Beginner's Sampler

An Opportunity for Beginners

Beginner's Sampler 2025

Here is a unique opportunity for beginners to try a variety of instruments, perhaps brush off old, dormant musical skills, and get a feel for the Folk Gathering. These workshops are designed for people with little or no musical background. It’ll be an incredible day of being gently introduced to some of the easiest folk instruments and concepts available. Instruments will be provided, and classes will be hands-on learning. You’ll also get to meet and hear from a Pennsylvania Heritage Musician, attend a professional concert, and try contradancing!

The 2025 Beginners Sampler is not yet announced.

Check out last year’s schedule to get an idea on how this works.

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2024 Beginners Sampler

One Day Only--Saturday, September 14, 2024*

9:00 to 10:00 a.m. Folk Music Basics for Beginners

10:15 to 11:15 a.m. Try an Autoharp

Lunch on your own OR advance purchase

1:15 to 2:15 p.m. Pennsylvania Heritage Musician Rusty Frye

2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Try a Ukulele

3:45 to 4:45 p.m. Singing for Non-singers

Supper on your own OR advance purchase

7:00 pm Concert Simple Gifts & Tussey Mountain Moonshiners

* Schedule subject to change

Special Price for One Day Beginner's Sampler

Only $35

Includes these 4 workshops and the concert

No substitutions of workshops

Meals

Lunch & Dinner purchases available with advance purchase.

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Registrants under age 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Beginner's Sampler Registration

Beginner' Sampler - $35.00

Includes all four workshops, a concert, and the Heritage Musician presentation.

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