Subject: RE: Finest Kind
From:
Suffet
Date: 15 Oct 05 - 12:29 AM
Yes, it will be a great weekend. And I can even give you a tentative list of workshop titles and presenters. To wit:
Benjamin Franklin – Folkie
Ellen Cohn
Our inventive founding father was a ballad enthusiast, writer of drinking songs, and a great observer of popular songs and music of his day. Ellen, Senior Editor of the Franklin Papers at Yale University, offers a delightful and informative look at Franklin and his relationship with American Folk Music.
Cowboy/Western/Novelty Songs
Ann Downey
Hailing from the southwestern U.S., Ann plays guitar, banjo, and bass, and has performed in bands playing old-time and cowboy music, bluegrass, klezmer, jazz, and swing throughout North America and Europe. Her charming and disarming renditions of songs and tom-foolery is an unbeatable combo.
English 101
Mary Jones
Whirl & twirl. Lessons from our wonderful master teacher of English Country Dance! It's a little gentler than contras.
Gay Nineties to World War II
Double Trouble (Evy Mayer and Jean Farnowrth)
Come sing pop, jazz, and folk tunes from America's gaslight era through the Second World War.
Harmony Singing
Finest Kind (Ann Downey, Shelly Posen, Ian Robb)
Want to hear how make musical magic? Never heard of a "jangle" chord? Did you miss this amazing workshop the last time they were with us? Join our star trio for an insight into their astounding feats of vocal legerdemain!
Jobs, Professions, and Other Pastimes
Sol Weber
Songs of work, working, and being overworked! Bring your voice, an instrument, an idea, and join in.
Labor Songs
Barry O'Neill
Some lesser known and older songs from further back in history. Also bring your own to sing.
Manna
Shelly Posen
Shelly says "I'll talk about my approach to writing songs on Jewish subjects, keeping clear of shtick and stereotype, trying to make the most of one's own experience (but not being a slave to it), along with more general comments on how I go about writing a song—any song. I'll sing some examples from the CD Manna, but also excerpts from the Jewish songs I've been working on in recent months. I'm hoping there will be discussion that opens on how a secular Jew writes a religious song, Jews singing folk songs in general, etc.
Old Songs of Old New York
Barry O'Neill
Historical pieces, dramatic songs, Irish songs, mainstream Americana, and work songs, set in or concerning the grand city of New York.
Ripe to Downright Rotten
Ellen Cohn
Join Ellen for a heap of these delicious songs about vegetables. They will absolutely whet your appetite for singing. She has a stack of material that we never even suspected had made it out of the root cellar!
Singing without the Crutch: Unaccompanied Song
Ian Robb
Get out from behind the instrument and let your voice ring out! Expression, passion, ornamentation, and artistry can all be found in your voice and performance. Learn from a true master of the genre!
Stories, Monologues, and Poems
Heather Wood
Bring a recitation, monologue, poem, story, etc. to share. No singing or instruments required, but they are welcome if you like.
Vocal Production
Jean Farnworth
Returning after a long sojourn, Jean will once again offer her popular workshop on Vocal Production. This session is great whether you are a beginner or a well-oiled and experienced singer.
Woody Rediscovered
Anne Price and Steve Suffet
New introductions to some of the Great Guthrie's lesser known works. Some were published or recorded in Woody's lifetime; others were found in the archives after his death. Bring your voices and your instruments, and learn some new old songs!
Once again, the New York Pinewoods Folk Music Club's Fall Folk Music Weekend will take place October 21-23, 2005, at Kutz Camp in Warwick, NY. For more information, please visit the NY Pinewoods website: http://www.folkmusicny.org/
There are still spaces available, but you have to act quickly.
--- Steve
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