November 2 - 4 Stringalong, 2012
1. Staff-Taught Program - Saturday Only, November 3
Saturday Only (9:30 am - 5:00 pm). Morning and afternoon CLASSES and a CONCERT, offered by two nationally-known performing and recording staff artists. Staff artists and the classes they teach are new and different every November. Saturday lunch is included. There is a short mid-afternoon break for a jam with fellow participants, a walk on the boardwalk, or a private lesson if staff is offering them. In the late afternoon, both staff offer a joint concert in the Main Lodge. Choose one morning class with either staff and one afternoon class with either staff from the choices listed below (we cannot offer a reduced price for just one class). Please remind your friends to register EARLY (Sep 1): Staff asks for a count of registrants well ahead of the Stringalong Weekend. If enrollment is insufficient, staff reserves the right to cancel (in which case full refunds will be issued to all registrants). PLEASE SEE SATURDAY SCHEDULE AT BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE. COST $99 - includes both classes, lunch, concert.
2. Participant-Led Program 5:00 pm Friday - 11:00 am Sunday
All-weekend (4:00 pm Friday - 11:00 Sunday). HOUSING (or COMMUTER OPTION), meals, jamming, open mic, evening activities, song circles and PARTICIPANT-LED CLASSES are all included — plus the option of taking either one or two STAFF-TAUGHT classes on Saturday for an additional fee. The Saturday afternoon Staff concert is also included free to everyone who is registered. PLEASE SEE WEEKEND SCHEDULE AT BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE.
MIKE DOWLING - http://www.mikedowling.com/
9:45 - 11:45 AM: THE ACOUSTIC GUITARIST’S TOOLBOX
PART 1: Licks, Tricks & Right Hand Techniques - Intermediate * and Advanced
Description: For both fingerstyle players and flatpickers. Mike’s trouble-shooting toolbox is jam-packed with just what you need to take your playing to the next level—techniques, rhythms, and time-honored chord shapes. Take this class as a stand alone class or as preparation for use in his Part 2 afternoon class. CLASS LIMIT: 20 REGISTRANTS.
1:00 - 3:00 PM: THE ACOUSTIC GUITARIST’S TOOLBOX
PART 2: Performance & Repertoire - Intermediate * and Advanced
Description: For both fingerstyle players and flatpickers. Mike will teach from his rootsy, bluesy, syncopated songbag in standard (& perhaps open) tunings. Lots of playing in class with time set aside for questions you may have with your own repertoire. CLASS LIMIT: 20.
* Intermediate Level Players should be ale to change chords comfortably in standard tunings (including F), accompany your songs or others’ songs, and able to read tablature.
FRIDAY EVENING:
4:30 - 6:00 p.m. Register in Runge Lodge, move into rooms, list class offerings (optional) on flipchart.
6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Welcome, Potluck supper and Introductions in Runge Lodge.
7:30 p.m. Fireplace Sing (aural tradition) followed by Lights-On Sing, followed by Jam ‘til you drop!
SATURDAY:
8:00 - 8:45 a.m. Breakfast, Main Lodge
9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Attend one of three or four simultaneous 1-hr Participant-led classes, in Hoffer and Runge or jam in Runge Lounge, or enjoy the outdoors.
OR you may choose to pre-register (required) for a 9:45 - 11:45 Staff-Taught class in Main Camp for $25 extra. No un-paid observers allowed in Staff classes.
10:15- 11:15 a.m. Attend one of three or four simultaneous 1-hr Participant-led classes, in Hoffer and Runge, or jam in Runge Lounge, or enjoy the outdoors.
12:00 - 12:45 p.m. Lunch, Main Lodge
1:15 - 2:15 p.m. Attend one of three or four simultaneous 1-hr Participant-led classes, in Hoffer and Runge, or jam in Runge Lounge, or enjoy the outdoors.
OR you may choose to pre-register (required) for a 1:15 - 3:15 Staff-Taught class in Main Camp for $25 extra. No un-paid observers allowed in Staff classes.
2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Attend one of 3 or 4 simultaneous 1-hr Participant-led classes, in Hoffer/Runge.
3:45 - 4:45 p.m. Staff Concert in Main Lodge, free (sorry, absolutely no guests or visitors are allowed)
4:45 - 5:00 p.m. Buy staff CDs, t-shirts, etc.
5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Dinner, Main Lodge.
7:00 p.m. Participant-Led Open Mic, in Hoffer/Runge, evening program, Jam ‘til you Drop!
SUNDAY:
8:00 a.m. Breakfast in Main Lodge
9:00 - 11:30 a.m. Spirit Sing in Runge Lodge. Optional: bring a spiritual song to lead or share.
11:30 a.m. Weekend ends. Please drive safely!
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Connect with other Stringalong Participants ahead of time
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For both the SATURDAY ONLY STAFF-TAUGHT PROGRAM and the FULL WEEKEND PARTICIPANT-LED PROGRAM: Some folks use our online Yahoo Group site to talk to each other in the weeks before the Stringalong Weekend: See what classes are being discussed, ask for feedback about classes you might like to offer or ask someone else to offer, find out what to bring. Ask what to expect in general, about carpooling or for a ride, about renting an instrument from another participant, or just read the comments. Sometimes the staff sends in comments. Some folks keep exchanging music information and stay in touch on this site all year long. Note: You cannot be sure of reaching everyone who will attend because some participants register at the last minute, and some don't use this Yahoo Group site at all.
WHAT IF I WANT TO GO TO SATURDAY CLASSES & STAY FOR DINNER, OPEN MIC & EVE JAMS?
Then you may want to consider registering instead for the Participant-Led Program below, as a full-time Com-muter (or stay with us). If you elect this option, you may take either 1 or 2 Staff-Taught classes on Saturday, and stay for dinner and evening activities (includes an Open Mic and jamming). You do not have to attend on Friday or Sunday, but if you register in the Participant-Led Program, you are welcome, including all meals, all activities.
CAN I GET IN TOUCH WITH OTHER PARTICIPANTS WITH QUESTIONS BEFORE I COME?
Yes. See “Connect with Other Stringalong Participants ahead of time” below, on this page.
SCHEDULE FOR THE ENTIRE DAY, SATURDAY See “Staff-Taught Schedule” below, on THIS page.
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SATURDAY ONLY PROGRAM
1. Staff-Taught Schedule
SATURDAY:
9:15 - 9:30 a.m. Arrive, park in Main Lot, walk to Main Lodge to check in and pick up your (required) nametag and find out where your class is.
9:45 - 11:45 a.m. Attend 1 of 2 simultaneous Staff-taught classes in Main Camp. (Preregistration required)
12:00 - 12:45 p.m. Lunch, Main Lodge
1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Attend 1 of 2 simultaneous Staff-taught classes in Main Camp. (Pre-registration is required)
3:00 - 3:45 p.m. Take a quick walk on the boardwalk through the marsh? Practice a bit, or share a quick tune or two with classmates before the concert.
3:45 - 4:45 p.m. Staff Concert in Main Lodge, free (sorry, no guests or visitors are allowed)
4:45 - 5:00 p.m. Buy staff CDs, t-shirts, etc.
5:00 . Saturday-Only Program ends. Please drive home safely!
Note: if you wish to stay for dinner and the Open Mic and jamming on Saturday night, please consider registering for the FULL WEEKEND PROGRAM instead of the Saturday Only Program, as a commuter (or stay overnight). Full Weekend participants do not always attend on Friday night or Sunday morning. See above: CAN I REGISTER FOR THE PARTICIPANT-LED PROGRAM, AND ALSO TAKE A STAFF-TAUGHT CLASS?
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FULL WEEKEND PROGRAM 2. Participant-Led Schedule
Two simultaneous programs. Register for only one:
1. Staff-Taught Program
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9:30 am - 5:00 pm, Saturday Only, Nov. 3, 2012
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Program includes 2 Staff-Taught classes, lunch, staff concert.
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COST: $103
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2. Participant-Led Program
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5:00 pm Friday, Nov. 2 thru 11:00 am Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012.
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All weekend, with option to take 1 or 2 Staff-Taught classes.
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COST: Depends on your choice of housing or commuter fee.
WHAT ARE THE PARTICIPANT-LED CLASSES LIKE?
WHAT ELSE HAPPENS IN THE DAY AND THE EVENINGS?
Many of our Stringalong Weekend participants have been following acoustic music, dance and creative art forms for decades, and have interesting talents to share, such as how to play an instrument like a guitar, autoharp, fiddle, banjo, mountain dulcimer, hammered dulcimer, ukulele, mandolin, bass, tinwhistle, harmonica, etc. Some folks lead song swaps or harmony singing or take turns singing rounds. Other classes may include cooking (2 small kitchens), storytelling, gardening, ecology, crafts, songwriting, folklore, etc. If you have a skill or talent, please share it with us!
Friday evening’s Welcome includes a potluck supper, introductions, a shared singalong/playalong, plus jamming by the fire in Runge Lounge till the wee hours. On Saturday, folks either attend classes or hike the boardwalk or jam in Runge Lodge by the fireplace. Saturday afternoon includes a Staff Concert down in Main Camp (free to program registrants), offered by two nationally-known staff. After dinner, Saturday evening includes an (optional) Open Mic.
HOW WILL I KNOW WHAT CLASSES TO TEACH, OR WHAT WILL BE
OFFERED? As participants arrive on Friday, classes are listed on a bulletin board with pre-assigned times and room locations. Some participants use a Stringalong online Yahoo Group site to discuss options ahead of time (see below).
CAN I REGISTER FOR THE PARTICIPANT-LED PROGRAM, AND ALSO TAKE
A STAFF-TAUGHT CLASS? Yes. You may register for the entire weekend’s Participant-Led Program, either as a Commuter or as a resident in Hoffer or Runge, and take either one class or two classes from the professional staff on Saturday for an additional fee of $25 per class. (The staff concert is already included in your fee)
HOUSING AND COMMUTER OPTIONS, AND COSTS There are several housing options and their costs listed on our SITE, DIRECTIONS, HOUSING web page. Or you may enjoy the Friday through Sunday full-weekend Participant-Led Program as a Commuter, with meals, staff concert, jams, open mics — all activities, except no bed.
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Schedules for Both Programs
Fiddle class on the porch
Mountain or Lap Dulcimer
Guitars, Fiddle and Dobro jam by the pond
"I know of no other setting where people like us can come together with the best musicians in the world for such a measly fee. I will come to Stringalongs forever." –Chuck Wimpee, Biology Professor, UWM
LIL REV - http://www.lilrev.com/
9:45 - 11:45 AM: HARMONICA FROM SCRATCH
Level: All levels welcome
Bring: A KEY of C 10-HOLD DIATONIC HARMONICA. Rev will have a few for sale
Description: Join ’96 Avoca National Blues Harmonica Champion and author of 9 books, Lil Rev, for a hands-on class. Review holding positions, lip positions, the major scale, the train, easy folk songs, harmonica history, embellishments and cool rhythmic effects. .
1:00 - 3:00 PM: JUG BAND, INCLUDING UKULELE
Level: Open to all level of players, all instruments
Bring: A recording device if you have one (optional)
Description: The Jug Band era of the 1920’s & 30’s brought with it a wealth of great songs, tricks, progressions and strums. Explore the lost world of Jug Band Music thru its history, recordings, artists, and repertoire. From Walk Right In, to Stealing, Stealing and KC Moan, we’ll sing and play classics from all the famous jug bands and performers. Explore chord progression, circle of 5ths , boogie patterns, stop-time, etc. Find out why this timeless music is so much fun. Take home a whopping 12 page repertoire packet.
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