4th Annual Targhee Bluegrass Music Camp

August 18-21, 2009

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!!!

Musicians and aspiring pickers, get ready for our annual Targhee Bluegrass Camp! This event entails three and a half days of learning, jamming, and fun that preceded the Grand Targhee Bluegrass Festival. Located at the resort, the setting is ideal for getting away from the real world and spending time in the mountains picking and singing.

• 3.5 days of high level instruction
• Hearty meals and comfortable accommodations
• Lots of jamming
• Evening performances
• World class setting
• Top notch instructors

Using bluegrass music as the common language, the camp focus is on teaching individual instrumental skills, group playing and jamming. Each day features morning and afternoon classes on your chosen instrument, elective workshops, jam sessions (both structured and unstructured) and evening performances making this event extraordinary.

In addition, students have opportunities to take advantage of the wide range of outdoor activities that Grand Targhee has to offer: including hiking, biking, swimming, chair lift rides and more. Grand Targhee is situated at 8,000 feet in the heart of the Tetons - an inspiring setting with spectacular views.

Offerings for this summer’s camp include guitar, fiddle, banjo, mandolin, bass, and songwriting. The classes are geared towards intermediate and advanced players, so some degree of proficiency is expected. Students of all ages are welcome, however students 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult. (Please contact Ben Winship by email if you have questions).

2009 Instructors Include:

Ben Winship - camp director
Darrell Scott - songwriting
Tony Trischka - banjo
Brian Wicklund - mandolin
Eric Thorin - bass
Casey Driessen - fiddle
Danny Barnes - banjo (in addition to Tony Trischka)
Tyler Grant - guitar

Additional Workshop Instructors:

Anne & Pete Sibley
Thomas Sneed

Read Instructor Bios

Registration:

The standard registration fee includes 3 nights of lodging (Tuesday-Thursday), meals and instruction; with a 4th night (Monday) as an additional option. Other options available for commuters, RV campers, and additional guests. 2009 Registration form and pricing available as a pdf download on the left.

Please contact Ben Winship by email for more infomation.

Read about last year's music camp here.