Love to sing? Join us for an evening of singing with Vermont composer Brendan Taaffe!
Tuesday, February 2
6:30-8:30pm
Ira Allen Chapel, UVM, Burlington

UVM Shape Note hosts a workshop with gifted singer, instrumentalist, teacher and composer Brendan Taaffe. Brendan will be teaching his own shape note inspired compositions. All welcome, no experience necessary. Donation at the door. Songbooks available for $20.

Brendan says:
"In my teaching, I draw on songs from the 'American Vernacular' (gospel, bluegrass, Appalachian and shape note songs), my own compositions, and Zimbabwean makwayera songs. I love these songs for their compelling rhythms, evocative harmonies, and themes that speak to everyday life. They are songs that come from participatory, community-based traditions: songs that draw people together around the world.
I have led workshops in many places around the world—Bulgaria, Canada, England, Germany, Holland, Ireland, Scotland, Zimbabwe, and throughout the U.S. I am comfortable with a wide range of groups, from established choirs to open workshops to master classes at the university level."
More details: BrendanTaaffe.com or uvm.shape.note@gmail.com.
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