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Early Bird Music Workshop
Early Bird Music Workshop

Fri, Jun 26

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Blowing Rock

Early Bird Music Workshop

Classical and World Music for musicians of all ages. Basic music reading ability is best for taking full advantage of the classes, but it is not mandatory.

Time & Location

Jun 26, 2026, 3:00 PM – Jun 28, 2026, 3:00 PM

Blowing Rock, 1818 Goforth Rd, Blowing Rock, NC 28605, USA

About The Event

EARLY BIRD CLASSICAL AND WORLD MUSIC WEEKEND...

is for classical and world music enthusiasts who love to play!

All ages welcome!


Faculty for Early Bird Music Weekend 2026:

Scott Walker (Asheville, NC) and

Dr. Aisha Ivey (Tallahassee, FL)


Early Bird Participants can choose from two tracks:

Beginner / Intermediate (Suzuki Book I and II)

Intermediate/Advanced (Suzuki Book 3+).


Students do not need prior experience with the Suzuki method.

The Suzuki Book materials listed above are simply guidelines

for the level of ability expected.


Students should have at least a basic knowledge of reading

simple music in order to participate fully.


Music will be provided, but please feel free to bring your

Suzuki books, duets and favorite pieces to share or work on

while you’re at the workshop.

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Early Bird Classical and World Music Schedule

Friday, June 26th

Check In: Begins at 3:00pm

Silent Nature Walk: 4:30-5:30 (meet by the rocking chairs on the front porch!)

Dinner: 6:30-7:30pm

Class One: 7:45 - 9:00pm – (Upper Shuford) Reading popular camp tunes together from packet, meet and greets, social games

Saturday, June 27th

Breakfast: 8:00 - 9:00am

Class Two: 9:15-10:30 – Duets (int/adv in upper Shuford, beg/int in lower Shuford

Class Three: 10:45am-12:00pm – Orchestra (all together in Upper Shuford)

Lunch: 12:30 - 1:30

Class Four: 2:00 - 4:00 – Composition (all together in Upper Shuford)

Silent Nature Walk: 4:30-5:30 (meet by the rocking chairs on the front porch)

Dinner: 6:30-7:30

Class Five: 7:45-9:00pm - reading popular camp tunes together from packet

Sunday, June 28th
Breakfast: 8:00 - 9:00
Class Six: 9:15-10:00 – Learn to learn by ear
Class Seven: 10:15-11:30 – Orchestra / Duets

ROOM CHECK OUT - 11:30-12:30
Practice/Free: 11:30-12:30
Lunch: 12:30-1:30
Concert Call Time: 2:00pm
Concert: 3:00pm (in Upper Shuford)

2026 Early Bird Classical & World Music Weekend Registration Application

Welcome! Please complete a registration application for each person in your family or music group. We appreciate that this process is a bit redundant for family and group enrollment and we thank you in advance for your time and effort! If you have any questions about or problems with the form, please contact us at info@trccamps.org for answers and assistance.


REMEMBER! This registration form relates only to Early Bird Classical & World Music Weekend enrollment. Please fill out a separate application to register for Bluebird Family Fiddle Camp - immediately following the Early Bird Classical Weekend and claim your $50 BFF Camp discount!

Please choose a Family or Group name. This helps our Registrar identify and group related applicants.

The parent, guardian, or group leader must be listed for all applicants under the age of 18. (Please enter N/A in this and other required fields if the applicant is an adult.)

Age Range of Participant )r non-participant friend or family member):
Age 5 or younger
Ages 6 through 7
Ages 8 through 9
Ages 10 through 12
Middle School
High School (under age 18)
Student 18 or over
Non-student adult

Instruments and Experience:

Please choose the option below that best describes your musical experience and preferences.

Music Experience - Primary Instrument
Beginner - I already know some songs and I'm learning (or want to learn) to read music.
Advanced Beginner - I take regular lessons - I have played for more than one year. I have basic music reading knowledge.
Intermediate - I have played for over two years - I can read music and play comfortably in an ensemble.
Advanced Intermediate - I play (or could play) in a junior orchestra.
Advanced - I read music at an advanced level and play (or could play) in a high school, college, or community orchestra.
Teacher/Performer - I am a music teacher and/or performer.

TRCC'S Photo, Video, Media Sharing Statement:

CONSENT DISCLAIMER:

I authorize Traditional Roots Community Camps, Inc. (TRCC) to share photos and/or videos of the above-named individual on social media and/or for promotional purposes. I understand that personal identifiers such as names and locations, with the exception of public event venue locations, will not be disclosed on public social media or in promotional materials by TRCC staff and/or Trustees.

TRCC has a CLOSED Facebook Group page where campers and their families are invited to stay connected and share photos and comments. Members are strongly encouraged to use only first name references on this restricted access social media forum.

NON-CONSENT DISCLAIMER:

I understand that if my choice is not to share photos and/or videos publicly, Traditional Roots Community Camps, Inc. will make every effort to comply. However, TRCC has no control over, or responsibility for, actions taken by others at this event.

I understand that photography and video recording is typical at all TRCC events and that TRCC staff and/or Trustees do not provide announcements of when photos and/or videos are made other than this disclaimer. Additionally, I am aware that performances and camp activities are live-streamed on social media during TRCC sponsored events.

I accept that it is my responsibility to remain aware of situations where photographs and video recordings are part of the natural course of camp events. I accept responsibility to proactively avoid situations in which the above-named person could be inadvertently included in photographs and videos so that my personal choice to withhold consent does not interfere with other participants' rights to share photo and/or video memories publicly.

Photo, Video, Media Consent: BY MAKING MY SELECTION BELOW, I AFFIRM THAT I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE DISCLAIMERS ABOVE.
I consent
I do not consent

Traditional Roots Community Camps, Inc.

Camp Visitation Policy

Traditional Roots Community Camps events are "Safe Space" events.

All non-enrolled visitors to the BRCC facilities and grounds are required to sign in at the BRCC reservation desk or the TRCC Camp registration desk AND receive a Visitor's Badge which must be worn at all times while the visitor is on the BRCC properties as an observer/visitor.


Visitors who would also like to take part in general campus activities such as Nature Walks, jam sessions, or attend performances which are not open to the public, can purchase a visitor's wrist band for $35 per day.


Visitor's wrist bands are not valid for class participation

and/or participation in scheduled performances.

Early Bird Weekend Enrollment Packages

Each Early Bird Classical and World Music Weekend enrollment package includes all seven classes and camp activities. Additionally Lodging and meals are INCLUDED in the package price listed below.


There are two lodging options for participants and non-participants (family and friends who come to the workshop but are not participating in classes). Each package includes two nights lodging and five meals; Friday dinner, Saturday Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner, and Sunday Breakfast.

(NOTE: Dining services will be closed after Early Bird breakfast on Sunday and will reopen for dinner on Sunday evening for participants of Bluebird Family Fiddle Camp.)


Choose Deluxe Accommodations to book a room Corriher Lodge. These rooms have two queen-sized beds and a private bath. These rooms are perfect for families.


Choose Group Accommodations to book a place in Rowe Dormitory. The dorm rooms have two adjoining rooms, each with two sets of bunkbeds. The rooms are separated by a shared bathroom. These accommodations are perfect for studio or school students attending as a chaperoned group.

Pricing WITH Class Enrollment (Includes lodging, meals, activities, and 7 classes.)

Enrollment PARTICIPANT Packages (Choose One)
Deluxe Accommodation (Adult Participant) - $395
Deluxe Accommodation (Child Participant, ages 6 through 12) - $375
Group Accommodation (Adult Participant) - $355
Group Accommodation (Child Participant, ages 6 through 12) - $340
I AM NOT REGISTERING for classes.

Pricing WITHOUT Class Enrollment (Includes lodging, meals, and activities but classes are not included.)

Enrollment NON-PARTICIPANT Packages (Choose One)
Deluxe Accommodation (Adult Non-Participant) - $240
Deluxe Accommodation (Child Non-Participant, ages 6 through 12) - $190
Group Accommodation (Adult Non-Participant) - $200
Group Accommodation (Child Non-Participant ages 6 through 12) - $155
Child age 5 or Younger (No Charge)
I AM REGISTERING for classes.

Adult Chaperones

If you are an adult chaperone, accompanied by 4 students, TRCC will pay the cost of your accommodations and participation!

We appreciate the responsibility you have for your studio and/or school students and we delighted that you chose to bring your group to Early Bird Classical and World Music Workshop. (To qualify for the discount, the listed below must register and attend the workshop!)

Thank you for your application to attend

Early Bird Classical & World Music Weekend 2026!

And Now...a Special Announcement!

Traditional Roots Community Camps also sponsors

"Bluebird Family Fiddle Camp"

Friday Sunday, June 28th through Sunday, July 5th

the week just after the Early Bird Weekend Workshop!


Please check the box below if you are also planning to attend

Bluebird Family Fiddle Camp

to receive A Bluebird tuition discount of $50.00!

(The Early Birds catch the worms and the Discounts!)

Your Early Bird Application is almost complete!

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Once you select "Submit" you will receive a follow up email confirming receipt of your application.


Please make your deposit payment below to secure your Early Bird Weekend Enrollment.


IMPORTANT: You will receive a statement of your itemized camp charges within 10 days to 2 weeks following receipt of your deposit.

Statement balances can then be paid online using the link provided on your Early Bird invoice.

Required Enrollment Deposit
$50

PAY DEPOSIT HERE!

Your $50 deposit includes a $15 non-refundable registration fee.

Make a payment on your individual, family, or group account here! Please enter your group registration name in the comment box. Thanks! We will see you at BFF Camp this summer!

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