Midwest Banjo Camp: Revisions to Schedule
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These days it's hard to find real community anywhere. But this coming
June 1-3, the Midwest Banjo Camp brings together roughly 150
enthusiastic members of the 5-string banjo community from all over
North America for a weekend of classes, jamming, and concerts. You'll
not only have an opportunity to learn from some of the best
professional banjo players around (see below), but -- just as
important -- you'll be able to connect with fellow banjo enthusiasts
from your own region and around the country. We also have special
programs for novices and lower intermediates (see below).
Since we figure it usually takes people a few weeks to clear their
calendars to get a weekend away, please be aware that time time may be
getting short for you to arrange to attend MBC this year.
We have some news regarding our schedule. Some students from past
years have commented that they wished that some of our class
descriptions contained more detail. We have tried to meet this demand,
and are now offering additional information on those classes where we
felt it would do the most good. These additional details are accessed
by clicking on the "more info" link that appears under the various
class titles of the on-line schedule, which appears at
http://www.midwestbanjocamp.com/mbcschedule.html.
One other announcement. We've had some demand over the years for a
class in the banjo style of early Grand Ole Opry star Uncle Dave
Macon. Mike Seeger will now offer an "Uncle Dave" class Friday at 2:30
instead of the Clyde Traxell "French Waltz" Class. That change will
show up on the on-line schedule soon.
In case you haven't checked us out before, here are our particulars
(all of which and more can be found at http://www.midwestbanjocamp.com/:
Dates: June 1-3, 2007
Place: Michigan State University Campus, East Lansing, Michigan
Times: Registration opens 12 noon on Friday; Camp ends 3:30PM on
Sunday
Our instructors for 2007:
Old-time: Cathy Barton-Para, Clarke Buehling, Cathy Fink, Michael
Miles, Joe Newberry, Ken Perlman, Mike Seeger, and Neil Woodward.
Bluegrass: Danny Barnes, Janet Beazley, Greg Cahill, Bill Evans,
Murphy Henry, Gerald Jones, Ned Luberecki, Alan Munde, and Mike
Sumner.
Our official accompanists are Peter Knupfer (bluegrass fiddle), Ron
McKeever (bluegrass guitar), and Erynn Marshall (old time fiddle).
Novices: We offer special programs at the beginner/novice level for
both bluegrass and clawhammer style banjo. Our novice-level
specialists are Mike Sumner (bluegrass) and Neil Woodward
(clawhammer).
Intermediates: Our intermediate program caters to students who have
been playing in the 6-months to two year range. It focuses heavily
on systematic learning of technical skills and musical concepts.
We look forward to seeing you in June.
Cheers
Ken Perlman
Director, Midwest Banjo Camp
Dates: June 1-3, 2007
Location: East Lansing Michigan
Website: http://www.midwestbanjocamp.com/