Lute and Flute Weekend with Ronn McFarlane and Mindy Rosenfeld Oct 3-4, 2009. Moreland Hills OH (East Suburb of Cleveland) We are pleased to announce a weekend workshop that includes lute with Ronn McFarlane and baroque flute/recorder with Mindy Rosenfeld. The workshop is open to musicians (Renaissance and Baroque) of all levels (especially beginners), early music singers and classical guitarists. The following is the anticipated structure of the workshop, which may be tweeked based on number and background of the participants. Oct 2: Evening private lessons. Those who are in town are invited to come to the Apollos Fire 8 pm concert in Cleveland Heights. Program includes selections from the Bach B minor Mass and Vivaldis Gloria ([1]www.apollosfire.org). Group discount pricing will be available Saturday Oct 3: 8:00 am to 10:00 am: Private Lessons 9:00 am to 10:00 am: 1) Tips and Tricks for Lute Tablature Software (Django, Fronimo, Harmony Assistant, Sibelius) 2) The Lute Duet. Only played solo? Here is a chance to read through the rich repertoire of duets for Renaissance lute, Baroque lute and Baroque guitar. 10:30 to 12 noon: Concurrent Lectures by Ronn and Mindy 12 noon to 1 pm: Lunch (provided) 1pm to 3 pm: Masterclass I 3pm to 3:20: Coffee Break 3:20 to 5:00 pm: Demonstration and Lectures How to accompany and be accompanied 5:30 pm: Dinner (not provided). Go as a group to a local eatery 8pm: Concert by Ronn McFarlane and Mindy Rosenfeld. Free to participants. Non-participants $20. Dessert reception to follow. Sunday Oct 4 8:00 am to 10:30 am: Private Lessons 9:00 am to 10:30 am: Lute and Flute tasting. A chance to try out a wide variety of lutes, recorders, flutes and guitars of different styles, tunings and stringing. 10:30 to 12 noon: Masterclass II 12 to 1:00 pm Brunch provided 1:00 to ? Student Concert (free to all!). Play for fun only or be critiqued by Ronn and Mindy Late afternoon to evening will be slots for private lessons if necessary. Balance between lectures, Q and A and masterclass will depend upon participant interest and number of people wanting to play in a masterclass. Fees: $125 for the complete weekend. $100 for full time students Included: Private lesson, full didactic program, evening concert, lunches and coffee breaks both days, dessert reception after concert. Not included: Accommodation (local hotel list on request), dinner Saturday, Apollos Fire Concert Friday Night $60 for auditors (no lesson or masterclass participation) Please contact Daniel Shoskes for more information --
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