive a free copy of Greenblatt & Seay’s “Scandinavian Sampler for Two”. Musicians are encouraged to bring their recording gadgets to the workshop.
Enrollment is limited, and pre-registration is required. The fee is $20.00 per musician.
For more information, and to register, send an email to Debby at debby@greenblattandseay.comIf you think you have registered but do not receive an e-mail confirmation from Debby within 24 hours please e-mail her at debby@greenblattandseay.com to let her know.
The workshop will be on Saturday, April 13, from 1 PM - 3 PM.
Each participant will receive a free copy of Greenblatt & Seay’s “Scandinavian Sampler for Two”. Musicians are encouraged to bring their recording gadgets to the workshop.
Enrollment is limited, and pre-registration is required. The fee is $20.00 per musician.
For more information, and to register, send an email to Debby at debby@greenblattandseay.comIf you think you have registered but do not receive an e-mail confirmation from Debby within 24 hours please e-mail her at debby@greenblattandseay.com to let her know.
Nebraska ASTA Young Orchestra Festival
Saturday, May 11
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The Young Orchestra Festival is an excellent opportunity for middle level orchestras to get feedback and a chance to compete. The festival will be on Saturday, May 11, 2019.
Do you have questions or concerns? Please feel free to email Brittany Rom at brittanyrom@gmail.com. Click to download the form on the right and get signed up! |
Omaha, NE
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Lincoln, NE
