Old Time Banjo Retreat
Join two expert players and wild enthusiasts of the old time banjo for a weekend that will expand your playing, your knowledge and spark your own banjo joy.
Cathy Fink has taught thousands of in person lessons and literally sold over 10,000 online old time banjo lessons. She’s both a tune player and song accompanist and began playing banjo in 1974, becoming the first woman to win the West Virginia State Banjo Contest (1980) and the Clifftop Appalachian Old Time Banjo Contest (2018).
Victor Furtado is the recipient of the prestigious 2019 Steve Martin Banjo Prize and a recent graduate of Berklee College of Music. While steeped in tradition, he has taken old time banjo to new sounds that include world music rhythms, Swedish polskas and original techniques.
Cathy and Victor will each teach 4 workshops and lead a masterclass and two jam sessions together. Special guests Rachel Eddy and Em Hammond will lead the Saturday afternoon jam session and join the Saturday evening concert. Marcy Marxer will join jam sessions and the concert. Concert tickets are included in the cost of registration.
Banjo Weekend will occur at School of Musical Traditions in downtown Takoma Park, MD, right around the corner from House of Musical Traditions. The neighborhood offers plenty of places to meet, greet, eat, and hang out.
This event is limited to 30 attendees, and geared towards intermediate and advanced players.
Scholarships are available. To apply for financial assistance, write to lessons@schoolofmusicaltraditions.com
Cathy Fink has taught thousands of in person lessons and literally sold over 10,000 online old time banjo lessons. She’s both a tune player and song accompanist and began playing banjo in 1974, becoming the first woman to win the West Virginia State Banjo Contest (1980) and the Clifftop Appalachian Old Time Banjo Contest (2018).
Victor Furtado is the recipient of the prestigious 2019 Steve Martin Banjo Prize and a recent graduate of Berklee College of Music. While steeped in tradition, he has taken old time banjo to new sounds that include world music rhythms, Swedish polskas and original techniques.
Cathy and Victor will each teach 4 workshops and lead a masterclass and two jam sessions together. Special guests Rachel Eddy and Em Hammond will lead the Saturday afternoon jam session and join the Saturday evening concert. Marcy Marxer will join jam sessions and the concert. Concert tickets are included in the cost of registration.
Banjo Weekend will occur at School of Musical Traditions in downtown Takoma Park, MD, right around the corner from House of Musical Traditions. The neighborhood offers plenty of places to meet, greet, eat, and hang out.
This event is limited to 30 attendees, and geared towards intermediate and advanced players.
Scholarships are available. To apply for financial assistance, write to lessons@schoolofmusicaltraditions.com
Schedule of Events
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Friday, February 16
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Saturday, February 17
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Sunday, February 18
Health Protocols
We are following the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services guidelines for health and safety.
Registration Policy
We require a minimum of 3 attendees for all group classes & workshops. Classes will be cancelled if we have not met the
3-person minimum 72 hours in advance of the start time.
In the event of a cancellation, you may choose between either (1) a full refund, or (2) a full credit to private lessons
or a future workshop.
Details
Dates
Fri, February 16, 2024
Sat, February 17, 2024
Sun, February 18, 2024
Location
Takoma SPARK
7112 Willow Ave
Takoma Park, MD 20912
7112 Willow Ave
Takoma Park, MD 20912
Price
$250 includes:
- 4 workshops on February 17 & 18
- Concert on February 17 at Seeker’s Church
- Jam Session Februrary 16 & 17
Scholarships are available. To apply for financial assistance, write to lessons@schoolofmusicaltraditions.com
- 4 workshops on February 17 & 18
- Concert on February 17 at Seeker’s Church
- Jam Session Februrary 16 & 17
Scholarships are available. To apply for financial assistance, write to lessons@schoolofmusicaltraditions.com