Celtic Fiddle
August 12 - 16, 2008
9am - 3:30pm
Instructor: Gal Shahar
Early Bird Fee: $429 + GST
Regular Fee: $478 + GST
Course Description:
Bio: Gal is one of the new generation musicians in Israel creating new music fused with traditional styles. Classically trained since early childhood, Gal’s first passion was early music and he specialized in the authentic Baroque style of string playing. For several years, Gal performed with the Jerusalem Baroque Orchestra in addition to performing chamber music and recording with several world music ensembles. Ten years ago, after traveling around Ireland, Gal focused his creative talents on Irish music and formed the band Evergreen which performs Celtic and original music. Evergreen has recorded two successful albums and has become one of the most popular ethnic bands in Israel. Gal is well known as a teacher in northern Israel where he currently teaches over 20 private students in the art of violin playing. In addition, Gal offers workshops around Israel teaching classical violinists to play Irish fiddle music by ear. He also performs in the fiddle and harp duo, Tzalool, with harpist Sunita Staneslow.
Special Events included in your fee
August 11, 7pm - Welcome Reception: A chance to meet your instructors and pick up your student information packages.
August 13, 6pm dinner, 7:30pm concert - Dinner and Sunset Theater Harp Concert:
Extra tickets can be purchased for the dinner and concert for $40, $25 for concert only.
August 14 - Afternoon Outing: Enjoy a trip to Barkerville and theatre performance at the Theatre Royal.
August 16, 6pm - Final Night Ceilidh and Potluck Party: A chance for students and instructors to perform.