Cape Breton Fiddle and Piano Weekend!

A whole weekend with two Cape Breton trad music superstars, Andrea Beaton and Troy MacGillivray, plus, top it off with a Sunday matinee concert with Katie McNally and Neil Pearlman!
Group Workshops
There are two levels of group workshops offered, Mild/Medium and Medium/Spicy. The reflects the speed of the classes are taught at, and the previous Cape Breton music experience of the students who would be a good fit for each selection. All classes are taught by ear, but students are encouraged to record tunes during class to bring home to practice.
Friday offers instrument-specific classes, focusing on fiddle and piano. Saturday offers 'all instrument' classes, suitable for players of flutes, smallpipes, mandolins, cellos, and more! :)
Private Lessons
Limited private lesson opportunities are available on Thursday, November 5th between 11am and 4pm. Lessons are 45-minutes and will take place at the Littlefield Celtic Center. Please inquire asap as these will fill up quickly. Email [email protected]
Coffee Chat
Saturday from 1:30pm-2:15pm, join Andrea and Troy for a casual Q & A. A great time to ask all your best Cape Breton music questions. :)
Session
Our regular Sunday Scottish Session will be hosted this month by Troy and Andrea on Sunday, November 8th from 11am-2pm.
Concerts
Two special concerts are taking place during this weekend. Andrea and Troy will be performing Friday night at 6:30pm at the Littlefield Celtic Center. Katie McNally and Neil Pearlman will be performing Sunday afternoon at 4pm after the session.
Thursday, November 5
‍Private lessons available on fiddle or piano with Andrea or Troy.
‍Friday, November 6‍
10am-12pm – Cape Breton Piano Workshop with Troy
Mild/Medium Speed
(piano players, bring your own keyboard)
10am-12pm – Cape Breton Fiddle Workshop with Andrea
Mild/Medium Speed
2pm-4pm – Cape Breton Piano Workshop with Troy
Medium/Spicy Speed
(piano players, bring your own keyboard)
2pm-4pm – Cape Breton Fiddle Workshop with Andrea
Medium/Spicy Speed
6:30pm - Andrea Beaton and Troy MacGillivray Concert
Saturday, November 7
10am-12pm – All Instrument Cape Breton Music Workshop
Mild/Medium Speed with Troy
(piano players, bring your own keyboard)
10am-12pm – All Instrument Cape Breton Music Workshop
Medium/Spicy Speed with Andrea
(piano players, bring your own keyboard)
1:30pm-2:15pm - Coffee Chat with Troy and Andrea! Ask all your burning questions about Cape Breton music!
2:30pm-4:30pm – All Instrument Cape Breton Music Workshop
Mild/Medium Speed with Andrea
(piano players, bring your own keyboard)
2:30pm-4:30pm – All Instrument Cape Breton Music Workshop
Medium/Spicy Speed with Troy
(piano players, bring your own keyboard)
Sunday, November 8
11am-2pm - Sunday Scottish (and Cape Breton!) Session
4pm-6pm - Katie McNally and Neil Pearlman Concert
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Members receive a discount on tickets to this workshop. To become a Celtic Arts Foundation member, please call 360-416-4934 or visit: www.celticarts.org/support/membership
Workshop-goers can take advantage of 15% off of the best available rate at the Hampton Inn & Suites in Burlington–just mention the Celtic Arts Foundation when booking.
Tickets are final sale and cannot be refunded.