


October 2-10, 2021
EASTERN TOWNSHIPS, QUEBEC, CANADA
Knowlton (Lac-Brome), Mansonville, Waterloo
October 2-10, 2021
EASTERN TOWNSHIPS, QUEBEC, CANADA
Knowlton (Lac-Brome), Mansonville, Waterloo
Irish folk song was the creation of working people. When Gaelic was banned by the English, these people invented their own dialect of English and transferred the tricks of Gaelic song to this new language. Seán shows how it works! Live performance and audio-visual.
This workshop is in English.
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Adults : $10 regular; $15 at the door Over 65/Under 12 : $8 regular; $10 at the door |
Learn Québec square dancing, contredanse and quadrilles.
This workshop is bilingual.
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Adults : $10 regular; $15 at the door Over 65/Under 12 : $8 regular; $10 at the door |
Partant de mon expérience à Belfast où j'ai commencé à jouer de la musique, avec un bref détour chez les joueurs de flûte de la région de Sligo-Leitrim, je vous parlerai d'une époque importante de mon long voyage musical.
This workshop is in French.
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Adults : $10 regular; $15 at the door Over 65/Under 12 : $8 regular; $10 at the door |
Richard was winning stepdancing championships long before he picked up a fiddle. Learn the basics of PEI style stepdancing from this charming and humble expert.
This workshop is in English.
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Adults : $10 regular; $15 at the door Over 65/Under 12 : $8 regular; $10 at the door |
Gord will describe the parts of the Bodhrán, and teach you the basic jig and reel beat. If you’ve always wanted to try it, here’s your chance!
A limited number of bodhráns will be available.
This workshop is in English.
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Adults : $10 regular; $15 at the door Over 65/Under 12 : $8 regular; $10 at the door |
Ronan will guide you through a series of Irish music field recordings. These “cultural snapshots” will offer insight into Irish music and its history. No prior knowledge required.
This workshop is in English.
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Adults : $10 regular; $15 at the door Over 65/Under 12 : $8 regular; $10 at the door |
Seán will talk about his music, his intrumental style, his approach to finding songs, phrasing, accompaniment… and the “golden notes” he leaves for the audience.
This workshop is in English.
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Adults : $10 regular; $15 at the door Over 65/Under 12 : $8 regular; $10 at the door |
"One of the finest pipers of his generation. An innovator who has developed his own unique style." – Irish Times.
In Ronan's own words: "I'll waffle and encourage; I'll play and I'll chat; I'll answer all, and any, burning questions that have been keeping aspiring, enquiring, perspiring, and despairing pipers up, bees-winged-wide-eyed, through the night. My answers may be completely ineffectual but thems the knocks one takes as a piper…!"
In English; for uilleann pipers -- all levels (others may listen) / en anglais; pour cornemuseurs (uilleann) de tous les niveaux
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Adults : $10 regular; $15 at the door Over 65/Under 12 : $8 regular; $10 at the door |
Gord has entertained audiences in Canada and the world for over 40 years. In this workshop, he will discuss DADGAD, or Celtic tuning. Don't forget your guitar!
(for guitarists)
This workshop is in English.
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Adults : $10 regular; $15 at the door Over 65/Under 12 : $8 regular; $10 at the door |
A workshop on fiddling with one of Canada’s greatest fiddlers! Richard will play some tunes, share his knowledge of the PEI repertoire and fiddling style, and answer questions.
This workshop is in English.
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Adults : $10 regular; $15 at the door Over 65/Under 12 : $8 regular; $10 at the door |
Timi, Erin and Louis will offer tips and techniques for an effective practise; then, together with you, will create a live arrangement of a familiar tune.
(for musicians)
This workshop is in English and French.
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Adults : $10 regular; $15 at the door Over 65/Under 12 : $8 regular; $10 at the door |
Tony will show how the guitar can be both a rhythm and a melody instrument in Celtic music, how left and right hand techniques can lift your playing to a more authentic level; and how non-standard tunings can open up new harmonic possibilities.
(for guitarists: all levels)
This workshop is in English.
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Adults : $10 regular; $15 at the door Over 65/Under 12 : $8 regular; $10 at the door |
In the early 1900s, traditional song collectors travelled around Atlantic Canada and New England, meeting singers and transcribing their songs. Keith will share their stories and sing selections from the books they published.
This workshop is in English.
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Adults : $10 regular; $15 at the door Over 65/Under 12 : $8 regular; $10 at the door |
Learn the basics of traditional Québécois foot tapping and the «mouth music»/«turlutte» style of singing. Just bring your voice, your shoes and your good humour.
This workshop is in English and French.
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Adults : $10 regular; $15 at the door Over 65/Under 12 : $8 regular; $10 at the door |
For guitarists eager to try DADGAD, and experienced DADGAD players who want to further their knowledge for flat picking and accompaniment. Yann will adapt to participants’ requests.
(for guitarists)
This workshop is in English and French.
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Adults : $10 regular; $15 at the door Over 65/Under 12 : $8 regular; $10 at the door |
This award-winning bodhrán player will cover basic bodhrán technique and rhythms, and demonstrate more advanced playing. No experience necessary. The second half will provide advanced instruction.
A limited number of bodhráns will be available.
This workshop is in English.
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Adults : $10 regular; $15 at the door Over 65/Under 12 : $8 regular; $10 at the door |
Cathy Ann will introduce you to Gaelic song, and to the various styles used back home in Scotland – from work songs to dance songs, and more.
This workshop is in English.
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Adults : $10 regular; $15 at the door Over 65/Under 12 : $8 regular; $10 at the door |
Learn basic techniques of playing spoons and bones from this member of La Bottine Souriante. Beware: his joie de vivre is contagious.
Benoit will have bones and spoons with him.
This workshop is in English and French.
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Adults : $10 regular; $15 at the door Over 65/Under 12 : $8 regular; $10 at the door |
Pascal and Yann are experts at getting English-speaking folk to sing Québécois call-and-response songs. A basic understanding of French is helpful but not essential for this workshop.
This workshop is in English and French.
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Adults : $10 regular; $15 at the door Over 65/Under 12 : $8 regular; $10 at the door |
A great way to great exercise, meet people, and enjoy lively Scottish music. You don't need a partner or any experience!
Wear flat, comfortable shoes.
Découvrez la danse écossaise! Niveau débutant. Pas besoin d'un partenaire. Portez des souliers plats et confortables. (Cours donné en anglais)
This workshop is in English.
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Adults : $10 regular; $15 at the door Over 65/Under 12 : $8 regular; $10 at the door |