The Folk Arts Society presents

The 9^th annual "Young Folk at The Hall"

 

Do you play a traditional musical instrument or sing folk songs???

 

Hi Folks,

Well another year has rolled around and we are getting set to produce the Young Folk at the Hall event again in 2010.  As you may know, the LSPU hall is still closed for renovations so this year the Concert will take place on Sunday, January 24^th  at Holy Heart Theatre at 2 pm. The Saturday afternoon workshops will be held onSaturday, January 16^th and Saturday, January 23^rd from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. at a location to be determined.

 

The purpose of the workshops is to give the young musicians an opportunity to share their talents with other young musicians in an informal setting; to develop musical relationships among the young musicians; and primarily, to foster the idea that playing and sharing music is an enjoyable and fulfilling activity. The content of the Sunday afternoon concert will emanate from these two workshops.

 

We would encourage young folk, especially those familiar with the format of the workshops, to think about bringing some new repertoire to the mix, so to speak. Perhaps choose a piece of music or a song that is not commonly performed. If you need advice about this, get in touch with me.

 

Once again several of our seasoned members will facilitate these workshops sessions. The workshops will give the young musicians and singers an opportunity to talk to and play with these musicians, learn more about their instrument of choice (voice included) and explore  the possibility of musical liaisons with their peers and have FUN!!!!!.

 

The workshops will be free of charge, sponsored by the Folk Arts Society, and any proceeds from the concert will help produce the Neil Murray Stage at the annual Newfoundland & Labrador Folk Festival in August. If you are interested please reply/register by filling out the details below and mail (or email) it to the return address as soon as possible. If you know of any interested young musical friends please ask them to get in touch with me. Unfortunately space is limited so please register early.

 

Yours truly,

 

Fergus O'Byrne

email: fobyrne@nl.rogers.com

(709) 576-4759

 

http://www.nlfolk.com/

 

Session Workshops & Concert Registration Form

For The 9^th annual "Young Folk at The Hall"

 

CONCERT DATE:                 SUNDAY January 24^th @ 2pm @ Holy Heart Theatre                

WORKSHOP DATES:          SATURDAYS, January 16^th  & 23^rd

TIME:                           2:00 - 5:00 P.M.

PLACE:                        TBA

COST:                           Free, but registration (by e-mail or mail) is required (see below):

 

 

TO REGISTER, PLEASE FILL OUT THE FOLLOWING FORM:

 

Name: ________________________________

 

Age: ___________

 

Instrument and/or voice: __________________

 

Please email this form to: fobyrne@nl.rogers.com

Or send it by mail to

Fergus O'Byrne

St. John's Folk Arts Society,

155 Water St.,

Box 6283 St. John's, NL

A1C 6J9

 

(Space is limited so please register early)