Weekend
of Music; October 17-19, 2008
at
the Honor’s Haven Resort, Ellenville, NY (formerly the
Fallsview)
gourmet
cuisine, game room, tennis, golf, swimming, fishing, hiking,
The
music weekend kicks off with dinner followed by a "Meet the
Staff' and "Get to know each other" program on Friday
evening. Saturday and Sunday are filled with music and dance
workshops, crafts, hiking, chats, "Camper Concerts," where
the applause is for you, and lots of opportunities for informal
jamming and singing! In the evenings there are staff concerts,
followed by dancing for all levels. Late-night jamming and singing is
encouraged. Or you can simply enjoy the scenery and the resort and
unwind. You do not have to be a performer to enjoy the weekend--anyone
who is interested in hearing folk music of all kinds will have a great
time.
Among
the family oriented events there will be a family song swap with
participation oriented music. Nobody will be able to sit
still. You will sing, clap, move around. There will
be
rhythm sign language, echo songs, singalongs with easy
choruses.
Right for children of any age
Staff:
Lorraine
Hammond was raised in the mountains of Northwestern Connecticut with
traditional music. With a degree in Music and Education, she
is
admired as a folk singer and songwriter, an accomplished player and
teacher of the Celtic harp and the 5-string banjo, and an outstanding
player of the Appalachian dulcimer. Lorraine is a regularly
featured
teacher and performer at venues around the country.
Bennett Hammond
began to play traditional and original music on the guitar in high
school in Vermont, and began teaching it while in college in New
Hampshire. “Hammond has a deft melodic sense, and a knack for
transmuting traditional Irish and Appalachian motifs into thoroughly
contemporary results with taste and artistry.” Boston Globe. |
 
Dan
Berggren and Peggy Lynn capture the spirit of the Adirondack mountains
in their songs. Their voices blend seamlessly to lend energy
and
emotion to their performances. Each has made several
recordings of
original songs, but they also enjoy collecting and presenting their own
arrangements of traditional songs. Berggren accompanies
himself on
guitar, banjo, and harmonica, and Lynn with guitar and
concertina. The
duo has played extensively throughout the region, presenting programs
of Adirondack music, children’s songs, New York State and women’s
history. |
Evy
Mayer sings and plays ukulele, guitar, dumbek and a host of other
percussion instruments. She collects popular songs of the early 1900s,
as well as humorous songs, children's music, plus Balkan and other
international music. She loves to sing harmony and funny songs, and to
folk dance. |
Lynn
Noel has a compelling voice of striking clarity and power, as wide and
deep as her repertoire, especially for sea chanteys and flowing ballads
of life and work at sea. Lynn is a leader and event organizer
of
maritime music. In addition, her award-winning living history
series
of “voyageurs, Vikings, pirates, and other traditional women's roles”
has toured internationally. Lynn plays dulcimer, percussion,
concertina, and string bass: but her favorite instrument is the
audience. |
Dan
Pearl, our dance caller, has been happily dancing and calling since the
late 70's. Dan aims for an interesting program, clearly taught, and
lots of fun. Dan has led events for dancers of all experience
levels..
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Children Ages 7-16 $ 35 each, Under 7 free. Complete pricing on registration coupon or
Book online at http://fallweekend.eventbrite.com/
(small booking fee applies).
Download a flyer
(pdf format, 52K) with complete pricing and performer information.
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