Date: Fri, 3 Aug 2001 09:10:51 +0100 From: "Peter Wheat" Subject: BLUES HARMONICA AND GUITAR WORKSHOPS
BLUES HARMONICA AND GUITAR WORKSHOPS
WHEN :
Sunday 19th August (1000 to 1700)
WHERE:
South Hill Park Arts Centre Ringmead, Birch Hill, Bracknell, Berkshire RG12 7PA
Tel: 01344 484123 Fax 01344 411427 For more details see: http://www.southhillpark.org.uk/
WHO:
Phil Wiggins (Harmonica Teacher) and Michael Roach (Guitar Teacher)
Phil Wiggins, from Washington, DC. "He is a leading practitioner of the east coast country blues style. A great songwriter and harmonica Virtuoso, he forms half of the great partnership, "Cephas and Wiggins". In 1987 they won two WC Handy awards. For more details see: http://www.harmonicamasterclass.com/phil_wiggins.htm
Michael Roach sings and plays guitar in an East Coast style of blues that dates back to the 1920s. After spending several years learning directly from such well known figures as John Jackson, John Cephas and Jerry Ricks, Michael Roach has developed his own style and is now an exceptional performer. He has conducted workshops throughout the USA and Europe. For more details see: http://www.mroach.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/
WHAT:
1000: Welcome and outline of day 1015: Split into two groups (Harmonica and Guitar) - get participants objectives / assess ability (all harp players should be able to play single notes and be able to bend notes; all guitarists should be able to play basic chords). 1030: Beginner to intermediate Techniques 1230: Lunch (SHP do a few sandwiches - there are pubs and a McDonalds within a short driving distance) 1330: Regroup and do some performance work - either in pairs or with a teacher providing backing - round robin. Teachers critique students performance, and provide guidance and advice. 1445: Group Piece (Students perform prepared piece ensemble - with solo opportunities). 1510: Split back into two groups Q&A - your questions answered. 1530: Master Class - Intermediate to advance techniques. 1600: Acoustic Blues Jam in the Cellar Bar. 1700 Close
PRICE:
Regular Price: £25 Concessions and NHL Members: £22.50 Tickets are available now from the South Hill Park box office - 01344 484123) Spaces are limited so early booking is advised. Two ticket types are available (Blues Harmonica Workshop and Blues Guitar Workshop), please buy a ticket for your primary instrument. This allows us to track interest in each track. If you play both instruments and wish to follow a mixed stream (e.g. Beginners Harmonica in the morning, and Advanced Guitar in the afternoon, we will try and be flexible.
