Our annual wintertime workshop has always been, more or less invitational, however, this year we are opening registration for Advanced, Intermediate and Beginner classes.
If you would be interested in attending, please e-mail us at dtmorris@embarqmail.com for more information. Registration deadline is Nov. 15, 2008.
The following is our line-up for 2008……..
2008 Dale and Tobi Morris Winter-time Fiddle Workshop
4 days, Dec. 27th through Dec. 30, 2008
To be held in Decatur Texas.
Instructors for 2008 will be:
Dale Morris
Tobi Morris
Randy Elmore
Marty Elmore
Class structure:
Classes will be divided between Intermediate, Advanced and Beginner .
Dale Morris will be teaching a class dealing with back-up fiddle ONLY , playing with a band, improvisation, etc. Those signing up for this special back-up class, however, will have only Dale as their teacher for the entire week.
Randy, Tobi and Marty will rotate between classes throughout the 4 days giving students in the general workshops the benefit of more than one teacher.
Students will learn songs of varying degree of style and complexity as well as technical studies (noting and bowing techniques, music theory where needed, back up skills, improvisational skills, etc.)
There will be jamming each evening and night, after classes at the Best Western conference room hosted again by Marty Elmore, a great fiddler and musician.
On the last night of the workshop we have our big farewell party and jam session. This will be at the Lion’s Club Bldg. Friends and family are also invited to attend.
Cost of the workshop is $300. A $150 non-refundable deposit will be required by Nov. 15, 2008. Complete payment( balance) must be made no later than Dec. 10, 2008.
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Cost of the workshop is workshop only. As far as lodging, Decatur has several motels, Best Western, Ramada Limited, Comfort Inn, Super 8, Budget Inn and others.)
Please reserve early. Registration is limited due to class size restrictions.
Please register by contacting Dale or Tobi Morris at e-mail dtmorris@embarqmail.com or call area code 940-433-5741, Or use registration, on page 3. Please mail to:
P. O. Box 752
Boyd, Texas 76023
Private lessons will also be available with most of the teachers, at rates agreed upon between the student and teacher. The Morris workshop has no financial interest in these private lessons. Lessons are on a first come, first serve basis. Please reserve these spots early.
It is advised that students bring their own music stands. Students are also encouraged to bring recording equipment. Recording of lessons, when possible, is always encouraged.
Thank you.
Dale and Tobi Morris
Class schedule:
All students will meet at the Best Western conference room, in Decatur, at 8:00Am on December 27, 2008. This will be for purposes of signing in and orientation. After orientation, students will disperse to their assigned classes. Classes will begin by 9:00am and go until 11:30Am for session #1. Lunch will be 11:30Am to 1:00PM. Session #2 will begin at 1:00PM and go until 3:30PM. Note that there will be a 20 minute break in the middle of each session.
Jamming will begin each day by 6:30PM and go until? All students are encouraged to participate.
On Dec. 30, 2008, there will be a farewell party, student concert and jam session, beginning at 7:00PM at the Lion's Club and going until? All students are encouraged to attend.
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REGISTRATION FORM
I would like to register for the Dale and Tobi Morris 2008 Wintertime workshop.
Name:________________________________________
Address:______________________________city
_______________________________state
___________________ zip
age:_____________(optional, however it would help us to know if you are 12 years of age or younger, 13 years of age to 30, or 31 years of age or older, in order to facilitate the forming of our different classes)
Experience on fiddle (violin): (this helps facilitate the forming of the different classes)
intermediate__________(general workshop) (with Randy, Tobi and Marty)
advanced______________ (general workshop)(with Randy, Tobi and Marty)
beginner________________(general workshop) (with Randy, Tobi and Marty)
back up, improvisation _________(special class with Dale only)
(Please remember, that if you are signing up for back up - improvisation fiddle class with Dale you will have only Dale as your instructor for the entire week)
(although the ability to read music or tab is not required, it will help for us to know beforehand)
Do you read music?__________yes
__________no
Do you read tab?_____________yes
_____________no
please mail deposit of $150 or complete payment of $300 to:
Dale and Tobi Morris
Wintertime fiddle workshop
Boyd, Texas 76023
Thank you. …….