I heard confirmation this week that John Skelton will be teaching the advanced whistle class at the Milwaukee Irish Fest Summer School this August 11 to 15.
The school has a new venue this year at the Milwaukee School of Engineering.
I’ll be sure to post as I hear more announcements regarding whistle classes.
Full whistle staff this year:
Beginning Tin Whistle: Asher Gray (http://www.cemusic.net)
Intermediate Tin Whistle: Brett Lipshutz
Advanced Tin Whistle: John Skelton
Preliminary brochure: http://www.irishfest.com/summerschool/IFSS%202008_W050808.pdf
website: http://www.irishfest.com/summerschool/index.htm
–Jeff
How does one determine whether one is good enough to be in an advanced class?
Last year’s school listed the following:
Beginner: Someone who has never played the instrument or has only taken a few beginner level courses.
Intermediate: Someone who plays confidently and is ready for ornamentation and techniques.
Advanced: Someone who has reached at least the amateur performer level.
I’m haven’t heard plans for the intermediate and beginner teachers for this year, but the school has offered an optional (and free) placement session on Sunday afternoons/evenings in the past.
Hope this helps!
–Jeff
Updated main post to include full whistle staff and link to the preliminary brochure.