2008 Augusta Class Description


Week 5
Vocal Week
Songs from Vaudeville
Rhiannon Giddens


“From the late 1800s well into the 1900s, Vaudeville was the most popular form of entertainment in America. Without microphones or decent lighting, entertainers had to captivate crowds or get booed off the stage.  Come learn the style that captivated America for years and has influenced popular music ever since.

‘Shine On Harvest Moon’, ‘The Bird on Nellie's Hat’, ‘There's a Rainbow Around My Shoulder’, ‘After the Ball’ and many others - the funny, the sad, and the exuberant will all be covered.  We will also discuss how you fill a room with your voice and your presence.” - RG