Introduction to Old-Time Ballad Singing

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Sing ballads in the Appalachian tradition, unaccompanied by instruments. Listen to songs and learn them line by line with lyrics sheets, without reading music. Dig into their history, practice singing together, and solo if you'd like.

We listen to examples of different singers’ approaches to a given song and practice singing the ornamentation and vocal styles in the old-time tradition. You will come away with three to five songs that you can sing a cappella.

List of classes for 9PER601J Introduction to Old-Time Ballad Singing
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15286In-personCascade MAHB 214
Thursday
from 6:30 to 7:50pm

From January 9 through February 27, 2025
Instructor: Heather Blackbird
Tuition: $95 Fees: $0
Notes: Bring writing tools to class.

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