Whitesburg, Kentucky Hosts Third Annual Cowan Creek Music School June 21 - 25, 2004

Cowan Creek Music School June 21 - 25, 2004 is open to students ages 11 and older and adults. The school will offer courses in banjo (four levels), fiddle (four levels), guitar (three levels), singing, square dancing and storytelling.

WHITESBURG, KENTUCKY (PRWEB) April 28, 2004 -- The third annual Cowan Creek Mountain Music School, June 21 - 25, 2004 will bring together some of this country's finest old time musicians, along with students of all levels, to enjoy a week of learning and fun.

The school will offer courses in banjo (four levels), fiddle (four levels), guitar (three levels), singing, square dancing and storytelling.

The school is open to students ages 11 and older and adults. Tuition is $100 for Kentucky residents and $150 for out-of-state students. A limited number of youth scholarships are available for Kentucky students. Class size is limited to 10 each so early registration is encouraged. The school is produced by the Cowan Community Center with support from Appalshop and the Letcher County Board of Education.

The faculty will include Art Stamper, Jamie Wells, John Harrod, Jesse Wells, Randy Wilson, Ray Slone, Jimmy and Ada McCown, Roy Tackett, Rich Kirby, Ron Short, Donovan Cain, Charlie Whitaker and Angie DeBord.

Students will also be treated to in-class visits and performances by masters of Kentucky traditional music Lee Sexton, Paul Smith and Burt Hatfield, the Tri-City Messengers, and George Gibson.

In the afternoon, students can take part in jam sessions for all levels or a singers circle. Each evening the faculty and students will gather for square dancing, jam sessions and fellowship. The week wraps up on Friday with a square dance, potluck, student recitals and a grand finale concert featuring the school's talented faculty.

For a brochure or more information, contact the Cowan Creek Mountain Music School Coordinator Nell Fields at nell_fields@hotmail.com or (606) 633-3187, Cowan Community Center, 81 Sturgill Branch, Whitesburg, KY 41858

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