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Bring Me a Little Water Silvy, Leadbelly

Course Description

Join the ensemble that explores the music of the American South during the late 19th and early 20th Centuries: early blues and country music, old time, folk, spirituals and more. Looking for string instruments of all sorts: guitars, banjos, fiddles, ukuleles, bass, harmonica, etc., and hand drummers and singers. Players should be able to play in the keys of A, C, D, E, G, at a minimum. Reading music and improvising solos are pluses, but not required. Informal auditions are held during the first meeting.  Members agree to perform in public at least twice per semester. For information contact Scott Cashman, scashman@harpercollege.edu.

Notes

Click here to view Harper's Back Porch Revue's concert videos.


Back Porch Revue Chord Sheets


Click on the links below to view or download PDF documents with the words and chords for some of the tunes performed at Harper's Back Porch Revue's concerts.

Testimonials

"I’ve been playing bass with Harper’s Back Porch Revue since it began in the Fall semester of 2017. Although it’s listed as a “class", it’s also a lively performing group of people of all ages, from novice to expert, featuring acoustic guitars, banjos, mandolins, ukuleles, fiddles, percussion, vocals and more. We learn about and play classic old-time American folk, country, and blues music, and instructors Scott Cashman and Bekr Ali do a great job keeping it fun and letting each player create his/her own part to fit the songs, with gentle guidance. It’s a group learning process, and the performance vibe is friendly and collaborative. It’s always the best part of my week!" - R. V.

Instructors

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Section Title
Back Porch Revue Ensemble
Type
In-Person
Days
W
Time
7:00PM to 9:00PM
Dates
Sep 06, 2023 to Dec 20, 2023
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
30.0
Course Fee(s)
Tuition and Fees non-credit $35.00 Click here to get more information
Instructors
  • Bekr Ali
Section Notes
No class on Wed, 22 Nov 2023, Thanksgiving Day
 
Section Title
Back Porch Revue Ensemble
Type
In-Person
Days
Th
Time
7:00PM to 9:00PM
Dates
Sep 07, 2023 to Dec 21, 2023
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
30.0
Course Fee(s)
Tuition and Fees non-credit $35.00 Click here to get more information
Section Notes
No class on Thu, 23 Nov 2023, Thanksgiving Day
Section Title
Back Porch Revue Ensemble
Type
In-Person
Days
W
Time
7:00PM to 9:00PM
Dates
Jan 24, 2024 to May 08, 2024
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
30.0
Course Fee(s)
Tuition and Fees non-credit $35.00 Click here to get more information
Instructors
  • Bekr Ali
Section Notes

No class on Wed, 27 Mar 2024, Spring Break

Section Title
Back Porch Revue Ensemble
Type
In-Person
Days
Th
Time
7:00PM to 9:00PM
Dates
Jan 25, 2024 to May 16, 2024
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
30.0
Course Fee(s)
Tuition and Fees non-credit $35.00 Click here to get more information
Section Notes

No classes on Thu, 28 Mar 2024, Spring Break and Thu, 04 Apr 2024, Professional Development Day

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