WorkshopDescriptions

Anchorage Folk Festival, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, member-supported, volunteer organization supporting folk arts in the community.

AFF WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS

All levels and ages are welcome to attend all workshops! If it is an "advanced" workshop and you're not certain if that means you, please feel welcome to come along, bring your instrument, and observe. You might just find a fit for you!

(Rev: 01/08/10,8:45pm)

ENSEMBLES & SESSIONS

Alaska City Folk Arts, Instructor: Mary Schallert

Saturday, January 23rd 1:00pm to 2:15pm, SMH Room 103

People of all ages are welcome to rehearse with Alaska Folk Arts students and teachers. We have a main stage set to be played later in the afternoon.

Teen Jam Session, With: Ian Wahl, Matthew Faubion, Sarah Bartholomew of Sarahndipity

Sunday, January 24, 2010 - 1:00pm to 2:15pm SMH Room 108

A jam session especially for teens.

Rhythmn: Guitar, Bass, Mandolin, Instructor: Brother Mule

Sunday, January 24, 2010 - 2:30pm to 3:45pm SMH Room 103

Will join with other Brother Mule workshops playing rhythmn parts on stage the last afternoon set on the same day.

Lead Instruments: Mandolin, Fiddle, Guitar; Instructor: Brother Mule

Sunday, January 24, 2010 - 2:30pm to 3:45pm SMH Room 103

Will join with other Brother Mule workshops playing lead parts on stage the last afternoon set on the same day.

Brother Mule Ensemble, Additional workshop space if required.

Sunday, January 24, 2010 - 2:30pm to 3:45pm (location pending)

Will join with other Brother Mule workshops to play on stage the last afternoon set on the same day

Slow Jamming, Instructor: Kevin Cassity

Saturday, January 30, 2010 - 4:00pm to 5:15pm SMH Room 103

Music is fun! - Learn to jam in a laid-back setting. All instruments and levels welcome.

Another Teen Jam Session, With: Emily McLaughlin, Ryan McLaughlin, Garren Volper, Miles Allen, Luisa Yoter

Sunday, January 31, 2010 - 1:00pm to 2:15pm SMH Room 108

A jam session especially for teens.

Band Workshop, Instructor: Sweet Sunny South Band, 2010 Guest Artists

Sunday, January 31, 2010 - 4:00pm to 5:15pm, SMH Room 103

Songwriting, recording, performing & arranging.

INSTRUMENTS

Banjo Contest

Saturday, January 23, 2010 - 10:00am to 11:15pm & 11:30am to 12:45pm, Main Stage

All styles, levels and ages are welcome. Details coming soon!

Harp Improvisation, Instructor: Julie Ann Smith from Homer

Saturday, January 23, 2010 -11:30am to 12:45pm SMH Room 103

Improvisation on the orchestral harp, not the harmonica.

Guitar Maintenance and Care, Instructor: Mike Fleck

Saturday, January 23, 2010 -11:30am to 12:45pm SMH Room 108

The care and maintenance of your guitar and other stringed instruments. Mike is a certified Martin repairman and a skilled luthier.

Exploring the Acoustic Baritone Guitar, Insturctors: Wade Hampton Miller and Robin Hopper

Saturday, January 23, 2010 - 1:00pm to 2:15pm, SMH Room 108

The lower register baritone guitar and tuning possibilities are explored.

Fiddle tunes for Kids. Instructor: Amanda Kerr

Saturday, January 23, 2010 -2:30pm to 3:45pm SMH Room 103

Fiddle tunes to make learning fun for young musicians.

Bodhran Basics, Intructor: Suzi of Suzi's Woollies

Saturday, January 23, 2010 - 2:30pm to 3:45pm SMH Room 108

The basics of the Celtic drum. Some drums provided - bring your own if you have one.

Music Theory, Instructor: Jerry George

Saturday, January 23, 2010 - 4:00pm to 5:15pm SMH Room 108

Create notes, chords, scales and the zen of I, IV, V. Bring an instrument of choice.

Native American Flute, Instructor: Jerry George

Sunday, January 24, 2010 - 4:00pm to 5:15pm SMH Room 108

Blow in the pointy end and music comes out the other end. Flutes provided.

Introduction to Bag Pipes and Drums, Instructor: Leon Getz

Saturday, January 30, 2010 - 11:30am to 12:45pm, SMH Room 103

Introduction to Bag Pipes and Drums, History, tuning and basics of playing.

Intermediate and Advanced Mandolin, Instructor: Lowell Webb

Saturday, January30, 2010 - 1:00pm to 2:15pm SMH Room 103

Interval leaps and playing up the neck.

Guitar Maintenance and Care, Instructor: Mike Fleck

Saturday, January 30, 2010 -1:00pm to 2:15pm SMH Room 108

The care and maintenance of your guitar and other stringed instruments. Mike is a certified Martin repairman and a skilled luthier.

Beginning Banjo, All Styles, Instructor: Kevin Cassity

Saturday, January 30, 2010 - 2:30pm to 3:45pm SMH Room 103

All styles, abilities welcome.

Slow Jamming, Instructor: Kevin Cassity

Saturday, January 30, 2010 - 4:00pm to 5:15pm SMH Room 103

Music is fun! - Learn to jam in a laid-back setting. All instruments and levels welcome

Native American Flute, Instructor: Deborah Peterson

Saturday, January 30, 2010 - 4:00pm to 5:15pm SMH Room 108

Learn the history and lore of this magical instrument. Bring your flute or use ours.

Plectrum Banjo Flatpicking and Mandolin, Instructors: Bill Powers from Sweet Sunny South joined by Shelly on the bass.

Sunday, January 31, 2010 - 2:30pm to 3:45pm SMH Room 103

Both instruments welcome. (2010 Guest Artists)

Oldtime FIddle, Instructors: Cory Obert with Rob Miller on guitar
(Sweet Sunny South 2010 Guest Artists)

Sunday, January 31, 2010 - 2:30pm to 3:45pm SMH Room 108

Fiddles and guitars both welcome.

DANCE

Square and Contra Dance, Caller: Patty Hamre & music provided by the Rosebuds

Saturday, January 30, 2010 - 10:00am to 11:15am Main Stage

Square and Contra Dancing for all levels, especially beginners.

Cajun Dancing, Instructor: Betsy Howard with Fat Weasel

Saturday, January 30, 2010 - 11:30am to 12:45pm Main Stage

Learn the basics for the dance later.

Waltz Workshop, Instructors: Katie Cueva and Dustin Madden with music by the Bowheads

Saturday, January 30, 2010 - 1:00pm to 2:15pm (location pending)

Learn to move gracefully in three-quarter time with the Bowheads.

NEW ADDITION!(Rev 1/29)
Traditional English Morris Dance: Come learn a stick dance with Rant & Raven.
Sunday, January 31, 2010 - 10:00am to 11:15 Williamson Main Stage
No partner needed. Clean, indoor-only shoes please.

Clogging, Instructor: Rhea McDonald

Sunday, January 31, 2010 - 11:30am to 12:45pm Main Stage

Beginners welcome.

MICROPHONES

Microphone Practice, Instructor: Mary Schallert

Sunday, January 24, 2010 - 11:30am to 12:45pm WWA Stage

Learn the basics on how to make your set effective or just get some experience on microphones.

SONGWRITING

Songwriting Exercises, Instructor: Robin Hopper

Sunday, January 24, 2010 - 1:00pm to 2:15pm SMH Room 103

Bring a pencil and have some creative fun.

Songwriter's Circle, Facilitator: Ruby

Sunday, January 31, 2010 - 11:30am to 12:45pm SMH Room 103

Songwriters of Alaska , or aspiring songwriters: Bring a song, get some feedback (or not!), be inspired.

VOCALS

Nature Song Sing-along, Instructor: Dan Pascucci

Saturday, January 23, 2010 - 4:00pm to 5:15pm SMH Room 103

With "Dirty Dan D", a nature education specialist with Kenai watershed in Soldatna. Great workshop for all ages: kids and educators looking for ideas.

If You Can Talk, You Can Sing, Instructor: Surise Sjoeberg

Sunday, January 24, 2010 - 1:00pm to 2:15pm SMH Room 103

Chants, rounds and circle songs from around the world.

Silly Song Sing-Along, Instructor: Dawn Berg

Saturday, January 30, 2010 - 10:00am to 11:15am SMH Room 103

Bring your favorite silly song.

Songs of Sorrow Swap, Instructor: Robin Hopper

Saturday, January 30, 2010 - 2:30pm to 3:45pm SMH Room 108

Bring your favorites.

Tips for Singing in Tune, Instructor: Esther Golton

Sunday, January 31, 2010 - 11:30am to 12:45pm Room 108 (rev 1/27)

"Doe, a deer, a female deer..."

Brush and Arbor Gospel Singing,
Instructors: Wade Hampton Miller and the St. Mary's Praise Singers

Sunday, January 31st, 2010 - 4:00pm to 5:15pm SMH Room 108

Call and response gospel music from the Missouri and Arkansas Ozarks.

JUST FOR KIDS & KID-FRIENDLY

Alaska City Folk Arts, Instructor: Mary Schallert

Saturday, January 23, 2010 - 1:00pm to 2:15pm SMH Room 103

People of all ages are welcome to rehearse with Alaska Folk Arts students and teachers for a main stage set to be played later in the afternoon.