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Date(s) - 29/07/2021
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North Country Acoustic Music Camp has guitar, voice, banjo, ukulele, bass, and songwriting classes. It is for adults and children.
Location: North Country Campground, near Driftpile.
Cost: $200 (15 and under) $300 adults. Includes five nights of camping, classes, and tickets to final concert on Aug. 1.
For more info and to book go to https://northcountrycampground.ca/book-an-event/
Want to go deeper with music? Want to take your technique, songwriting or stagecraft to the next level? Enjoy camping, hanging out and jamming with like-minded folks? If so, you’re invited to the first-ever North Country Acoustic Music Camp, July 29-August 1 on the North Country Fair land in Driftpile, Alberta. Rustic riverside camping from Wednesday July 28 through Monday August 2 is included in the price. We’ll have daily classes on the instrument of your choice with our illustrious instructors, afternoon master classes on a variety of topics (rhythm, stage performance, music theory fundamentals, and more), instructor performances and student concerts in the evenings, and a sweet all-day hootenanny to close it out on Sunday. BYO camping with potable water and porta-potties provided, ice and other necessities available from the store. Casual, covid-safe and affordable at $300 including camping for you and one guest, coffee, tea and snacks. Young song campers (15 and under) are $200 but must be accompanied by a parent or guardian, and seniors on fixed income are also $200. Limited scholarships are available as well for students in financial need.
This camp will adhere to all provincial public health guidelines currently in place to prevent the spread of coronavirus. If public health restrictions force cancellation, a full refund will be issued.
Our instructors are Bill Bourne (advanced/intermediate guitar), Joe Nolan (intermediate/beginner guitar), Dana Wylie (harmony singing), Dan Barton (ukele), Shari Rae (bass), Bramwell Park (banjo) and Scott Cook (songwriting). Students will be able to draw on their vast experience in the classes, and bring them on board as a backup band in the Friday and Saturday evening open mics. Other classes may be added according to demand. Please email scottcooksongs@gmail.com with questions, class suggestions, or any other enquiries.
Please bring your own essentials including sunscreen, bug repellent, rain gear and rubber boots (there are covered outdoor areas for instruction, but it may be required for getting around), a coffee mug, a camping chair or suitable seat for picking, and your willingness to grow!