Lovers of Irish music, stand up and dance a jig to one of our hands-on Irish music workshops! Both clinics are designed for absolute beginners, although people with some experience are welcome to join us. This workshop is on the Bodhrán (pronounced either like "bow-ron" or "boron"), a single-head frame drum. Cousin to the tambourine, it is commonly played with one hand whilst being held by the other.
Dean Karras, award winning Bodhrán player and Lilter will be conducting both this workshop and a penny whistle workshop. As Dean says, in the early 90s, Irish music grabbed him "firmly by the heart" and has not loosened its grip yet. His first Irish instrument was a set of spoons; these were quickly followed by Bodhrán and tin whistle, and eventually Uilleann bagpipes. A sought after teacher, Dean has taught Bodhrán clinics from the Carolinas to Colorado. If you love Irish music, come join us! Door prizes for those able to correctly pronounce "the Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann Midwestern Regional Fleadh."
Dean will be teaching primarily "by ear," so if you have a recording device, it might be useful to bring it. And, of course, if you happen to have a Bodhrán bring that too!
Saturday evening Nov. 5
5-6pm, Heartland Gallery
Free! No wristband necessary