Festical Venues, Schedule & Tickets
See the CelticFest Vancouver 2012 Schedule below
Tom Lee Music City Stage Events
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| SATURDAY MARCH 17 Happy St. Patrick’s Day! |
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Saturday March 17
10:00 am
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Celtic Cello Workshop 'Groove it up'
with Lea Kirstein
This is an experiential workshop for all bowed instrumentalists: bring your instruments and participate. All ages are welcome, but a year of playing experience is recommended. You’ll explore new techniques in ‘the art of groove’ – making your violin, viola, cello or bass dance with groove-accompaniment and percussive, extended techniques as they can be applied to Celtic music. Lea Kirsten is a creative and resourceful string player from Victoria. She holds a BMus specializing in music education and classical viola performance from UVic.
Presented by Tom Lee Music
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Tom Lee Music
City Stage
Lobby Level,
929 Granville St.
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Free
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Saturday March 17
11:00 am
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Bagpipes 101: An introduction to the Scottish Bagpipe, its workings, its music and some of its fascinating history. The workshop will include an introductionto Scottish classical or art music, known as Piobaireachd.
Ed McIlwaine started his piping career with the White Spot Pipe Band in 1986. Since 2001, he’s been a dedicated student and teacher, particularly of piobaireachd, and is a frequent competition prize-winner in Scotland. He is also a Past President of the British Columbia Pipers' Association.
Presented by Tom Lee Music
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Tom Lee Music
City Stage
Lobby Level,
929 Granville St.
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Free
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Saturday March 17
12:00 pm
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Percussion in Traditional French-Canadian Music Workshop
with Vazzy
Explore the various forms of percussion traditionally used to accompany French-Canadian fiddle music and songs. In French-Canada, feet are not just used for walking. Discover some of the history behind the instruments, the connections across time and to other cultures and traditions as well as some performance “how to’s” while enjoying snippets of Vazzy’s lively music.
Presented by Tom Lee Music
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Tom Lee Music
City Stage
Lobby Level,
929 Granville St.
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Free
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Saturday March 17
1:00 pm
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Ethnomusicologist Deirdre Morgan explains and demonstrates the pocket-sized Jaw Harp (AKA the Jew’s Harp and Mouth Harp), one of the oldest musical instruments in the world. Played around the globe amongst various cultures, this resonating mouth instrument has a fascinating story.
Presented by Tom Lee Music
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Tom Lee Music
City Stage
Lobby Level,
929 Granville St.
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Free
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| SUNDAY MARCH 18 |
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Sunday March 18
12:30 pm
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Newfoundland Button Accordion Workshop
with Lorne Warr
Join Newfoundland native Lorne Warr for a Sunday afternoon workshop featuring the button accordion played in the traditional Newfoundland style. When the Celts settled on the East Coast they brought more than just their desire to start a new life, they also brought their love of music. This tradition has been passed down from generation to generation. Lorne learned to play the button accordion from his grannie, who played well into her nineties. The button accordion in Newfoundland is akin to the fiddle in Ireland – and no kitchen party would be complete without it.
At this workshop, you’ll learn tips on this unique style of play, hear a few songs accompanied by the accordion and be entertained by Lorne's East Coast charm.
Presented by Tom Lee Music
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Tom Lee Music
City Stage
Lobby Level,
929 Granville St.
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Free
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Sunday March 18
1:30 pm
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British Isle Fiddling Workshop
with Nellie Quinn
Ever wondered how Canada got its distinctive fiddle style? Join Canadian folk fiddler Nellie Quinn to learn about how the British Isles influenced Canadian fiddling. This is an all-ages workshop for both musicians and those just coming down for a listen (maybe bring a recorder and join in!). This is a great chance to ask any questions or even record some new tunes.
Presented by Tom Lee Music
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Tom Lee Music
City Stage
Lobby Level,
929 Granville St.
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Free
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