Youth stringband ensemble
Sundays, Nov 1, 8, 15, 22 and Dec 6 (no class Nov 29): 1:00-3:00pm
Come join AJ and Rina for the first session of Youth Stringband Ensemble. This class is open to youth interested in learning to play old time music in a group setting. Open to violin/fiddle and other string players, guitar, banjo, and piano players. Other instruments - contact us to inquire about participating! We’ll learn a bunch of old time tunes and songs, and learn how to play them together. We’ll work on building the ability to play for square or barn dance, and the class will complete with a mini family and friends square dance at the CPC on December 6.
Tuition: $320 per participant
Materials Fee: none
Age / Ability Level: ages 12 and up, or 8 and up with an adult if they can keep up musically. This ensemble will be aimed at intermediate level students. Students should already have a basic ability to play their instrument. They should be able to play at least a few songs or tunes and have a basic understanding of things like bowing, picking, etc. This class will work best for youth who are self-motivated to learn to play old time and bluegrass and have already shown interest in the genre, and are comfortable trying out ear learning.
What to bring: Your instrument and a tuner, if applicable.
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A 5-session series for young violin/fiddle, guitar, banjo, and piano players interested in learning to play old-time and bluegrass music by ear.
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CENTER FOR PEOPLE AND CRAFT is committed to building a diverse, inclusive learning community where people of all backgrounds feel welcome and able to participate. As we launch our first workshop series, we are dedicating space in each class for reduced-tuition scholarships to support anyone facing financial barriers. As we build a more robust scholarship program, we hope this initial launch will remove barriers and expand access to hands-on learning for all.
Anyone with financial need is encouraged to apply for a half-tuition scholarship. To be considered, please submit a brief online application. Please note that CENTER FOR PEOPLE AND CRAFT is operating with limited financial resources and an entirely volunteer staff. Therefore, we cannot guarantee a spot for every applicant. Each class has one scholarship slot available. Applicants who are not selected in this current round are welcome to reapply. Apply here
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CPC is able to provide refunds up to two weeks before the start date of the class for which the registration was submitted, though we do retain a $20 fee for return payment processing. If you need to cancel your class within the two week window, a refund is not guaranteed, but will be considered based on several factors.
If CPC needs to cancel a class due to low enrollment, teacher illness, or other factors, you will receive a full refund. Read our full set of policies.
meet your instructorS
In addition to playing and touring with various bands (Steam Machine, Alum Ridge Boys and Ashlee, others), fiddler AJ Srubas and guitar and bass player Rina Rossi enjoy organizing various old time events and festivals and teaching in both individual and group settings. They have taught at camps around the country including Augusta Heritage Center, WV, Ashokan Center, NY, Montana Fiddle Camp, M, Kaufman Kamp, TN, Minnesota Bluegrass and Old-Time Music Festival, MN, Minnesota State Fiddlers Association, MN, John C Campbell Folk School, NC and others, and are excited to add Center for People and Craft to the list. More info at ajsrubasmusic.com