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AUGUSTA HERITAGE CENTER 2012 DAVIS & ELKINS COLLEGE • ELKINS, WV CELEBRATING 40 YEARS OF: MUSIC DANCE CRAFT FOLKLORE 304.637.1209 • AugustaHeritageCenter.org 304.637.1209 • AugustaHeritageCenter.org About Davis & Elkins College D&E offers more than 30 academic programs leading to baccalaureate and associate degrees ranging from the traditional arts and sciences to professional career studies. D&E alumni go on to prestigious graduate programs and prominent national firms. More than 80% of the respondents in a recent survey reported working in careers related to their academic major. Our wooded campus, in a National Historic Landmark District, is located in Elkins, West Virginia - a lively arts-oriented community of 10,000 in the Potomac Highlands. Within the town are several National Historic Districts and a variety of shops, restaurants and pubs. The Monongahela National Forest - a million acres of natural playground - is just minutes away. The region hosts whitewater rafting, hiking, trout fishing, mountain biking, rock climbing and skiing. For More Information: dewv.edu • 1.800.624.3157 WELCOME Appalachian Studies The Appalachian Studies program highlights the cultural heritage of the TO AUGUSTA Appalachian region within the context of the modern world. In keeping with our liberal arts mission, this interdisciplinary minor embodies the dedication of 40 Years of Celebrating Traditional Folk Arts! Davis & Elkins College to its home region. The Appalachian Music & Dance Club sponsors concerts, dances, films, panel discussions, traditional food Over the course of four decades, Augusta has evolved from a small community crafts events and more. The Dance Collective and String Band presents traditional project into an internationally-known program that celebrates the traditional music, Appalachian music and dance throughout West Virginia and beyond. dance, craft and folklore of many regions and cultures. The fellowship of the Augusta experience enriches our lives and touches our hearts. Officers Of Davis & Elkins College The sound of music drifting through the hills, the whirl of dancers at the pavilion, and late night singing in the Icehouse are just some of the experiences that have worked >> Scott D. Goddard, Vice President for Student Affairs their magic. It’s that spirit that calls so many folks back year after year. >> Patricia J. Schumann, Vice President for College Advancement We look forward to the challenges and wonders of Augusta in the coming years. >> Michael Mihalyo, Jr, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Please consider a donation to Augusta so future generations have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the rich traditions of their roots and culture. >> Greta J. Troastle, Chief Financial Officer >> Kevin Wilson, Executive Vice President and C.O.O. Come share the magic of Augusta with us! >> G.T. “Buck” Smith, President Augusta Heritage Center Staff Joyce Rossbach >> Director: Joyce Rossbach Director, Augusta Heritage Center >> Folk Art Coordinator: Gerry Milnes 2012 Augusta Catalog >> Administrative Coordinator: Janet Weese >> Web Coordinator: Marilyn Palmer Richards Coordinating Editor: John Rossbach Editorial Assistance: Joyce Rossbach, Janet Weese, Gerry Milnes >> Grants & Programming Coordinator: Ginger Gaylor Marilyn Palmer Richards, Ginger Gaylor Photography: Dave Savage >> Administrative Asst.: Matthew Kupstas Design: Five 15 Creative, Elkins, WV >> AmeriCorps VISTA: Rebecca Hill Printing: Chocklett Press, Inc., Roanoke, VA Visit us online for detailed class descriptions, full instructor bios, mini-courses and more. TABLE OF CONTENTS >> SPRING MUSIC WEEK (April 22-27) 6 >> OCT. OLD-TIME WEEK & FIDDLERS’ REUNION (Oct. 28-Nov. 4) 7 SUMMER WORKSHOPS >> 2012 CLASS SCHEDULE OVERVIEW 2-3 >> MINI-COURSES 4 >> ROAD SCHOLAR 5 >> AUGUSTA FOR KIDS 5 ABOUT AUGUSTA >> YOUNG FOLKS & SCHOLARSHIPS 5 Augusta Folklife Program >> CRAFT & FOLKLORE 8-9 Portions of our Folklife Program are generously supported by the National Endowment for the Arts and the WV Humanities Council. Augusta Heritage Productions offers DVDs, CDs and publications through our retail and online stores. Folk Art Scholarships (WV residents only) for Augusta classes are available through an online application SUMMER THEME WEEKS process. Go to AugustaHeritage.com and click on the ABOUT tab in menu. Week 1: July 8-13 For more information contact the Folk Art Coordinator, >> CAJUN/CREOLE WEEK 10-11 Gerry Milnes, at [email protected] or 304.637.1334. >> EARLY COUNTRY MUSIC WEEK 12 >> GUITAR WEEK 13 Week 2: July 15-20 AUGUSTA STORE >> BLUES WEEK 14-15 NEW RELEASE! Augusta Heritage Productions announces a new CD, Then Days Were Better: Week 3: July 22-27 The Stories, Songs, Ballads and Banjo Tunes of Currence Hammonds. Fifty- >> IRISH/CELTIC WEEK 16-17 eight MP3 tracks on a single disk document the lives of Currence and his wife, Minty. Featuring field recordings by Gerry Milnes, Michael Kline and John Week 4: July 29-Aug. 3 McCutcheon going back to 1975, this release showcases the continuing influence of the Hammonds Family legacy on the music and culture of Appalachia. >> BLUEGRASS WEEK 18-19 >> SWING WEEK 20-21 Visit us online: AugustaHeritageCenter.org Week 5: Aug. 5-12 >> OLD-TIME WEEK 22-23 The Mountain >> DANCE WEEK 24 Dance Trail >> VOCAL WEEK 25 A New Augusta Initiative Stretching from Franklin, on the Virginia line, to FORMS & INFORMATION Henderson on the Ohio River, The Mountain Dance Trail runs through 10 communities actively hosting old-time >> REGISTRATION INFORMATION 26 square dancing. With support from the WV Humanities Council, the National Endowment for the Arts and private >> REGISTRATION & HOUSING FORM 27 donations, an events schedule has been developed, >> THANK YOU! 28 and promotions are underway to help preserve this time-honored folklife activity in the Mountain State. >> PUBLIC EVENTS & AUGUSTA FESTIVAL 29 Augusta crews are filming dances and interviewing callers and musicians. Volunteers may contact Gerry >> TRAVEL & DIRECTIONS 29 Milnes at [email protected] or 304.637.1334. Davis & Elkins College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and practices equal opportunity in all aspects of its operation. Davis & Elkins College is committed to assuring equal opportunity to all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, ancestry, national origin, Augusta Heritage Center disability, familial status, or sexual orientation in its educational programs, activities, admissions, or 100 Campus Drive • Elkins, WV 26241 • 304.637.1209 employment practices as required by Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972, Section 504 [email protected] • AugustaHeritageCenter.org of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended in 1991, the West Virginia Human Rights Act and other applicable statutes. Inquiries concerning Title IX To add your name to our mailing list, contact us by any of the methods compliance should be referred to the College Title IX Coordinator. Inquiries concerning Section 504 above! Our office hours are M-F 8:30am - 4:30 pm ET. compliance should be referred to the Vice President for Student Life. Inquiries concerning equal opportunity in personnel practices should be referred to the Coordinator of Personnel Services. 304.637.1209 • AugustaHeritageCenter.org 1 WEEK 1: JULY 8-13 WEEK 2: JULY 15-20 2012 CLASS SCHEDULE CRAFT & FOLKLORE (p 8-9) FOR YOUNG FOLKS Instrument Repair I Blues Teen Band (p 5) OVERVIEW Stonemasonry Cajun Cooking Pearl Inlay & Engraving CRAFT & FOLKLORE (p 8-9) Vintage Clothing Instrument Repair II SPRING MUSIC WEEK: Stained Glass I April 22-27 (p 6) MINI-COURSES (p 4) Blacksmithing Art Quilts Accordion Repair Leatherworking MUSIC Cajun Men Cook Beg. Guitar Mtn. Dulcimer (3 Levels) Harmony Singing MINI-COURSES (p 4) Hammered Dulcimer (3 Levels) Autoharp Gospel Singing Acoustic Guitar CAJUN/CREOLE WEEK (p 10-11) Intaglio Printmaking Fiddle Dancin’ The Blues MUSIC Blues Harmonica Performance Accordion (4 Levels) MINI-COURSES (p 4) Fiddle (4 Levels) All Instruments: 1-On-1 Sessions BLUES WEEK (p 14-15) Yoga Bass Clogging MUSIC Vocals & Guitar Singing For Everyone Guitar (11 classes, many styles) Intro To Irish Pennywhistle Fiddle EARLY COUNTRY MUSIC WEEK Mandolin (2 classes) (p 12) Piano (3 levels) ROAD SCHOLAR (p 5) Bass (2 classes) Harmonica: (4 levels) Music & History MUSIC Vocals Mtn. Dulcimer Going Solo Performance Hammered Dulcimer Fiddle Guitar Techniques Electric Country Lead Repertoire Acoustic (2 levels) Warm-ups Pedal Steel Teen Band OCTOBER OLD-TIME WEEK: Vocals Band Lab OCT. 28-NOV. 4 (p 7) Duets History Of The Blues Singing With Soul MUSIC Honky Tonk Favorites Singing In A Country Band Mt. Dulcimer Songs Of Lost & Unrequited Love Fiddle (3 Levels) Banjo (2 Levels) GUITAR WEEK (p 13) Guitar MUSIC ROAD SCHOLAR (p 5) Guitar Tunes by Ear Fingerpicking Arrangements Music, Dance, History Playing The Music You Hear In Your Head Classic Country, Western Swing & Hillbilly Guitar 2 Visit us online for detailed class descriptions, full instructor bios, mini-courses and more. WEEK 3: JULY 22-27 WEEK 4: JULY 29-AUGUST 3 WEEK 5: AUGUST 5-12 CRAFT & FOLKLORE (p 8-9) FOR YOUNG FOLKS FOR YOUNG FOLKS Knifemaking Augusta For Kids (p 5) Augusta For Kids (p 5) Rustic Chairmaking Celtic Stonecarving Stained Glass II CRAFT & FOLKLORE (p 8-9) CRAFT & FOLKLORE (p 8-9) Calligraphy & Celtic Design Woodcarving Dance Caller’s Intensive Majolica Pottery I Majolica Pottery II Appalachian Storytelling Fiddle & Bow Repair The Joys Of Felting