The Sandbridge Fiddle Retreat!!
Tuesday, April 14-18, 2020: The Sandbridge Fiddle Retreat
The Sandfiddlers of Sandbridge!
For the last 10 years or so at Sandbridge, I have given informal fiddle lessons. It is time for a mini-Sandbridge fiddle retreat!!
WHAT: A mini-Sandbridge for old-time fiddle! Bowing and left hand techniques; repertoire; altered tunings, lots of jamming and much more!
WHO: Intermediate level fiddle players – 16-20 players (spouses welcome).
WHEN: April 14, 2019-April 18, 2020. Arrive Tuesday any time after 12:00 noon – we would likely start Tuesday mid-afternoon (3:00 p.m.); classes Tuesday afternoon, evening, Wed - Thur from 9:30-12, 2:00-5:30 with short evening sessions if desired; Fri (9:30-12 and 2-3:30) jamming whenever we can! Check out on Saturday morning at 10 a.m.
EARLY ARRIVAL: If you wanted to come in for an extra day (Monday), contact Ken. We have space. Extra fee: $60 ($80 for a couple).
WHERE: Sandbridge VA – just south of Virginia Beach.
LODGING: We will stay in a 12-bedroom oceanfront house and two oceanfront houses next door (6 and 7 bedrooms).
DEPOSIT: Deposit of $350 (add $100 if sharing a room with a guest). Due by Oct 15.
FEE: $700 for sharing a room with another participant; $825 private room. Spouse/guest may attend for additional $250. This covers lodging, food and the workshop. Rooming will be a mix of private and two to a room. Deposit due by Oct 15. Full payment by Jan 15. The room sharing discount applies only to participants (not to guests/spouses).
Early-bird discount!! $25 off the fee for payment by Jan 1.
SCHOLARSHIPS: Available for those needing help. Contact Ken directly.
5 ways to pay: Payment may be made by check, echeck, Venmo, Paypal or credit card. The "Paypal to a friend" option works great!! But be sure to fund your account FIRST to avoid fees. My bank does not currently accept Zelle.
Mail a payment to:
Ken Kolodner
3806 Fenchurch Rd.
Baltimore, MD 21218
Call Ken to pay by credit card (a $35 service fee will be added)
To send money via Paypal, log in to your PayPal account, click Send Money at the top of the page, and fill out the form to send money to a friend. There is NO fee for this method if you sign up for PayPal - which is also free. You set up your PayPal account to deduct money from your checking account. Super easy! YOU MUST FUND YOUR PAYPAL ACCOUNT IN ORDER TO AVOID FEES.
Cancellation Policy: Payments are non-refundable.
Workshop fee may be partially refunded only if your spot can be filled. I encourage the purchase of travel insurance to protect your investment. PLEASE get travel insurance. It is not expensive and protects your investment.
Ken evaluates all applicants for acceptance into the workshop.
MEALS: The workshop will cover all meals except for Friday night. We have a chef for Tuesday-Thursday nights. We are responsible for making our own breakfast and lunch and cleaning up at all times.
The Sandfiddlers of Sandbridge!
For the last 10 years or so at Sandbridge, I have given informal fiddle lessons. It is time for a mini-Sandbridge fiddle retreat!!
WHAT: A mini-Sandbridge for old-time fiddle! Bowing and left hand techniques; repertoire; altered tunings, lots of jamming and much more!
WHO: Intermediate level fiddle players – 16-20 players (spouses welcome).
WHEN: April 14, 2019-April 18, 2020. Arrive Tuesday any time after 12:00 noon – we would likely start Tuesday mid-afternoon (3:00 p.m.); classes Tuesday afternoon, evening, Wed - Thur from 9:30-12, 2:00-5:30 with short evening sessions if desired; Fri (9:30-12 and 2-3:30) jamming whenever we can! Check out on Saturday morning at 10 a.m.
EARLY ARRIVAL: If you wanted to come in for an extra day (Monday), contact Ken. We have space. Extra fee: $60 ($80 for a couple).
WHERE: Sandbridge VA – just south of Virginia Beach.
LODGING: We will stay in a 12-bedroom oceanfront house and two oceanfront houses next door (6 and 7 bedrooms).
DEPOSIT: Deposit of $350 (add $100 if sharing a room with a guest). Due by Oct 15.
FEE: $700 for sharing a room with another participant; $825 private room. Spouse/guest may attend for additional $250. This covers lodging, food and the workshop. Rooming will be a mix of private and two to a room. Deposit due by Oct 15. Full payment by Jan 15. The room sharing discount applies only to participants (not to guests/spouses).
Early-bird discount!! $25 off the fee for payment by Jan 1.
SCHOLARSHIPS: Available for those needing help. Contact Ken directly.
5 ways to pay: Payment may be made by check, echeck, Venmo, Paypal or credit card. The "Paypal to a friend" option works great!! But be sure to fund your account FIRST to avoid fees. My bank does not currently accept Zelle.
Mail a payment to:
Ken Kolodner
3806 Fenchurch Rd.
Baltimore, MD 21218
Call Ken to pay by credit card (a $35 service fee will be added)
To send money via Paypal, log in to your PayPal account, click Send Money at the top of the page, and fill out the form to send money to a friend. There is NO fee for this method if you sign up for PayPal - which is also free. You set up your PayPal account to deduct money from your checking account. Super easy! YOU MUST FUND YOUR PAYPAL ACCOUNT IN ORDER TO AVOID FEES.
Cancellation Policy: Payments are non-refundable.
Workshop fee may be partially refunded only if your spot can be filled. I encourage the purchase of travel insurance to protect your investment. PLEASE get travel insurance. It is not expensive and protects your investment.
Ken evaluates all applicants for acceptance into the workshop.
MEALS: The workshop will cover all meals except for Friday night. We have a chef for Tuesday-Thursday nights. We are responsible for making our own breakfast and lunch and cleaning up at all times.