Immerse yourself in sweet string-band sounds and rich musical traditions in Concord Conservatory’s Old Time String Band Ensemble. This ensemble offers a unique opportunity to connect with fellow local musicians, expand your repertoire of old time tunes, and cultivate your musicianship in a welcoming, supportive environment. Rooted in aural tradition, our ensemble emphasizes learning by ear, with tune breakdowns and play-alongs conveniently accessible via Google Drive. This class runs for four weeks and is taught at an intermediate pace.

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Open to all acoustic instruments. Please bring your instrument, a notebook, and a recording device – the ‘voice memo’ app on your phone works great.

Pre-requisites:

• Melody players – comfortable playing fiddle tune melodies at a moderate jam tempo
• Rhythm players – strong boom-chuck, willingness to primarily play rhythm
• Experience learning by ear is recommended

• Age Group(s): Adult, Lifelong Learners
• Ages: Adults
• Instructor: Maxfield W. Anderson
• Instrument: strings, voice
• Semester: Summer
• Day/Time: July 10, 17, 24, 31 at 6:30 pm
• Cost: $160

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