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For 2008, Bluegrass Week coordinator, John Rossbach [top right photo], brings together our most spectacular lineup yet for Augusta’s 25^th anniversary of Bluegrass Week. A staff of legendary figures will share their talents with students in workshops, demonstrations, special presentations, concerts and picking sessions throughout the week. Two levels of bluegrass vocal classes are offered in 2008. Informal picking sessions at all levels will go on into the wee hours all over campus as students get together with old friends and make new ones. Evening concerts will feature exciting combinations of master bluegrass artists with special guests. Picking time with the teaching staff will be part of the program for all students. On Friday afternoon, an optional student showcase will give students the special opportunity to perform for each other and the staff. Don’t miss this special week of music making where you can pick amongst the stars in “Almost Heaven” West Virginia!

Bluegrass staff includes guest artists Tim O’Brien and Stuart Duncan . Teaching fiddle are Bobby Hicks, Buddy Spicher and Andrew Van Norstrand. Mandolin will be taught by Herschel Sizemore, Sharon Gilchrist and John Rossbach. Teaching guitar are Russ Barenberg, Leigh Gibson and David McLaughlin. Banjo will be handled by Terry Baucom, Eric Gibson and Ira Gitlin. Dobro/Resonator Guitar teachers are Mike Witcher and Jimmy Heffernan. Bass is taught by Mike Bub and Missy Raines. Vocal instructors are Laurie Lewis & Tom Rozum and Chris Stuart [top left photo] & Janet Beazley [top left and bottom right photo].

Classes and Staff   John Rossbach - Coordinator Mary Burdette - Asst. Coordinator
What level should I take?
Banjo	Ira Gitlin	Beginning
	Eric Gibson	Intermediate
	Terry Baucom	Advanced
Bass	Missy Raines	Beginning
	Mike Bub	Intermediate/Advanced
Dobro/Reso Guitar	Jimmy Heffernan	Beginning
	Mike Witcher	Intermediate/Advanced
Fiddle	Andrew Van Norstrand	Beginning
	Buddy Spicher	Intermediate
	Bobby Hicks	Advanced
Guitar	David McLaughlin	Beginning
	Leigh Gibson	Intermediate
	Russ Barenberg	Advanced
Mandolin	John Rossbach	Beginning
	Sharon Gilchrist	Intermediate
	Herschel Sizemore	Advanced
Vocals	Chris Stuart                    and Janet Beazley	Intro to Bluegrass Singing (Level 1)
	Laurie Lewis                  and Tom Rozum	Bluegrass Harmony Singing (Level 2)
Mini-Classes (Optional) 6:30pm to 7:45pm Monday through Thursday, unless otherwise noted. Mini-classes cost an additional $45, and some classes may require a small materials fee.
Bass from Scratch	Barb Withee
Flatfooting	Footworks Percussive Dance Ensemble
Mexican Cooking  4:30-7:30 pm	R. P. Hale	Materials fee: $25-30 Minimum age: 16
Songwriting	Connie Townsend