Mandolin Workshop Summer Session
General Information
DescriptionDuring the summer, two courses are offered including an introductory and intermediate course. Please read below for more details on each course.
Introductory Mandolin Workshop: 4:30 p.m.
This workshop is open to anyone, regardless of experience. Participants will learn the fundamentals of playing the instrument (posture, right-hand picking technique, and left-hand position), reading music in standard notation, playing tunes with basic chords, and developing musicianship through simple improvisation.
Intermediate Mandolin Workshop: 5:30 p.m.
Designed for mandolin players who are comfortable in reading and playing in first position, this workshop will focus on developing intermediate level skills – playing in second and third position, tremolo, glide strokes, as well as musicianship through playing as a small ensemble.
Final Concert: Saturday, August 1 / 3:30 p.m. / Kilbourn Hall
