Classes & Schedule

The general camp schedule is shown below. Banjo and guitar students have a different schedule that intersects the general schedule and will be given at camp. We make occasional changes because we tailor the schedule to our students, their interests, skill levels and post-camp comments. This is one of the great advantages of having a small camp. The schedule will be finalized shortly before camp after registration is completed.

SUNDAY - Arrival to the area and check-in to your place of lodging.

MONDAY
8:30-9am         Camp check-in
9am-10:45       Camp orientation & introductions; Peter Rolland teaches music fundamentals for old-time music skill development: scale, arpeggio, & rolls. Learn a tune by ear.
10:45-10:55     break
10:55-11:45      Jamming 101
11:45-11:55      break
11:55-12:45pm Folk Orchestra
12:45-2:15       LUNCH / FREE TIME
2:15-3:15         CORE CLASS
3:30-4:30         Meet Your Band
4:30                  FREE TIME
6:30pm             Dinner at the Rolland's house followed by a jam session

TUESDAY
9:00-10:00       Folk Orchestra OR guided jamming
10:00                announcements, then break
10:30-11:45      CORE CLASS
11:45-11:55      break
11:55-12:45pm Workshop Classes
12:45-2:15         LUNCH / FREE TIME
2:15-3:15           CORE CLASS
3:30-4:30           band practice
4:30                   FREE TIME a/o DINNER
6:00                   Dinner (optional) at Tony's Mountain Pizza in Silver Cliff followed by dancing with "live music"
provided by the RFC String Band with "live" caller who will also teach all the dances; public invited to dance (free)

WEDNESDAY
9:00-10:00am    Folk Orchestra OR open jamming
10:00     announcements, then break
10:30-11:45 CORE CLASS
11:45-11:55 break
11:55-12:45pm Workshop Classes
12:45-2:15         LUNCH / FREE TIME
2:15-3:15           CORE CLASS
3:30-4:30           band practice
4:30                    FREE TIME
6:30                    mountain outing & tailgate dinner & jam session (if weather permits)

THURSDAY
9:00-10:00am    Folk Orchestra OR guided jamming
10:00              announcements, then break
10:30-11:45       CORE CLASS
11:45-11:55       break
11:55-12:45pm Workshop Classes
12:45-2:15         LUNCH / FREE TIME
2:15-3:15           CORE CLASS
3:30-4:30           band practice
4:30                   FREE TIME
7pm                   Faculty Concert (ticketed show) open to the public

FRIDAY
9:00-10:00am   Folk Orchestra OR guided jamming
10:00                 announcements, then break
10:30-11:45       CORE CLASS
11:45-11:55       break
11:55-12:45pm band practice
12:45-2:15         LUNCH
2:15-3:15     CORE CLASS
3:15-4:00     set up for wrap-up concert
4:00-5:30           wrap-up concert (public invited/free); core classes, Folk Orchestra, student bands will all perform. Also, students who wish to present songs/tunes may perform with accompaniment of their choice. After the concert and dinner there will be a camp and community jam session.

END OF CAMP!

WE HOPE YOU HAD FUN AND LEARNED A LOT.

HAVE A SAFE TRIP HOME.

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WHAT ARE THEY?

FOLK ORCHESTRA
Folk Orchestra has parts for players of all skill levels. All RFC-ers are encouraged to participate in some way, even the beginners. This is an opportunity to play a second instrument if you wish. Clawhammer banjo students will follow a separate track but if possible will participate at some point with fiddlers in string-band fashion.

GUIDED JAMMING
A teacher will be help "break the ice" and steer the jamming in a good direction, with input from participants.

CORE CLASSES
You will be assigned to core teachers based on information you have provided in your registration application and in any subsequent communications with us. The teachers, their specialties, bio and samples can be found on the TEACHERS page.

WORKSHOP CLASSES

Workshops will cover a variety of topics, and if more than one is offered at a given time slot and day, you may attend whichever one you prefer, even if it is not given by your core teacher. This will also be a time when one-on-one sessions and masterclass sessions with teachers may be scheduled. The workshop topics may have broad appeal or specific narrow focus. Because the camp has limited size, we will be able to tailor workshops to the interests of students. Workshop topics will be announced after the start of camp.

BAND PRACTICE
We'll form compatible bands based on skill level, student interest and diversity considerations. Band practice sessions are guided by a faculty member. Bands work on tunes and ensemble skills throughout the week and participate at the final concert.