ALASDAIR FRASER
Community Workshop, Ceilidh Dance Party & Brunch!
JANUARY 6-7, 2018

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 aspiring and accomplished musicians around the world, for a two day special event. An all-day workshop on Saturday, January 6, 2018 will be followed by an evening of ceilidh dancing and jamming. We gather again Sunday morning for a delicious brunch and jam session. See details below.

JANUARY 6 WORKSHOP & CEILIDH DANCE PARTY
  • 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 pizza dinner and Ceilidh Dance Party beginning at 6:30

    • The evening event is free to workshop participants. Community members, family and friends are welcome to attend; a contribution of $10 or 2 dozen hors d’oeurves or dessert items for the snack table would be greatly appreciated. To pay in advance, register at this link And please let us know if you have a song or poem or story to share, or if you’d like to call a dance!

    JANUARY 7, 2018 BRUNCH & JAM (10am - 2pm)
  • 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 $85 $60
    At the door $100 $75
    SUNDAY BRUNCH & JAM
      General Youth (12 & under)
    Advance purchase only $20 $15

    REGISTER ONLINE FOR WORKSHOP & CEILIDH, SUNDAY BRUNCH

    REGISTER ONLINE FOR SATURDAY EVENING CEILIDH ONLY

    or

    DOWNLOAD
    REGISTRATION FORM

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

     

    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

    WORKSHOP & CEILIDH, SUNDAY BRUNCH

    SATURDAY EVENING CEILIDH ONLY

    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