Fri, 30 Jun
|Hexham
Youth Bluegrass Workshops
These workshops will allow young musicians aged 12-18 to hone their craft under the guidance of expert tutors, culminating in a performance on the 29th July at this year’s Hexham Bluegrass Festival.
Time & Location
30 Jun 2023, 17:30 – 28 Jul 2023, 13:00
Hexham, 14a/b, Gilesgate, Hexham NE46 3NJ, UK
About the Event
Hexham’s bluegrass music scene is constantly growing after the success of last year’s festival, and we're thrilled to offer a new series of Hexham Youth Bluegrass workshops this summer at Core Music! These workshops will allow young musicians aged 12-18 to hone their craft under the guidance of expert tutors, culminating in a performance on the 29th July at this year’s Hexham Bluegrass Festival.
The workshops will take place at Core Music on:
- Friday 30th June - 5:30-8pm, hosted by Tom Kimber (Mandolin/Vocals) Rupert Hughes (Guitar/Vocals)
And
- July 28th 11am - 1:30pm, hosted by Rupert Hughes (Guitar/Vocals) and Niles Krieger (Violin/Fiddle/Vocals)
What to expect?
Firstly we'll talk about Bluegrass as a music style and demonstrate how each instrument plays its role in the bluegrass ensemble. Then we'll hop straight into playing a few tunes and songs that use common techniques and traits found in bluegrass music.
Once we've established a groove with the fundamental rhythm and melody playing we'll then take a look at soloing, harmony singing and arranging. Then we'll progress to stagecraft, mic technique and tips on how to perform live!
Throughout this process we will be preparing and arranging a 4 tune/song set that is stage-ready to perform at the Hexham Bluegrass Festival.
List of preferred instruments:
Acoustic Guitar, Violin/Fiddle, Bass (if electric please bring amplifier), Banjo, Mandolin, Ukulele, Voice, Harmonica, Viola, Cello, Accordion, Wind.
If you are interested but play a different instrument please get in touch as we may be able to fit you in as well (we may just need to know in advance in order to prepare materials).
Ideally to get the most from the workshop you will have a basic understanding of your instrument (i.e. the ability to strum/finger pick basic chords and melody lines) and be able to keep in time with the music.
Age Range: 12-18
Price: is £15 in advance
To sign up: please email the following details to: rhughestuition@gmail.com
Subject: Youth Bluegrass Signup (surname)
Parent/Guardian name(s).
Contact number and email (ideally two contact numbers if possible).
Participant name.
Participant instrument.
Please notify us of anything we may need to be aware of concerning the participant(s).
Once we have received these we'll send an email to confirm your place.