Youth Celtic Class, Ages 12 & Under
Instructor:  Keith Murphy, Becky Tracy 
Wednesday, 4:15-5:15
Session 1: Jan 18 – Mar 7
Session 2:  Apr 4 – May 23
Fee:  8-weeks $130 / 16-week $245

Traditional Singing
For singers and/or instrumentalists
Instructors:  Tony Barrand, Keith Murphy
Tuesdays, 6:45-7:45 pm
Session 1: Jan 17 – Mar 6
Session 2:  Apr 3 – May 22
 Fee:  8-weeks $130 / 16-week $245

Celtic Music Session / Intermediate
Instructors:  Keith Murphy, Becky Tracy
Wednesdays, 7:00-8:00 pm
Session 1: Jan 18 – Mar 7
Session 2:  Apr 4 – May 23
Fee:  8-weeks $130 / 16-week $245

Celtic Music Session / Advanced
Instructors:  Keith Murphy, Becky Tracy
Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30 pm
Session 1: Jan 18 – Mar 7
Session 2:  Apr 4 – May 23
Fee:  8-weeks $130 / 16-week $245

CELTIC SESSIONS
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.

These weekly classes, led by Keith and Becky, were introduced at the Brattleboro Music Center in the fall of 2007. The classes focus 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.

TRADITIONAL SONG
For Singers & Instrumentalists
Instructors:  Tony Barrand, Keith Murphy
The class will help students develop a repertoire of classic pub-style songs. The class will give special attention to a smaller number of songs to be used as an opportunity to  explore harmony singing and stylistic details. In keeping with the broader goals of the class, students will be helped and encouraged to develop skills to find songs on their own using printed collections, recordings and the internet.

YOUTH CELTIC CLASS
The Youth Celtic Class is open to players of a range of instruments. We focus on developing repertoire in the Celtic tradition - mostly jigs, reels and waltzes and much of class time is spent on learning these melodies. All tunes are taught by ear. While experience in learning by ear (or Celtic music) is not critical, students should have a solid playing ability on their instruments so that they can focus on the process of learning by ear. We are happy to discuss the appropriateness of the class with interested players and open to having kids come and try out the class

Download class registration form or call the BMC at 802-257-4523 to register.