Upper Potomac Dulcimer Fest - March 16-18, 2012 (Int.-Adv. Mixed-Instrument Repertoire) An unusual gig awaits members of the orchestra who will combine music from Latin-American and Irish traditions for a new-world wedding. The Social Orchestra is open to a variety of instruments at a variety of levels. Music and sound files will be available (in dulcimer-friendly keys) for advance preparation. Sight readers will especially enjoy this class. Message from the Dr.
Assigned viewing:
The South African Township Ceilidh Band performance in the film "The Boys And Girls from County Clare"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FsgI58y7xho&feature=related
About 6:45 into the segment (and while you're at it you might as well watch the whole movie... and learn all the tunes) |
Teaching >
Dr. Oorts' Social Orchestra
Subpages (1):
Antwerp Wedding (Social Orchestra UPDF March 2014)