Floating Bridge Music Camps
2011 Floating Bridge Music Camp
September 23-25, 2011:: Pasquaney Lodge,Newfound Lake, New Hampshire
The instructors:
Kimberley Fraser (fiddle)
Kimberley Fraser (fiddle) has shared the stage with such notables as Alasdair Fraser, Lunasa and Martin Hayes. She has taught at Cape Breton’s famous Gaelic College and at the Ceilidh Trail Music School in Inverness, Cape Breton, at the Swannanoa Gathering, at the American Festival of Fiddle Tunes, and at the North Atlantic Fiddle Convention in Aberdeen, Scotland.
David Surette (guitar)
One of New England's finest celtic guitarists, David Surette is equally at home on the mandolin and bouzouki. He is head of the folk department at the Concord, N.H. Community Music School and has taught at the Augusta Heritage Festival, The Swannanoa Gathering and at the Valley of the Moon Scottish Fiddle School in California.
Jeremiah McLane (accordion)
Jeremiah McLane has taught and performed throughout the United States and Europe, and been on staff at numerous music programs throughout the country including The Augusta Heritage Arts Center, The Swananoah Gathering, Ashokan Fiddle & Dance, The John C. Campbell Folk School, and Centrum’s American Festival of Fiddle Tunes and The Valley of the Moon Scottish Fiddle School in California.
Susie Burke (voice)
Susie Burke is a singer with a truly magical voice and she will be teaching from her huge repertoire of gorgeous songs. She will also be working with beginning guitar students, and will lead the Sunday morning sing.
Julie Vallimont (piano)
Julie Vallimon travels throughout New England playing piano with the band Nor'easter and a number of other musicians. A longtime classical pianist and organist, she now focuses primarily on traditional folk accompaniment and the joy of playing dance music.
Schedule:
The weekend begins with a staff concert Friday evening, followed by jam sessions led by instructors. Saturday there will be 4 workshops followed by a camper cabaret Saturday night. Sunday morning is a song session followed by a workshop and final camp gathering.
Location
Pasquaney Lodge is on the shore of Newfound Lake, near Plymouth, New Hampshire. There is a sauna, views of Mt. Cardigan, and a wonderful porch for relaxing and jamming!
Meals
We’re happy to offer again the wonderful cuisine of Bon Temps Gourmet based in Worcester, VT. Meals will include dinner on Friday and Saturday nights, breakfast and lunch on Saturday & Sunday.
Registration
Please send a check for $100 payable to Jeremiah McLane to: Carol Delaney, 1130 Sanders Circle, Montpelier, VT 05602. In order to be eligible for the early registration, your letter must be post dated no later than August 15th. This deposit ensures you a spot and the remainder of your payment is due when you arrive at camp. IMPORTANT: When you send in your deposit we’d like it if you can fill out this Registration Form.
In case you cannot access this form, the info we’re looking for is your name, contact info, what instrument you play, what you housing preference is, what food allergies you have, and if you can offer a ride to camp for someone.
The cost
If pre-registered by August 15th, the cost is $270 per person that includes six meals, instruction, and housing. A limited number of private and double rooms are available, please call or email Jeremiah for information. If registering after August 15th the cost is $295 per person. In case you need to cancel, one half of your deposit is refundable until September 1st. Sorry no refunds after September 1st.
Reduced Rates: $240 per person includes meals, instruction, and dormitory-style housing or a campsite.
For more info, contact
Jeremiah McLane 802-765-9904 jeremiah@sover.net
