Spend the day with musicians who love this unique and versatile instrument. If you have ever thought about playing the harmonica, this is the place to start. If you played in the past and it’s now gathering dust, we’ll inspire you to start again. And if you’re a regular player, you’ll be happy to jam or share a tune with other professional and amateur performers.
This is a relaxing and intimate festival, held on the grounds and inside the Heritage Village historic buildings.
The festival ends with a two hour showcase concert featuring harmonica players from all musical genres, from the Isle of Skye to the Mississippi Delta.
Sample 2011 Workshop Schedule (2012 Schedule Subject to Change):
11:00 - 11:45 Adult Beginner Blues Class
Learn One Blues Tune on a C harmonica with Phil Potvin
11:00 - 11:45 Children Only! Beginner Class (Free)
Learn One Tune on a C Harmonica with Glen Caradus
12:00 - 12:45 Adult Beginner Campfire Class
Learn One Campfire Tune with Bill Gilbert
1:30 - 2:30 Brief History of the Harmonica & its Blues Players
Audio samples and talk by: Phil Potvin
1:30 - 2:30 Celtic / Folk Techniques
Demonstrators: Alastair MacDonald
2:30 - 3:15 Adult Beginner Class
One Traditional Tune with Glen Caradus
Sample Festival Schedule from 2011, subject to change:
10:00 Registration begins for festival passes, classes, etc.
11:00 - 12:45 Morning Classes.
11:00 - 12:15 Parlour Jam
12:30 - 1:30 Lunch in the Cook House
1:30 - 3:15 Afternoon Classes.
3:00 - 4:30 JAMboree!
5:00 - 6:30 Dinner in the Cookhouse.
7:00 - 10:00 Harmonica Showcase
Check the Harmonica Website too for more information at www.harmonicafestival.ca. Visit our giftshop to purchase passes, and overnight packages.
Date: Saturday August 18th, 2012
Location: Memory Lane Heritage Village
Fee: $5 Day Admission, $5 per class, $10 for evening showcase, $49 Festival Pass includes lunch and supper, day and evening events.
Hours: 10 AM - 10 PM
For more information call: 845-1937 / 1-877-287-0697 or email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
