Instructor: Aaron Burnett
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Aaron Burnett
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Suggested ages 3 - 6
Saturdays 11 am (45 minutes)
4 sessions (1 per month; October-January)
Long-time educator Aaron Burnett uses bluegrass sounds to teach music to young people. His educational songs are sure to keep the little ones singing, dancing and having fun while they pick up great musical skills and knowledge.
Each Little Folk session will teach children through songs, dances and rhythmic play. “Little Folk” will keep kids up and moving, introducing new, educational themes through interactive songs each session. And, as a bonus, Aaron’s wife Kim Burnett will introduce some American Sign Language (ASL).
- October 11 “Keep on Moving,” Physical Activity Week
November 8 “Play Along,” Bring your own instrument
- December 13 “Animal Party,” Bring along your favourite animal
January 11 “Down Under,” Winter fun the Aussie way!
Classes are held at The Folk Exchange – 211 Bannatyne Ave – Call 231-0096 to register or receive more information
The Family Area at the Winnipeg Folk Festival is like another festival unto itself, there’s so much to see and do! Remember, it’s not a daycare; kids must always be accompanied by a caregiver to participate.
See the Family Area page for more information about the performers and special guests at this year’s Family Area.
Here are the 2008 Family Area schedules, subject to change. Continue reading ‘Family Area Schedules’
Prepare to be rocked—emotionally, that is—by the hugely talented singer/songwriter Catherine MacLellan at this year’s Winnipeg Folk Festival.
The Prince Edward Island native’s haunting voice and confessional songs have been known to grip listeners by the heart, and if you haven’t heard of her before, prepare to hear more—she’s recently been signed to True North Records. Now based out of Halifax, her most recent album is Church Bell Blues, a beautifully spare country/folk collaboration with James Phillips. MacLellan says of the album, “I was just finding a way to communicate my sadness and my feelings that I couldn’t necessarily express directly to people. I wrote most of the songs in the winter or the fall, when everything is dying and really quiet. It definitely represents that mood.” Catch Catherine MacLellan at the 2008 Winnipeg Folk Festival for introspective reprieve from the hubbub.
MacLellan’s list of inspiriations includes Joni Mitchell, Nanci Griffith, and Townes Van Zandt. She’ll be bringing her own inspiration to up-and-coming musicians as a mentor at this year’s Young Performers Program, the Festival’s flagship educational program for musicans aged 14 to 24. Learn about the Young Performers Program here.
Catherine MacLellan’s website
Catherin MacLellan’s mySpace page
Listen to Catherine MacLellan Rostr Widget
Three Nights Only!
January 18, 19, 20
Show 8 pm Doors 7:30
$4 at the door
Come down to The Folk Exchange at 211 Bannatyne for a chance to hear past participants in the Winnipeg Folk Festival’s Young Performers Program! Learn more - list of performers here.
| February 23, 2008 |
| 11:00 am | to | 11:45 am |
| March 22, 2008 |
| 11:00 am | to | 11:45 am |
| April 26, 2008 |
| 11:00 am | to | 11:45 am |
| May 24, 2008 |
| 11:00 am | to | 11:45 am |
Little Folk is over for spring 2008! It will start again in the fall.
Update: May 17 class now rescheduled for May 24 because of the long weekend.
“Little Folk” folk music classes for kids are set to start up again in the new year with more flexible pricing and a different theme with each class.
Instructor: Aaron Burnett
Suggested ages 3 - 5
Saturdays 11 am (45 minutes)
4 sessions (3rd week of each month):
February 23 – “Get off the Couch” Healthy Living
March 22 – “Call of the Wild” Learn about Critters
April 26 –”Pajama Party” The name says it all we’ll be moving and shakin’ in pajamas
May 24 – “You got the beat” Play along with your favorite instrument
Each Session $15 (for one Parent/caregiver and child)
All 4 sessions $50
Extra Child $5 (per session)
Call 231-0096 or learn more or to register.
