Tartan Day workshops to be held at Melville United Church
FERGUS - WeeAlec Productions is offering a number of afternoon workshops featuring the musicians performing in the National Tartan Day Concert on April 6 at Melville United Church in Fergus.
The workshops will take place from 12:15 to 3:30pm at Melville United Church. All workshops cost $25.
The following workshops will be offered:
Tony McManus will be offering a guitar workshop:
Julia Toaspern will explore fiddle techniques;
Jacob McCauley will host a Bodhrán workshop; and
there will be an ensemble workshop by Graeme McGillivray and James Law - participants are encouraged to bring along whatever instrument(s) they may play.
Alyth McCormack from the Isle of Lewis will also be teaching a Scottish Gaelic mouth music (Puirt à beul) workshop and everyone is welcome. No need to know Gaelic, so come along for some fun singing.
Space is limited for all workshops.
For more information and to register visit www.weealec.com or call Scott Moir 519-820-4430.
