The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #99034 Message #1969486
Posted By: shepherdlass
16-Feb-07 - 05:17 AM
Thread Name: Why does 'folk' attract so many teachers
Subject: RE: Why does 'folk' attract so many teachers
3 possible reasons (from a non-teacher) :-
Teachers - passing information down the generations.
Tradition - passing music, etc, down the generations.
Also, standing up to face a folk club might be considered good preparation for potential teachers. There are some folkies whose heckling is so developed not even the most dysfunctional child could come close.
And - 6 weeks holiday in summer = freedom to attend summer festivals.