This workshop is designed for beginner level musicians looking to learn the basics of ensemble performance. Students should have a basic knowledge of their instrument and have the ability to play/perform entire tunes. There is a limit to FOUR students per instrument. Classes are offered on the following instruments:
Guitar / Fiddle / Mandolin / Banjo
Students will be grouped into individual ensembles for the duration of workshop.
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Workshop Schedule
Thursday June 20th
9:00-9:15 Orientation: White Oak Theater-Administration Building
9:15-10:30
Group Tune Fiddle/Mandolin 1: Melody
Group Tune Banjo1: Supporting the Melody
Group Tune Guitar 1: Chords
15 Minute Break
10:45-12:00 Group Tune 1: Putting it all Together
12:00-1:00 Lunch
1:00-2:00
Group Tune Fiddle/Mandolin 2: Supporting the Melody
Group Tune Banjo 2: Melody
Group Tune Guitar 2: Beyond Chords
2:00-2:15 15 Minute Break
2:15-4:00 Group Tune 2: Putting it all Together
Friday June 21st
9:00-10:30 Communication on the Stage
15 Minute Break
10:45-12:00 Individual Instrument Instruction
12:00-1:00 Lunch
1:00-2:00
Group Tune Fiddle/Mandolin 3: Harmony
Group Tune Banjo 3: Melody and Chords
Group Tune Guitar 3: Melody and Chords
2:00-2:15 15 Minute Break
2:15-4:00 Group Tune 3: Putting it All Together
Saturday June 22nd
9:00-10:30 Group Repertoire
15 Minute Break
10:45-12:00 Group Tune Review
12:00-1:00 Lunch
1:00-2:00 Group Tune Performance
2:00-2:15 15 Minute Break
2:15-4:00 Group Jam and Instructor Q&A
Workshop Class Descriptions
Group Tunes
After learning each tune in a class with their own instruments, students will divide into bands and practice playing the tune together as a cohesive unit. Each instrument will practice playing the melody, chords, and other supporting roles. At the end of the weekend, perform the tunes as a group for the other students.
Individual Instrument Instruction
Students will have the opportunity to get individual feedback from instructors on how they can improve their overall playing and technique.
Communication on the Stage
Learn to communicate on stage despite mistakes and changes in front of a live audience.
Group Repertoire
Discuss choosing repertoire as a group, sources for new material, and adapting versions of tunes you already know.
Group Jam and Instructor Q&A
Finish off the weekend with a jam, including workshop material, and a final discussion with instructors.
Instructors
Alanna Brewer: Guitar Former Arkansas State Banjo Finalist and the Ozark Folk Center State Park’s Female Musician of the Year for 2018, Alanna is a multi-instrumentalist and teaches banjo in Stone County’s Music Roots program.
Emily Elam: Banjo/Fiddle/Mandolin Former Arkansas State Banjo Champion and current Assistant Music Director at the Ozark Folk Center State Park, Emily has years of teaching experience on both banjo and fiddle.
Everett Elam Fiddle/Mandolin Along with his wife Emily, Everett is one half of the fiddle duo, The Bow Tanglers. Everett is a past Arkansas State Fiddle Champion also has a background in traditional violin.
Check In & Orientation
Thursday June 20th the doors open in the Administration Building at 8:00 a.m.
Students check in with printed registration form from Ticketleap or with registration receipt on your mobile device. Nametags, and schedules will be available in the lobby at check-in.
Pricing
Registration for the 3 day workshop is $158.50 and is available online through Wednesday June 20th, 2019. Your registration includes 3 days of workshop classes (Thursday-Saturday) admission to the evening concerts, Thursday- Saturday and admission to the Craft Village.
Walk Up Registration
May not be available depending on class size, pricing varies. Please call for availability
(870-269 3853)
New this year 3 day Non Participant Pass for $30.00
Save over $40.00 off regular admission prices. This discounted pass is for spouses, friends and family members of workshop attendees who want to take advantage of all the Ozark Folk Center State Park has to offer and are not attending the workshops. This pass allows admission-- for one person-- to the both the Craft village and all nightly music shows, Thursday thru Saturday during the workshop weekend.
On Site Lodging
On site lodging at the Cabins at Dry Creek fills up quickly for workshop weekends. If you are wishing to stay at the Ozark Folk Center State Park, we suggest making reservations as soon as possible.
For Cabin Reservations: 870-269-3851
New Cancelation and Refund Policy
Registration fees are fully refundable for this workshop until the close of business, June 20th, 2019.
Accounting and fiscal management with the new online registration format means refunds cannot be issued after the 20th.
In the event you are unable to attend after the refund deadline has passed, you will be offered the opportunity to “roll over” the registration fee for next year’s workshop or other OFCSP workshops, for up to one calendar year
For refunds please call (870-269 3853) or email ([email protected]) our Music Director, Daren Dortin. Music Director’s office hours are:
Monday-Friday 9am-6pm Mid- November thru Mid-April
Wednesday-Saturday 10am-9pm Mid-April thru Mid-November