14 Instrument and Storytelling Workshops
with Valerie Smith, Local VA Talent
and guest, Tom Gray in Bass Workshop Sat
Graves Mountain Community Heritage Music Festival 2023
Showcasing Virginia Bands and Talent
June 1, 2, 3 and 4 – a half day
Workshop Venues
– Instrument Workshops are in Chimney Rock Pavilion – set behind the Rose River Stage Performance Pavilion
– Storytelling Workshop is in the Activities tent – set down by the river, east of the Old River Stage
– Mountain to Mat Activities are based at the Activities Tent – set down by the river, east of the Rose River Stage
– Jam Tent – in the Campground – to right as you enter and set back behind the Horse Barn
THURSDAY, June 1, 2023
No formal workshops today, but lots of jamming in the Campground — opportunities to work on your skills.
1:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Mountain to Mat Adventure Activities – Yoga- Kids – Trail Rides – Nature Walk – Farm Tour – Stream Explores and More.
FRIDAY, June 2, 2023
Venues
– Instrument Workshops are in Chimney Rock Pavilion – set behind the Rose River Stage Performance Pavilion
– Storytelling Workshop is in the Activities tent – set down by the river, well in front of the Rose River Stage
– Mountain to Mat Activities are based at the Activities Tent – set down by the river, well in front of the Rose River Stage
8:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Mountain to Mat Adventure Activities – Yoga- Kids – Trail Rides – Bike Rides -Nature Walk – Farm Tour – Stream Explores and More
12:30 pm – 1:20 pm – Bass Workshop with Doug Marshall and Tom Gray, guest. Instruments and youth are encouraged. Instructor in Fredericksburg. Tina Buchanan is doing rhythm.
1:30 pm – 2:20 pm – Guitar Workshop with Billy Keplinger of Keplinger Brothers. Instruments and youth are encouraged.
2:30 pm – 3:20 pm – Banjo Workshop – Joe Zauner. Instruments and youth are encouraged.
2:30 pm – 4:00 pm – Workshop for Storytelling – How to tell Your Story – beginners.
With Beth Ohlsson | the music of vocal communication
3:30 pm – 4:00 pm – Vocals Workshop – Valerie Smith. Bring your instrument,
for sure – those vocal chords. Youth encouraged.
4:30 pm – 5: 20 pm – Fiddle Workshop – Ellen Nagase. Instruments and youth are encouraged.
5:30 pm – 6:20 pm – Mandolin Workshop – Lisa Kay. Instruments and youth are encouraged.
SATURDAY, June 3, 2023
Venues
– Instrument Workshops are in Chimney Rock Pavilion – set behind the Rose River Stage Performance Pavilion
– Storytelling Workshop is in the Activities tent – set down by the river, well in front of the Rose River Stage
– Mountain to Mat Activities are based at the Activities Tent – set down by the river, well in front of the Rose River Stage
8:30 AM to 6:30 PM – Mountain to Mat Adventure Activities – Yoga- Kids – Trail Rides – Bike Rides -Nature Walk – Farm Tour – Stream Explores and More
12:30 pm – 1:20 pm – Bass Workshop with Doug Marshall. Instruments and youth are encouraged. Instructor
1:30 pm – 2:20 pm – Guitar Workshop with Billy Keplinger. Instruments and youth are encouraged.
2:30 pm – 4:00 pm – Workshop for Storytelling – How to tell Your Story – beginners.
“You Don’t have to be Irish!” With Beth Ohlsson – pick up from yesterday or start out
2:30 pm – 3:20 pm – Banjo Workshop – Joe Zauner. Instruments and youth are encouraged.
3:30 pm – 4:00 pm – Vocals Workshop – Valerie Smith. Bring your instrument, for sure – those vocal chords. Youth encouraged.
4:30 pm – 5: 20 pm – Mandolin Workshop – Lisa Kay. Instruments and youth are encouraged
5:30 pm – 6:20 pm – Fiddle Workshop – Ellen Nagase. Instruments and youth are encouraged.
Sunday, June 4 – Wrap-up – No formal workshops
8:30 am – 9:30 am – Yoga for All Ages with Jenn of In True Nature – activities tent
Main Lodge
8:00 am – 10:00 am – Big Breakfast Buffet
10:30 am – Giving Thanks with Pastor Bill on the Front Porch
11:00 am – 12:00 pm Front Porch Feedback Chat
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Farmhouse Fried Chicken & More Lunch Buffet