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Stanley Greenthal at ZoukFest 2010!
Stanley will be teaching and performing at ZoukFest 2010 at the University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico (June 6-12, 2010). His class descriptions are below.
Fest Breizh: Breton Music Ensemble
Learn to play the haunting melodies and dance tunes that accompany the ancient traditional circle and line dances, still practiced today in Brittany, a unique region that lies in the northwest of France. In this class the goal is to create an ensemble using the instruments students contribute to capture this hypnotic sound. While bouzouki and guitar provide the musical thread, players of all other instruments are very encouraged to attend. Topics will include techniques for accompaniment and melody playing, and how to compose solo and ensemble arrangements. All skill levels are welcome. For guitar and bouzouki players, a capo is required, and students are encouraged to bring an audio or video recording device, as the class will be taught by ear. Students will come away with a number of beautiful tunes to work on at home for future musical exploration. Bouzouki (GDAD) and guitar (DADGAD) chord sheets will be provided. Depending upon participants’ interests, there will be an opportunity for an ensemble performance at the end of the week.
Arranging Songs with Bouzouki and Guitar
A song can be great, but finding the right arrangement to communicate its essence can be challenging. In this class, we will take as examples some current favorite traditional and original songs from Ireland, Scotland and North America to cover a range of accompaniment techniques and arrangement possibilities for bouzouki and guitar. Depending upon student interest, topics may also include songwriting and composing, and arranging with other instruments. Students will be encouraged to develop their own personal accompaniment style, and to bring songs they are working on. All skill levels are welcome. A capo is required, and an audio or video recording device is recommended, as the class will be taught by ear. Song lyric sheets with bouzouki (GDAD) and guitar (DADGAD) chords will be provided. Students will come away with several great songs to sing and develop further at their own pace.
Stanley Greenthal on the Radio!
Brittany to the Balkans and Beyond w/Stanley Greenthal
Wednesdays, 4:00 - 5:30 P.M. Pacific Time
Compelling Celtic and Balkan music from diverse regions of the world, mixed with occasional spoken word pieces to illuminate the traditions from which the music originates. This program is LIVE on alternate weeks & rebroadcast in between. Click here » for internet stream!
