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Baroque Tunes Workshop
Tuesday, June 14 at 7:00 PM
Wednesday, June 15 at 10:00 AM

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The Old Avoca Schoolhouse in Avoca, Nebraska will be streaming two on line “Baroque Tunes for Two Workshops"
for fiddlers, violists, cellists, bassists, mandolinists, and recorder players.  The Workshops will be on Tuesday, June 14, at 7 PM Central Time, and Wednesday, June 15, at 10 AM Central Time.  Different tunes will be played at each session. 

Each participant will receive a copy of our  “Baroque Tunes for Two” book, arranged for the instrument of their choice.  Just as in all of the collections in the Tunes for Two series these books contain the same tunes in the same keys making it easy for you to play with a friend playing another instrument.

This collection includes 27 lively pieces arranged for two players (melody and harmony).  
These curated gems include dance tunes from Belgium, England, France, Germany, Holland, Italy, Prussia, and Sweden.  Well known composers are included (Bach, Handel, Telemann), as well as some surprises (Fasch, Gambarini, Roman). 
Volumes with the same tunes are available for fiddle, viola, cello, bass, mandolin, soprano recorder, alto recorder, tenor recorder, and bass recorder.

During the Workshop, we will read, play, and discuss various survival skills for these kinds of pieces.  A treble clef version of the sheet music for the tunes being played will be displayed on Zoom's screen during the workshop. 

There is limited enrollment, and pre-registration is required.  The fee for each “Baroque Tunes for Two” workshop is $25.00. 

For more information, and to register: 
https://www.greenblattandseay.com/workshops_baroque.shtml
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Reviews:
Baroque Tunes for Two Violas
 “...an excellent and diverse collection of 27 Baroque works.  The book ends with program notes that ‘educate and entertain’ for each work; an ideal resource. For students, these interesting stories and histories enrich the music and add appreciation to the creative context. The same duets in compatible keys are also available for cellos, basses, violins, mandolins and recorders. There is the option of pdf purchase or print in spiral-bound books, which work perfectly for gigs. 
 
This is an ideal book for all string teachers, due to the variety of offerings and many possible uses in lessons and performances. Highly recommended!”
...Helen Tuckey, Stringendo, Journal of the Australian Strings Association Ltd., April 2022
used by permission of AUSTA National Journal Editor

Baroque Tunes for Two Basses

“In addition to Bach and Telemann it is a wonderful opportunity to widen students’ knowledge of other composers of this genre such as Vitali, Quantz, Pergolesi and Gambarini. Brief fascinating facts about the composers are included so this is a fantastic educational resource.”
...Marian Heckenberg, Stringendo, Journal of the Australian Strings Association Ltd., April 2022
used by permission of AUSTA National Journal Editor

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Ukrainian Fiddle Tunes for Two Workshop
Tuesday, July 12 at 7:00 PM
Wednesday, July 13 at 10:00 AM
Friday, July 15 at 7:00 PM

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The Old Avoca Schoolhouse in Avoca, Nebraska will be streaming three on line “Ukrainian Fiddle Tunes for Two Workshops”  for fiddlers, violists, cellists, bassists, mandolinists, and recorder players.  The Workshops will be on Tuesday, July 12 at 7 PM Central Time, Wednesday, July 13, at 10 AM Central Time, and Friday, July 15, at 7 PM Central Time.  Different tunes will be played at each session. 

Each participant will receive a copy of our  “Ukrainian Fiddle Tunes for Two” book, arranged for the instrument of their choice.  Just as in all of the collections in the Tunes for Two series these books contain the same tunes in the same keys making it easy for you to play with a friend playing another instrument.

This collection includes marches, patriotic songs, polkas, waltzes, etc.  These melodies will make you cry, and make you dance.  You have been warned!

During the Workshop, we will read, play, and discuss various survival skills for these kinds of pieces.  A treble clef version of the sheet music for the tunes being played will be displayed on Zoom's screen during the workshop. 

There is limited enrollment, and pre-registration is required.  The fee for each “Ukrainian Tunes for Two” workshop is $25.00. 

For more information, and to register: 
https://www.greenblattandseay.com/workshops_ukrainian.shtml

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Deadline to register is June 30!


Suzuki Institute at the Omaha Conservatory
July 17-22, 2022

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A 6-day comprehensive program where Suzuki students ages 0-18 of all skill levels, families and teachers come to expand and strengthen their instruction at home. We offer a rich program led by international Suzuki faculty. Among the classes offered: repertoire, technique, master class, enriching electives such as music by diverse composers and more! Lodging and meal plans available.

See the website for more information:

https://omahacm.org/programs/omaha-conservatory-suzuki-institute/

SoundWaves at the Omaha Conservatory
July 23-30, 2022

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Spend a week at the Midwest’s premier summer music program! For students ages 9-18 of all skill levels studying strings, piano, voice, winds, brass, guitar, and percussion. Learn from world-class faculty and immerse yourself in an exciting musical experience. We offer a versatile program of masterclasses, chamber music, orchestra, chamber music, musical theater workshops and piano performance class with cross-disciplinary study options. There are diverse electives such as composition, ukulele, music business and more. Lodging and meal plans available.

​Register by June 1, 2022.

See the website for more information:

https://omahacm.org/programs/soundwaves/

Renaissance Fiddling Tunes for Two
Tuesday, August 9 at 7:00 PM
Wednesday, August 10 at 10:00 AM
Friday, August 12 at 7:00 PM

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The Old Avoca Schoolhouse in Avoca, Nebraska will be streaming three on line “Renaissance Fiddling Tunes For Two Workshops”  for fiddlers, violists, cellists, bassists, mandolinists, and recorder players.  

The Workshops will be on Tuesday, August 9, 7 PM, Central Time, Wednesday, August 10, 10 AM, Central Time, and Friday, August 12, 7 PM, Central Time.   Different tunes will be played at each session. 

Each participant will receive a copy of our  “Renaissance Fiddling Tunes For Two” book, arranged for the instrument of their choice.  These 28 traditional Renaissance tunes are arranged for two players, with chords for back-up musicians included. Program notes and a source list are included. 

Just as in all of the collections in the Tunes for Two series these books contain the same tunes in the same keys making it easy for you to play with a friend playing another instrument.

During the Workshop, we will read, play, and discuss various survival skills for these kinds of pieces.  A treble clef version of the sheet music for the tunes being played will be displayed on Zoom's screen during the workshop. 

There is limited enrollment, and pre-registration is required.  The fee for each “Renaissance Fiddling Tunes For Two” workshop is $25.00. 

For more information, and to register: 
https://www.greenblattandseay.com/workshops_renaissance.shtml

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Please send any information about opportunities for students anywhere in the state to neastaweb@gmail.com so we can get them posted and get the word out! Thank you for your help!

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​For more information or if you have any questions, please email Melissa Tatreau Holtmeier at melissaholtmeier@omahacm.org

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