Celtic Music Session with Keith Murphy and Becky Tracy

Spring Session Begins Wednesday April 7:
4:15 - 5:15 pm, Youth Session
5:30 - 6:30 pm, Advanced Adult Session
7:00 - 8:00 pm, Introductory Adult Session

This weekly class, led by Keith and Becky, was introduced at the Brattleboro Music Center in the fall of 2007. The class focuses on developing ear training skills, specifically learning traditional celtic tunes by ear. It is also a repertoire building class and it is geared toward helping people feel comfortable playing in an informal group setting - the Irish “session” format.

The class is open to all instruments, though the emphasis is on learning melodies - guitar and piano players are expected to work through the melodies also, though some time is given to talking about chords. In general, the class does not address instrument-specific issues in depth (ie fiddle bowing, flute ornaments, guitar strums) though some of these things get touched on in passing.

Students do not require experience in playing by ear before coming to the class but students should have a reasonable technical proficiency on their instrument so that they can focus on the process of learning the melodies. If you are interested in the class but not sure if it is appropriate to your level, we are happy to have you sit in for one class to try it out.

Celtic Music Session

Spring Sessions
Wednesdays, April 7 through June 9, Brattleboro Music Center
Learn traditional jigs and reels, and other dance music of Scotland, Ireland and New England. All music will be taught by ear, making this class an excellent opportunity to both develop ear training abilities and get an introduction into these exciting musical traditions. Instruments can include violin, flute, recorder, penny whistle, accordion, mandolin, clarinet & piano. Instructors: Keith Murphy & Becky Tracy. Class fee is $150 for 10 sessions.

 Celtic Music Session, Introductory
Wednesdays, 7:00-8:00 pm

Celtic Music Session, Advanced
Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30

Celtic Music Session, Youth (11 and up)
Wednesdays, 4:15-5:15

Call the BMC Music School to register, 802.257.4523.