Music of the Universe Songbook

I have recently uploaded these songs that I recorded 20 years ago when I was a classroom music teacher and leading music workshops in Charlotte area schools.  You can listen and download the music from SoundCloud.  You can also download a PDF of the songbook below.  Contact me if you would like a hard copy of the songbook.

Music of the Universe Songbook PDF

Fall Music Classes

Join me for music classes on Monday mornings starting September 11 at Plantation Estates Retirement Community. The charge is $5.00/class. Pay as you go and no commitment to be there every week. Contact me if you are interested or with any questions.

World Music Drumming 10:00-10:45 (auditorium)
We will play large tubano floor drums which are a cross between conga drums and african djembes as well as smaller percussion instruments and marimbas as we explore drumming traditions from around the world. No previous experience is necessary.

Recorder Class 11-12 (craft room)
 Come and enjoy playing music with others as we play an eclectic mix of music with beautiful harmonies. We will do some review of the basics of playing and music reading, but mostly it will be playing songs in three and four parts. This could be an opportunity to learn the alto, tenor or bass if you already play soprano recorder. I have altos for loan or purchase. If you would like to join the class but have never played a recorder, contact me and I can get you started.

This is a video of the drumming and recorder classes playing along with Community Singers at our Spring Performance.

Music Party

Highlights from our Spring Sing Along featuring Charlotte Community Singers, Plantation Estates Recorder Class and Plantation Estates Drum Class.  All of the these groups are open to new members.  Please contact me if you are interested in joining us or visiting.

Old Time Jam Tunes in modal

This is our latest video of old time fiddle tunes.  These are all modal tunes.

Everybody Sing on September 10

Join me for a singing workshop on Saturday, September 10 at Central Cafe Glade.  See previous post for details.

Everybody Sing Workshop

Music touches a deep place in our hearts. It can lift our spirits. It can deepen our appreciation of different cultures.  It can bring us hope.  It can make us laugh.

Join me for a singing workshop that will leave you with a smile on your face, a song in your heart and a deeper sense of the common bonds that unite us all. You will sing songs from a variety of styles and cultures as you learn healthy singing practices and gain confidence in your voice. 

This workshop is for anyone who enjoys singing (even if it is just in the shower) and would like to join others for some singing fun and fellowship. No singing experience is required. As an African proverb says, “If you can walk you can dance, if you can talk you can sing.”

Saturday, July 9, 2016

10AM - Noon at Central Cafe Glade

139 Town Square, Glade Spring, VA 24340

$10.00 or pay what you can

Registration - 9:30-10:00 prior to the workshop or email me

Community Singers Concert - October 11

Join Charlotte Community Singers Saturday, October 11 for a free concert of joyful music for all ages.  You'll hear songs from many styles and cultures along with familiar folk songs for singing along.  You’ll leave with a smile on your face, a song in your heart and a deeper sense of the common bonds that unite us all.  The concert takes place at Sharon Presbyterian church in the chapel at 7 PM followed by refreshments at 8 PM.  

Community Singers at Matthews Farmers Market