Apple Mountain Music - Albuquerque, NM Celtic Harp and Folk Musical Instrument Store

Apple Mountain Music Re-Launches the 4th Saturday Jam - When Apple Mountain Music’s 4th Saturday Jam was originally established last November, it was intended for strong Intermediate and Advanced acoustic instrument players—folks who had grown beyond the beginner level with their instruments but were not yet ready for the super-fast tempos and extended repertoires of jams like those sponsored by Southwest Pickers. The goal was to provide these players with an opportunity to develop their jamming skills while making music together. Unfortunately, in choosing the name, “Anything Goes,” the jam lost its focus and original intent: It became so wide-ranging in players and so broad in musical scope that the result (based on feedback from many of you!) was that it satisfied no one! So … starting with the April session, we are re-launching that 4th Saturday jam as simply Apple Mountain Jam (for Intermediate/Advanced Players). And we are re-focusing it back to its original goal: To let strong Intermediate and Advanced acoustic instrument players make music together and develop their jamming skills. What does this mean? Well, in the short term, it means that the jam will have more structure—some guidelines for what is played and at what speed. But the primary goal will be for all Intermediate/Advanced players to be able to play along at the jam, all of the time. To learn more, please come to our Jam Re-Launch this 4th Saturday April 27th.

Apple Mountain Music 4th Saturday, April 27, 2013 2pm – 3:30pm Donation

Randy Granger In Concert - Contemporary Native American musician Randy Granger is an innovative, award-winning singer-songwriter, performer and educator. A resident of Las Cruces New Mexico, Randy has been featured on NPR’s All Things Considered and PBS Television. Granger’s acoustic based music blends Native American & World flutes, ethereal instruments like the PANArt Hang, world percussion and emotive, unique vocals. Randy’s haunting video performances of Hallelujah and Chaco Canyon Moon found at www.reverbnation.com/randygranger will introduce you Randy’s multiple talents. This is your chance to enjoy and support one of New Mexico’s premier musicians! This concert will be held at Apple Mountain Music, 10301 Comanche Rd. NE in Albuquerque. Please call 505-237-2048 for reservations as space for this concert is limited!

Saturday evening April 27, 2013 7:00pm Admission: $20

The 25th Annual Rio Grande Valley Celtic Festival celebrates all seven Celtic nations with two days of fun and games! The Rio Grande Celtic Festival is an ever shifting kaleidoscope of Celtic song, dance, traditional clothing (aye, the kilt), foods, language revival, stories, poetry, humor, history, traditional and Celtic inspired music, highland games, and other Celtic sports such as rugby, hurling and Gaelic football. The Festival features live music, dancing, cultural activities, athletic competitions, traditional food and drink, and activities for the entire family. The Festival runs from 9 am until 5 pm on Saturday, May 18, and from 9 am until 4 pm on Sunday, May 19. For more information, visit www.celtfestabq.com.

"An Evening With Sue Richards" - Sue Richards, Harpist. Sue Richards is an internationally known performer, teacher, composer and author. Sue has recorded dozens of CDs, and has entertained audiences throughout the U.S. and Europe. Sue bills herself as a "collector of tunes", and she will share some of the many tunes in her repertoire, including 18th century Irish harper, Turlough O'Carolan, and Irish airs, jigs and reels. Sue is a distinguished judge for the Scottish Harp Society of America, and will be judging the harp competition, teaching workshops, and performing at the Rio Grande Valley Celtic Festival. She will also share some of her best original harp tunes, "Hazel Grove", "Fire in the Hearth", and "Miss Abbott”, written for her mother. She usually asks for requests at the end, and if possible will play them for you. Sue's CD's and music books will be available for purchase. This concert will be held at Apple Mountain Music, 10301 Comanche N.E. Call 505-237-2048 to reserve your seat as space is limited. Doors open at 6:30.
Saturday evening, May 18, 2013 7:00pm Admission: $20

The Joy of Harmony – Cathleen Wilder, Instructor. Experience the joys of singing in harmony! During this 10-week course you will:

* Upgrade your musical "operating system" with skill-building exercises to learn parts faster, hold your part easier, hear your place in the chord better, and tune more precisely

* Learn two- and three- part harmonies to traditional songs

* Sing in large and small groups, as well as duos and trios (as desired)

* Discover the secrets to improvising harmonies

* Learn quickly in this fun, supportive environment

* Examine the life-lessons inherent in the harmony-making process, including greater self-trust and deepening community connections

A general ability to carry a tune is needed to get the most from this workshop. No music-reading ability necessary. Emphasis is on learning by ear. Great for friends, couples and families with children ages 12 and up. Call Apple Mountain Music at 505-237-2048 to register for this class.

Saturday afternoons, April 6 – June 8, 2013 4:00 – 5:30pm Fee: $150 for all or $20 drop-in

15th Annual Albuquerque Folk Festival - Low prices! Free parking! Free camping! Free admittance to the Balloon Museum! Peter Ostroushko and Dean McGraw, Jack Williams, Notorious, Consuealo Luz, Le Chat Lunatique, and the Squash Blossom Boys have all been invited to perform at the 15th Annual Albuquerque Folk Festival, which presents 100 non-stop events at 14 different venues at the Anderson-Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum on Saturday, June 1, 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Other New Mexican and regional performers include the Adobe Brothers, Higher Ground, the Green Billies, Holy Water and Whiskey, the Porter Draw, Wildewood, Saoirse, and more. The Festival will be held at the Anderson-Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum, 9201 Balloon Museum Dr. NE. (Turn north off Alameda.) Free parking and free camping with jamming on Friday night May 31st through Sunday, June 2nd, noon. Advance tickets $15 are available from www.abqfolkfest.org and from Apple Mountain Music, 10301 Comanche Rd. NE, Albuquerque.

Thank you for visiting,

Debra

Note: Please register early as workshops with insufficient enrollment will be cancelled. If this happens, we will be sure to promptly notify you by phone or email. Please make sure to leave a reliable phone and/or email address when registering and check your voice mail or email the day before the workshop is scheduled to take place. If your workshop is cancelled due to insufficient enrollment, inclement weather, instructor illness, or any other reason, you will have the option of a full refund or funds being applied toward another workshop.

And Don't Forget...

Jamming for Fun/Beginner's Jam

2nd Saturday of the month

2:00 pm to 3:30pm

Intro to Irish Session

3rd Saturday of the month

2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Apple Mountain Jam

Intermediate to Advanced

4th Saturday of the month

2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Canterbury Harp Ensemble

1st Saturday of the month

2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Intermediate Hammered Dulcimer Class

2nd Saturday of the month

12:30 to 1:30 pm

Fee: $20

Hammered Dulcimer for Advanced Beginners

George Miles, Instructor. This group class will be an opportunity for beginning hammer dulcimer players with some experience to slowly and methodically take their skills to higher levels on a progressive basis. This new Advanced Beginner's group will be an on-going, monthly session that will focus on applying basic techniques to various forms of music in an ensemble setting. We will apply our knowledge of strategic hammer patterns, ornamentation, and musicality to music arranged in multiple voices. Please note: as a consideration to other members of the group, please be sure your dulcimer is tune when you arrive.

3rd Saturday of each month

12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

Fee: $20

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