Balfolk Events
COMING UP THIS SPRING!
Balfolk Workshop/Jam February 7
Breton Tunes with Montreal-based band Malvenn
Spring classes start the week of March 8
Classes in:
Songs of New England
Scottish Fiddle Repertoire
Irish Fiddle Styling
Jam Class: Learn to Jam with Others
Intermediate and Beyond Clawhammer Banjo
Teen Trad Band
Mud Season Spectacular April 11
Balfolk Workshop: Tunes and dances of Central France
Jamming
Community dinner (chili and fixings)
Youth Showcase
The Summit School of Traditional Music and Dance believes in sharing the joy of traditional music with people of all ages and backgrounds. Since its inception in 2007, it has fostered community through music by sponsoring concerts, classes, workshops and gatherings. These have included:
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Fall and spring classes for adults and youth
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A variety of special events, including The Mud Season Spectacular, Balfolk workshops and dances, and other dances and workshops.
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Summer Trad Camp for kids and Trad Camp Weekend for kids and their grownups
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Old Time on the Onion, a yearly weekend gathering with camping in Marshfield
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Pickin’ in the Park, a pandemic series of informal jam sessions in Hubbard Park
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Spice on Snow, a mid-winter festival that brings nationally known Cajun and Roots musicians to downtown Montpelier.
