Camp New Harmony 2013-14, Workshop Signups

Subject: RE: Camp New Harmony 2013-14, Workshop Signups
From: GUEST
Date: 10 Dec 13 - 11:45 PM

Dear Joe:

I'd like to give a mini-concert, if possible, at 5-6 Monday in Ruben's Room. Open to other suggestions if I'm too late for that. I'll be at come Sunday through Tuesday.

It could be billed as

Holly Tannen and her Entities from the Half-Astral Plane
present strange new songs. Come and sing along.

Thanks for your help!

Holly (and them pesky Entities)

Subject: RE: Camp New Harmony 2013-14, Workshop Signups
From: Joe Offer
Date: 11 Dec 13 - 12:43 AM

Holly, it will indeed be entered....but with the title drastically altered. I got all kinds of complaints last year because the writing on the schedule board was too small, so this year I'm limiting verbiage.

Damned if I do, damned if I don't...

But I'm looking forward to your mini-concert. I notice it's scheduled right after the "Wild, Wild Women" Workshop. It's likely to be a wild, wild afternoon.

-Joe-

Subject: RE: Camp New Harmony 2013-14, Workshop Signups
From: GUEST
Date: 11 Dec 13 - 02:19 AM

Dear Joe:

Fine about the title.
"Holly Tannen mini-concert" is all you really need to say.
(I've been concerned that because I'm far away and able to come to so few Folk Club events, that people won't remember me. But I sing a lot in the Harmony sing-arounds, so it'll probably be fine)

Thanks for your help!

Holly (with or without Entities)

Subject: RE: Camp New Harmony 2013-14, Workshop Signups
From: Joe Offer
Date: 11 Dec 13 - 02:53 AM

Not to worry, Holly. You are quite marvelously infamous, if you don't mind my saying...

-Joe-

Subject: RE: Camp New Harmony 2013-14, Workshop Signups
From: GUEST,Mary Luckhardt
Date: 11 Dec 13 - 10:17 AM

Please reserve the Dance Hall on Saturday from 4:00-4:50 for English Country Dance 101. The English Dance is that night. i will lead or at least organize both workshop and dance. Musicians and other callers are most welcome.

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Scheduled. Thanks, Mary. -Joe Offer-

Subject: RE: Camp New Harmony 2013-14, Workshop Signups
From: GUEST,Yvette o'Tannenbaum
Date: 16 Dec 13 - 01:11 PM

hi joe and thanks for posting my singer/ songwriter workshop...i also posted for an additional two part tune learning by ear workshop for both melody and chord players...i would instruct on melody and dave sahn would instruct on the chords...the material is a three tune set of jigs...this workshop is for strings wind and all acoustic melody instruments...i gave some times and dates, however did NOT see them posted on the schedule...please post or advise...thanks and happy monday...i look forwars to seeing you soon :-)

Subject: RE: Camp New Harmony 2013-14, Workshop Signups
From: GUEST,Sylvia Herold
Date: 16 Dec 13 - 01:42 PM

Sylvia Herold
"Adventurous Folk Guitar Taught By Sylvia Herold"
Sunday: Dec. 29
10 - 10:50 a.m. in the carpeted room
(I will end the workshop in a timely fashion as I know the general meeting will be there the following period.)

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Scheduled. Thanks, Sylvia. Sounds very interesting. -Joe Offer-

Subject: RE: Camp New Harmony 2013-14, Workshop Signups
From: GUEST,Yvette o'Tannenbaum
Date: 16 Dec 13 - 11:50 PM

okey dokey and i hope these times are do-able ..my aforementioned workshop description (which will be held in two parts) in the study center from 2 - 4PM on monday and tuesday....the goal being to learn a three tune set by ear ♪♫

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Thanks, Yvette, that's the information I needed. -Joe-

Subject: RE: Camp New Harmony 2013-14, Workshop Signups
From: GUEST,Guest Lisa Aschmann
Date: 17 Dec 13 - 02:30 PM

Lisa Aschmann:
"Tip Of The Iceberg Songwriting"
Saturday: Dec. 28
10 - 10:50 in the Study Center

"Songwriting Check-in"
Tuesday: Dec. 31
1 - 1:50 in the Study Center

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Got 'em. Thanks, Lisa. -Joe-

Subject: RE: Camp New Harmony 2013-14, Workshop Signups
From: GUEST,Kathrine Gardner
Date: 18 Dec 13 - 05:13 PM

I'd like to schedule "Songs of Musical Theater Swap" in the Carpeted Room from 12:00 to 2:00 on Monday. That's 2 hrs.   

If for some reason that's been taken, next preference would be Sunday in the Carpeted Room at 1:00, continuing in the Study Center at 2:00.

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Got it, Kathrine. -Joe-

Subject: RE: Camp New Harmony 2013-14, Workshop Signups
From: GUEST,David Brown
Date: 20 Dec 13 - 12:20 PM

I'd like to schedule a clawhammer banjo workshop Sat & Sun 10am in the Bb Cabin. If there is sufficient interest, we could continue on additional days.

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Got it, David. David told me by e-mail that this is a class. Sounds interesting.
-Joe-

Subject: RE: Camp New Harmony 2013-14, Workshop Signups
From: GUEST,Yvette o'Tannenbaum
Date: 20 Dec 13 - 08:58 PM

hi again joe,

my two series workshop (ltune learning by ear) will only need one hour each day and i would like to take the 2:00 - 2:50pm spot and free the 3-3:50 workshop spots on monday and tuesday for someone else....did not mean to post a two hour consecutive workshop.....also a more accurate description would be, 'learn to play a 3 tune set by ear' (melody and chords) for strings and wind and free reed aerphone (concertinas and accordians)///thanks and holiday hugs :-)

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Hi, Yvette - I changed the two workshops to one hour apiece, but I don't have room on the chart for a longer workshop title. That's why I have people post their requests here - so they can post an explanation that serves as a record. If you want to re-write the yellow sticky on the camp schedule, feel free,
-Joe-

Subject: RE: Camp New Harmony 2013-14, Workshop Signups
From: Joe Offer
Date: 20 Dec 13 - 10:48 PM

Ride Request on the Camp New Harmony Facebook Page:

        
Nathan Wahler         12:06pm Dec 20
I NEED A RIDE FROM THE BAY AREA ON THE EVNING OF THE 28th ill be some where not too far from oakland or walnut Creek

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Workshop requests recorded to this point.
-Joe, 21 Dec, 12:30 AM-

Subject: RE: Camp New Harmony 2013-14, Workshop Signups
From: GUEST,Helena Hand-Basket
Date: 22 Dec 13 - 07:27 PM

Hi, Joe,

I'd like to book the Study Center on Tuesday, 12/31, after dinner, as a gathering spot for people who would just as soon ignore New Year's Eve. Let's just call it (depending on character allowance) "New Year's Eve Refugees" or "NYE Refugees."

Thank you,

Beth
AKA
HH-B

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Got it, Beth. Is it a haven for us who don't enjoy indiscriminate kissing at midnight? I tried the kissing thing one year, and decided it wasn't right for me, a shy Midwesterner who prefers a hearty handshake.
-Joe-

Subject: RE: Camp New Harmony 2013-14, Workshop Signups
From: Joe Offer
Date: 23 Dec 13 - 03:16 PM

I'll be taking workshop requests here at Mudcat until camp begins on Friday, but it's much easier for me if you submit your online requests by the end of the day tomorrow, December 24. After that, I'll have to rely on the camp's Internet connection to get information posted here. That Internet connection has worked for me most of the time at camp, but not always.

And you can schedule workshops with yellow sticky notes once you arrive at camp, so I will shut down Mudcat requests once the schedule boards go up at camp on Friday.

See you at camp.


-Joe-

Subject: RE: Camp New Harmony 2013-14, Workshop Signups
From: GUEST,Yvette o'Tannenbaum
Date: 23 Dec 13 - 03:55 PM

DETAILED INFORMATION RE: LEARN A THREE TUNE SET OF JIGS ON ACOUSTIC MELODY INSTRUMENTS,ALSO CHORDS FOR BACK-UP GUITAR...IN LEARNING TO PLAY THIS SET, WE WILL BUILD SKILLS FOR LEARNING AND MEMORIZING TUNES BY EAR...THE TUNES I PLAN TO TEACH ARE OFTEN PLAYED AT CONTRA DANCES AND CELTIC SESSIONS....WE WILL LEARN THE TUNES AT THE FIRST SESSION; THE FOLLOWING DAY, REVIEW, REFINE AND MAKE THEM PART OF OUR REPETOIRE ☺ ♪♫

Subject: RE: Camp New Harmony 2013-14, Workshop Signups
From: GUEST,Yvette o'Tannenbaum
Date: 23 Dec 13 - 04:03 PM

HI AGAIN JOE,

COULD YOU PLEASE POST MY TUNE LEARNING WORSHOPS AS A TWO PART...PART ONE ON MONDAY AND PART TWO TUESDAY...THANKS A BUNCH AND HAPPY HOLIDAZE..

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[Sigh] I already did that, Yvette. I had to abbreviate because of lack of space. If I use too many words, people can't read it. I got all sorts of complaints about that last year, so the workshop titles have to be shorter this year, even for you.
-Joe-

Subject: RE: Camp New Harmony 2013-14, Workshop Signups
From: GUEST,Karen Broder
Date: 24 Dec 13 - 01:16 AM

I'd like to offer two Ukulele workshops -- open to all singers and instruments but charts will be for ukulele.

Sunday 12PM Study Center
Hawaiin Songs with uke charts (everyone welcome)
Karen Broder


Monday 11AM Study Center
Easy Swing Songs for Ukulele - (everyone welcome)
Karen Broder

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Sounds like fun, Karen. Got 'em posted.
-Joe-

Subject: RE: Camp New Harmony 2013-14, Workshop Signups
From: GUEST,Sadie Damascus
Date: 24 Dec 13 - 02:55 AM

Hi, Joe. What a wonderfool job you are doing. Thank you.

Last year I recapped my Laughing Lady Radio Show (comedic readings} one night in a (numbered) cabin. (What number? There were lots of couches, and it's up on the hill.) I want to do that again, and since it will be on Sunday night (I think) from 10 to 12:30, when the last bus passes, it is not really in your purview, but I wanted to get it out.

Merry Christmas to all you musical people. Joy joy joy.

Sadie Damascus

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Hi, Sadie - looks like we're roommates, in one of the brand-new cabins. I had a great time at the Laughing Lady session last year. I'll put you down, to make sure the space is reserved for you - it was in Cabin 6.
-Joe-

Subject: RE: Camp New Harmony 2013-14, Workshop Signups
From: Joe Offer
Date: 24 Dec 13 - 04:05 AM

I think I have everything recorded up to here. If you're leading a workshop, please double-check to make sure I entered it correctly.
See y'all soon.
-Joe-

Subject: Remembering Plowshares Coffee House
From: Joe Offer
Date: 25 Dec 13 - 05:08 PM

From Susan Wageman:

I will be leading the "Remembering Plowshares Coffee House" session at 3 pm on Saturday, December 28 in the Study Center at Camp New Harmony. If you were involved with Plowshares Coffee House at Fort Mason Center (1977-1998) as a performer, volunteer, audience member, or otherwise, I hope you will join us to share some of your stories about that experience. If you never heard
of Plowshares before, come learn a bit of our local folk music history. For some background on Plowshares and my research project, check out my blog at:
http://plowsharessfmusichistory.wordpress.com/about/.

Susan Wageman

Subject: RE: Workshop on Peace & Justice Songs
From: GUEST,VJ Mohan
Date: 25 Dec 13 - 09:31 PM

Friends,

As you may have noticed in the workshop schedule, Hali & I will be leading a session singing Peace & Justice Songs on Tuesday 31 December, 11 am - 12 noon in Ruben's House. One of our sources for the songs will be the Rise Up Singing songbook. We will have a few copies of it at the session. If you have a copy, please bring it.

Bring your favorite song or two related to the theme of the session. These are the chapters of the Rise Up Singing book that may have the kinds of songs we are looking for:
Chapter        Page Number
Ecology        33
Farm & Prairie        49
Freedom        58
Hope        114
Men        137
Mountain Voices        142
Outdoors        150
Peace        158
Rich & Poor        180
Struggle        213
Unity        238
Women        243
Work        252

Subject: RE: Camp New Harmony 2013-14, Workshop Signups
From: Joe Offer
Date: 26 Dec 13 - 02:01 AM

Here's a link to the 2013 camp map. Note the location (bottom center) of the new Field Cabins.

Click to display

Subject: RE: Camp New Harmony 2013-14, Workshop Signups
From: GUEST,Karen Broder
Date: 26 Dec 13 - 05:37 AM

Joe,
Can you please schedule the hawaiin songs on Sunday for 12PM (Not 10AM
). I'm a night owl and need my beauty rest. Thanks!

Sunday 12PM Study Center
Hawaiin Songs with uke charts (all instruments welcome)
Karen Broder

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Fixed it. Thanks for catching that, Karen. You motivated me to double-check all thre requests, and I think they're all right now. Of course, one gets bug-eyed after staring at spreadsheets like this, so mistakes are still a possibility.
-Joe-

Subject: RE: Camp New Harmony 2013-14, Workshop Signups
From: GUEST,Julie
Date: 26 Dec 13 - 06:22 PM

Joe,
I was thinking of doing an Intro to the Hammer Dulcimer workshop?? For like total beginners who maybe have never seen the instrument or those that have, that were interested in how it is structured and how do you play it?? I have three that I could bring down with me... Your thoughts....

Subject: RE: Camp New Harmony 2013-14, Workshop Signups
From: Joe Offer
Date: 26 Dec 13 - 06:26 PM

Hi, Julie - I think you'd find people who would really enjoy it. Just pick a time and space. The Front Room or Mirrored Room might be easy access for transporting hammer dulcimers. I'm leaving for camp now for early setup, but I'll see any requests people post on this Mudcat thread.
-Joe-

Subject: RE: Camp New Harmony 2013-14, Workshop Signups
From: GUEST,Julie
Date: 26 Dec 13 - 06:36 PM

Joe,
I've looked at the schedules. If you think it's something we should try, I was looking at Monday, 11:00am, in the mirror room. I was trying to think of a space that would be big enough, but not too cold, that I could easily get all the dulcimers to.... Would this room be your suggestion?

Subject: RE: Camp New Harmony 2013-14, Workshop Signups
From: Joe Offer
Date: 27 Dec 13 - 11:46 AM

Hi, Julie- I think that space will work best for you. You can always change if you don't like it. When are you coming to camp?

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I got to camp Thursday evening. It was 45 degrees in Santa Rosa, but 31 degrees at camp. Dress accordingly.
The new Field Cabins are very nice, but parking is limited nearby.
-Joe-

Subject: RE: Camp New Harmony 2013-14, Workshop Signups
From: GUEST
Date: 27 Dec 13 - 02:30 PM

Joe,
We will be arriving Friday. Approx. 3pm. Glad to help with setting up/chores if you need anything. See ya soon!

Subject: RE: Camp New Harmony 2013-14, Workshop Signups
From: GUEST,Hannah Caratti
Date: 27 Dec 13 - 09:23 PM

1 hour Yoga Workshop
that will begin & end with Gospel Songs/Spirituals
Please bring yoga mat or a blanket and Rise Up Singing songbooks.

Monday 12/30 at 4pm or 4:30pm (is there a good place available for this class?)

and Tuesday 12/31 at 10am or 11am

Subject: RE: Camp New Harmony 2013-14, Workshop Signups
From: GUEST,Hannah Caratti
Date: 27 Dec 13 - 09:54 PM

P.S. Just Tuesday 10am-11am Yoga & Gospel Songs/Spirituals
either in a carpeted heated room or at least a heated room.

No need for Monday Yoga....let's skip that, ok?
thanks!

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Hi, Hannah - scheduled for the Mirrored Room at 10 on Tuesday
-Joe-

Subject: RE: Camp New Harmony 2013-14, Workshop Signups
From: Joe Offer
Date: 28 Dec 13 - 06:23 PM

The weather is delightful in the afternoon here at camp, and lots of music is moving outdoors. Still cold nights and mornings, so dress accordingly. I'm updating all schedules above at midnight every day, with a quick lunchtime update of the schedule for the particular day (e.g., my lunchtime update for today is just on the Saturday schedule).

If you are using wifi on your smart phone at camp, please turn off wifi when you're not using it. The internet service here is "country style," not the generous service you city folk are used to.
-Joe-

Subject: RE: Camp New Harmony 2013-14, Workshop Signups
From: Joe Offer
Date: 29 Dec 13 - 11:49 PM

Weather continues to improve, and there was lots of music outside this afternoon.

Subject: RE: Camp New Harmony 2013-14, Workshop Signups
From: Joe Offer
Date: 30 Dec 13 - 04:28 PM

Camp is spectacularly wonderful this year. If you missed it this year, remember that registrations for the December 2014 camp open in September.

Subject: RE: Camp New Harmony 2013-14, Workshop Signups
From: Joe Offer
Date: 31 Dec 13 - 03:42 AM

The "Goofy" Concert this evening was a huge success, with Mary Hill and Laurie Story Vela as our absolutely crazy emcees. Most fun I've ever had at a concert, I think.
The concert began with a performance of morris dancers (molly dancers) in chicken costumes, beating each other with rubber chickens instead of swords. The best Morris dance parody I've ever seen. Then Sadie Damascus read a hilarious set of directions for making gefilte fish. And there was a song about pigs being in love, and lots more.
-Joe-

Subject: RE: Camp New Harmony 2013-14, Workshop Signups
From: Joe Offer
Date: 31 Dec 13 - 04:35 PM

Final updated schedule for this year posted above (under "Tuesday," silly)....

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This is the signup page for 2013-14. Please go here (click) for 2015-16 Thanks. -Joe Offer-