MOO Music Gathering
November 1-3, 2024
Participant-Led Workshops
These workshops and classes are in addition to the classes led by professional staff. PLEASE let us know if you would like to offer one!
Ukulele Conflagration
This is an opportunity for uke players to learn new tunes and improve chord knowledge. Each player brings 10 copies of two tunes that he or she can lead. Copies should include chord diagrams for both tenor/soprano ukes. This student-led workshop is highly enjoyable and culminates in a group appearance at the Open Mic
Session Leader: Michael Nepper
Crossing the Border
Sue & Connie explore how tunes written in Mexico, Central and South America jumped the border into US popular culture with new English lyrics. No knowledge of Spanish is needed.
Session Leaders: Sue Franke & Connie Herbon
De-Mystifying "Rise Up Singing"
Baffled by the notation in the "Rise Up Singing" and "Rise Again" song books? You are not alone. In this workshop, we will go over how the notation works and sing through some examples. Don't let the mysterious markings stand between you and great music! All instruments are welcome.
Session Leader: Tony Linz
Transposition
Struggling to hit the high notes? Don’t like the key the songs are written in? Are there too many barre chords? Does transposition freak you out or confuse you? We’ll review a chart that simplifies things. With it you can sing and play your songs in any key you desire, whatever is best for your voice or can be easily played on your instrument, so you’ll enjoy playing more! This workshop is for people who struggle with music theory, or those who would like a quicker, easier approach to key transposition.
Session Leader: Kristin Ponnambalam
Basic Slide Guitar in Standard Tuning
We’ll discuss various styles of slide (e.g. glass VS metal) and how they affect the sound and feel of the music and talk about guitar set-up necessary for playing with a slide. We’ll also look at techniques for fretting the slide and moving from note-to-note and chord-to-chord. Then we’ll learn a 12-bar blues song using the slide. Bring your own slide – a medium glass slide is suggested (available through most music outlets). For best results the slide should fit on your “pinky” or ring fingers.
Session Leader: Marty Pospeshil