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2008 Bluegrass Week

Week 4
July 27 - August 1, 2008
Tuition $420
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Chris Stuart, Chris Jones, and Janet Beazley performing together on the Augusta Bluegrass Week Stage.
Click HERE for a NEW 2008 Bluegrass Week Flyer (pdf)
to print and share.Photo of John Rossbach playing guitar on the Augusta stage

For 2008, Bluegrass Week coordinator, John Rossbach [top right photo], brings together our most spectacular lineup yet for Augusta’s 25th 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 Click here to read the instructor's bio. and Stuart Duncan Click here to read the instructor's bio.. Teaching fiddle are Bobby Hicks, Buddy Spicher and Andrew Van Norstrand. Mandolin will be taught by Herschel Sizemore,Janet Beazley in teaching her Augusta class. 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].

Young people who are able to maintain an adult level of participation are welcome. There will be opportunities to form bands, dance, and socialize with other teenagers at Augusta that week. The week will run concurrently with Folk Arts Week and Teen Week (Roots & Rhythms) providing lots of opportunities for some lively dancing at night.
 

Classes and Staff
 
John Rossbach - Coordinator
Mary Burdette - Asst. Coordinator

What level should I take?

Banjo Ira Gitlin                          Click here to read the instructor's bio. Beginning    Click here to go to the class letter from this instructor.
Eric Gibson                   Click here to read the instructor's bio. Intermediate    Click here to go to the class letter from this instructor.
Terry Baucom              Click here to read the instructor's bio. Advanced    Click here to go to the class letter from this instructor.
Bass Missy Raines                Click here to read the instructor's bio. Beginning    Click here to go to the class letter from this instructor.
Mike Bub                        Click here to read the instructor's bio. Intermediate/Advanced    Click here to go to the class letter from this instructor.
Dobro/Reso Guitar Jimmy Heffernan         Click here to read the instructor's bio. Beginning    Click here to go to the class letter from this instructor.
Mike Witcher                 Click here to read the instructor's bio. Intermediate/Advanced    Click here to go to the class letter from this instructor.
Fiddle Andrew Van Norstrand   Click here to read the instructor's bio. Beginning    Click here to go to the class letter from this instructor.
Buddy Spicher             Click here to read the instructor's bio. Intermediate    Click here to go to the class letter from this instructor.
Bobby Hicks                 Click here to read the instructor's bio. Advanced    Click here to go to the class letter from this instructor.
Guitar David McLaughlin       Click here to read the instructor's bio. Beginning    Click here to go to the class letter from this instructor.
Leigh Gibson                Click here to read the instructor's bio. Intermediate    Click here to go to the class letter from this instructor.
Russ Barenberg           Click here to read the instructor's bio. Advanced    Click here to go to the class letter from this instructor.
Mandolin John Rossbach           Click here to read the instructor's bio. Beginning    Click here to go to the class letter from this instructor.
Sharon Gilchrist           Click here to read the instructor's bio. Intermediate    Click here to go to the class letter from this instructor.
Herschel Sizemore      Click here to read the instructor's bio. Advanced    Click here to go to the class letter from this instructor.
Vocals Chris Stuart                   Click here to read the instructor's bio.
and Janet Beazley
       Click here to read the instructor's bio.
Intro to Bluegrass Singing
(Level 1)
    Click here to go to the class letter from this instructor.
Laurie Lewis                  Click here to read the instructor's bio.
and Tom Rozum
           Click here to read the instructor's bio.
Bluegrass Harmony Singing
(Level 2)
    Click here to go to the class letter from this instructor.

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  

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