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11 TH ANNUAL IRISH MUSIC EVENT! ALL AGES! ALL LEVELS! IRISH MUSIC WEEKEND 2019 THURS. NOV 7–SAT. NOV 9 MEET THE INSTRUCTORS! Conway New Rose Conway Dylan Foley is Marla Fibish York born fiddler Flanagan one of the great One of the prominent Brian is a leading Traditional Irish players of our voices of the in representative of the Fiddler from time, an All-Ireland Irish music, Marla brings highly ornamented Pearl River, Fiddle Champion, a deep and distinctive Sligo fiddling style New York. Her delighting audiences sensibility to the music made famous by the students have from Lincoln Center on one of its lesser- late Michael Coleman. The winner of two included several All-Ireland winners to Irish Television channels RTE and TG4. heard instruments. Her dynamic playing is All-Ireland junior titles in 1973 and 1974 and medalists. She has been an Dylan travelled with in 2013, featured on three Noctambule albums, on and the All-Ireland senior championship instructor at the Alaskan Traditional to Vietnam as part of Irish Aid, bringing the eponymous Three Mile Stone, and on The of 1986, Brian’s early studies were with Music Camp, Colorado Irish music and culture to those who were Morning Star, a duo CD with the legendary his father, Jim of Plumbridge, County Camp, Catskills Irish Arts Week, The affected by the horrors of the Vietnam Jimmy Crowley. Marla also plays mandola Tyrone and with Limerick born fiddler/ Swannanoa Celtic Gathering, the War. He teaches and performs at the and tenor , sings and writes music. This teacher Martin Mulvihill. It was legendary O’Flaherty Irish Music Retreat in the major Irish music summer camps on both work is featured in the duo Noctambule, her fiddler Martin Wynne who taught him US, DeDanaan Camp in Vancouver, sides of the Atlantic. A member of The longtime collaboration with guitarist and the real secrets of the County Sligo BC, and Scoile Eigse in Cavan, Yanks, the hot trad band that has been husband Bruce Victor. Marla teaches privately, style. Later, he befriended the great Ireland. Rose has taught workshops called “the next Irish American dream online at Peghead Nation, and at many music Andy McGann of NY (a direct student of at the NE Tional, CCE conventions and team.” Dylan is committed to passing camps including The Mandolin Symposium, Michael Coleman), who further shaped at the Musical Heritage Center at the on the tradition, as it was graciously The Swannanoa Gathering, Colorado Roots his precision and skill on the instrument. Fiddle & Pick. Rose and flutist, Laura passed to him, by the incomparable Rose Music Camp, O’Flaherty Irish Music Retreat, Brian has won numerous All-Ireland Byrne, recently recorded “Forget Me Flanagan and others. You can hear his Portal Irish Music Week and others. She was fiddling competitions, and has been called Not, Traditional Irish Music On Fiddle passion for the music in the intense drive a featured performer at the 2018 Masters of one of the best fiddlers of his generation. and .” of in his lively and fluid playing. Tradition festival in Bantry, Co. Cork.

Pauline Conneely, Eamonn Dillon Randy Clepper Andy Kruspe is a born in Bedford, Born in West Belfast, Born in Tennessee, Huntsville-based England to Irish Northern Ireland, Ohio-based, Randy bodhrán player who immigrants from uillleann piper & is an accomplished has appeared on stage Connemara and whistle player. Now player on with SlipJig, Mithril, County Longford. Her a Nashville resident, as well as Black Market Haggis, parents passed on Eamonn has a new , David Coe and Friends, their love of Irish music to their children. endeavour, the Nashville Irish Trio. He has tenor , mandolin and hammer and others. He is also active as a teacher They studied with Brendan Mulkere, toured and recorded as a solo artist & with dulcimer. He’s a regular performer and and regularly presents workshops at originally from County Clare, who filled their a wide array of touring shows and bands teacher at Dublin Irish Festival, Tune schools and festivals, including Craiceann- house with music when he came to teach. throughout the U.S., Canada & Europe. Junkie Weekend. His Irish duo recording The Bodhrán Summer School (Inis Oírr, Pauline came to America as a dancer and His music has been featured on several with John Sherman, Finely Tuned, was Ireland) and the John . Campbell Folk musician with Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann film & TV programs around the world. He ranked in the top 10 in 2013 by Folk School (Brasstown, NC). Andy is also the moving to in 1989. She’s one of has performed & recorded as a featured Festival, WDCB Public Radio, Chicago. author of several method books for the the finest Irish banjo players in America. artist in traditional, theatrical and mixed www.randyclepper.com/john-randy bodhrán, including The Bodhrán Primer She has shared the stage and is close friends genre ensembles, including Needfire, and First Steps: A Beginners Guide to the with most of the well-respected Irish artists John McDermott, The Irish Tenors & Celtic Bodhrán. www.andykruspebodhran.com. performing on the world stage today. . He first learned the Known to have a sense of humor, from his father and Tara Diamond. The and a story always ready, Pauline played great master McAloon made her banjo on the famed Grand Old Opry Eamonn’s first set of and with the Band in Nashville. mentored him as he started out. 456 Hwy 70 Pegram, TN 37143 • 615.812.2192 www.fiddleandpick.com • Like us on Facebook! INSTRUCTORS CONTINUED DIRECTOR Tim May toured with Kate Riker has been Karl Kersey has Gretchen Priest has Patty Loveless, Eddie playing Irish fiddle been teaching many performed on the Grand Rabbitt, Grand Old Opry since she was 15 years genres of music on Ole Opry, with major with Mike Snider’s Old old. She has taught mandolin and guitar artists, and even played Time . He was fiddle camps & lessons for over 35 years. His for the Pope! She toured voted Nashville Reader’s for adults & kids, ses- love of Irish music with band, Poll Best Instrumentalist sioning & learning from others in Alaska, and culture has led him to be very Ceili Rain and bluegrass band, Crucial in Nashville in 2012, and in the Top 3 in 2013. the Midwest, Pacific Northwest, Montana active in the Irish music scene across Smith. Her love for traditional music (Irish, Tim played on ’ 2005 track of and Ireland. She has a sweet, rhythmic the country. In Nashville, he plays Bluegrass, Appalachian Old-Time), inspired ‘I’ll Fly Away’, which was nominated for Country and organic style. These days, she splits mandolin, tenor banjo, fiddle, and her to form her ensemble, PLAIDGRASS, Instrumental Grammy. Performed at Carnegie her time as an attorney in Cincinnati and guitar for contra dances and sessions. and also performs with The Nashville Irish Hall in 2017. Tim plays mandolin, mandola tending her small farm in a Kentucky Karl’s always running (literally long- Trio. Gretchen has taught at many music and mandocello on the recording PLAIDGRASS holler. distance) and is a Professional Engineer camps over the years including Alaska Trad among many other recordings. He co-authored specializing in power systems. Music Camp, CO Roots Camp, Acoustic Music The Flatpicker’s Guide to Irish Music, The Camp and Mark O’Connor’s Fiddle Camp. Flatpicker’s Guide to Old Time Music, The In 2008, she founded the Musical Heritage Mandolin Player’s Practical Guide to Scales and Center, AKA the Fiddle & Pick, where she is , the eight volume series an educator & director of events featuring Essentials, and is in demand as a roots music traditional music workshops. She teaches teacher including The Swannanoa Gathering’s private lessons & hosts inclusive multi-level Guitar Week and Song Week. traditional music jams (Irish, old-time and bluegrass and beyond).

Nov 7, 2019 thursday — meet & greet instructors / concert is open to public! 7:00 pm Evening concert included for registrants | Open to the public for just $15 | Hors d’oeuvres on the house Inclusive open session after the show | Be sure to bring your instruments to join in on the fun! Nov 8, 2019 Friday — All Day Workshop 8:30 - 9:15 am Fiddle & Pick doors open | Check in: get your registration packet, name badge, sign safety form & get your pre-paid meal ticket

9:30 am Short Orientation: Introducing the Instructors | Understanding the schedule | Safety information & general rules Get familiar with the layout of MHC in the Fiddle & Pick Bldg & other surrounding facilities & shuttle 10:00 am Get to your first class and tune up. Classes Begin at 10:15 am sharp! Nov 9, 2019 Saturday — All Day Workshop 8:00 - 9:30 am Fiddle & Pick doors open | Check in: get your registration packet, name badge, sign safety form & get your pre-paid meal ticket Free continental breakfast (at Pegram’s Station across the street from the Fiddle & Pick) 8:00 - 9:30 am Morning inclusive Irish Session hosted at Pegram Station 9:45 am Short Orientation: Introducing the Instructors | Schedule & Updates | Safety information & general rules Get familiar with the layout of MHC in the Fiddle & Pick Bldg & other surrounding facilities & shuttle 10:00 am Get to your first class and tune up.Classes Begin at 10:15 am sharp!

From Scratch Total Beginner: Bodhrán & Whistle ONLY. No experience needed or those who play a wee bit; learn the basics here! Class Levels I Near Beginner: some proficiency with the instrument; can tune instrument; can pick up small phrases by ear; can play up to a dozen tunes (in any style). Explained II Intermediate: mastered basic techniques; can pick up phrases easily by ear; keep time; play the principle scales, arpeggios & chords cleanly; know how to play tunes with confidence; basic ornamentation and familiarity with the Irish genre; understand and play several and reels or other forms. III Advanced: comfortable with instrument and able to focus on style, and left-hand ornamentation; able to play many jigs and reels with speed and confidence. Fiddlers should be experienced in bowing ornamenta- tion, rhythms and variations. Remember – being be an expert in another genre of music doesn’t necessarily mean you are ready for an advanced Irish class. IRISH MUSIC WEEKEND NOV. 7, 8, 9, 2019 REGISTRATION 1. Please print clearly & complete a separate registration form for each individual attending this event. Tuition must accompany your completed registration form. Meals must be purchased with your registration form - they cannot be added later. Plan ahead! Adult name______age______phone______Email (print clearly)______zip code______(Children under 12 must have parent present in the Center. Child name______age______No fee to parent unless taking classes themselves - meals extra) Emergency contact phone # (MHC required policy)______2. Write in your desired classes by instrument & instructor name (Important: Class seats are limited – First come, first served) Friday AM ______Friday PM______instrument instructor name instrument instructor name Saturday AM ______Saturday PM______instrument instructor name instrument instructor name 3. Would you sponsor a child? Any donation will help a child experience this musical heritage event. Yes! Amount $______Friday & Saturday Workshops -- space is limited! Workshops are multi-level (near-beginner to advanced). Only Bodhran and Irish Whistle will also include classes for total beginners. Observers are welcome with registration and admission. There will be NO admission without a registration badge. Space is limited, therefore we cannot accommodate walk-ins. Please register early. Badges must be worn at all times. 4. FINAL REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Drop it in the mail or drop by the Fiddle & Pick! Must be received by BY 10 PM, Mon, Oct 14, 2019 (Tuition must accompany your completed registration form) No registrations will accepted after this Oct 14 deadline. Friday tuition $225 Saturday tuition $250 Friday & Saturday weekend pass $305

REGISTER BY SEPT 23, 2019 FOR A CHANCE TO WIN THE “HAPPY PACK” DRAWING! (IT INCLUDES AMAZING STUFF!) Workshop pricing includes: Thursday night instructor concert “meet & greet the staff”, hors d’oeuvres and inclusive open Irish sessions, workshops, hosted session with continental breakfast on Saturday morning, mini concerts and Student/Staff Irish Review Sessions. (Meals are extra.) Thursday night instructor concert is open to the public for $15. Seating is limited – students have seating priority – must arrive early! 5. Special package! The Irish Whistle & Bodhran “ONLY” classes... If you ONLY want to take these 2 instrument workshops (total beginners to advanced levels) this special package is for you! FRIDAY (Includes whistle & bodhran classes only, concerts & open sessions) $95 if registering BY 10 PM, Mon, Oct 14, 2019 SATURDAY (Includes whistle & bodhran classes only, concerts & open sessions) $120 if registering BY 10 PM, Mon, Oct 14, 2019 FRIDAY & SATURDAY $175 if registering BY 10 PM, Mon, Oct 14, 2019 What About some great Meals? How Bout gettin’ to & Fro? Our wonderful Chef will be serving delicious meals at Pegram Station. Van shuttle service available to get you to classes and meals! You may bring sack lunches & dinners if you like. All meals are served at the Check Friday and/or Saturday to purchase a meal ticket(s). Tickets are not transferrable. Pegram Station across the 6. street from the Fiddle & Pick; Meals must be purchased AT THE SAME TIME as your registration. We must plan ahead. including the complimentary Meal tickets are just $55 (2 meals per day) for the whole weekend or $28 per day, includes beverages Saturday morning continental and desserts. There are also snack/drink concessions available for purchase at Fiddle & Pick. breakfast & hosted Irish session. e Friday meal ticket e _ Saturday meal ticket sorry! no refunds on meal ticket. *Registration absolutely closes 10 PM Monday, Oct 14, 2019 (if openings are still available.) 7. TOTAL PAYMENT $______No refunds after registration closes. Before Oct. 14, a cancellation would incur a 20% hassle fee. We do things the old fashioned way! Please make checks payable to: Musical Heritage Center (or MHC) and put IMW in memo Mail to: Musical Heritage Center, 456 HWY 70, Pegram, TN 37143 Fiddle & Pick • 456 Hwy 70 Pegram, TN 37143 • 615.812.2192 Visit: www.fiddleandpick.com or www.facebook.com/fiddleandpick 10TH ANNUAL IRISH MUSIC WEEKEND NOV. 7, 8 & 9, 2019 SCHEDULE FRI. 8:30 am 9:00 10:00 11:00 12:00pm 1:00 2:00 3:00 4:00 5:00 6:00 7:00-late Short Mini Concerts Fiddle & Pick Check in: Get your Badge Fiddle III • BRIAN Pre-paid lunch Fiddle III • DILLON Mini Concert Supper 7:15 - 9:00 Tune orientation: Pegram Station EAMONN / RANDY 2:15 - 3:45 DILLON / PAULINE / ANDY Pegram Station Review & hosted session Great Room 8:30 - 9:15 9:30 sharp 10:15 - 11:45 12:00 - 1:00 1:15 1:35 4:15 4:30 4:45 5:30 F&P Room 9 Fiddle I • ROSE Fiddle HI I • BRIAN 6:30 - ? Rowdy Room 10:15 - 11:45 2:15 - 3:50 Room open for session Pegram Station Open/Free coffee Fiddle II • DILLON bring your meal ticket Fiddle II • ROSE Bring your meal ticket! Community Center 10:15 - 11:45 2:15 - 3:50 5:30

Church Rm 4 Mando I • TIM Mando II • TIM Closed for the Evening Behind Fiddle & Pick 10:15 - 11:45 2:15 - 3:45 Uilleann Pipes • EAMONN Whistle I • EAMONN Whistle from Scratch Whistle I & II • EAMONN Church Sanctuary 10:00 - 11:00 11:05 - 12:00 EAMONN 2:10 - 3:05 3:10 - 4:05 Closed for the Evening

Bodhrán from Scratch Bodhrán I • ANDY Int.-Adv. Bodhrán Bodhrán from Scratch Closed for the Evening Church Basement ANDY 10:05 - 11:00 11:05 - 12:00 ANDY 2:10 - 3:05 ANDY 3:10 - 4:05 Mando II & III • MARLA Mando I • MARLA Church Rm 5 10:15 - 11:40 2:15 -3:50 Closed for the Evening Int. Irish Church Rm 7 Intro to DADGAD Gtr • RANDY OR Guitar/Bouzouki • RANDY Closed for the Evening Church Rm 9 10:15 - 11:45 2:15 - 3:45 Fiddle Low I • KATIE Fellowship Hall 2:15 - 3:50 Closed for the Evening T Banjo I • PAULINE T Banjo II & III • PAULINE F&P Rm 3 10:15 - 11:45 2:15 - 3:45 Closed for the Evening T Banjo I • KARL F&P Room 1 2:15 - 3:45 SAT. 8:00 am 9:00 10:00 11:00 12:00pm 1:00 2:00 3:00 4:00 5:00 6:00 7:00-late Short Pre-paid lunch Mini Concert 7:30 - 9:30 Fiddle & Pick Check in Orientation Fiddle III • ROSE Fiddle II • DILLON Instructors host 8:00 - 9:30 10:15 - 11:45 12:15 ROSE / BRIAN / MARLA Student/Staff Session Great Room 9:45 Pegram Station 1:30 1:50 2:20 3:00 - 4:45 (7:45 Tune Review) F&P Room 9 Fiddle High I • DILLON Fiddle High I • ROSE 6:30–7:30 or later Rowdy Room 10:15 - 11:50 3:00 - 4:45 room open for session 8:00 - 9:30 5:15 6:15 - 7:15 Pegram Station Fiddle II • BRIAN Lunch here! Fiddle III • BRIAN Free Contential Breakfast & bring your meal ticket Pre-paid supper served! Hosted mid-tempo Community Center hosted session w/ GRETCHEN 10:15 - 11:45 3:00 - 4:45 Bring your meal ticket session: w/GRETCHEN

Church Rm 4 Mando I • TIM Mando II • TIM Closed for the Evening Behind Fiddle & Pick 10:15 - 11:45 3:00 - 4:45

Church Sanctuary Uilleann Pipes Whistle II • EAMONN Whistle from Scratch Whistle I & II Closed for the Evening EAMONN 10:10 - 11:10 11:15 - 12:15 All Levels & All Ages EAMONN 2:55 - 3:55 EAMONN 4:00 - 5:00 Families Welcome! (Children 12 and Church Basement Bodhrán from Scratch Multilevel Bodhrán under must be supervised by guardian.) Int. & Adv. Bodhrán Bodhrán from Scratch Closed for the Evening ANDY 10:10 - 11:05 ANDY 11:15 - 12:15 ANDY 2:55 - 3:55 ANDY 4:00 - 5:00 To make the most of this musical Church Rm 5 Mando II & III • MARLA Mando III • MARLA Closed for the Evening 10:15 - 11:50 experience, we recommend that stu- 3:00 - 4:45 dents bring a audio recording device while attending these workshops, Int. - Advanced Irish Accompaniment Church Rm 7 OR Intermediate DADGAD Gtr • RANDY Guitar/Bouzouki • RANDY Closed for the Evening Church Rm 9 10:15 - 11:50 demos and sessions. 3:00 - 4:45

Fellowship Hall To maximize your schedule, bring T Banjo II & III • KARL a sack lunch or buy a Meal Ticket Mando & T Banjo I • KARL F&P Rm 3 10:15 - 11:50 ($28 daily) on the registration form. 3:00 - 4:45 Fiddle Low I • KATE Fiddle Low I • KATE F&P Rm 1 10:15 - 11:45 3:00 - 4:30 Goose & Gander T Banjo I • PAULINE T Banjo II & III • PAULINE 10:15 - 11:50 3:00 - 4:45 Closed for the Evening The Musical Heritage Center of Middle Tennessee | Located in the Fiddle & Pick Building: 456 HWY 70, Pegram, TN 37143 | (615) 812-2192 | web: www.fiddleandpick.com | Check us out on Facebook! www.facebook.com/fiddleandpick