Guy George
Friday 8:45-10:00
Arranging with “Da Slockit Light”. Focus on arranging technique while learning this beautiful Scottish tune.
Friday 10:15-11:30
Take It from the Top! Learn this fun and easy to carry instrument in an hour and be playing in 2 keys! Refresh your skills if it’s been a while or if you just want to warm up for the weekend! A “D” whistle is needed for this class.
Friday 1:00-2:15
Easy Jam Tunes for Pennywhistle. After you’ve taken the beginning class, you’ll be ready to join the festival jams!
Friday 2:30-3:45
Arranging ideas for Hammered Dulcimer with Celtic Tunes. Learn two beautiful Celtic tunes, “The Rose of Tralee” and “The Sky Boat Song” while gaining ways to arrange these tunes and others.
Friday 4:15-5:30
Celebrate the Music of Harry Belafonte with Pennywhistle and Ukulele! Join us as we explore the island music of Harry Belafonte, known for his calypso music. We’ll have fun combining Ukulele and Pennywhistle as we learn some great island tunes!
Saturday 8:45-10:00
Irish Ornaments on Pennywhistle: Where, When, and Why? Start adding ornamentation while learning some new tunes and discover the ways and reasons we can add them! You’ll get tips to add ornamentation to your own repertoire as well! “D” whistle needed.
Saturday 2:30-3:45
Guy’s ‘Crazy’ Intermediate Pennywhistle. Chromatics, chords, technique, tone, breathing, tonguing, duets, playing in different keys, different styles, tunes, and more. Jazz up your playing! Have a difficult tune? Squeaky notes? Bring it here!
Saturday 4:15-5:30
Celtic Tunes for Pennywhistle and Ukulele- St. Patrick’s Day Favorites! Learn some great Irish tunes with melody, harmony, chords, and lyrics, strums and fun! We’ll learn and practice as many tunes as time allows!