For 2009, Bluegrass Week coordinators, John Rossbach with Mary Burdette, bring together our most spectacular lineup yet for Augusta’s 26^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 again this year. 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!

Bobby Osborne	Photo by Dennis Carney

The Bluegrass staff includes Guest Master Artist, Bobby Osborne [middle left photo], and Staff Musician, Casey Henry . Teaching fiddle are Casey Driessen, Buddy Spicher [top left photo], and Clayton Campbell. Mandolin will be taught by Herschel Sizemore, Sharon Gilchrist, and David McLaughlin. Teaching guitar are Russ Barenberg, Tyler Grant, and Leigh Gibson. Banjo will be handled by Tony Trischka, Charlie Cushman, and Eric Gibson. Dobro/Resonator Guitar teachers are Mike Witcher and Dave Giegerich. Bass is taught by Ira Gitlin and Mike Barber. Vocal instructors are Laurie Lewis & Tom Rozum [bottom right photo] and Chris Stuart & Janet Beazley [top right photo].

To register, specify “Bluegrass Week” and your instrument/vocal level.
 

2009 Classes and Staff   John Rossbach - Coordinator         Mary Burdette - Asst. Coordinator
What level should I take?
Guest Master Artist	Bobby Osborne
Banjo	Eric Gibson	Beginning
	Charlie Cushman	Intermediate
	Tony Trischka	Advanced
Bass	Mike Barber	Beginning
	Ira Gitlin	Intermediate/Advanced
Dobro/Reso Guitar	Dave Giegerich	Beginning
	Mike Witcher	Intermediate/Advanced
Fiddle	Clayton Campbell	Beginning
	Buddy Spicher	Intermediate
	Casey Driessen	Advanced
Guitar	Leigh Gibson	Beginning
	Tyler Grant	Intermediate
	Russ Barenberg	Advanced
Mandolin	David McLaughlin	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-Courses (Optional) 6:30pm to 7:45pm Monday through Thursday, unless otherwise noted. Mini-courses cost an additional $45, and some classes may require a small materials fee.
Cowboy Songs & Yodeling	Liz Masterson
Fiddle from Scratch	Tom Cunningham
Flatfooting	Footworks Percussive Dance Ensemble
Hammered Dulcimer from Scratch	R. P. Hale
Sound Systems for Acoustic Musicians	Flawn Williams
Introduction to Swing Dance	Ishah Franks
Swing Ensemble	Peter Ecklund	Swing Improvisation (for all instruments)