old time music workshop & jams
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Tuesday, March 24 ~ 7-9 PM
Sunday, March 29 ~ 3-5 PM
Led by Twin Town Old Time Music Festival
Come join the Twin Town Old Time Music Festival to learn a few old-time tunes and join in a participatory old time jam! Old time music is a genre that grew out of the mixing of musical styles brought to the US by people of both European and African descent and musical styles of Indigenous cultures already present in the Americas. Developed in close relationship to community social dance traditions like square dancing and clogging or flatfooting, old time music is still played at community jams and community dances across the country to this day.
In this session, TTOTMF artists will teach a few tunes, discuss the role that different instruments typically play in an old time jam, provide a little information on this history of old time music in the Midwest, and lead the group in playing some music together!
Cost: $5-25 sliding scale
Bring:Your instrument
Age / Ability Level:This class is open to all levels. Minimum age 15 without an adult.
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This session will be primarily geared towards fiddle, banjo, acoustic guitar, mandolin, piano, and upright bass players ranging from those who can play a few basic tunes or songs in the keys of A, D, and G to more advanced players who are curious about old time music.
Other instruments are welcome to join, just know that we may not be able to provide specific instruction for every instrument. As old time is an oral tradition, in this session we’ll be focusing on learning by ear and will provide support for anyone who is new to doing that!
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Please contact us with accessibility needs or questions at info@peopleandcraft.org.
about the host
The Twin Town Old Time Music Festival is a four-day event celebrating old time music and dance, including the vibrant old time music and dance culture of the Midwest.
More information at twintownoldtime.org