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2006 Programs
LECTURES and PRESENTATIONS
Singing is Believing: Examining Cultures Through Folk a Cappella Traditions
Presented for schools, universities and community groups, this two hour talk and demonstration compares rhythmic a cappella traditions of Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas, inviting the audience to sing along. We explore work songs, play songs, lullabies, throat singing games and songs for dancing without instruments, as the music creates a global context for common experiences around the world.
To book a presentation call (510) 530-7826 or e-mail pamswan@pamswan.com
ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE
A week-long program of international folk a cappella. Participants learn both music and the work, game or dance associated with it in various cultures. Activities include waulking wool with Scottish waulking songs, playing Inuit throat-singing games, singing for Thai circle dances, Georgia Sea Island playsongs, and much more.
Workshops
Pam is pleased to present several Mouth Music workshops in Northern California this year.
By popular request we are beginning another series of student workshops this spring at the Mosswood Arts Center in Oakland. Anyone is welcome to attend, no experience necessary, but advance registration is required.
There will also be a five week course taught at JFK University in Pleasant Hill, CA. This program is presented in cooperation with Diablo Valley College. Students must register for entire semester.
Another program will be presented through Bowman International School in Palo Alto. Pam is honored to be invited back as an Artist-in-Residence at Bowman School for the third year, teaching a week-long program on Mouth Music Around the World.
For the fourth year Pam will be on staff at the Lark World Music & Dance Camp in the beautiful Mendocino redwoods. This week-long camp is open to the public.
For more information call (510) 530-7826 or e-mail pamswan@pamswan.com
Oakland (Mosswood Arts Center, Near Hwy 580 in Oakland)
Format: Two-hour workshop held on one Sunday each month, featuring work, play and dance songs from Africa, Tuva, Appalachia, Scotland, Ireland, Quebec, Caribbean and more. No prior experience needed, just plan to come and have fun! Participants register for one workshop at a time.
Dates: January 22, 2006
February 12, 2006
March 5, 2006
April 9, 2006
Time: 10:30 am - 12:30 noon
Price: $20 (Register for each workshop separately)
PLEASANT HILL (JFK University)
Dates: May 3 - 31, 2006
Format: Five week course on International Folk a Cappella. Semester registration through Diablo Valley College. For information call (510) 530-7826 or visit www.dvc.edu/emeritus
PIEDMONT (Private workshop, registration full)
Dates: January 5 - March 30, 2006
Format: Ongoing group workshop on bodhran (Irish frame drum) and mouth music. For information about setting up a group workshop in your home call (510) 530-7826.
PALO ALTO (Bowman International School)
Dates: August 21-25, 2006
Format: Artist-in-Residence Program taught for students registered at Bowman School, featuring Mouth Music Around the World. For information about School Programs call (510) 530-7826.
MENDOCINO (Lark World Music & Dance Camp)
Once again Lark Music and Dance Camp in the beautiful Mendocino Redwoods will present a class on Mouth Music Around the World in an eight day format. There's so much new music to learn!
If you don't already know about this amazing camp, check out the website at www.larkcamp.com
Dates: July 28 - August 5, 2006
Workshop format: 12 Noon - 1 pm Daily
Location: Camp One, North Hall
How do I start a group workshop?
You can arrange for monthly sessions in groups of 3 to 10 participants. If you are interested in hosting a group workshop in your home or other location, you can receive a discount on your registration fee, depending on the size of the class. Find a couple of people who share your interest in the workshop, and contact Pam Swan to set up a date and time. The host pays no registration fee.
How long are the workshops?
One-day group workshops are 2 hours long. (See the example above in Oakland)
Ongoing workshops are one hour long, once each week. (See the example above in Piedmont)
Workshops taught at a music camp are usually 1-2 hours each day. (See above Mendocino.)
Festivals workshops are one hour sessions, taught once or twice per day.
New music is taught in each session, and there is no order in which the workshops are taught, new skills and songs are taught in each session.
How much does it cost?
Private group workshop registration is $20 per person. Schools, Festivals and Music Camps are priced according to length of workshop, size of class, travel, etc. for details contact (510) 530-7826 or pamswan@pamswan.com
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