Cabot Arts presents:

American Harmony Singing Workshop with Katie Trautz

Date: Saturday, October 5th - 11am-1pm
Location: 3053 Main St., Cabot, VT
Cost: $20/person
Website: www.cabotarts.org

In this informal and fun environment, we will learn how to harmonize as well as learn a variety of folk songs from the American tradition. We will explore traditional Appalachian songs and their harmonies, visit some favorite shape-note hymns (early New England harmony singing), and learn early country duets. No experience necessary, songs are all taught by ear. Adults and teens are welcome. To register, visit: www.cabotarts.org/music-classes

Katie Trautz is a native Vermont fiddler who has toured nationally and internationally sharing traditional music and original folk songs. Katie plays fiddle, guitar and banjo crossing genres with her numerous ensembles.  She has studied with some of the greatest fiddle players in the US including Dirk Powell, Pete Sutherland, David Greely and Bruce Molsky. Katie is the co-founder of the non-profit folk music school 'Summit School of Traditional Music and Culture' based in Montpelier, VT. Following her 8-year directorship at the Summit School, she became the Executive Director of Chandler Center for the Arts in Randolph, VT. After the release of her book 'American Harmony Singing: Kid Songs' in the fall of 2016, she decided to return to teaching music, while raising her new baby son. www.katietrautz.com