Camp New Harmony Workshop Signups- 2016-2017

Subject: RE: Camp New Harmony Workshop Signups- 2016-2017
From: GUEST,Kathrine Gardner
Date: 19 Dec 16 - 03:14 PM

Yes I'd like to do Old-Timey Piano Backup in the same slot if it's still available. Every day except Wednesday. Thanks. And 2-4 is perfect for Musicals on Friday.

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Hope this works for the Old-Time Piano backup:
Friday, Dance Hall, noon
Saturday, Dance Hall, 5 PM
Sunday, Dance Hall, 5 PM.

The Dance Hall is booked all day on Thursday except at 9 AM. I don't know if there's another venue with a piano.

Musicals in Carpeted Room, on Friday 2-4 PM
-Joe-

Subject: RE: Camp New Harmony Workshop Signups- 2016-2017
From: Joe Offer
Date: 20 Dec 16 - 12:08 AM

Ellen Eagan has revised her workshop request to fit her sessions only in open spaces, making Joe Offer a Happy Camper:

Waltz Jam - Thursday at noon in the Dance Hall and Saturday at 4 in the Dance Hall

50's and 60's Pop Hits - Saturday at 1 in the Carpeted Room

Mrs. Peacock in the Library with the lead pipe at 4 pm

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Confirmed. -Joe-

Subject: RE: Camp New Harmony Workshop Signups- 2016-2017
From: GUEST,Deborah Sandler
Date: 20 Dec 16 - 07:23 PM

Joe - Trying to reach you to schedule a madrigals workshop for me and Cathy Sillavo! I already sent you a FB message and haven't reached you so now trying this. We'd like something in Ruben's house mid-day Thursday - noon or 1 PM would be good. Let us know! Thanks - Deborah Sandler

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Set for Noon on Thursday, Ruben's. -Joe-

Subject: RE: Camp New Harmony Workshop Signups- 2016-2017
From: GUEST,Susan Wageman
Date: 21 Dec 16 - 10:17 PM

Hi Joe,

I'd like to schedule a "Songwriter's Gathering" in Yellow 22 at 4pm on Thursday and Friday. Maybe they should be "Songwriter's Gathering I" and "Songwriter's Gathering II."

- Susan

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Confirmed, although in order to honor all who are anal about the use of apostrophes, I'm calling it "Songwriter Gathering I and II"
-Joe Smartass-

Subject: RE: Camp New Harmony Workshop Signups- 2016-2017
From: Joe Offer
Date: 21 Dec 16 - 11:00 PM

Robert Rodriquez is hosting a workshop titled Soldier, Sailor, Tinker, Tailor: songs and stories of work & occupations. It's Friday in the Carpeted Room, noon-2 PM.

Since this is a workshop about occupations and "soldier" is an occupation that many of us have experienced, Robert hopes that somebody will sing John McCutcheon's "Christmas in the Trenches," about the Christmas Truce of 1914.

If this is a song you sing, think about attending Robert's workshop.

-Joe-

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Jerry & Bev volunteered to sing "Christmas in the Trenches."

Subject: RE: Camp New Harmony Workshop Signups- 2016-2017
From: Fred Maslan
Date: 21 Dec 16 - 11:17 PM

What about songs of Bill Gallaher Sunday 1:00 Rubens?

Fred

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Confirmed. -Joe-

Subject: RE: Camp New Harmony Workshop Signups- 2016-2017
From: Joe Offer
Date: 21 Dec 16 - 11:51 PM

Whew! OK, so I think I'm up-to-date to here. I'm still waiting for Michael Riemer to confirm his popular Irish Set Dance sessions.

Anything I goofed on so far?
-Joe-

Subject: RE: Camp New Harmony Workshop Signups- 2016-2017
From: GUEST
Date: 22 Dec 16 - 01:28 PM

We spoke to Robert Rodriguez and promised him we would do "Christmas in the Trenches" at his workshop.

Bev and Jerry

Subject: RE: Camp New Harmony Workshop Signups- 2016-2017
From: GUEST,r kummerle
Date: 22 Dec 16 - 04:16 PM

would be willing to organize a basic klezmer group using the book "easy klezmer tunes" by stacy phillips. i can bring copies of some of the tunes for people that like to sight read.

first time coming to this camp. not sure which room this would be best for, or what time would be best. please advise.

thanks
    ryan

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Hi, Ryan
I put you in the Mirrored Room on Thursday at 4 PM. If if goes well, you might want to schedule a daily session - you can do that while you're at camp.
-Joe-

Subject: RE: Camp New Harmony Workshop Signups- 2016-2017
From: GUEST,Edf Silberman
Date: 22 Dec 16 - 06:26 PM

Joe -- can I have cabin 6 for an old Old Fashioed Multi-Genre ceilidh from 10 to 1 on Sunday the First?

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Si Señor. -José-

Subject: RE: Camp New Harmony Workshop Signups- 2016-2017
From: Al
Date: 22 Dec 16 - 08:54 PM

Joe, I would like to give workshops at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in the study center. For now, just list topics as "fiddle techniques." Thanks, Al

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Absolutamente, Señor Al. -José-

Subject: RE: Camp New Harmony Workshop Signups- 2016-2017
From: GUEST,Robert Katz
Date: 23 Dec 16 - 12:16 PM

Joe, I'd like to have a political song swap Thurs. at 11 (1 hr.) or if no openings then, then Thurs. some time between 1 & 4. Rob Katz

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Hi, Rob. The carpeted room is open Thursday 11-12, so I put you there.
-Joe-

Subject: RE: Camp New Harmony Workshop Signups- 2016-2017
From: GUEST,Marlene
Date: 23 Dec 16 - 05:25 PM

Joe:

Can you please expand my Sunday "Sad Songs" workshop to two hours 1:00 to 3:00, instead of one hour 2:00-3:00. A couple of people have reminded me that when I've done this before, not everyone who wanted to lead a song was able to do so.

Thanks

Marlene

Done. -Joe-

Subject: RE: Camp New Harmony Workshop Signups- 2016-2017
From: GUEST,David Brown
Date: 23 Dec 16 - 05:47 PM

Hi Joe -

Put me down for a clawhammer banjo workshop

Thurs noon Yellow Room 22
Fri 11am Yellow Room 22

Okey-doke -Joe-
Current to this point. I'm watching subsequent entries, but don't always add them to the schedule immediately. Waiting teaches people patience, and gives me more flexibility to schedule wisely....
-Joe-

Subject: RE: Camp New Harmony Workshop Signups- 2016-2017
From: GUEST
Date: 24 Dec 16 - 12:41 PM

please switch the klezmer to thursday 12 to 12:50

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done. -Joe-

Subject: RE: Camp New Harmony Workshop Signups- 2016-2017
From: Joe Offer
Date: 24 Dec 16 - 05:31 PM

From the Harmony List:

Well, the most interesting ballad for a two-hour workshop would have
to be the Geste of Robin Hood. I know: nobody knows it. YET.

The ballad with the most versions might be the Twa Sisters, or the
Twa Brothers. Cruel Mother is somewhat limiting, as the main real
difference is in the Christian or non-Christian afterlife she'll
have. Lord Thomas and Fair Eleanor has many versions (the Brown
Girl) and Thomas the Rhymer has different verses; we can each choose
our favorites; Hind Horn is equally a long, long story of which we
may sing similar but different slices.

You might get the most surprises/different versions with The Baffled
Knight,of which everyone may have a favorite version. The tedious
Maid Freed from the Gallows is also widely sung, with several tunes
and rhythms. Our Goodman (Seven Nights Drunk) and Sir Lionel (Wild
Boar in the Woods) are known by many and in many versions.

Something like Barbara Allen might get tiresome, since we all know
the same three versions. Does it have to be a ballad? Frankie and
Johnny has many versions and endings. How about a pretty tight
theme, such as crossdressing women or Robbers or Childbirth or
Discourteous knights? Or songs with "cruel" in them?

Looking forward to whatever you pick.

Sadie
At 12/22/2016, you wrote:


>
> If I were to lead a workshop concentrating on one ballad, which
> one would you all prefer? Of which do we know the most versions?
> Two Sisters? Mathy Groves? Froggy went a courting? Lord Randall?
> Young Hunting? Cruel Mother? Many more? Please weigh in.
>
>Thanks!
>Arlene

Subject: RE: Camp New Harmony Workshop Signups- 2016-2017
From: GUEST,Thad
Date: 25 Dec 16 - 10:34 PM

Hi, Joe the Traveler,
I envy you the travels!
How about:
    U.Utah Phillips wksh at 2:00 Thurs. in the Carpeted Room, and
    Peter Krug songs and remembrances at 2:00 Fri in the Study Center?

--Thad

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Hi, Thad - I entered the Utah Phillips workshop as requested. Wendy Silk has a Peter Krug workshop Sunday at the same time as the Pub Songs workshop. Do you think we need 2 Peter Krug sessions?
email sent.
-Joe-

Subject: RE: Camp New Harmony Workshop Signups- 2016-2017
From: GUEST,Laurie Story Vela
Date: 26 Dec 16 - 02:13 AM

Thanks Joe!

If possible, can you plz post:

"Camp Harmony Youth Chorus" Mirrored Room Friday 12/30 and Saturday 12/31 at 5:00

"Burning Bowl Peace, Songs of Release" 12 noon on Saturday 12/31 in Yellow Room 22

"Sing Short Spirit Songs A-Z ~ (all written in 2016 by Laurie Story V!) Mirrored Room Saturday 12/31 at 4:00

Love & Appreciation,
Laurie Story Vela

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Hi, Laurie - Entered as requested, but I had to abbreviate some titles. -Joe-

Subject: RE: Camp New Harmony Workshop Signups- 2016-2017
From: GUEST,Karen Broder
Date: 26 Dec 16 - 04:31 AM

I'd like to change the location for Saturday swing sing at 2pm from Ruebens to the Study Center. I prefer the close cozy and "studious" atmosphere. Thanks!

P.S. Regarding your request for "where or when" I'd have to know "what and how." Alas I'm limited to songs I know I can play and sing. This workshop will be more of a group sing a long, or play along with a chance to try solos depending on who, what, where and when :) Thanks for understanding.

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Hi, Karen. I made the switch. Maybe I'll get up the gumption to serenade you with "Where or When."
-Joe-

Subject: RE: Camp New Harmony Workshop Signups- 2016-2017
From: GUEST
Date: 26 Dec 16 - 12:31 PM

Thanks, Joe--go ahead and cancel my Peter Krug workshop.
I didn't see hers when I looked. --Thad

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Got it, Thad.
-Joe-

Subject: RE: Camp New Harmony Workshop Signups- 2016-2017
From: GUEST,Ed SIlberman
Date: 26 Dec 16 - 07:53 PM

Joe --- Whoops. I asked for a 10 to 1 for the Grande Old Fashioned Ceilidh. That's 3 hours! I was doing bad arithmetic. We don't need that much time. Can we cut it back to 10 to 12? Thank you.

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For you, Ed? Anything. -José-

Subject: RE: Camp New Harmony Workshop Signups- 2016-2017
From: Joe Offer
Date: 26 Dec 16 - 08:53 PM

OK, so I'm leaving for camp mid-day Tuesday, but I'll keep online workshop signups open until late Tuesday night. I hope the WiFi is strong at camp this year, so I can make last-minute corrections without having to go into Santa Rosa for an Internet connection. From Wednesday on, please use the yellow stickies on the workshop board at camp. See you there.
-Joe-

Daily Schedules
Here are single-page displays of the daily schedules for camp. They will be updated at mid-day and mid-night. For the most up-to-date schedule for the day, download after 1 AM.

• Thursday
• Friday
• Saturday
• Sunday

Weather Dress warm! High temperatures will be in the high 50s, maybe 65 on Thursday. Lows in the mid to low 30s, maybe freezing some nights. Clear Wednesday & Thursday, partly cloudy Friday and Saturday, showers Sunday and Monday.

My forecast was for Santa Rosa. Charlie Fenton got the National Weather Service forecast for 5 miles west of Calistoga, which is closer to our actual location:

Extended Forecast for
5 Miles WSW Calistoga CA

Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Calm wind.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 40. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 59. Northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. Light and variable wind.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 59.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Saturday: A slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
New Year's Day: A slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
Sunday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Monday: A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 49

Subject: RE: Camp New Harmony Workshop Signups- 2016-2017
From: GUEST,Jennifer Kreger
Date: 26 Dec 16 - 11:06 PM

Hi Joe!
Is it just me or is the link faulty? When I click on Sunday it gives me Saturday. I had success opening the Thurs, Fri, and Sat schedules.

Thanks! And by the way, yes I do think you are a wonderful human being. I liked chatting with you on the way down the hill last year. I wonder if I will recognize you this week! We will see!
Jennifer

Guess it's time for me to hit the hay. I pasted a Saturday schedule into the Sunday block. Certainly not the first mistake I've made on these. Thanks for catching it, Jennifer. It's fixed now.
-Joe-

Subject: RE: Camp New Harmony Workshop Signups- 2016-2017
From: Joe Offer
Date: 27 Dec 16 - 03:31 PM

Last day for online signups. From Wednesday on, workshop signups should be done in person at camp.
-Joe-

Subject: RE: Camp New Harmony Workshop Signups- 2016-2017
From: GUEST,Laurie Story Vela
Date: 27 Dec 16 - 07:29 PM

Hi there Joe!

If you are still about today ... Can we move the Spirit Short Songs in the Mirror room on 12/31 @ 4:00 to 2:00 instead? Want to sing the songs of Faithy at 4:00! And! I wrote 32 small songs this year and looking forward to singing them on the last day of the year ~ just not at the same time as remembering Faith and the songs she sang!

If need be, I can change it at Camp?! Thanks so much for all you do with this pre-camp and at camp service! Pre-camp hug Joe! See you soon!

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Well, I'm still online, but at camp. It was 39 degrees in Santa Rosa, but 32 here at camp tonight. I'm gonna need that hug.
Schedule changed. Not a problem.
-Joe-

Subject: RE: Camp New Harmony Workshop Signups- 2016-2017
From: Joe Offer
Date: 29 Dec 16 - 02:35 PM

Camp is now open. It's very pretty here but chilly - and downright cold at night. Online workshop leading signups are now closed. If you'd like to lead a workshop, sign up on the workshop schedules on the wall in the Welcome Center. I will update the schedules every night after midnight. The latest edition of the schedule is always available here at Mudcat.

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Daily Schedules

Here are single-page displays of the daily schedules for camp. They will be updated every day between midnight and 1 AM. For the most up-to-date schedule for the day, download after 1 AM.

• Thursday
  
• Friday
  
• Saturday
  
• Sunday

Subject: RE: Camp New Harmony Workshop Signups- 2016-2017
From: Joe Offer
Date: 31 Dec 16 - 04:30 AM

We are running out of paper and toner. Please download the workshop schedules to your phone or other device if you can. Thanks.
Final schedule for Saturday posted. Have fun!
-Joe-

Subject: RE: Camp New Harmony Workshop Signups- 2016-2017
From: GUEST
Date: 01 Jan 17 - 02:22 AM

the click that refreshes.....

Subject: RE: Camp New Harmony Workshop Signups- 2016-2017
From: open mike
Date: 01 Jan 17 - 02:58 PM

I am sure a good time was had by all....I went to this camp when it was held near Boulder Creek between Santa Cruz and Calistoga south of S.f. at two adjacent camps called Camp Harmon and Camp Campbell. Faith Petric was alive and well and gracing us all with her presence. How inspiring!!
She was central to the San Francisco Folk Music Club Fearless Leader and Patron Saint. Her legacy lives on !! Here is the place this camp i held now....looks inviting!!

Subject: RE: Camp New Harmony Workshop Signups- 2016-2017
From: Joe Offer
Date: 01 Jan 17 - 06:41 PM

This Camp is far more hilly than the camp at Boulder Creek, but we do have a bus to help people get around. Faith Petric broke her hip and fell here when she was 95 years old. Her health was never good after that.

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This is the workshop leader signup sheet for 2016-17. For 2017-18, click here.

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