Bal folk (French/Breton) Dance Tunes (all instruments) w/ Rachel Bell at The Parlor Room

  • June 12, 2023 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

  • The Parlor Room

    32 Masonic Street
    Northampton, Massachusetts 01060
Ticket Price $25.00 This event is now over
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The Parlor Room School of Music Presents
Bal folk (French/Breton) Dance Tunes (all instruments) w/ Rachel Bell 
at The Parlor Room
Monday, June 12
7:00pm - 8:30pm

Tickets: $25 GA/ $20 MEMBERS

 

Bal folk (French/Breton) Dance Tunes (all instruments)

New and different tunes from last time! Come with at least basic proficiency on your instrument and learn one or two bal folk tunes that you will get stuck in your head for weeks on end! Bal folk is French and European traditional dancing that is crazy popular in Europe and becoming more and more sought after in the States. An example of the excitement of this kind of dance  https://youtu.be/-LbY4KVL-K0  and https://youtu.be/Y6IBsLbIibE (especially that moment around 1:10! wheeeee!). The tunes are enormously fun, memorable, and satisfying to play, ranging from spacious, subtle beauty to wild, raucous energy. We will focus a lot on what makes the tunes danceable and how to infuse them with infectious groove. We will explore what distinguishes them from other kinds of tunes and how to turn a simple melody into an adventurous ensemble arrangement. Here are a couple examples of types of tunes you might encounter in this tradition: a bourrée  https://youtu.be/WnqUFlfb04Q and a gavotte de l'aven https://youtu.be/ZVajnWWA6jQ We'll work by ear but don't worry-- we'll break it down into small pieces, and I'll provide sheet music as a reference later in the workshop. 

 

The Parlor Room Nonprofit and School of Music's mission is to: Promote a vibrant musical community in downtown Northampton, MA for musicians of all abilities and at all stages of their career. The Parlor Room will bring nationally touring and local acts to our listening room to provide an exceptional experience for the artist and audience and guide musicians and anyone interested in a career in the music industry through our school of music. Learn more at parlorroom.org.

The Parlor Room is a BYOB venue.  Tickets are non-refundable. 

The Parlor Room is located at 32 Masonic Street Northampton, MA 01060

Date & Time

Mon, Jun 12, 2023 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Venue Details

The Parlor Room

32 Masonic Street
Northampton, Massachusetts 01060 The Parlor Room
The Parlor Room