Course fee: £105 (£85 students)
Course dates:
Sunday 08 February
Sunday 15 February
Sunday 01 March
Sunday 08 March
Sunday 15 March
Sunday 22 March
Session times:
10am-12.30pm
11am -1pm & 1.30-3.30pm (22 March)
Playing for dancing can stretch you as a musician but can also be one of the most rewarding musical experiences you can have. The Ceilidh Experience is a chance for anyone interested in traditional and folk music to play in a band and play at a Ceilidh. During the sessions you’ll learn tunes and come together as small ceilidh bands, getting ready to perform at a final event for dancers and folk fans of all ages.
You’ll be supported in the sessions by experienced professional tutors and ceilidh band performers, have the opportunity to practice with a ‘caller’ and perform on a professional stage, and learn how to perform acoustically and with amplification. The course is suitable for any instrument, but acoustic instruments especially welcome.
You should already be able to a tune from memory, or play a chord pattern to accompany a tune; percussion players be able to play different patterns with accents and keep a steady beat.
You’ll also need to be prepared to do some tune practice between sessions.
Please email education@stables.org if you're unsure about your suitability for the course.
Refreshments:
Tea & coffee is provided.
Participants on a full day workshop or course should bring a packed lunch and other snacks.
