| New this year! We are expanding Kids Academy to offer the Podunk Bluegrass Acedemy: two new levels of free
intergenerational instruction for anyone 15 years of age and older.
The two levels of The Podunk Bluegrass Academy will be focused on
jamming and ensemble playing. |
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See the other kids' activies:
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During the festival we offer an instructional and performance
program for young bluegrass musicians age 8 to 15. Individual
and group instruction will be provided by our professional
staff. The Kids' Academy will present a group performance
on the Main Stage on Sunday morning. Check
out pictures from our 2006 program!
See what parents had
to say about our program!
Our Instructors
This year's program will be under the direction of
Vicki Baker and Tim St. Jean who also run the program
at Strawberry Park in Preston, CT. Learn
more about Vicki and Tim and all the other great
instructors.
Registering Your Child
Fee: There is no charge to participate.
Tickets: Kids 12 and under are admitted free to
Podunk. Kids 13 and up need a ticket to attend the
festival. Please visit our ticket
page to purchase tickets.
To register your child, download the Registration
form (PDF requires Acrobat
Reader), fill in all questions, and e-mail it
to vbaker220@hotmail.com or mail it to Vicki Baker, PO Box 215, Putnam, CT 06260.
Enrollment Requirements
Before enrolling, please ensure your child meets the following criteria:
- Can attend ALL the classes and the performance (see schedule on Registration
form)
- Will be of school age (8-18 years) and have some basic skills on their instrument
- Supply his or her own instrument (guitar, mandolin, fiddle, banjo, or bass)
Recommendations
- Podunk Bluegrass Academy is designed for kids
age 8 to 18. However, if your child is younger but
has been taking lessons, plays his/her instrument
with basic proficiency, AND has an adequate attention
span, we will consider accepting him or her if room
allows.
- We recommend that students bring a tuner to class
with them. This can be an electronic tuner (such
as those made by Intellitouch), a tuning fork, or
pitch pipe. Guitar and banjo students should bring
a capo suitable for their instrument.
Kids' Academy Sessions
Friday, 5 August, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, 6 August 10 AM-Noon and 3:30 PM-5:30 PM
Sunday, 7 August 9:00 AM to 11:00
Performance on Main Stage at 11:30
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