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UPDATED 07/06/2023

Singing Traditional Folk Songs with Aubrey Atwater (for all levels, all voices)

Three different Singing Traditional Folk Songs workshops with instructor Aubrey Atwater will be offered on Mondays, September 18 (focus on rounds, from 6:30-8:30 p.m.), October 16 (Potpourri – a variety of songs and themes!, from 6:30-8:30 p.m.), and December 4 (focus on winter/holiday songs, from 6:00-8:00 p.m.)  These workshops are designed for all levels of adults and teens. Minimum of 6 students needed to hold each workshop. Fee for each two-hour workshop is $30.00. Sign up for one, two, or all three ... Prepayment necessary! 

Folk songs leave no stones unturned when it comes to portraying the human experience. Aubrey will present and explore a broad spectrum of traditional Appalachian and Celtic folk songs with themes of work, the sea, humor, love, children's songs, party songs, ballads, longing, nature, spiritual, and more. Sessions are part listening, part discussion, and part group singing. All are also welcome to share songs they know as well. Come sit "knee to knee" with Aubrey for a singing, historical, and cultural adventure! Bring a song to share!

HOW TO REGISTER
If you are interested in a singing workshop, please:
1. E-mail brt@riverfolk.org to pre-register and then,
2. Put a check payable to Blackstone River Theatre in the mail ASAP to: Blackstone River Theatre, 549 Broad Street, Cumberland, Rhode Island 02864