Monthly Meetings

Monthly Meetings

Picnic and session, 2019

Double header Workshops & Socializing

  • Held on the 1st Sunday of each month unless noted otherwise on the website and email. 
  • Led by some of the top musicians and teachers in the field of Scottish and Cape Breton music, known for their outstanding teaching capability virtuosity.
  • Check out the Instructor bios here.
  • Sheet music (dots) and Recordings of the teacher playing the tunes learned in the workshop are accessible from the Members Only page after the workshop.

We are trying out a new focus for the workshops this year.  Rather than learn tunes that are new to everyone we are hoping to get more people knowing more of the same tunes.  That means teaching popular session tunes (usually in the first workshop) and teaching tunes that some people know and other people want to learn so more people know those fun tunes.  Or maybe the people who know them want more people to play them with.

Location:

  • Plymouth Congregational Church
  • 582 Pleasant St., Belmont, MA
    • Enter through the side door on Alexander Ave.  Park on Pleasant street or the side streets.
    • Accessible on the Fitchburg commuter rail line from Porter Square.
    • Accessible on 75 bus from Harvard Square.

Meeting Schedule 2024-25:

  • 2:00 – 3:00pm – Beginner/Intermediate workshop. This workshop is geared toward players who prefer to learn tunes at a slower pace. Expect to learn a popular session tune or two.
  • 3:00 – 3:30 Break / Social. Catch up with friends and meet new ones.
  • 3:30 – 4:30 – Intermediate/Advanced workshop (faster-paced and/or more advanced). Expect this workshop to be taught at a faster pace and to involve advanced concepts such as bowing techniques, grace notes, etc.  Everyone is welcome to attend both workshops, however the second workshop will keep pace with the more advanced players. 
  • 4:30- 5:15 short jam session or a short performance by the instructor – up to the instructor.

2025-26 Schedule

Schedule 2024-2025

  • September 7 – No workshops. Come to our party / session / Annual Report. Members see mails for location in Arlington.
  • October 5 – Sue Chari
  • November 2 – Emerald Rae
  • December 7 – Mari Black
  • January 4 – Matt Petrie
  • February 1 – Anne Hooper
  •  March 1 – Summer McCall
  • April 5 – Ed Pearlman
  • May 3 – Elizabeth Anderson

If you have questions about the Monthly Meetings please send us an email.

Current Covid Protocol: Please check the home page for the current Covid protocol.