Keith Murphy Workshop Summary
Some innovative ideas about melody engagement with rhythm.
Mari Black Workshop Summary
Mari Black left us full of inspiration and a bunch of good tricks and techniques for improving our orchestral playing.
November Workshop Summary
A thorough outline of what was covered in the workshop.
October Workshop Summary
Our music director provided an overview of conducting basics.
May Workshop Summary
Paul and Sally Wells explored variations of tunes, and same tunes with different names.
April 13 Gathering Summary
January Workshop Summary
Skip Gorman
December 8 Gathering Notes
A small but productive run through of concert tunes.
Frank Ferrel workshop in November
October Gathering Summary
September (2024) Gathering Summary
We previewed a selection of the new tunes from this year's concert sets.
June Gathering Summary
Dominique Dodge Workshop Summary
Dominique Dodge led a very different kind of workshop which resonated nicely with participants.
Peter MacFarlane Workshop Summary
Jeremiah McLane February 11, 2024 Workshop Summary
Workshop highlights with photos and video.
January 14, 2024 Workshop with Ryan and Brennish Thomson - Recap
The workshop with the Thomsons was entertaining and instructive.
November 11, 2023 Workshop Recap
Karen Steven and Alastair McDonald delivered a delightful, engaging workshop, teaching us two original tunes.
October Workshop Recap
Playing his fiddle this time, Neil presented a three part Cape Breton reel John Morris Rankin, in D major, composed by fiddler Dougie MacDonald for his friend and fellow musician John Morris Rankin.
May Workshop Recap
Following a brief annual meeting, Ed Pearlman taught us three new tunes while demonstrating more advanced playing techniques.
April Workshop Recap
While we have been encouraging our players to smile, particularly in performance, it’s worth noting that smiles were abundant during this workshop. This observer thinks this was a combination of people being delighted at all the little details Pam was teaching, and her easy going and entertaining delivery.