Bodhran - 2010 Fall Term

Class: Bodhran

Dates: Begins Friday September 24th, 2010 for 10 weeks.

Fee: $175 for ICC Members* $200 for non-members
*dues must be paid up to date

Ages: Adults (16 and up)

Instructor: Mance Grady

Description & Times: Mance is the first American Bodhran player to receive the distinction of being named a Master Player by the National Endowment for the Arts. This year also marks Mance’s 35th year as both a Bodhran player and Bodhran maker.

Adult Beginner

7-8 PM

Ideal for absolute beginners and advanced beginners. Offering positive and insightful direction to get you on the right track, Mance’s keen insight and patient attitude with students of all ages will guide you in learning how to play this ancient instrument.

If you need a drum, check out Mance’s web page for drums for the beginner as well as the professional: http://www.mance.com/maker/

Adult Intermediate/Advanced

8:15-9:15 PM

Now that you are skilled with playing basic rhythms, it’s time to find new challenges and expand your playing palette and develop your own ‘style’. We will explore playing more dynamically and creatively and looking deep into technique and fluidity.

More Information

Requirements: Bodhran and a notebook is recommended

Registration:
Pre-registration is required, registration closes the week classes begin. To register for the Bodhran Classes please complete the Registration Form on the right side of this page. Please return registration form to ICC by fax at 781-821-8295 or by mail at PO Box 246, Canton MA 02021. Alternatively you can call the ICC at 781-821-8291 and we can sign you up over the phone.