Subject: Camp New Harmony 2016-2017 From: Joe Offer Date: 14 Jun 16 - 11:55 AM This is the workshop leader signup sheet for 2016-17. For 2017-18, click here.
The San Francisco Folk Music Club's Camp New Harmony will be Wednesday, December 28, 2016 - Monday, January 2, 2017. Registration will open about September 1. Watch this thread for information and workshop scheduling. Bus Hours
This thread will be edited by Joe Offer. Feel free to post to this thread, but be aware that all messages posted in this thread are subject to editing or deletion. This is an edited thread for recording signups for workshops for the San Francico Folk Music Club's Camp New Harmony. The camp is held every year during the week after Christmas at URJ Camp Newman, on the road between Calistoga and Santa Rosa, north of San Francisco. Some 300 people will be there for 6 days of song and dance and whatnot. The Camp New Harmony Website is http://sffmc.org/harmony_body.html. To get an idea what the camp is all about, see the threads for previous years, crosslinked above.
For your information:Future Camp Dates
Meal Times:
Camp New Harmony Facebook PageCamp Map Click to displayDaily 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. |
WeatherDress 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. |
Jan 1, 2019 will be a Tuesday so camp will run from Thursday 12/27/18 to Tuesday 1/1/19
Subject: Thursday Schedule - December 29 From: Joe Offer Date: 16 Jun 16 - 05:59 PM
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Subject: Camp New Harmony Friday Workshops - Dec 30, 2016 From: Joe Offer Date: 15 Aug 16 - 01:05 AM
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Subject: Workshops Saturday, December 31, 2016 From: Joe Offer Date: 08 Sep 16 - 01:20 AM
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Subject: Workshops Sunday January 1, 2017 From: Joe Offer Date: 18 Sep 16 - 10:02 AM
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Subject: RE: Camp New Harmony Workshop Signups- 2016-2017 From: GUEST,Kathrine Gardner Date: 01 Oct 16 - 02:24 PM Musical Theater song swap Let's do this on Friday afternoon 3:00 - 5:00 if that slot is available. Hi, Kathrine - I put you in the carpeted room, 2-4 on Friday. Does that work? -Joe- |
Subject: RE: Camp New Harmony Workshop Signups- 2016-2017 From: GUEST,Kathrine Gardner Date: 01 Oct 16 - 02:25 PM p.s. Musical Theater sing-along needs a pretty big room |
Subject: RE: Camp New Harmony Workshop Signups- 2016-2017 From: Joe Offer Date: 01 Oct 16 - 04:01 PM Kathrine- old-timey piano backup in the dance hall this year? Hi, Everybody- I'm watching these, but I won't post the schedule spreadsheets until I get back to civilization in early November. My Chromebook and hotel WiFi connections aren't reliable enough to do schedules. I'm doing a bucket-list drive across the U.S. - probably a total of 10 weeks. I'm at 48 states on my lifetime list, and I expect to finish the list with Kansas and Oklahoma on this trip. I've also visited a number of lighthouses and national park facilities I hadn't seen before, and I went sailing on Chesapeake Bay. So, doing the schedule spreadsheets for a camp run in late December, are not a priority for me now. We have three nice new venues for camp this year - a large room in the health lodge, and two former offices in the dining hall. And did I tell you about the new housing? It's all like the Field Cabins that we've had for the last 2 or 3 years. See you soon at camp. -Joe- Thread #160097 Message #3810340 Posted By: Joe Offer 18-Sep-16 - 10:02 AM Thread Name: Camp New Harmony Workshop Signups- 2016-2017 Subject: RE: Camp New Harmony Workshop Signups- 2016-2017
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Subject: RE: Camp New Harmony Workshop Signups- 2016-2017 From: Joe Offer Date: 09 Oct 16 - 11:13 AM From Shoshanna- Hi Joe, Paul Kostka and I will be happy to again co-host the Irish workshop each day from 4 to 6. Can you make this official without me looking for the right forms to fill out? thanks much, Shoshanna Thanks for setting this all up! Daily 4-6 in the Study Center. Is that good? -Joe- |
Subject: RE: Camp New Harmony Workshop Signups- 2016-2017 From: GUEST Date: 17 Oct 16 - 08:38 PM Would love to propose to do a workshop on Irish Songs, and another on Lullabies for Adults. ________________________ What's your name? Is that you, Ms. Hogan? Joe Offer Confirmed for Ms. Hogan. Friday 2 PM, Ruben's House - Irish Songs Sunday 3 PM Carpeted Room - Lullabies Thanks, Amelia. -Joe- |
Subject: RE: Camp New Harmony Workshop Signups- 2016-2017 From: GUEST,Ray Bierl Date: 18 Oct 16 - 04:14 PM I've got several ideas for 'theme' songswaps: 'Songs of Rosalie Sorrels', 'Intimations of Mortality (But No Hymns or Morbid Songs!'), 'San Diego Boys: Songs of Jack Tempchin and Tom Waits', 'California Songs (But Please Not Hotel California!)'. I wouldn't expect to do all of them--I'm only going to be there through Saturday early afternoon, but wanted to toss them into the mix. Happy Travels! And thanks! ray bierl I can give you two sessions, Ray - but ya gotta choose for yourself. Take a look at the schedule charts. -Joe- |
Subject: RE: Camp New Harmony Workshop Signups- 2016-2017 From: Joe Offer Date: 24 Oct 16 - 11:35 PM A request I got by email: I'm planning to be at Harmony Wed- Thurs. I'd like to give a mini-concert on Thursday - maybe 2-3 or 3-4 ( if my one-day admission allows me to stay that late - don't know who to check with) in Ruben's Room or some other nice warm room where singers like to congregate. Holly Holly Tannen, M.A. Mistress of Folklore and Mother of Cockatiels Hi, Holly - I put you on Thursday, 5-6 PM, Ruben's House. Hope that's OK. -Joe- (22 Dec) Holly sez:
“Christmas in the Trenches” is one of my all-time favorite songs. Unfortunately I won’t be able to stay for Robert’s workshop, as I’m only at camp Wednesday afternoon through my mini-concert, 5 pm Thursday. My concert will concern how we make sense of what’s been going on, and will include my recent satirical songs as well as songs by Leonard Cohen, Richard Thompson, and Rhiannon Giddens. See you all soon! Harmonically, Holly Not to worry, Holly. Bev and Jerry agreed to do "Christmas in the Trenches." It should sound wonderful in their trademark close harmony. My wife and I tried to sing it, but we kept tearing up. |
Subject: RE: Camp New Harmony Workshop Signups- 2016-2017 From: GUEST,Dinah Stroe Date: 26 Oct 16 - 11:48 AM We will arrive Friday 12/30 and Noah and I would be happy to host an "Andronico Oldtime Jam" that would run along the lines of our Odd Tuesday SF jams...inviting, friendly with old chestnuts mixed with a few lesser known tunes played at a nice loping pace. Hi, Dinah & Noah - I put you in the front room, Saturday, 3-4. Please check the schedule and see if that's good for you. -Joe- |
Subject: RE: Camp New Harmony Workshop Signups- 2016-2017 From: Joe Offer Date: 27 Oct 16 - 03:12 AM From Cris Johnson: Joe not sure which distant shore you are at or what mountain top you are viewing but when you return home I would like to see if I can schedule 8 hours in the dance hall for the Swing night. I am pushing for Friday because that is usually the traditional time and all my volunteers are available. Looking for times around lunch time, low attendance periods where people can get there lunches and be waiting for rehearsal. Trying to get SFFC to make a commitment so I can get started. Last year I had 21 singers and it was pretty intense. Plus I contacted singers, made key recommendations for singers and song selections and collated all the music. |
Subject: RE: Camp New Harmony Workshop Signups- 2016-2017 From: GUEST,Elly Fade Date: 01 Nov 16 - 10:53 PM I'd like to do a workshop on "Simple Blues Shuffles," meeting every day (not at 8 am, though!!). We will just shuffle in some basic keys for about an hour and then try to apply the bass lines to songs throughout the day. A blues book will be used to guide us. We welcome more advanced players to come jam with us during the last half-hours of the workshops, once we've warmed up a bit. Hi, Elly - How about noon-1 daily in the front room? It's in between meals. -Joe- 12/22 - I've once again changed my mind. I think I want to skip holding the blues class because it looks like there are other things happening, I don't know whether the class will hold up, and I'm not feeling up to par right now. If you can just remove it from the schedule I would appreciate it. |
Subject: RE: Camp New Harmony Workshop Signups- 2016-2017 From: Joe Offer Date: 02 Nov 16 - 04:51 AM I'm traveling, and won't be able to organize these until about November 15. Please keep posting requests. I'll get back to you. Joe |
Subject: RE: Camp New Harmony Workshop Signups- 2016-2017 From: Joe Offer Date: 04 Nov 16 - 01:10 AM Irish Session (Kostka & Schwimmer) - same time and place as last year. |
Subject: RE: Camp New Harmony Workshop Signups- 2016-2017 From: GUEST,melissa sarenac Date: 12 Nov 16 - 05:05 PM workshop: Songs Faith Sang 4:00 pm 2nd or 3rd day hosted by Melissa and Friends Hi Melissa - how about 4 PM Saturday in Ruben's House? -Joe- Thread #160097 Message #3809420 Posted By: GUEST,Carol Holdstock 10-Sep-16 - 08:41 PM Thread Name: Camp New Harmony Workshop Signups- 2016-2017 Subject: RE: Camp New Harmony Workshop Signups- 2016-2017
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Subject: RE: Camp New Harmony Workshop Signups- 2016-2017 From: GUEST,GUEST: Roger Goodman Date: 17 Nov 16 - 02:08 PM I would like to teach a workshop on "How to Play Anything" ... a musical crash course about the basic underpinnings of music that can be applied to any chording stringed instrument Hi, Roger - how's Study Center, Thursday, 2-3 PM? |
Subject: RE: Camp New Harmony Workshop Signups- 2016-2017 From: GUEST,GUEST: Monika White Date: 17 Nov 16 - 02:11 PM I would like to teach a spoons workshop. Anyone can play but (believe it or not), after learning the basics, you have to practice like any other instrument. Spoons provided for workshop participants. Please don't take spoons from the dining room. Hi, Monika - how's Study Center, Thursday, 3-4 PM? |
Subject: RE: Camp New Harmony Workshop Signups- 2016-2017 From: GUEST Date: 20 Nov 16 - 12:59 PM Hi Joe, I see that Melissa wants to do a "Faith Songs" workshop, too. I am happy to remove my earlier request and support Melissa's workshop. Carol |
Subject: RE: Camp New Harmony Workshop Signups- 2016-2017 From: Joe Offer Date: 21 Nov 16 - 12:00 AM Thanks, Carol. I thought I was seeing double. We missed you at the singaround this afternoon. It was a good one. -Joe- |
Subject: RE: Camp New Harmony Workshop Signups- 2016-2017 From: GUEST,Jennifer Kreger Date: 22 Nov 16 - 04:19 PM Hi Joe and gang! For now, put me down for Songs of Leaving and Goodbye on the last day of camp. I will write again if and when I my other ideas take more shape. Loving this-- JBK Hi, Jennifer - how about Sunday, 5-6 PM, Ruben's House? It's the last session of camp. -Joe- |
Subject: RE: Camp New Harmony Workshop Signups- 2016-2017 From: Joe Offer Date: 23 Nov 16 - 06:09 PM Workshop VenuesI had been delaying posting the schedule charts because I wasn't sure what venues were going to be used this year. The camp committee decided to use the same workshop spaces we used last year, so I will be posting the schedule grids in the next few days. Not now....I need a nap.We have some new music spaces in the health lodge and in the offices off the dining hall, but the camp committee decided to keep those spaces open for unscheduled, informal music sessions. I disagree, but I wasn't at the meeting to express my disagreement. So, here are the spaces we will be using (same as last year): In the registration building (near camp entrance)
Ruben's House Bus Stop
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Subject: RE: Camp New Harmony Workshop Signups- 2016-2017 From: David Ingerson Date: 24 Nov 16 - 05:29 AM Hi Joe, Would it be appropriate for me to do a mini-concert there at Camp New Harmony as a California launch of my CD? If so, I'd love to do it. If not, that's fine, too. Thanks for your consideration. Cheers, David Hi, David - how about Saturday, 3-4 PM, Ruben's House? -Joe- |
Subject: RE: Camp New Harmony Workshop Signups- 2016-2017 From: Joe Offer Date: 24 Nov 16 - 06:50 PM Of course it would be appropriate, David. I'll put you in a good spot. -Joe- |
Subject: RE: Camp New Harmony Workshop Signups- 2016-2017 From: GUEST,Robin Cohen Date: 27 Nov 16 - 01:40 PM Hi Joe, posting this on behalf of Jim Tepperman: He would like to do a Beatles sing-along circle. Voices and percussion only, no additional instruments. Concentration on singing harmonies. Need big space like carpeted room. Do not want to conflict with John Barleycorn, musical theater, oldies sing-along (Ellen Eagan) or swing dance rehearsal. Thanks! Robin Hi, Robin - How about Thursday, 4 PM, Carpeted Room? -Joe- |
Subject: RE: Camp New Harmony Workshop Signups- 2016-2017 From: GUEST Date: 27 Nov 16 - 01:40 PM Another re |
Subject: RE: Camp New Harmony Workshop Signups- 2016-2017 From: Joe Offer Date: 27 Nov 16 - 09:29 PM Robin! Robin! What? What? Robert Rodriquez had the first request, but I had to move it. Songs and Stories:
On Friday: Soldier, Sailor, Tinker, Tailor - songs and stories of work and occupations - Please don't conflict with John Barleycorn or Ballads. For the Birds - Ruben's House, Saturday 5-6 Soldier, Sailor, Tinker, Tailor - Friday, Carpeted Room, 12-2 I'm supposed to hold people to 2 sessions, unless they are traditionally-scheduled sessions. |
Subject: RE: Camp New Harmony Workshop Signups- 2016-2017 From: GUEST,Jennifer Kreger Date: 30 Nov 16 - 12:08 AM Hello again! It may be a blessing to let the new rooms offgas for another year (in case they have new carpet or new paint.). I do look forward to peeking into them. How about a one-hour Hanukah Party on either Friday or Saturday late afternoon to include the moment of sundown? I can host candle-lighting and dreidel games and lead some songs but I am not promising to make yummy treats for all. Folks of all religions and/or no religion welcome, whether or not laden with additional songs or foods to share. I also wish to co-lead (with Wade Gray) a one-hour workshop called "How to play, AND sing, AND dance to, Alle Brider/Alle Shvester (We are all brothers/sisters.)". This is a lively and loving old song from the Yiddish labor movement. And then if anyone shows interest on this list, and if there is space and time left after others have had a chance to sign up, maybe an hour of singing familiar Xmas carol tunes whose lyrics have been de-Christianized... Thanks! I don't arrive until late Thursday. Hi, Jennifer - I put you in for Alle Brider/Shvester on Saturday, 4 PM Carpeted Room, with Hanukah 4-5 in the same room. My usual limit is 2 sessions per person except for traditionally-scheduled session. I've stretched you to 3. Hope that works. P.S. Sunset is at 5 PM sharp on Dec 31. -Joe- |
Subject: RE: Camp New Harmony Workshop Signups- 2016-2017 From: Joe Offer Date: 05 Dec 16 - 03:22 AM Moved from above to give space for the calendars. Thread #160097 Message #3808877 Posted By: Fred Maslan 07-Sep-16 - 10:45 PM Thread Name: Camp New Harmony Workshop Signups- 2016-2017 Subject: RE: Camp New Harmony Workshop Signups- 2016-2017
Joe, enjoy your continental perambulations.Hope to see you at Getaway. And I would like to do a workshop at Harmony of "Songs Touching on the Weather". |
Subject: RE: Camp New Harmony Workshop Signups- 2016-2017 From: Joe Offer Date: 05 Dec 16 - 03:26 AM Thread #160097 Message #3809525 Posted By: GUEST,debby mcclatchy 11-Sep-16 - 12:52 PM Thread Name: Camp New Harmony Workshop Signups- 2016-2017 Subject: RE: Camp New Harmony Workshop Signups- 2016-2017
hello joe; please I'd like to do a mini-concert 3-4 pm in Reubens on friday and a workshop "folk chords for bubble-gum rock" same time and place on Sunday thanks and love, debby |
Subject: RE: Camp New Harmony Workshop Signups- 2016-2017 From: Joe Offer Date: 05 Dec 16 - 03:27 AM Thread #160097 Message #3810014 Posted By: GUEST 15-Sep-16 - 01:50 AM Thread Name: Camp New Harmony Workshop Signups- 2016-2017 Subject: RE: Camp New Harmony Workshop Signups- 2016-2017
Hey, Joe. I would like to do a two-hour Ballad workshop with Casey Casebeer, in Rubens or the carpeted room. We'll put a special title and theme together when she gets back. Maybe "Heroes and Outlaws." |
Subject: RE: Camp New Harmony Workshop Signups- 2016-2017 From: Joe Offer Date: 05 Dec 16 - 03:45 AM All requests recorded to this point, I think. I have been procrastinating on this since I returned from my 31-state trip November 11. Now I've got the first posting done. Feel free to pat me on the back and tell me what a wonderful person I am.... I'm going to bed. G'nite. -Joe- |
Subject: RE: Camp New Harmony Workshop Signups- 2016-2017 From: Bev and Jerry Date: 05 Dec 16 - 02:13 PM Joe: Please sign us up for out usual two hour Parody Workshop in the carpeted room on Sunday from 11:00 to 1:00. Thanks. Bev and Jerry Ah, I love specificity. 11-1 Sunday in the Carpeted Room, it is. |
Subject: RE: Camp New Harmony Workshop Signups- 2016-2017 From: GUEST,gopherit Date: 06 Dec 16 - 12:26 PM Is Debbie McClatchy doing her banjo/OT workshops this year? Sure enjoy her music and it guarantees making it worth the time and money to get there. Gee, thanks for asking. It gave me an excuse to call Debby, which I should do more often anyhow. She lives just down the pike from me, but I don't see her very often since my wife retired and is no longer her chiropractor. She used to do little concerts here for my mother-in-law before she got her chiropractic treatments. My mother-in-law never remembered her name - she was "that nice young woman who plays the banjo." She says that every morning from 10-noon, she will be leading a completely-accessible medium-speed old-time jam in the screened room, where Debby is happy to arrange times for one-on-one work for later. Have fun! -Joe- |
Subject: RE: Camp New Harmony Workshop Signups- 2016-2017 From: Joe Offer Date: 09 Dec 16 - 03:49 AM Refresh. Still waiting to hear from Monika and Roger about their "Spoons" and "How to Play Anything" workshops. Gee, I wish I could learn how to be one of those people who can play most any instrument passably well. I've known some, and they amaze me. One was a college roommate of mine. -Joe- |
Subject: RE: Camp New Harmony Workshop Signups- 2016-2017 From: GUEST,Ray Bierl Date: 09 Dec 16 - 07:47 PM Hi Joe, 2 workshops: 'Intimations of Mortality (but please no hymns or morbid songs) California Songs (but please not Hotel California.) Also: I won't arrive until Thurs 29 and will leave Sat 31, so if I could do them both on Fri 30. . .and if not, then latish on Thurs or earlyish on Sat? Thanks! Ray Hope this works, Ray: Thursday 5 PM: Intimations of Mortality - Carpeted Room Friday 2 PM: California Songs - Ruben's House |
Subject: RE: Camp New Harmony Workshop Signups- 2016-2017 From: GUEST,David L typing for Mary L. Date: 12 Dec 16 - 12:05 AM Mary Luckhardt wants the Dance Hall on Thursday for a ECD dance 1-2 pm. Also add "English Country Dance" to Dance description for 9pm Thurs 12/29 per Jim's schedule. A-OK, David. -Joe- |
Subject: RE: Camp New Harmony Workshop Signups- 2016-2017 From: GUEST,Karen Broder Date: 12 Dec 16 - 03:59 AM Can I offer a swing song sing along on Saturday at 2 p.m. at Rubens. Lyrics will be provided. Instrumentalists and singers are welcome. Regarding the yellow room.fyi I think we called it B flat if that is the room behind study center. It's a cozy room and I think it has its own bathroom. There are beds in it. I think it holds about a dozen. You betcha, Karen. Hope I can make it. Might you think of bringing lyrics for "Where or When"? I'd like to try that one. |
Subject: RE: Camp New Harmony Workshop Signups- 2016-2017 From: GUEST Date: 12 Dec 16 - 12:20 PM Joe you did a great job of giving lots of time for the Swing/Band Practice. Is it possible to have 5:00 to 6:00 at the Dance Hall for a three hour slot for Swing/Band practice. I don't want to be greedy but may need the time. Also wanted to make Jim Tepperman's Beatles Sing Along if possible. Last year I accompanied Peter and Jim on bass for the workshop. Your consideration is appreciated. Cris Johnson Hi, Cris - I'll be glad to put you where you want to be, but ya gotta specify. Take another look at the schedule and see what you want to do. Maybe get Karen or Deborah run the swing singer practice while you're doing Beatles? -Joe- Call me (530)878-8419 |
Subject: RE: Camp New Harmony Workshop Signups- 2016-2017 From: Joe Offer Date: 13 Dec 16 - 04:19 AM I think I'm caught up to this moment. If you have a workshop, please be sure to check to see if I put it in the right place and time. I admit to fallibility. -Joe Offer- |
Subject: RE: Camp New Harmony Workshop Signups- 2016-2017 From: GUEST,Kathryn LaMar Date: 13 Dec 16 - 06:43 AM Hi Joe, I would like to give the following workshops: Ukulele Kindergarten: From the Very Beginning. Some loaners available. Frame Drums: Expressive, meditational drumming--alone and together. Some loaners available, or bring your own. Some time after the drum w/s, we can have NA Flutes (Plus Drums): Add the rhythm of your breath to the rhythm of your heart. Bring A-minor or D-minor flutes (any octave)--some loaners available. If Sadie is amenable, I would be willing to co-facilitate her "Banging Things" w/s--the "technical" term is "Found Objects"--Indicate that folks can be collecting objects until the w/s, or bring instruments that can be played in alternative ways. I would prefer for these to be in either the Front Room or the Mirrored Room, any time from noon until about 4, perhaps spread out about one per day (I'll be there the whole time), except the drum and flute classes could be in tandem. Thank you for listing the descriptions of the spaces--I couldn't even find them on the map! |
Subject: RE: Camp New Harmony Workshop Signups- 2016-2017 From: GUEST Date: 14 Dec 16 - 07:33 AM Hi Joe, Reading through some of the other messages here, I realized that you had a 2-workshop limit (never knew that before). Therefore, could you please combine the frame-drum and the NA flute workshops I requested into one 2-hour workshop? Frame Drums & NA Flutes: First, we'll learn to play expressive, meditational rhythms--alone or ensemble. Then we'll add the breath of life via NA flutes (bring A-minor or D-minor flutes) to create music-in-the-moment. Some loaners available. Hi, Kathryn. The limit is a very loose one. If you're using smaller workshop spaces, there's no need for restriction - but I can't give 6 hours in Ruben's House or the Carpeted Room to one person. I'll put you in the Mirrored Room daily at 3 PM. I'm looking forward to seeing you again - it's been a while. -Joe- |
Subject: RE: Camp New Harmony Workshop Signups- 2016-2017 From: GUEST,David Brown Date: 14 Dec 16 - 01:09 PM In reply to Karen's remark "Regarding the yellow room.fyi I think we called it B flat if that is the room behind study center." Karen - Yellow Room 22 is not the same as B flat (which was my favorite space for a workshop or a jam - I was disappointed when it was not available last year) To get to Yellow Room 22, start walking up the hill from the dance hall towards Red Cabins - very quickly you come to a row of 3-4 rooms on the right (remember where Charlie & Susan's late night soirees used to happen in the furthest room?) Yellow Room 22 is the first room in that row closest to the dance hall. The entrance is perpendicular to the rest of the building and faces the dance hall. My recollection is that it was pretty bare room - I think we had to bring in chairs ourselves. There was a large TV on a stand. I think there was some sort of structural element (partial wall or a pillar) in the middle of the room that made it unsuitable for a large gathering if you wanted to be able to see everyone - you could have maybe 8-10 people on one side or the other of that wall. I think there was one of those fake stove/heaters like in cabin 6 that was adequate (barely) for heating the room (but still better than the myriad of little space heaters in the journalism room or the study center), but I could be misremembering. |
Subject: RE: Camp New Harmony Workshop Signups- 2016-2017 From: GUEST Date: 14 Dec 16 - 07:27 PM Hi Joe: 2:00 on 1/1/17 in Rueben's, please. Sad Songs -- all genres, a cappella or with instruments. Marlene McCall Done. -Joe- |
Subject: RE: Camp New Harmony Workshop Signups- 2016-2017 From: Joe Offer Date: 15 Dec 16 - 12:03 AM from Cris Johnson to Harmony List: The Swing Dance will be held on Friday December 30 at Camp New Harmony. ?I am looking for singers for the night and people can contact me, Cris Johnson. [email address available from Joe Offer]. I am trying to assemble the songs and chords prior to camp but folks can also come to the audition/song selection workshop on Thursday morning at 10 to 12 in the Study Center. ?Practice times will be in Dance Hall from 3 to 5 on Thursday and 3 to 6 on Friday, sign ups will begin during the morning session. ?I am also looking for a jazz guitarist for the evening and the possibility of a drummer with kit that could play for the Rock and Roll Dance following the Swing set. ?Please share this information and look forward to camp. |
Subject: RE: Camp New Harmony Workshop Signups- 2016-2017 From: Joe Offer Date: 15 Dec 16 - 06:22 PM Here's the text of the housing assignment letter, which gives lots of useful information about camp: Please check your housing arrangements and make sure this is what you requested. All housing is pre-assigned. The camp requires that we tell them where each individual camper will be staying 10 days before camp begins. Changing housing assignments after Dec. 16th or at Camp will not be possible. If you need to change your housing arrangement please contact Margaret and Amelia (campnewharmony@gmail.com or [get number from Joe Offer]) before Dec. 16. All housing units are equipped with bathrooms (including showers) heating and electrical outlets. Your exact room number will be provided to you along with a map of camp when you check-in at registration. WHAT'S DIFFERENT THIS YEAR: Registration will be in the new Welcome Center. Please park near the front gates and make the short walk if you can. There are 3 parking places in front of the Welcome Center; we'd like to save those for our campers with mobility issues. All cabins have new mattresses, and many have new bunks. This eliminates the need for bed boards, and we no longer have them. Lower Village has been rebuilt. You will see all new cabins replacing lower village. Make sure you bring a flashlight and use it when walking around camp at night! If you have questions about the site and its facilities please contact Margaret or Amelia, do not contact the staff at Camp Newman directly as they are busy hosting other camps at this time. NO DROP-INS. We're very sorry, but due to Camp Newman rules, we cannot accept anyone who isn't registered by the December 9th deadline. If you have friends who want to come to camp but are not registered, have them join the SFFMC so they get the Folknik registration materials and can attend next year. Getting to Camp New Harmony is located at Camp Newman 4088 Porter Creek Rd., Santa Rosa, 95404. Click here for map and directions. If you drive a car to camp, you will need your vehicle license number at the registration desk! We encourage you to carpool. If you are interested in carpooling or able to offer a ride, send a message to campnewharmony@gmail.com. Please plan to arrive between 2pm and midnight on Wednesday December 28, and 8am and Midnight during the rest of Camp, as our location is a gated site. Press the buzzer at the gate and identify yourself, and Newman staff will unlock the gate for you. Once through the metal gate, park nearby and walk to the large new Welcome Center to register. Bus Service We will again be providing a mini-bus to help our members get up and down the hills, and the bus will start running on Wednesday afternoon. We hope this will make workshop and jamming areas more accessible to those with limited mobility and instruments to carry. The bus will make a continuous circuit of camp, including all workshop areas, the dining hall and the red cabins, several times per hour. Volunteer bus-sherpas will be available to assist you with loading and unloading instruments. To ensure that the bus can safely negotiate the camp's narrow roads and tight curves, we cannot allow anyone to drive personal cars around camp during the hours of bus operation (except for arrival at & departure from camp). Please help make this a success by parking only in the designated areas and do not block the bus route. PLEASE DONATE! As was expected, given the state of the economy, campership requests were way up this year, and campership donations were way down - if you can afford to make a campership donation, please do so - no amount is too small. Please make your check payable to SFFMC and write "campership donation" in the memo section. You can send donations to: Ellen Eagan Camp Harmony Treasurer (ask Joe for address) San Bruno, CA 94066 We will also be giving you the opportunity to donate at Camp, so please bring your checkbook! All (labeled) donations are tax deductible. (If you donate cash, please attach a note with your name and address so that a receipt can be mailed to you.) What to Bring to Camp BRING: Bedding, towels, bathrobe (bathrooms are co-ed unless you are in a single-sex cabin) clothes for different kinds of weather (hat and rain gear, warm coat, umbrella), earplugs, songs, musical instruments and books, soft sole dance shoes for indoor use only, a coffee/drink mug for each attendee, a flashlight and extra batteries. If you like to sip beverages during workshops, please bring your own traveler's mug. Open-mouthed containers will not be allowed in one of the workshop areas. Optional: dress up clothes and/or table decorations for New Years Eve, decorations for your cabin - no nails, tacks, staples or tape. A note on bedding: the site provides NO bedding, towels or toiletries. Most beds at Camp are twin-sized camp bunk or single twin beds (no one will need to sleep on a top bunk unless they want to). The camp has put new mattresses throughout camp, so our stay should be much more comfortable! DO NOT BRING: radios, TV's, CD players, or beeping things. NO smoking, candles or open flames of any kind are permitted in cabins or bathrooms - these are the Camp Newman rules, and they own the site! Electrical appliances can be used in all units. ABSOLUTELY NO PETS. Camp Newman is a huge facility with a responsive maintenance crew - occasionally a cabin heater is broken and cannot be repaired until after camp. If you are concerned about cabin heating at camp, we encourage you to bring extra blankets and/or a labeled space heater with you to camp. If you haven't already, consider getting a flu shot to help insure a healthy Camp. Dietary Needs and Food Allergies Camp Newman staff will be preparing all of our meals at New Harmony. They are not able to cater to any special diets. However, there is a tiny separate kitchen located in the Welcome Center (immediately across from the dining hall) that a few campers with legitimate special needs may use. Out of consideration for the occupants of the Welcome Center, we must limit the use of this kitchen to a very small number of people with special permission, and to specific hours of the day. If you wish to cook or store food in this facility, you must make advance arrangements with Margaret or Amelia. Camp Life We invite you to participate in a wide variety of activities and to try new experiences. You can sing along on the choruses or enjoy listening to the jam sessions even if you don't think you're a musician. If you've never danced before, we welcome you to give it a try. We encourage everyone to share in the spirit of Harmony by welcoming beginners. There are approximately 7 workshop spaces in addition to arts and crafts spaces so there will be plenty of opportunity for workshops and jamming. Some workshops will be pre-scheduled which helps to insure lots to do. Workshops for beginners of all kinds are always appreciated. Please consider leading one! To pre-arrange a workshop before Camp, go to http://mudcat.org/thread.cfm?threadid=160097. In case of emergency: If the party you are trying to reach at camp does not have cell phone coverage, then the next best way to reach someone during camp is to call Amelia's cell phone and leave a message (831-331-3705). She will check messages daily and relay any urgent messages ASAP. The Camp has wireless in some areas, and many cell phones work at Camp Newman - but in the spirit of Harmony we encourage you to leave them off while not in use. This is a volunteer-run Camp and its smooth operation depends on your participation through chores. Those with strong backs and legs are encouraged to come to camp early (between 11am and 2pm on Wed. Dec. 28th) to help with camp set-up, or plan on staying for an extra hour or two at the end of camp to help with take down. Please email campnewharmony@gmail.com by Monday Dec. 26 if you plan to come early so we know to let you in. If You Leave Camp Early If you must leave Camp early, please "check out" at the Registration Table. At the end of New Harmony we must give an accurate accounting to the Newman staff for all used and unused camper-days, so it is important to let us know that you (and your family) are no longer at Camp. If there is no one at the Reg. Table when you leave, please leave a note there. Be sure to state in the note who is leaving and when you left Camp. Cancellations and Refunds Cancellations can be made by emailing Margaret and Amelia at campnewharmony@gmail.com or calling 831-331-3705 (before 9pm please). If you phone, you must follow up with a written email for a refund All written requests for refunds must be sent by 1-17-17. IMPORTANT: PLEASE USE THE WORDS "HARMONY CANCELLATION" IN THE SUBJECT LINE. Cancellations made on or before Dec. 9 will receive a full refund. Cancellations made Dec. 10 thru Dec. 16 will receive a 75% refund. Cancellations made Dec. 17 thru Dec. 27th will receive a 50% refund. If you cancel after Dec. 27th, no refund will be given. No refund will be given to those who did not cancel and did not attend Camp ("no-shows"). Exceptions may be made for hardship cases. |
Subject: RE: Camp New Harmony Workshop Signups- 2016-2017 From: Joe Offer Date: 17 Dec 16 - 03:41 AM Hi Joe, I tried to sign up on Mudcat, but I'm not sure I succeeded. I would like to offer 2 workshops this year: Fri. 1 pm: BEGINNING SWING DANCE in the Dance Hall Sun. 2 pm: IMPROVISATIONAL THEATER GAMES in the Carpeted Room PLEASE CONFIRM. Thanks, Yael Yael Schy Hi, Yael - yup, confirmed. See you at camp. -Joe- |
Subject: RE: Camp New Harmony Workshop Signups- 2016-2017 From: GUEST,Ellen Eagan Date: 17 Dec 16 - 11:22 PM I would like to host a waltz jam on Thursday and Friday at 3 or 4 PM in the dance hall. I would like to host the 50's and 60's pop hit sing on Saturday at 5 PM in Ruebin's house. Sorry, Ellen. Times are booked. (email sent) -Joe- |
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. 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 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 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 Z 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- 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 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 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? 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 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 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 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 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 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. 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 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. 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. |
WeatherDress 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. |
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! 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. |
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. This is the workshop leader signup sheet for 2016-17. For 2017-18, click here. |
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