Virtual MLAG 2022 – Pick and Choose

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Please use the checkboxes next to the items below to pick what parts of Virtual MLAG you would like to attend.  Once you’ve selected the portions you want, there will be a total near the bottom of the page. Then click the Add to Cart button to proceed to the next step and pay for your purchase.

Welcome to Virtual MLAG Social hour - Wed 6/8, 5PM

During the social hour you can chat face to face with your fellow Virtual Mountain Laurel attendees, as well with some of the organizers, instructors, and performers at the in-person gathering at Shippensburg University.

Board Member Concert - Wed 6/8, 7:30PM

The Mountain Laurel Board Members will perform a few songs on autoharp and other instruments to get the festivities off to a solid musical start.

Carter Family Songs Workshop - Ivan Stiles - Thu 6/9, 11:30AM

Instructor: Ivan Stiles
Level: All Levels
Keys: G and D, Chromatic or Diatonic

This workshop will feature songs by the Carter Family, some definitely written by A. P. Carter and some simply attributed to the Carter Family. We’ll be playing “The Winding Stream,” “Sweet Fern,” “My Dixie Darling,” and “Jimmy Brown the Newsboy.”

Workshop Leader Concert - Thu 6/9, 1:30PM

In addition to our featured performers, MLAG includes many workshops taught by other members of our community. This concert allows those workshop leaders to talk briefly about their workshops, and perform a tune; if there's time, maybe even two tunes.  While the virtual track offers just 6 workshops from 6 instructors, this concert will give a taste of what's available to those attending Mountain Laurel in person.

Jamming 101 Workshop - Les Gustafson-Zook - Thu 6/9, 3:45PM

Instructor: Les Gustafson-Zook
Level: Beginner, Intermediate
Keys: G and D, Chromatic or Diatonic

A great beginning melody introduction to jamming with fiddle tunes, simply taught but with lots of opportunities to make them your own. We’ll be learning two tunes - “Fly Around, My Pretty Little Miss” and “Rock the Cradle Joe.”

Social Hour - Thu 6/9, 5PM

During the social hour you can chat face to face with your fellow Virtual Mountain Laurel attendees, as well with some of the organizers, instructors, and performers at the in-person gathering at Shippensburg University.

Thursday Night Concert - Thu 6/9, 7:30PM

Our featured performers take the stage! The Thursday lineup features Lucille Reilly, Ron Wall, Cindy Harris and her band Strange Times, and Karen Mueller.

Christmas in June Workshop - Ron Wall - Fri 6/10, 11:30AM

Instructor: Ron Wall
Level: All Levels
Keys: G, C, and D

The  autoharp is perfectly suited to playing beautiful Christmas carols, and Ron loves them any time of year. Come and play some lovely yuletide tunes, and get some tips on how Ron arranges them  for recordings and makes them into medleys.

Virtual Jam - Fri 6/10, 1:30PM

The Jam Band will be in the Shippensburg auditorium, along with In Person jammers... and you can listen in and play along from home!  We will mute your audio, but you will see the group playing in the hall as you join in the fun.”

It's a grand experiment in virtually playing together.

Learn a Waltz "Heart of the Heartland" Workshop - Karen Mueller - Fri 6/10, 3:45PM

Instructor: Karen Mueller
Level: Intermediate, Advanced
Keys: G and C
Learn this majestic waltz, featured in the Ken Burns "Lewis & Clark" documentary. Minnesota-born Ukrainian-American Ostroushko was a master mandolinist, fiddler, and composer, and "Heartland" stands as his best-known work. Karen knew Peter and had the honor of performing the tune with him in concert. Learn the intricacies of playing the melody and rhythm, as well as the opportunities for expression and dynamics in both the keys of G and C, with open chording options noted for those who know the technique.

Social Hour - Fri 6/10, 5PM

During the social hour you can chat face to face with your fellow Virtual Mountain Laurel attendees, as well with some of the organizers, instructors, and performers at the in-person gathering at Shippensburg University.

30th Annual Mountain Laurel Autoharp Championship - Fri 6/10, 7:30PM

After a two-year hiatus, the MLAG Autoharp Championship returns!  Anyone attending in person can enter and show off their skills. Five finalists will compete in a second round, and the top three winners will receive fine luthier autoharps as prizes. The 30th MLAG Champion will be a featured performer in 2023.

CD Celebration - George McCoy - Sat 6/11, 10:15AM

Cohen-Grappel Recording Endowment Winner George McCoy presents his new CD and shares stories about his inspiration and his recording experience.

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Fill Out Tunes with Fill-Ins Workshop - Lucille Reilly - Sat 6/11, 11:30AM

Instructor: Lucille Reilly
Level: - All who pinch to play melody.
Keys: G and D
Everybody does this “brush thing” between melody notes to fill in tunes, but what’s the formula? By the end of this workshop, you will simply know when to pinch and brush by ear! Get started with “When the Saints Go Marching In,” “Good Night, Irene,” and “I’ll Fly Away.” Bring a thumb pick and three finger picks.

Banding Together Workshop - Cindy Harris and Strange Times - Sat 6/11, 2:30PM

Instructor: Cindy Harris and Strange Times
Level: All Levels
Keys: -

So you’re an autoharper and no one is inviting you to play in their band. Why not start your own? Come chat about how autoharp can play a role other than rhythm in a band. We’ll discuss compatible instruments, repertoire, how to find bandmates, and learning to play together. And gigs — we should talk about that too!

Closing Social Hour - Sat 6/11, 5PM

During the social hour you can chat face to face with your fellow Virtual Mountain Laurel attendees, as well with some of the organizers, instructors, and performers at the in-person gathering at Shippensburg University.

Saturday Night Concert - Sat 6/11, 7:30PM

Our featured performers take the stage! The Saturday lineup features Les Gustafson-Zook, Karen Mueller, Ivan Stiles, and Ron Wall.

Sunday Afternoon Concert - Sun 6/12, 12:45PM

Our featured performers take the stage! The Sunday afternoon lineup features Cindy Harris and Strange Times, Les Gustafson-Zook, Lucille Reilly, and Ivan Stiles.

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