ALASDAIR FRASER
Community Workshop, Ceilidh Dance Party & Brunch!
JANUARY 2-3, 2016

Grass Valley Elk's Lodge
109 S. School St, Grass Valley, CA 95945

CALLING PLAYERS OF VIOLIN, FIDDLE, VIOLA,
CELLO, GUITAR, FLUTE, WHISTLE ETC . . .

Kick off the New Year with a warmly convivial couple of days of music-making! People of all ages are invited to join master Scottish fiddler Alasdair Fraser, who has inspired and encouraged countless aspiring and accomplished musicians on both sides of the Atlantic, for a two day special event beginning Saturday, January 2, 2016 with an all-day workshop followed by an evening of ceilidh dancing and jamming and continuing Sunday morning with brunch and jam. See details below.

JANUARY 2 WORKSHOP (9:30am-4:30pm)
. Explore playing music from the Celtic lands (and beyond!) in a large ensemble, with an emphasis on arrangement ideas and traditional flavors.
. Alasdair will teach tunes “by ear”. We'll look at elements of language and dance and how to create a medley of tunes to form a larger piece of music.
. For players of all ages on a wide range of instruments, including fiddles, cellos, guitars, bass, woodwinds, harp, keyboards, etc. Children should be accompanied by a supervising adult.
. Instruction is geared toward intermediate to advanced musicians, though enthusiasts of all levels are welcome.
. Doors will open at 9:30 am for registration and coffee/tea. We'll take a break for lunch (provided). Workshop concludes at 4:30, followed by a pass-the-hat pizza dinner and evening gathering.
. Workshop fee includes evening gathering

JANUARY 2 CEILIDH DANCE PARTY (6:30pm approx)
. Ceilidh dancing, jamming and spontaneous fun.
. workshop fee includes evening gathering.
. Community members welcome to attend
. Admission by contribution of $5-15 sliding scale or 2 dozen hors d’oeurves or dessert items .

JANUARY 3, 2016 BRUNCH & JAM (10am - 2pm. Venue tba)
. Gather again to eat, jam, dance, cavort and celebrate!!
. Advance registration only.

ADMISSION PRICES
SATURDAY WORKSHOP & CEILIDH DANCE (incl. LUNCH)
  General Youth (12 & under)
Advance purchase $75 $50
At the door $85 $60
SUNDAY BRUNCH & JAM
  General Youth (12 & under)
Advance purchase only $15 $15

REGISTER ONLINE

or

DOWNLOAD
REGISTRATION FORM


For information call Sally Ashcraft:530-913 8291 or email

This event is sponsored by Alasdair Fraser’s Sierra Fiddle Camp and underwritten by the Sierra Fiddle Village Fund of the non-profit organization Scottish Fiddlers of California

GRASS VALLEY ELK'S LODGE
109 S. School St,
Grass Valley, CA 95945

• Doors will open at 9:30 am Saturday for registration and coffee. Pre-registration recommended!!!

• Parents – please designate a supervising adult for unaccompanied children.

REGISTER ONLINE

or

DOWNLOAD
REGISTRATION FORM


For information call Sally Ashcraft:530-913 8291 or email

 

 

 

 

 

 


 
This event is sponsored by Alasdair Fraser’s Sierra Fiddle Camp and underwritten by the Sierra Fiddle Village Fund of the non-profit organization Scottish Fiddlers of California