2020 Faculty

World's best loved
multi-instrumentalist

Master Musicians

Amazing string band

Sensational songwriter

West African griot

Nordic fiddle & guitar

Simple Gifts will be the musical hosts at Folk College 2016

And Your Hosts

PLUS:

Mandolin & Guitar

Accordion & Piano

Twin fiddles and more

Storytelling

Banjo, Guitar & Fiddle

Harmonica & Guitar

Contradance Caller

Taste of Folk College

Want a simple Taste of Folk College?

Here is your opportunity! Come spend a glorious musical day with Simple Gifts, Richard Sleigh, and friends, jamming, hearing music, and getting a one-day taste of Folk College.

DATE: Saturday, January 4, 2020

TIME: 3pm to 10pm but drop by anytime

LOCATION: American Philatelic Society, 100 Match Factory Place, Bellefonte, PA (near State College).

COST: FREE! (with donations gratefully accepted)

Taste of Folk College is:

• a fun party with lots of jamming

• an opportunity for people who haven't been to Folk College and Greenwood Furnace Folk Gathering to see what it's about in a free 1-day event

• a reunion for Folk College and Greenwood Furnace Folk Gathering attendees

• a fantastic event for people who play an instrument, people who wish they played an instrument, and people who just like to listen

SCHEDULE:

• 3:30 pm - singing jam, instrumental jam, intro to blues, ear training, try a ukulele (instruments provided)

• 4:30 pm - singing jam, instrumental jam, beginners' jam, beginning harmonica (inexpensive harmonicas for sale), Basque tunes

• 5:30 pm - potluck, open mic, concert with Simple Gifts and Richard Sleigh

• 7:30 - more jams of many styles, music theory

• 10 pm - cleanup and good-byes

Here is a link to a printed copy of the schedule below:

INSTRUCTORS:

Workshops led by Simple Gifts, Richard Sleigh, Holly Foy, Betsy Gamble, Scott Elkins, Susan Bowser, RB Powell, Bridget Allen, Jeremy Gamble, Cathy Petrissans, Ken Sharp, Michelle Katz

WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT!

• Multiple jam rooms with many styles and levels - great for both playing and listening!

• A great place to learn to jam with others - whether you're a beginning or more experienced jammer.

• Swap tunes: learn new ones, get new audiences for your favorites!

• Afternoon workshops give beginners the basics, and help experienced players learn more

• Hang out with musicians, socialize, network (“Where’d you get that tuner?” “What kind of strings do you use?” “What instrument is THAT?”)

• Ever heard a cello play folk music? Ever tried a hammered dulcimer or a bowed psaltery? This could be your chance!

WHAT TO BRING:

• Your friends and family. Everyone is welcome!

• Instruments of course, and if you're shy about playing with others, bring your instrument anyhow.

• A dish to share for the potluck meal

MORE ABOUT THE POTLUCK:

• We'll provide beverages and paper products. Sorry, no alcohol is allowed.

• We'll have places for crock pots or anything you want to plug in.

• There are no refrigerators, no microwave, no oven, so please bring a dish ready to serve.

• Please bring a serving utensil for your dish, and label dish and utensil with your name.

MORE INFO:

• 814-643-6220

• info@folkcollege.com

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