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ETSU Fiddle And Guitar Camp

July 26th 2009July 30th 2009

East Tennessee State University
P.O. Box 70556
Johnson City
Tennessee
USA

Telephone: 423 439 7992

Email:

Website: http://www.etsu.edu/cass/albaeire/

Submitted on May 5th 2009 by Marcianne.

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Sunday evening July 26 Check-in and Jam Session
Thursday Evening July 30 Final Concert

Instructors:
Jane MacMorran, Scottish Fiddle
Tara Sansom, Irish Fiddle
Sara Needham, Bluegrass Fiddle
Will MacMorran, Celtic Guitar
Colby Laney, Bluegrass Guitar, Mandolin, Bass
Special Guest, TBA

Tuition:
$350
Housing on Campus: (Sunday night through Friday morning)
$90 double
$155 single
Meal Plan:
$66 (Monday breakfast through Thursday dinner)
Students may purchase individual meals in the dining hall at the following rates:
Breakfast: $4.50 / Lunch: $5.00 / Dinner $5.50 / plus tax


Commuter Fee: (For those not Staying in campus housing: $25
Center for Physical Activity Pass: Included in Tuition

Students will participate in an intensive program of classes and jam sessions.

Daily fiddle classes will include group classes in Bluegrass Fiddling, Irish Fiddling, and Scottish Fiddling.
Slow Jam Session (for learning new tunes)
Special Activity Class
Evening Entertainment
Evening Jam Sessions

Daily Guitar classes will include:
Individual instruction in Celtic Guitar
Individual instruction in Bluegrass Guitar
Listening Class
Special Activity class (with fiddlers)
Slow Jam session (to play or observe)
Evening Entertainment
Evening Jam Sessions (to play or observe)

During the week, guitarist will also have the opportunity to participate in two Celtic guitar and/or Bluegrass guitar group classes.

Special Classes: These classes will cover topics ranging from technique to session etiquette.
Student Showcase: Students will have the opportunity to perform with friends old or new.

Mandolin and Bass lessons will also be offered.

Students must be at least 13 years of age to stay on campus without a parent. Trained counselors will supervise students while on campus.
The program is primarily tailored for middle, high school and college students. Other adults are welcome to participate.

Deposit Deadline: $75 by JUNE 1. 2009
Balance Due: July 1, 2009

For additional information please contact:
Jane MacMorran, Director
Appalachian, Scottish, and Irish Studies
Office: 423-439-7992
asis@etsu.edu

Sponsored by the Department of Appalachian Studies at ETSU Appalachian, Scottish, and Irish Studies Program.

# Posted on May 5th 2009 by Marcianne

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