Music
and Storytelling Workshops by David Holt
(All
workshops designed for participants' age level) |
Music:
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| FOLK RHYTHMS-
Everyone loves rhythm. Folk rhythms give them the tools to explore
simple or complex patterns while developing basic instrumental
skills. David has collected these rhythms throughout the Southern
Mountains. In this workshop we will learn how to play the spoons,
hambone (body slapping rhythms) and the paper bag. |
| I'VE GOT A
BULLFROG: UNIQUE FOLKSONGS CHILDREN LOVE TO SING- David
Holt has been collecting songs from old-time Southern mountaineers
for over 20 years. In this workshop he presents the best of
those for singing along as well as stories and anecdotes about
the songs. |
| INTRODUCTION
TO CLOGGING- David will teach beginning through intermediate
clogging steps, making them accessible to everyone. We will
also learn traditional figures in the big-circle mountain dancing
style. |
| THE ROOTS
OF MOUNTAIN MUSIC- A SING ALONG SURVEY- The Southern Mountains
has long held the image of a place very slow to change. When
people think of traditional mountain music they naturally think
of an unchanging, isolated music with few outside influences.
But the fact of the matter is that all the major influences
that affected traditional and popular music throughout America
also changed the styles of traditional mountain music. The difference
is that examples of these old but important influences can still
be found in the mountains. All the songs we sing in this workshop
are versions of songs David has collected within the last 20
years. |
| PLAY THE JAW
HARP NOW- There's something magical about the sound of the
jaw harp. Everyone (especially children) respond to the twanging
tunes on the jaw harp, one of the oldest instruments in the
world. In this workshop we will learn how to play rhythms and
melodies. In the process the students will see how the principles
for learning the jaw harp apply to learning any instrument.
You break down the separate skills to be learned, master them,
and then put them all together to play the instrument masterfully.
In this two hour session the students will learn basic through
more advanced techniques. Each student will get a free jaw harp
and tape. (Cost per student $7.00) |
| THE BEAUTY
OF THE BEAT- Rhythm is the heartbeat of all music. Everyone
responds to a good rhythm. In this workshop we learn rhythm
can be made on a variety of simple instruments from spoons,
to bones to paper bags and we'll put those rhythms together
into exciting combinations. Whether you're rhythmically challenged
or a professional percussionist there is something to learn
and enjoyed. |
Storytelling:
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| TRUE LIFE
STORYTELLING- True-life stories unfold around us every day.
They can be from our own lives, our family, local or world events
and from historical happenings. We will begin by looking into
the untapped stories within ourselves. We will learn where to
find and how to recognize good stories in our own lives and
how to craft them into tellable tales. (All levels any size
group) |
| DYNAMIC STORYTELLING-
We will explore the range of the human voice to make stories
more enjoyable and exciting. The class will learn three different
stories that they can add to their repertoire and in the process
learn the basics of the storyteller’s art. We will experiment
with bringing a written folktale to life through storytelling
and add new vigor old tales. (Beginning level, limited to 24
participants) |
TRUE-LIFE
STORYTELLING FOR TEACHERS: Spice Up Your Teaching with
Real Stories.
True-life stories and teaching go hand in hand. When teachers
weave intriguing stories into their lessons, students pay
attention, remember the information, and enjoy learning. True-life
tales can be found in any subject area. Participants will
learn how dry facts can be brought to life with story. Using
personal stories, world evnts and historical tales we'll see
what makes a story compelling and how to structure an oral
narrative to create a memorable story. |
| THE STORY
REPAIR AND FIX IT WORKSHOP- Every storyteller has tales
in his repertoire that are good stories, but for some reason
do not work. Perhaps the ending isn't right or the plot falls
apart or the characters are not vivid. Our goal will be to make
these tales tellable. Each teller will bring two stories that
have potential but need a tune up. As a group, we will try to
create the solutions to each story problem. (Intermediate to
advanced level) |
CAMPFIRE
STORIES- The campfire is the first place humans told their
stories. Everyone naturally loves to hear a good story in
the firelight. It is a time when the listener is open and
ready for thought provoking tales, not just scary ones. The
teller sets the right mood by finding the subtle place between
performing and intimate speaking. We will explore the style
and stories that are most effective around the fire. You will
be presented three sure-fire stories and discover where to
look for other effective tales. (All levels)
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