Allegheny Echoes - About the Workshops

Allegheny Echoes is the concept of a group of West Virginia musicians, writers and artists who wish to promote, support, preserve, and teach their art in a traditional way in a traditional setting. Their goal is to provide an accurate representation of West Virginia art that is not packaged and altered to appeal to a specific market. There is a strong emphasis placed on West Virginia style with an acknowledgement of the encompassing Appalachian culture. The Summer Workshops offer a chance for students of all ages and abilities to come together to learn, appreciate, and enjoy our West Virginia ways.

June 22- 28, 2008
Classes	Instructors
Banjo 1 Beginning	David O’Dell
Banjo 2 Intermediate	Bob Shank
Banjo 3 Advanced	Tim Bing
Fiddle 1 Raw Beginnning	Pam Lund
Fiddle 1 Beginning	Danny Arthur
Fiddle 2 Youth Intermediate	Zack Fanok
Fiddle 2 Intermediate/Adv	John Morris
Fiddle 3 Advanced	Bobby Taylor
Fiddle 4 Advanced	Jake Krack
Guitar 1 Beginning	Judy Hudnall
Guitar 2 Backup	Paul Gartner
Guitar 3 Simple Leads	Doug Hepler
Guitar 3 Intermediate Flatpick	Brandon Bentley
Guitar 4 Advanced	Robin Kessinger
Bass	Jim Martin
Mandolin	Alan Dutchess
Mountain Dulcimer	Heidi Muller
Vocal	Kay Justice &
	Evelyn Hamilton
Creative Writing	Sherrell Wigal
Bluegrass Banjo	Richard Hefner
Bluegrass Guitar	Robert Shafer
Bluegrass Mandolin	Joe Hinkebein
Bluegrass Fiddle	Charlie Walden
Woodworking	John Friel &
	David Blanchard
Masters	Frank George
	Kate Long
	Mike Bing / John Blisard
	Lester McCumbers
	Kim Johnson
	Charlie Loudermilk
	Junior Spencer
	E.D. Pendarvis

Staff Coordinators	Pete Kosky
	Bob Lieving
Allegheny Echoes may schedule more classes or may cancel scheduled classes as interest warrants. We will make every effort to accommodate all students’ workshop choices. Most class sizes are limited to 8 students.

Evening Activities and Concerts
In 2008, Allegheny Echoes will continue to offer great evening activities and entertainment for students with a thirst for fun. Sunday evening’s welcome reception, following all-day registration and orientation, is a good time to get acquainted and jam far into the night. Monday night we will conduct the popular Monster Jam. Tuesday we’ll have a rousing square dance with music provided by staff and instructors. Wednesday’s schedule includes a reading by our Creative Writing Master, followed by the annual Wild Meat Roast and Bonfire, conducted by our top-notch musical cooking staff. The highlights of the week for students and instructors alike are the Summer Workshop Concerts, free and open to the public (donations accepted), held on Thursday and Friday evenings in the newly remodeled and reopened Marlinton Opera House. Thursday’s Student Concert is the favorite of students, instructors and the public. Friday night the Staff Concert provides an unparalleled chance to hear some of West Virginia’s finest turn it loose in an unforgettable performance. Of course, each night features our signature Allegheny Echoes jam sessions that usually continue into the wee hours.

The Music Workshops
All of our instructors have prior experience in well-known workshop settings, and are skilled, patient, and caring teachers. A typical day’s schedule will be as follows:

9am-Noon.................Group Classroom Instruction

Noon-1:30pm...............................................Lunch

1:30 pm-3pm.........Slow Jams/Individual Instruction

3pm-4pm.....................................Masters Program

Evening.......Mini-Classes, Open Mic, Jam Sessions

Raw beginner, beginning, intermediate, or advanced?
To help you decide which level to choose:

Raw Beginner-for students who would not feel comfortable even with a beginning class.

Beginning-for students who are just starting or who can play only a few tunes. For true beginners, we suggest you work on tuning prior to coming to class.

Intermediate-for students who can play several tunes at normal speed and want exposure to different techniques and regional styles.

Intermediate/Advanced-for students who have general experience. These classes will concentrate on different styles of playing and repertoire.

Youths under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who will be responsible for them during the week. Parents or guardians will not attend, monitor or observe classes, but are welcome to all public events.

Fees for 2008
Tuition- $375 ($350 for WV residents) Tuition is for a full week of workshops in the class of your choice, afternoon instruction, daily sessions with WV Masters, evening mini-classes, and jams.

Room and Board- $260
Lodging will consist of six nights of double occupancy at the Marlinton Motor Inn. The listed price includes room, breakfast, and lunch from Monday morning through Saturday morning at the restaurant at the ‘60s Cafe at the Motor Inn. The evening meal must be purchased separately, either from the menu at The Motor Inn or from other area restaurants in and around the town of Marlinton (all within a 5-minute drive).

Total- $635 ($610) ($50 off for Early Registration!)
Registration forms received BY June 1, 2008, will entitle students to a $50.00 reduction. Forms received AFTER June 1 will follow full rates. ALL students planning to join us for breakfast and lunch MUST register by June 1.

2007 Student Concert DVD - $15
DVDs of the 2007 student concert will be available in June, 2008. 2007 students and interested parties please indicate your interest on the registration form or contact Allegheny Echoes. Reservations must be made by March 31, 2008.

2008 Registration Form

Cancellations
Cancellations postmarked by 5/31/08 will be honored by refunding all tuition except a $50 processing fee and all room and board except a $50 handling fee. No refunds will be given after 5/31/08.

Scholarships
Allegheny Echoes offers scholarships in each of its courses. These scholarships are directed toward the 10-21-year-old age group, although anyone can be recommended. For consideration please contact us with the desired class and examples of the applicant’s work by May 1, 2008.

Location

Allegheny Echoes is proud to continue our association with the Town of Marlinton and the Marlinton Motor Inn for the 2008 edition of our workshops. The event will be held in the town and surrounding area of scenic and beautiful Pocahontas County. First visited by settlers Jacob Marlin and Steven Sewell in the 1750s, Marlinton offers a quiet sense of history, quaint shops and country hospitality. Classes and activities will be centered at the Marlinton Motor Inn, but also will take place dowtown. Within a five minute drive of the Motor Inn are: the 88-mile Greenbrier River Trail for hiking and biking, the Greenbrier River for swimming and canoeing, and the Highland Scenic Highway, which crosses some of the highest points in the state. A 15-20-minute drive will take you to such great locations as: Watoga State Park, Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park, Beartown State Park, Seneca State Forest, Cass Railroad State Park, Calvin Price State Forest, the Williams River, the Cranberry Glades Botanical Area, and the National Radio Astronomy Observatory at Greenbank.

How to get here

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The Allegheny Echoes Summer Workshops are sponsored in part by these generous partners:

Pocahontas County Convention and Visitors Bureau

Pocahontas County Arts Council

Pocahontas County Dramas, Fairs, and Festivals