Free Music Workshops for Youth Happening this Weekend!
Made in Kawarthas Weekend are pleased to announce TWO FREE MUSIC workshops for youth ages 4-17 this upcoming weekend. Both workshops feature some great Fenelon Falls community groups and volunteers, including “the Fenelon Museum,” “Fenelon Live,” Bev Jeeves and the Bowyer Family. Crayola in Lindsay has provided all art supplies for workshops!
Kids & Teens Workshops:
Kids Making Music in Kawarthas - Saturday May 27th 10am-12pm
In this workshop, children ages 4-9 will explore percussion and rhythm. Percussion instruments and the Home Hardware Orchestra have been provided by the Fenelon Museum. Participants will create simple percussion instruments and perform some “AMAZING” science experiments on how sound vibrations are created and captured in music. Participants are then welcomed to create a simple song using a colour system during this two-hour workshop and perform for parents at the end.
The Stage is Yours - Sunday May 28th 10am-12pm
During this two-hour workshop, youth ages 10-17 will learn how to use a stage, how to perform with and without a microphone, learn how sound equipment works, and ways to manage stage fright. There will be a demonstration of setting up a performance and then the participants will have a chance to try it themselves. Thanks to Fenelon Live for the equipment and demonstrations. There will be anOpen Mic segment where each participant will have the opportunity to perform for an audience. They can dance, sing, play an instrument, read a poem or story or help with sound for a performance.
The 5th Annual Made in Kawartha Lakes Show and Sale hosted by the Kawartha Lakes Arts Council and Kawartha Art Gallery will be at Kawartha Settlers’ Village at 85 Dunn Street (just off highway 35) in Bobcaygeon on May 27th & 28th from 10 am to 4 pm.
While exploring the village, you will have the opportunity to shop and meet with the artists and makers’ from the Kawartha Lakes and surrounding areas. As our musical guest, North Country Express will be playing live music throughout the weekend.
Admission to the event is by donation.
