Upcoming Events
Schoolhouse Summer Fiddle Camps
Beginners: Wednesday, June 5-Friday, June 7
Intermediate & Advanced: Wednesday July 10-Friday, July 12
Registration is now open for the Schoolhouse Summer Fiddle Camps in The Old Avoca Schoolhouse, Avoca, Nebraska. For more information, log on to http://www.greenblattandseay.com/schoolhouse_fiddle_camp.shtml.
Summer Camp 1:
Wednesday, June 5 - Friday, June 7, 2019, 9 AM - Noon
For folks who consider themselves beginners.
Summer Camp 2:
Wednesday, July 10 - Friday, July 12, 2017, 9 AM - Noon
For fiddlers who consider themselves intermediate or advanced.
On Wednesday, participants will be mostly reading tunes, using sheet music in standard notation. We'll be learning melodies, harmonies, and chords. You will be improving your sight reading, and experiencing fiddling fun.
On Thursday, we 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 will be mostly jamming, modulating, singing, dancing, experimenting, sharing, and playing fiddle related instruments.
Enrollment limited to 10 fiddlers.
Pre-registration required.
Full payment due on your first day of camp.
$150.00 fee for 3 days. ($50 per day)
$110.00 fee for 2 days. ($55 per day)
$60.00 fee for 1 day
Send an email to debby@greenblattandseay.com
to register for 2019 Summer Schoolhouse Fiddle Camp 1.
Summer Camp 1:
Wednesday, June 5 - Friday, June 7, 2019, 9 AM - Noon
For folks who consider themselves beginners.
Summer Camp 2:
Wednesday, July 10 - Friday, July 12, 2017, 9 AM - Noon
For fiddlers who consider themselves intermediate or advanced.
On Wednesday, participants will be mostly reading tunes, using sheet music in standard notation. We'll be learning melodies, harmonies, and chords. You will be improving your sight reading, and experiencing fiddling fun.
On Thursday, we 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 will be mostly jamming, modulating, singing, dancing, experimenting, sharing, and playing fiddle related instruments.
Enrollment limited to 10 fiddlers.
Pre-registration required.
Full payment due on your first day of camp.
$150.00 fee for 3 days. ($50 per day)
$110.00 fee for 2 days. ($55 per day)
$60.00 fee for 1 day
Send an email to debby@greenblattandseay.com
to register for 2019 Summer Schoolhouse Fiddle Camp 1.
Fiddle Workshop with Dennis Stroughmatt
Friday, June 21 - Avoca, NE
The Old Avoca Schoolhouse in Avoca, Nebraska is proud to be hosting a fiddle workshop with Dennis Stroughmatt, a member of the National Oldtime Fiddlers Hall of Fame. The workshop will be on Friday, June 21, from 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM.
Stroughmatt’s fiddling and singing provide a vibrant blend of Celtic, Canadian and Old Time sounds, bridging the gap between contemporary Canadian and Louisiana Cajun styles. Dennis also plays and discusses French Creole, Cajun, Honky Tonk, and Western Swing fiddling. This workshop is perfect for fiddlers and other string players, who desire to add a little spice to their playing. Tune up, and join in on the fun!
To watch and hear Dennis Stroughmatt perform at the Library of Congress, check out the video below.
Enrollment is limited, and pre-registration is required. The fee is $15.00 per musician.
Stroughmatt’s fiddling and singing provide a vibrant blend of Celtic, Canadian and Old Time sounds, bridging the gap between contemporary Canadian and Louisiana Cajun styles. Dennis also plays and discusses French Creole, Cajun, Honky Tonk, and Western Swing fiddling. This workshop is perfect for fiddlers and other string players, who desire to add a little spice to their playing. Tune up, and join in on the fun!
To watch and hear Dennis Stroughmatt perform at the Library of Congress, check out the video below.
Enrollment is limited, and pre-registration is required. The fee is $15.00 per musician.
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