Wattle Day is a day to celebrate all things Australian. To stimulate an interest in music the Victorian Folk Music Club inc is presenting a day of music related workshops and sessions on Saturday 4th September.
Because of the COVID situation, all workshops will now be by Zoom only. Each workshop lasts an hour and you can attend as many as you like.
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Tootling with Tin Whistle with Maggie Somerville The tin whistle is perhaps the cheapest musical instrument you will find, and it is pretty easy to play. This workshop will set you on the right track to get a tune out of the penny whistle. Requires a whistle in the key of D. |
Keyboard Accompaniment with Ellen Hundley Keyboards come in all shapes and sizes, from those that fit in a school bag to the grand piano. They are the fundamental instrument for constructing chords and accompanying your songs. This workshop will introduce basic accompanying to your music with the keyboard.Shepherd's Hey Keyboard with Accordion South Wind w Fiddle South Wind w Keyboard St Anne's Reel Keyboard with Scratchy Fiddles St Anne's Reel Keyboard |
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Sea Shanty Singalong with Tony O'Neil and friends Enjoy a taste of shipboard life with Tony O’Neil and friends, singing rollicking sea songs. Words and music provided. |
Putting Chords to Tunes with Bill Buttler Building on last year's introduction, this more advanced workshop will cover how to use all the chords to harmonise tunes and songs in major keys. For all chordal instruments, music reading not essential.Chords 201 Notes Music scores |
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Ukulele Beach Party Singalong With Don Fraser Whatever ones age or musical experience the ukulele is a fabulous way to get into music. Easy to play and so light you can take it to the beach. This session will fit you out with some great beachy songs that will have you crooning under the moon. Scores provided. This session will also be webcast. |
Imagine They Are All Naked: The Art of Performing! Bruce Watson Many of us have the urge to perform, but find the prospect scary. Bruce has been performing his songs across Australia and overseas for over 30 years. He will share his tips for dealing with nerves, playing to your strengths and addressing your weaknesses, stagecraft, building a set, dealing with sound guys, and more! |
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Australian Songs Singalong with Ray and Joan Mundy and friends Enjoy a session of singing traditional and contemporary Australian songs. |
Tasmanian Tunes Workshop with John and Trish Join John and Trish as they share their repertoire of uniquely Tasmanian dance session tunes. A little bit of history will be thrown in, and notation will be provided for you to add to your own collection. |
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Festive Frolics and Fancies Dance Workshop with Norm Ellis A fun selection of dances to welcome in the Spring, to delight the seasoned dancer and novice alike. Norm is one of Victoria's leading folk dance callers, and a long time organiser in the Traditional Social Dance Association of Victoria. |
Playing Melody For Guitarists with Bill Buttler Branch out beyond chords. Start learning how to pick out a tune on your guitar just like the fiddlers! For all levels, music reading not essential. |
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Scots Gaelic Folksong Workshop with Linn Phipps Direct from the UK, Linn will host this workshop on her particular interest, Scots Gaelic folk songs. Linn will teach the lovely Ceilidh song The Eriskay Love Lilt in Scots Gaelic and English. Explanatory materials pre-supplied and no prior knowledge of Gaelic is required.Eriskay Love Lilt Gaelic |
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In the evening the Blackberry Jam Bush Band will host the monthly Family Bush Dance. The Bush Dance admission is $8 members, $10 general, kids free. | |
Please direct any enquiries to wattleday@vfmc.org.au .
The official site of the Victorian Folk Music Club Incorporated (Reg No A2511Y) ABN 28 668 156 704
Last modified: July 25 2023 18:03.