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Education Resources and Service Profiles Concert | Ranch Dance | School Assembly | Classroom Presentation | Orchestra Concert Fiddle Workshop | Ensemble Workshop | Dance Workshop | Orchestra Workshop Fiddle Group Lesson | Solo Presenter | Small Ensemble | Project Seminar | Travel and Lodging
Length of Program: 2 hours Number of Presenters or Facilitators: 11 Fee Range (without travel): $620 to $1200 AV Requirements AC power (A sound system is furnished by performers)
Ranch
Dance • Ranch
dances provide the general public with an opportunity to dance in
the traditional Texas style. Hosted by Lanny Fiel and the Ranch
Dance Fiddle Band, a repertoire of authentic historic music is performed
for dancing in a live setting. Held in conjunction with Dance Workshops,
novice participants reinforce their lessons by mingling with seasoned
dancers. The program is styled to immerse participants of all ages
in the experience of their common heritage. School
Assembly • Performances
for school assemblies feature Lanny Fiel and the Ranch Dance Fiddle
Band in a concert designed to introduce students to traditional
Texas music. Both entertaining and educational, the program traces
the historic development of regional style, connecting tradition
to authentic sources and diverse cultural roots. From courtly balls
to prairie fandangos, students journey through the past, hearing
music from around the world as it evolved into a distinct West Texas
style.
Length of Program: 1 hour Number of Presenters or Facilitators: 7 Fee Range (without travel): $280 to $560 AV Requirements Easel
Orchestra
Concert • Orchestra
concerts feature joint performances by junior high and high school
orchestras and Lanny Fiel and the Ranch Dance Fiddle Band. Scheduled
in conjunction with a series of Orchestra Workshop rehearsals, the
emphasis on a high standard of musical discipline is brought to
bear in live performance. In particular, the program is designed
to present a historical perspective, encouraging young musicians
and the audience to broaden their awareness of the region’s
musical heritage. Fiddle Workshop • Fiddle workshops by Lanny Fiel and the Ranch Dance Fiddle Band provide an opportunity to explore the instrument from an ensemble perspective. Within the setting of a fiddle section, sessions provide instruction in melodic study, three-part harmony, and improvisation. Fundamentals of tone production and intonation are presented as learning aids, and historical background of selections is used to demonstrate style. All participants are furnished sheet music and an audio recording of the session. Length of Program: 2 hours Number of Presenters or Facilitators: 6 Fee Range (without travel): $280 to $560 AV Requirements Cassette recorder and microphone
Ensemble
Workshop • Lanny
Fiel and core members of the Ranch Dance Fiddle Band demonstrate
and offer instruction in performance as a musical ensemble. Fundamental
principles of music are emphasized to combine fiddle, guitar, piano,
acoustic bass, drums, and vocals. Students explore the interplay
of tone production, timing, and dynamics to develop listening skills.
Sheet music, handouts, and a recording of the session are furnished
to each participant.
Dance
Workshop • Dance
sessions conducted by Lanny Fiel and members of the Ranch Dance
Fiddle Band focus on the basics of couples dancing in a traditional
Texas style. Sessions include demonstration and instruction on two-step,
waltz, polka, schottische, and specialty numbers, including “Ten
Pretty Girls,” “Coming Through the Rye,” “Varsouviana,”
and “Little Brown Jug.” Historical reference to custom
and manners is incorporated in the workshop. Dance sessions with
multiple classes culminate in a Ranch Dance. Orchestra Workshop • Orchestra workshops directed by Lanny Fiel and members of the Ranch Dance Fiddle Band are designed to introduce classically trained musicians to the nuances of traditional Texas music. Arrangements of authentic works are employed to focus on historical background and the study of ensemble technique, tone production, and listening skills. Emphasis is placed on the parallels between opposing musical styles. Workshops are conducted in a rehearsal setting and culminate with a recording and Orchestra Concert. Length of Program: 2 hours Number of Presenters or Facilitators: 5 Fee Range (without travel): $340 to $660 AV Requirements Cassette recorder and microphone
Fiddle
Group Lesson • Group
fiddle lessons conducted by Lanny Fiel are styled according to the
level of proficiency of each individual participant in a session.
Within the context of learning several tunes, students are exposed
to the fundamentals of technique, ear training, harmony, improvisation,
and style. Sheet music and a cassette recording of the lesson are
furnished for each participant. Group lessons are designed to coordinate
with both Fiddle Workshops and Ensemble Workshops.
Length of Program: 1 hour Number of Presenters or Facilitators: 1 Fee Range (without travel): $160 to $290 AV Requirements AC power, easel, and cassette recorder w/mic Small Ensemble • Programs can be styled to provide small ensemble presentations for Concerts, Ranch Dances, School Assemblies, Classroom Presentations, Dance Workshops, Orchestra Concerts, and Ensemble Workshops. Length of Program: 1 Number of Presenters or Facilitators: 5 Fee Range (without travel): $260 to $520 AV Requirements AC power, overhead projector, easel, and cassette recorder w/mic
Length of Program: 1 Number of Presenters or Facilitators: 1 Fee Range (without travel): $160 to $290 AV Requirements: Easel
• A full compliment of the group consists of 11 band members with 5 chaperones for student musicians. • Maximum lodging requirements include 7 rooms each with 2 double beds. • Minimum mileage requirements include 2 equipment vehicles at .15 per mile each and 3 personnel vehicles at .08 per mile each. Solo or small ensemble troupes are also available • Maximum mileage requirements include 2 equipment vehicles at .30 per mile each and 3 personnel vehicles at .15 per mile each. Solo or small ensemble troupes are also available. • Solo or small ensemble troupes are also available. |
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