Folk Music Concert and Workshop November 9, 2008

John McCutcheon
Sunday November 9th, South Lakes High School Little Theater, Reston, VA

Concert starts at 7:00pm. Door Opens at 6:15pm. Will Call Tickets will be available starting 6:30pm. Tickets will be available at the door.

The workshop starts at 2:00pm. Door Opens at 1:30pm. Workshop will be held in the Band Room.

  • Workshop for High School music students – 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm – Cost is $10 or $20 for both workshop and concert with a limit of 100 students
  • Concert – 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm – Cost is $20 with a limit of 500 people.
South Lakes High School Band is pleased to offer a fundraising concert highlighting the music of American Folk Music of John McCutheon. John provides a variety of American Folk Music instruments in his concert including hammering dulcimers, guitar, and fiddle. His selections include many of folk music favorites and many of his own selections. His music style has been compared to the famous Woody Guthrie and his story telling has been compared to Garrison Keillor. The Washington Post described John as folk music’s "Rustic Renaissance Man.” He will provide a variety of traditional and original folk music using fiddle, banjo, guitar, autoharp, piano, hammered dulcimer and jaw harp. It will be a great family outing for anyone interested in American Folk Music and a chance to support the SLHS Band Program. All proceeds go to support the SLHS Band Program.

John will be holding a workshop for high school music students at 2pm-5pm on Sunday November 9th at a cost of $10 per student.

Folk music is the root of all the world's music. This workshop will feature introduction to traditional American instruments and instrumental styles. In addition to a contrast of violin and fiddle, Mr. McCutcheon will demonstrate banjo, guitar, autoharp, piano, hammered dulcimer and jaw harp. There will be some basic instruction in playing techniques and lots of opportunities for Q&A.Workshop will be geared to High School IB Music students and teachers.



Tickets are available for purchase at the door. Advanced sales can not be accepted now.