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16-Aug-2019
British Chromatic Accordion Weekend, Shropshire – UKby Rob Howard |
 The ‘British Button Box’ workshop weekend takes place from August 30th to September 1st at The Church Barn, Bishop’s Castle, Shropshire SY9 5AF. The tutor is John Kirkpatrick, and the course is intended for players of the 3-row diatonic BCC# tuned British chromatic accordion. John will be starting out from his very firm base in traditional English folk music, so the repertoire will be quite different from the Scottish country dance style made famous by Jimmy Shand and his many followers. This weekend is also very instrument specific, and will not be suitable for players of the two-row Irish style of accordion, nor the G/D melodeon, nor the piano accordion. As well as covering the expected fields of Morris tunes, country dance tunes, and folk songs, John will also be looking at the complexities of playing in all the keys available on this gloriously compact instrument, and exploring swathes of repertoire that may not be immediately associated with the poor old push-pull squeeze-box! Whether you've been playing five minutes or fifty years, this is a great opportunity to come and learn at the feet of one of England's most dedicated and respected folk musicians. The price £180, includes all tuition, includes lunches, and tea/coffee/cakes throughout the day. For further information email: johnmkirkpatrick@icloud.com |