For 2010, Bluegrass Week coordinators, John Rossbach and Mary Burdette, bring together a spectacular lineup yet for Augusta’s 27^th anniversary of Bluegrass Week. The staff of legendary bluegrass figures will share their talents with students in workshops, demonstrations, special presentations, concerts and picking sessions throughout the week. Two levels of bluegrass vocal classes are offered again this year. Informal picking sessions at all levels will go on into the wee hours all over campus as students get together with old friends and make new ones. Evening concerts will feature exciting combinations of master bluegrass artists with special guests. Picking time with the teaching staff will be part of the program for all students. On Friday afternoon, an optional student showcase will give students the special opportunity to perform for each other and the staff. Don’t miss this special week of music making where you can pick amongst the stars in “Almost Heaven” West Virginia.

This year we are excited to have Jesse McReynolds (top left) as Bluegrass Guest Master Artist. Staff Musicians for the week are Dave McLaughlin, Mary Burdette, and Ira Gitlin. Teaching fiddle are Darol Anger (middle left), Chris Brashear (bottom right), and Tammy Rogers (top right). Mandolin will be taught by Herschel Sizemore, Sharon Gilchrist, and Mike Compton. Teaching guitar are Jeff White, Tyler Grant, and Jim Watson. Banjo will be handled by Tony Trischka, Charlie Cushman, and Richard Bailey. Dobro/Resonator Guitar teacher is Mark Panfil. Bass is taught by Mike Fleming. Vocal instructors are Chris Stuart & Janet Beazley (top right) and  Robin & Linda Williams (bottom left).

Young people who are able to maintain an adult level of  participation are welcome. There will be opportunities to form bands, dance, and socialize with other teenagers at Augusta that week. Bluegrass Week will run concurrently with Swing Week providing lots of opportunities for some lively dancing at night.

To register, specify “Bluegrass Week” and your instrument/vocal level.

2010 Classes and Staff   John Rossbach - Coordinator     Mary Burdette - Asst. Coordinator
What level should I take?
Guest Master Artist	Jesse McReynolds
Staff Musicians	Dave McLaughlin
	Mary Burdette
	Ira Gitlin
Banjo	Richard Bailey	Beginning
	Charlie Cushman	Intermediate
	Tony Trischka	Advanced
Bass
	Mike Fleming	All levels
Dobro/Reso Guitar
	Mark Panfil	All levels
Fiddle	Tammy Rogers	Beginning
	Chris Brashear	Intermediate
	Darol Anger	Advanced
Guitar	Jim Watson	Beginning
	Tyler Grant	Intermediate
	Jeff White	Advanced
Mandolin	Sharon Gilchrist	Beginning/Intermediate
	Herschel Sizemore	Intermediate/Advanced
	Mike Compton	Monroe Style
Vocals	Chris Stuart                    and Janet Beazley	Intro to Bluegrass Singing (Level 1)
	Robin & Linda Williams	Bluegrass Harmony Singing (Level 2)
Other Courses offered this week
Hammered Dulcimer Techniques	Randy Marchany and Wes Chappell	Intermediate and Advanced
Clogging & Percussive Dance	Heidi Kulas
Mini-Courses (Optional) 6:30pm to 7:45pm Monday through Thursday, unless otherwise noted. Mini-courses cost an additional $55, and some classes may require a small materials fee.
Cowboy Songs & Yodeling	Liz Masterson
Intro to Swing Dancing	Mary Pat Cooney
Swing Ensemble	Peter Ecklund	Open to all instruments and to all Augusta students
Swing Fiddle	Buddy Spicher	Intermediate/Advanced
Swing Mandolin	Seth Rosen