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2012 Road to Stanfest Songwriters' Music Camp
In Partnership with the Stan Rogers Folk Festival
[ Printable Registration Form ]
Dates: Monday, June 25 to Thursday, June 28, 2012
Improve your ablilities in the art, technique & craft of songwriting! Come to the shores of the beautiful St. Mary’s River for a songwriting experience. There will be sing-a-longs, songwriters’ circles and campfires by the river.
Registration: Register early as seating is limited using the printable registration form above, or call toll-free 1-888-743-7845.
Grande Finale Concert: On Thursday evening we present a Gala Concert featuring the great music and talent of our instructors and pupils. Tickets for this evening’s concert will be open to the public so pre-order when you register as there are a limited number of tickets available. Additional tickets may be available at the village office.
We are offering an extra night stay on Thursday with Friday breakfast included.
Perform at Stanfest! Some participants in the 2012 Road to Stanfest Songwriters' Music Camp will have the opportunity to appear on stage at the Stan Rogers Folk Festival.
Instructors:
Charlie A'Court
Charlie’s modern blues style, mixed with his contemporary songwriting has created a mass appeal, ensuring A’Court’s material is widely accepted as a festival favourite by audiences and promoters alike. Fuelled by emotion and a desire for delivering powerful music, Charlie A’Court is undoubtedly one of Canada’s new generation of fresh singer/songwriters, attracting fans internationally with gutsy vocals and his colourful yet solid guitar playing. Charlie was named Nova Scotia’s top entertainer at the 2009 Music Nova Scotia Awards, Charlie was also winner of the East Coast Music Awards 2007 Pop Recording of the Year and 2007 Music Nova Scotia Blues Recording of the Year for his album Bring OnThe Storm and 2003 Best Blues Artist for his debut album Color Me Gone. Charlie has shared the stage with high profile artists including John Reischman & the Jaybirds, Martin Sexton, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, George Thorogood, Harry Manx, Procol Harum, Colin James, and Blues Brother Dan Aykroyd.
Clary Croft
Clary Croft lives in Halifax, Nova Scotia and is a performer, author, folklore researcher, recording artist and producer. Clary has been recognized by the Encyclopedia of Music in Canada for his contribution to Maritime folklore studies and his research into the traditional music of the Maritimes. Clary’s work encompasses television, stage, film, radio, recordings and publications. Clary has enjoyed success as a recording artist and song writer. Several of his works have been arranged for choral and solo performance. In his professional career, Clary is also a published author as well as musician. Clary is a native of Sherbrooke and continuously supports local endeavors.
Michael Johnson
Michael Johnson was born in Alamosa, Colorado - grew up in Denver and currently lives in Nashville, he has performed and lived more music and recorded more hits than you would imagine. His voice immediately identifies him as the man who sings "Bluer Than Blue," "Give Me Wings," "That's That," and other landmark songs. His music shows a diversity, depth and heart that only come from years of dedication to a labor of love. Michael studied classical guitar in Barcelona, lived in a garage in Bel Air with Steve Martin and Gary Mule Deer, was part of Denver, Boise & Johnson with John Denver & David Boise.
Chuck Brodsky
This down to earth musical storyteller, with his dry, barb-witted social commentary combined with a deep underlying compassion, knows that the best stories are the little things in the lives of everyday people trying to muddle through with some grace. His great gift as a writer is to infuse these stories with humanity and humor, making them resonate profoundly with his listeners. His spoken introductions to his songs can be as spellbinding as his colorful lyrics, which he brings to life with a well-travelled voice and a delivery that's natural and conversational. His groove-oriented strumming and fingerpicking draw on influences from the mountains of western North Carolina where he now lives, and from lots of different good old traditional folk stuff of all kinds.
Doris Mason
Doris will bring an entirely new focus to the writings in the music camp as she has written extensively for the shows; Cape Breton Summertime Review and Drum. This Pictou County native is a well known performer on the East Coast Music scene, and has successfully juggled a busy solo career, work as Musical Director for the hit touring show “DRUM!”, and starred in Denny Doherty’s “Dream a Little Dream”- the nearly true story of the Mamas and Papas. Doris has Doris grew up in a big musical family and was playing piano before Her feet could touch the pedals. She wrote her first song at seven. Her training continued with the Royal Conservatory of Music, and she Participated in Kiwanis Music Festivals in New Glasgow and Halifax. She formed a Pop/Jazz band and recorded a self-titled album “The Mason Chapman Band”. “Photograph” is her solo CD which garnered Doris an ECMA nomination. She was MD and Co-Producer of the Dutch Mason Blues Bash CD and Concert, honouring the “Prime Minister Of the Blues” 60th Birthday. Ms. Mason has been a featured Artist with Symphony Nova Scotia As part of their Pops Concert Series along with singer/songwriters Ron Hynes, Terry Kelly, Gordie Sampson and Ian Janes. She paid Tribute to Dutchy,Denny and John Allan Cameron on the 2008 ECMA’s With J.P. Cormier, Charlie Acourt , George Canyon ,Gordie and Shea. Doris has been fortunate to have a multi-faceted backround of Celtic, folk ,blues and jazz which has afforded her a rich and diverse Career throughout Nova Scotia, Canada, Europe and United States.
Classes are scheduled in the morning and afternoon and are structured to meet a range of skills from those who learn quickly to those who have 1-2 years experience & the basics of songwriting. Songwriters at all levels will have the opportunity to study the various styles of our instructors.
A range of workshops will be offered which focus on the expertise of our instructors. There will also be nightly songwriting circles to be held in the Courthouse featuring various “staff” writers, some of the camp participants, and other eastern NS songwriters.
WHAT TO BRING - The atmosphere at our school is casual. There is easy access to wooded walking trails, with river swimming on the property. The summer climate can vary from warm and sunny to chilly, cloudy and wet, so be prepared to layer with t-shirts, sweaters, shorts and pants. For all music workshops participants are required to bring their own instruments, paper, strings etc. A recording device would be most useful. Timetable, schedule and session information will be distributed when you arrive. Please bring your own musical instruments if you play.
ACCOMMODATION & MEALS - Accommodations for attendees will be in our Hands on History home which is a hostel type house by the river - accommodations are dorm style with shared rooms and bunk style beds, please be advised to bring your own sleeping bags. You may also bring air mattresses for additional comfort. Meals are included for Monday to Thursday night, and we have great cooks here who’ve been feeding groups of school kids and teachers for years. It's not fancy but is clean and functional, and the Village itself is a very special place which lends itself to some great musical and artistic expression.
HOW TO GET HERE - A 45-minute scenic drive south from Antigonish along highway #7 or 3 hours east of Halifax on highway #7. If you are coming from Stanfest we are 115 kl west, on Main Street in Sherbrooke just off the #7.
GUIDELINES FOR CLASSES -
When you register, please indicate on the registration form in the space provided your level, writing experience & ability. Songwriter’s classes are geared to those who have had at least 1-2 yrs experience (novice) to advanced songwriters. Courses are directed toward serious students who wish to explore songwriting at the intermediate & advanced levels. Involvement in group opportunities is strongly suggested and will help you build on what you will learn at camp. Classes will be taught at a level which is appropriate to the participants involved and may include various levels.
NOVICE: You have 1-2 years experience and knowledge of the basics.
INTERMEDIATE: You are proficient.
ADVANCED: You are an experienced musician who learns quickly. You are able to learn the advanced aspects of various styles.
Our intention is that all participants will have the opportunity to work with each instructor. We cannot accommodate specific requests for instruction.
  
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