Augusta Heritage Center
Frequently Asked Questions

 


1.  I want to sign up for a class and bring my spouse with me, but he/she does not want to take a class, can I do that?

In order to stay in campus housing, one must be registered for a full-time class (not just a mini-class), but you may choose to stay off-campus at a local motel, campground, or bed and breakfast, and your spouse could explore while you’re in class. Of course there are certain events that are open to the public that she/he could attend with you. Most dances are open for a small fee as well as all the concerts (admission fee applies). There are also other events open to the public, such as lectures, group sessions, etc. Also nightly jams and singings are open to all.

2.  I want to be an instructor at Augusta, what should I do?

Send a resume and class proposal to Augusta Heritage Center, Attn: Programming, 100 Campus Drive, Elkins, WV 26241. Include your teaching experience, professional experience, and any information you deem pertinent. Be sure to include personal and professional references.

Include a brief outline of the class you are proposing and how you feel it will fit in with Augusta’s programming and mission, i.e. a particular theme week and/or a stand-alone class. Remember that our classes usually meet for a large portion of the day for five days. Stand-alone classes meet all day.

3.  I want to perform at one of Augusta’s concerts, what should I do?

Augusta does not hire staff for the sole purpose of performing. We hire instructors who are also performers for the most part. The performers at our concerts include those who are full-time instructors or staff members for that particular week.

4.  Where can I find information and advice about air travel with musical instruments?

Click on the link provided here to see what the Transportation Security Administration advises for travelers transporting musical instruments.  http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/assistant/editorial_1235.shtm

5.  What about traveling with the medications that I need, cameras, and other things I might like to bring along?

Click on the link provided here to see what the Transportation Security Administration advises for travelers. http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/index.shtm. This page provides links to a variety of information regarding air travel.

6.  How do I choose the class level that is best for me? 

Please click here to read our playing level policy.

7. Can I get college credit or continuing education credit for my Augusta class?

Please click here to read our college credit policy.

8. What is the difference between old-time banjo and bluegrass banjo styles?

Old-time banjo, also referred to as clawhammer banjo, is the style used when playing old-time string band  music. Players of this style do not use picks.

Bluegrass banjo, also referred to as three-finger style banjo, uses picks on the index and middle fingers and on the thumb. This style was originated by Earl Scruggs and is used in playing bluegrass music.

9. How do I get to Elkins, West Virginia, and Augusta Heritage Center of Davis & Elkins College?

Take a look our page of directions. (There's also a link to it on the home page.)  We also have a map showing the relative location of Elkins and West Virginia to the surrounding states and major cities. Also provided on the website is a campus map to help you find different class and events locations.

 

  

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