Irish Language/Singing Workshop

Monday, June 22, 7:00 p.m.   Location:  TBA

with instructor Beth Benedetto

$10, FREE to BRIMS members

Beth Benedetto has been studying the Irish language and sean-nós (old-style) singing since 1995.  She has furthered her studies in Ireland with Nóirín ní Riain, Lillis Ó Laoire, Karan Casey, Antaine Ó Faracháin and Máirín Uí Chéide (sean-nós),  and at Oideas Gael and Coláiste Isliomán (Irish).  She won first in ladies’ sean-nós singing at the Mid-Atlantic fleadh cheoil in New York in 2002 and second in 2003, and first in newly-composed songs in Irish both years

MOUNTAIN ROAD FIDDLE & MUSIC CAMP 2009, AUGUST 14-16

THE BRAZENHEAD INN & IRISH PUB, Mingo, WV

A weekend for playing and socializing with fellow fiddle (and non-fiddle) students. Nightly sessions and Ceili dance! The camp starts Friday evening on the 14th of August and ends that following Sunday the 16th.   All ages and levels welcome.

Fiddle with Alex Caton. Learn new tunes, phrasing, how to perform Irish and Old Time fiddle tunes.  Fiddle also taught by Scott Nelson, a veteran of Old-Time music.  Irish Step and Set Dancing with Lori Madden.  Ben and/or his dad, Scott Nelson teach Clawhammer-Style Banjo. Phil Audibert teaches Irish style DADGAD as well as Standard guitar and voice.  See teacher biographies below.

New this year - More Sunday classes offered for those who prefer not to take four classes in one day  ~ More singing! Especially with a Sunday Morning Sing-a-long ~  More Opportunities to Dance~ A Friday night Teacher performance.

Classes/ Lessons will include:

- Irish & Old Time Fiddling

- Irish Step & Set Dancing

-Traditional Singing -Clawhammer Banjo

- DADGAG and Standard Guitar

- Nightly Sessions and Ceili dances.

Cost: $150 for four classes or $135 if registered and paid before May 1st

Please send a check (made out to Mountain Road Fiddle Camp) to Alex Caton,120 Pine Crest Lane, Gordonsville, VA 22942.Family members of registered students can take individual classes at the rate of $40 per class.  Registered students can also add classes to their required number, at the rate of $40 per class.

Due to fewer Banjo class options, banjo students registration fee is $115 for three class (or $105 if registered and paid before May 1st).

Registration fee is $115 for students age 12 and under taking only the three required Ensemble classes (or $105 if registered and paid before May 1st). 

Weekly Charlottesville Session at Durty Nelly's on Sundays from 4:30-7:00pm. Bring your instrument or just come to listen and don't forget to tip your server!