Beyond Root-Fifth Concepts: Expanding Bass Lines for Roots Bass Playing13 to Adult | intermediateInstructor: Steven FoxThursday, June 16: 6:30 – 9:00pmThis course focuses on the theory and harmonic concepts that will enable you to create musically interesting bass lines that you, your band mates and your audience will love. While the simple Root-Fifth motion is the bedrock of all bass lines, we will take an in depth look at target notes and the different approaches to connecting chords, then apply these techniques to both instrumental and vocal pieces. This course ultimately provides you with the tools you need to create and ad lib harmonically engaging bass lines. Geared mostly towards intermediate students, this class will also benefit any beginner who has a strong grasp on all Root-Firth combinations. Both electric and upright players are welcome. Materials will be presented in both tabulature and standard notation.

FREE *registration is required* Main Gallery, main level Bring: double or electric bass (small amp & cord for electric only), notebook & pencil, recording device suggested

The Violin Loft Instrument Petting Zoo All ages | all skill levelsInstructor: The Violin LoftSunday, June 19: 11:00am – 1:00pmYoungsters can explore the magic of the violin or viola up close and personal. The Loft Violin Shop will provide instruments and professionals to guide the youngsters as they touch, hear and play the violins and violas. Smiles will erupt as the children make their first music on these instruments. Information on acquiring instruments and lessons will be available at the petting zoo table.

FREE *registration is required* Acoustic Stage, MAC Lawn

JunE 14 – 19, 2016

TuESdAy – ThuRSdAy, June 14 – 16Free Music Workshops 9:00am – 9:00pm throughout the MAC For registration, mcconnellarts.org

FRIdAy, June 17Opening night for Music and Arts Festivals Gourmet Picnic Pick-Up 5:30 – 6:30pmMake opening night special by pre-ordering a gourmet picnic from local vendors, including wine and dinner for two. For details, www.mcconnellarts.org.

Festival Stage: Jazz 6:00pm: James Gaiters Muv-MENT 8:30pm: Urban Jazz Coalition Acoustic Stage: Bluegrass7:30pm: Adam Schlenker

June 14 – 16 FREE workshops, registration required June 17 – 19 FREE performances on the lawn of the MAC

Peggy R. McConnell Arts Center, 777 Evening St., Worthington, OH 43085brought to you by:

SATuRdAy, June 18 9:00am – 6:00pm Worthington Arts Festival Arts Festival Festival Stage: Contemporary 4:00pm: The Deep Tones 6:00pm: T.Wong 7:45pm: Songs at the Center Songwriters 9:00pm: Jared Mahone Band Acoustic Stage: Songwriters5:00pm: Songs at the Center Songwriters 7:45pm: Songs at the Center Songwriters

SundAy, June 19 11:00am – 5:00pmWorthington Arts Festival

Festival Stage: Classical Summer Pops2:00pm: Chamber Music Connection Quartet6:00pm: McConnell Arts Chamber Orchestra

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Acoustic Instruments: developing Arrangements & understanding how Each Instrument Fits into the Band16 to Adult | all skill levelsInstructor: Adam SchlenkerThursday, June 16: 4:00 – 6:00pmIn this workshop, we will discuss song arranging, taking the skeleton of the song and developing it into a more complete journey. We will discuss how to structure and add textures to the instrumental parts of the song in order to help tell the story. We will also discuss the role of each instrument in a group /band setting and how truly hearing what you and your band mates are playing can accent or distract from the song and sound of the band.

FREE *registration is required* Community Arts Room, 2nd level Bring: acoustic instrument (guitar, mandolin, fiddle, bass, etc.), notebook & pencil, recording device suggested

Jazz Arts Group: Blues Journaling Workshop7 to Adult | all skill levelsInstructor: Chris GattonThursday, June 16: 4:00 – 6:00pmJAG’s Blues Journaling program is for students of any musical ability level. Teaching artist Chris Gatton explores the fundamental history of the blues, playing musical examples for the students and teaching students classic blues songs. Then, students learn to create their own blues lyrics, and perform them live! Students learn about musical terms such as melody, harmony and rhythm, as well as important musical artists such as Robert Johnson, BB King and more. Additionally, students will have a chance to perform on hand drums and boom wackers, creating their own ensemble to accompany their original blues lyrics.

FREE *registration is required* Main Gallery, main level

American Popular Music history16 to Adult | all skill levelsInstructor: debra James Tucker Accompanied by Roger hinesThursday, June 16: 5:30 – 9:00pmThis course will explore the history of popular American music through interactive lecture and demonstration. We will study the essential elements of jazz, blues, gospel and the American songbook and how they affected the development of popular music. Course instructor is seasoned musician and teacher Debra James Tucker (Resume attached). Debra has been visiting instructor at Denison University in gospel music history and been vocalist in residence at Short Stop Youth Center, Days of Creation Arts for Kids, and the Arts and College Preparatory Academy.

FREE *registration is required* Painting & Drawing Studio, 2nd level Bring: pen or pencil, paper, and a listening ear

Successful Songwriting 18 and up | intermediateInstructor: TJ George & Jacey SchnaarsThursday, June 16: 6:00 – 9:00pmThis music career driven workshop will focus on how to create new music and lyrics, how to effectively structure these ideas and successfully share these ideas with others, along with the available options for the finished product in terms of copyrighting, publishing, and licensing and finally , performance opportunities for singer-songwriters here in central Ohio. Activities include exercises that give you opportunities to find potential lyric “hooks” in conversations and in the media, co-writing clever lyrics on a given theme and creating catchy variations on a melodic theme.

FREE *registration is required* Master Classroom, main level Bring: pen or pencil, paper, and at least one colored highlighter. Students are also invited to bring their instruments

Peggy R. McConnell Arts Center777 Evening StreetWorthington, Oh 43085614.431.0329

hours:Tuesday – Thursday: 10am – 9pm Friday – Saturday, 10am – 5pmSunday: 12pm – 5pmClosed on Monday

T.Wong , Sat. June 18

Jared Mahone Band, Sat. June 18

Urban Jazz Coalition, Fri. June 17

Jazz Arts Group – Jump for Jazz!7 to Adult | beginning —youthInstructor: Rebecca Ogden & her jazz trioWednesday, June 15: 4:00 – 5:00pmJump for Jazz is an educational performance/workshop for students of any ability level in grades K-5 that combines great jazz standards and songs from early childhood materials that adapt well to the jazz genre. Using songs and activities developed by Ms. Rebecca Ogden, an experienced early childhood music educator, Jump for Jazz aims to enhance literacy, musical awareness, and movement for young children. The audience adds “jazz” to their vocabulary while listening, singing, jumping, reading patterns and even playing instruments. The program is all about the music! The students, through their participation, are fully engaged listeners. The trio, a professional jazz group made up of full time career musicians, brings an energetic and interactive performance experience of the highest level to the students. An outgrowth of the highly popular PBJ & Jazz concert series, Jump for Jazz is designed to entertain, educate and inspire young students through jazz.

FREE *registration is required* Main Gallery, main level

Guitar Workshop: Space & Time – developing a Consistent & Rhythmic Flat Pick 16 to Adult | all skill levelsInstructor: Adam SchlenkerWednesday, June 15: 4:00 – 6:00pm This workshop is designed to help players develop a balanced and rhythmic approach to using the flat pick. Although this type of playing is considered a Bluegrass Guitar style, this workshop is beneficial to any guitar player who uses a pick (non-finger style). We will discuss string spacing and taking measurements, developing a floating technique and making rhythmic, phrased based movements.

FREE *registration is required* Community Arts Room, 2nd level Bring: guitar, notebook & pencil, recording device suggested

Memory Care: how to use Music to Reach Someone with dementia18 to Adult | all skill levelsInstructor: debbie ZimmererWednesday, June 15: 5:30 – 6:30pm Learn how music is used to help those with dementia.

FREE *registration is required* Master Classroom, main level

Learn how to Play Guitar & Sing at the Same Time14 to Adult | intermediate Instructor: debbie ZimmererTuesday, June 14: 6:00 – 8:00pm Have you wanted to be able to play and sing together, or just want to do it better? This crash course will walk you through helpful vocal and guitar techniques to aid in this ability. For Intermediate levels guitar players and must be able to carry a tune.

FREE *registration is required* Master Classroom, main level Bring: Students will have to provide own guitar and music for one of your favorite songs

Music Theory for Bluegrass & Folk Musicians15 to Adult | all skill levels Instructors: Gary Puckettdaily, Tuesday – Thursday, June 14 – 16: 6:00 – 9:00pmThis is a three day course designed to equip musicians rooted in folk and bluegrass traditions with the foundational musical knowledge necessary in today’s acoustic music world. Foundational musical concepts such as scales, harmony, chord construction and inversions, chord progression, musical structures, rhythms, and improvisation and composition techniques will be covered. While these ideas apply to every musical instrument, there will be particular emphasis and materials showing how these concepts apply to the guitar, banjo, and mandolin.

FREE *registration is required* Digital Imaging Studio, lower level Bring: your musical instrument/s, notebook & pencil, recording device suggested

Guitar Workshop: Adding Lead Lines & Solo Breaks to Vocal Songs16 to Adult | all skill levelsInstructor: Adam SchlenkerWednesday, June 15: 1:00 – 3:00pmThis workshop covers the fundamentals of adding lead lines and solo breaks in a singer/songwriter situation. Learn to develop ideas that accent the song without interrupting it. We will discuss developing an approach referred to as “playing inside the chord shape.” This workshop is not genre/style specific, instead it looks at fundamentals that can be applied to a wide range of music.

FREE *registration is required* Community Arts Room, 2nd level Bring: guitar, notebook & pencil, recording device suggested

It All Starts here: Stage Presence, Microphone Etiquette, usage & Performance Ages 3 – 7 | all skill level —youth Instructor: Eric Ahlteendaily, Tuesday – Thursday, June 14 – 16 Ages: 3 – 5, 9:00 – 10:00amAges: 5 – 7, 11:00am – 12:00pmThis workshop is designed and best suited for beginners of performance ages 3-7. Enrollees will be coached on proper stage presence (entering, performing, courtesy and exit); microphone etiquette, usage and if capable, stand adjustment; as well as memorization of lyrics, annunciation and facial expression.

FREE *registration is required* Dance Studio, lower level

Banjo Styles Overview16 to Adult | all skill levels Instructor: Gary PuckettTuesday, June 14: 2:00 – 5:00pmThis is a one day workshop that will present an overview of the numerous ways and types of music that can be played on the banjo. This workshop will be appropriate for people who presently play the banjo, are considering taking up the banjo, or who simply enjoy hearing the most magical of all instruments. This workshop will touch on the various playing techniques and styles that have been used on the banjo as American (and Irish) music has progressed. Part 1 will be a presentation of various playing styles and Part 2 will be a hands-on segment that gives banjo players a chance to explore various playing styles.

FREE *registration is required* Digital Imaging Studio, lower level Bring: banjo, notebook & pencil, recording device suggested

Jazz Arts Group: Famous Jazz Recordings Class12 to Adult | all skill levels Instructor: Vaughn WiesterTuesday, June 14: 4:00 – 5:00pmFamous Jazz Recordings take an in-depth look at some of the most important jazz recordings in the history of the music. Designed for music fans of any experience level, we’ll examine jazz performances from perspectives narrow and wide, looking at a multitude of styles and eras while taking note of what’s inside or outside the “common practice.” We’ll even let Johannes Brahms illuminate for us what a typical jazz performance really is! This class is for the casual jazz fan to the most avid listener of America’s own art form.

FREE *registration is required* Master Classroom, main level

The Guitarists’ Palette13 to Adult | intermediate Instructor: John Morgandaily, Tuesday – Thursday, June 14 – 16: 5:30 – 9:00pmTo get the most out of this material a student must be familiar with basic chord shapes (C, G, D, A, E, F, Am, Em) and be capable of playing barre chords. The Guitarists’ Palette is designed around developing a thorough understanding of the fret board and how to transfer a 4 fret understanding the entire fret board. This will be accomplished by an overview of the fret board, understanding intervals, intervals into chords, chord inversions, practical applications of chord inversions, understanding scale patterns, how chords are derived from scales, chords to melodies, melodies to songs, why we prefer the “guitar friendly” keys: C, G, D, A, E, and picking – with a flat pick and finger picking.

FREE *registration is required* Dance Studio, lower level Bring: guitar, picks, electronic tuner, notebook & pencil, copy of Foundations for Great Guitar Playing (book/CD or DVD version) would be helpful but not required

Intro to Americana / Roots for the Bass13 to Adult | all skill levels Instructor: Steven FoxWednesday, June 15: 6:30 – 9:00pmIn this workshop we will survey fundamental styles found in the Americana/Roots genre. From Blue to Bluegrass to Country to Rock’n’Roll, we will look at tried and true bass lines found throughout these genres. No matter what type of ensemble you play in, this class will give you a tool box of techniques. Styles covered include: Boogies Woogie, New Orleans (Rumba), Bluegrass/country Root-Fifth bass lines among others. This course is designed for beginners with some knowledge of the instrument, however experienced classical students who want to explore other genres could also participate. Both electric and upright players are welcome. Materials will be presented in both Tabulature and Standard Notation.

FREE *registration is required* Painting & Drawing Studio, 2nd level Bring: double or electric bass (small amp & cord for electric only), notebook and pencil, recording device

Beginning Classical Guitar14 to Adult | intermediateInstructor: debbie ZimmererWednesday, June 15: 7:00 – 9:00pmDo you know how to play guitar but have always wondered how to play classically? Learn basic techniques to play 4 beginner songs. Participants must be able to read music and already know how to play guitar.

FREE *registration is required* Master Classroom, main level Bring: Students will have to provide own guitar

Traditional Guitar Fingerpicking Styles13 to Adult | intermediateInstructor: Gary PuckettThursday, June 16: 9:00am – 5:00pmThis is a one day workshop designed to help intermediate level guitarists progress in traditional fingerpicking styles. “Fingerpicking” is a guitar style that enables a single guitar to play the melody, harmony, and rhythms of a song simultaneously. There are various fingerpicking styles in traditional musics, from the Delta Blue of the early 1900s, to the Piedmont blues, to the more modern “Thumb Picking” styles of Merle Travis. This course will touch on a number of these styles and will provide the students with written music and links to downloadable music files to help them learn these styles in their own practice times. Make sure to bring a sack lunch!

FREE *registration is required* Digital Imaging Studio, lower level Bring: your musical instrument/s, notebook & pencil, recording device suggested

Tying up Loose Ends: Essential Skills for the Bluegrass Guitar Player14 to Adult | all skill levelsInstructor: hayes GriffinThursday, June 16: 9:00am – 5:00pmIn this workshop, students will learn techniques necessary to survive as a working bluegrass, folk, or old time guitar player. Many workshops geared toward intermediate guitarists focus on teaching students techniques for playing better instrumental tunes, but this approach overlooks many essential skills for surviving in a band or group setting. In this session, we will focus on giving students a number of tips and tricks to practice, including how to effectively kick off and end tunes, how to construct an interesting melody-based solo on the fly, how to create fills, and how to back up other vocalists and instrumentalists. Make sure to bring a sack lunch!

FREE *registration is required* Master Classroom, main level Bring: pen or pencil, paper, and at least one colored highlighter. Students are also invited to bring their instruments

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