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About Jeremiah McLane…
Composer, accordionist, and pianist Jeremiah McLane brings together French, Celtic and North American Roots music in a style that is at once exuberant and introspective, tender and passionate. He places familiar sounds in unusual settings, and combines a gift of improvisation with a keen appreciation for the power of melody. more…
Le Bon Vent: Goodnight Marc Chagall
The long-awaited CD of Le Bon Vent is here at last--and is worth the wait. This CD includes original compositions, songs in medieval dialects, and French dance tunes from Brittany and Auvergne. more…
Tunes from The Floating Bridge
Original Compositions by Jeremiah McLane
At long last, you can play those tunes you’ve listened to anf longed to play for so long. Already in its second printing, this tune book includes 37 original tunes with melodies and chords for favorites like Waltz of the Floating Bridge and Time Will End, and new tunes such as Raze and Mariposa.
Purchase the Tunes from The Floating Bridge tune book (and my CD recordings) at the Jeremiah McLane store.
What‘s happening
I am currently working on a choral composition commissioned by Burlington based vocal ensemble, Social Band. I have the good fortune to be working with a wonderful text entitled Restoration, a poem by Karla Van Vliet. This piece will be one of several by Vermont composer’s being performed next spring on March 29th and 30th.
2009 marks the 400th anniversary of the discovery of Lake Champlain by French explorer Samuel de Champlain. In commemoration of this event I will be part of several concerts and workshops in and around the Champlain Valley that honor the French musical and cultural contribution to New England, bringing together artists from both sides of the border. I recently received an American Masterpiece’s grant from the Vermont Arts Council to help make these shows possible.
3rd Annual Floating Bridge Music Camp
a weekend of instruction in fiddle, accordion, Piano, mandolin, guitar, and Singing Pete Sutherland, David Surette, Susie Burke, Jeremiah McLane
September 12-14, 2008
on Newfound Lake, near Plymouth NH
$ 205 per person includes workshops, meals, and lodging. Reduced rates available.
DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION IS AUGUST 12TH.
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The Schedule:
The weekend will include workshops on Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday. There will be a Saturday night concert and camp cabaret. Meals will include dinner on Friday and Saturday nights, breakfast and lunch on Saturday & Sunday, and ample snacks.
The Location:
Pasquaney Lodge is on the shore of Newfound Lake, near Plymouth, New Hampshire. The lake will be available for swimming and boating (canoes on site). There is also a sauna, views of Mt. Cardigan, and a wonderful porch for relaxing and jamming!
The Instructors:
Master-Fiddler Pete Sutherland will impart tricks of bowing and phrasing, ways to articulate and expand on simple melodic ideas, tips on staying connected to diverse traditions, fiddling as song accompaniment and a host of related topics. A singer and writer as well, Pete looks forward to co-leading the gospel (including shape note) sing and perhaps hosting a session for budding songwriters.
Fret-wizard David Surette will work with Mandolin and Guitar players on developing effective and interesting accompaniment for tunes and for songs. He will also teach a few tunes for those who are interested in picking them. Less experienced players will learn the basics of the tunes, while intermediate and advanced players will work on elements of style, interpretation, and development.
Keyboard-Ace Jeremiah McLane will offer repertoire classes in Quebecois, New England and Irish styles for button and piano accordion players, and will include left hand technique and bellows work for piano accordion players. pianists will learn the same tunes and also have the opportunity to Learn accompaniment for the tunes.
Registration Fee:
$205 per person includes all meals (five full meals plus snacks available all day), instruction, and standard housing (not more than 3 to a room, shared bath). A limited number of private and double rooms are available, please call or email for information.
Reduced Rates:
$185 per person includes meals, instruction, and dormitory-style housing or a campsite.
$130 per person for day use only (meals and instruction).
Registration Form
1. Fill out and submit the
Online registration form ».
2. Then send registration fee to:
Jeremiah McLane
91 Lent Road
Sharon, VT 05065
Download music by Jeremiah McLane
Download and listen to a free mp3 selection from each of Jeremiah's CD recordings.
- Freetown
- Desoto
- Smile When You’re Ready
- The Concert Reel / Andy McGann’s
- Three/Trois
- Battle of Naskeag
- The Coming Dawn
- Time Will End
- Goodnight Marc Chagall
- Ronds de Loudeac / J’ai Vu le Loup
- Hummingbird
- Mardi gras
- Going Elsewhere
- L’Homme et Deux Femmes / Shoot the Well
- Sometime when the Moon is High
- Tippy Get your Hair Cut