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Hunter Woofter

Hunter has studied the bodhran with Suzy Perry Foley, formerly of Suzi’s Woollies, Gerard McDonnell, Irish-born Alaskan mountaineer, hero and bodhran player, Warren Casey of the band “Wicked Tinkers” and with Elaine McLean of the Scottish band “Rise”. He has been playing bodhran in an Irish pub band “Rogues & Wenches” since 2007, which will tour Ireland in March 2013.

Beginning Bodhran Basics

(1 hour)

Explore the basics of playing the bodhran, the hand-held Irish drum, and learn a bit about its history, how it is made, bodhran etiquette when playing in a group, common rhythmic patterns, what a “tipper” is and how to best hold it. Bring a drum if you have one. If you don’t own a bodhran then participants may borrow one from the instructor to use during the workshop.

Class fee: $10

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