Greenbank Folk Club Presents a Harmony and Tune Accompaniment Workshop with Archie Churchill-Moss. A workshop for instrumentalists of all abilities who are wanting to improve on their ability to accompany traditional melodies and deepen their understanding of harmony along the way. As all musicians are responsible for understanding harmony, this workshop will be tailored to suit both melodic and harmonic traditional players. We will explore the theory and practice behind ‘functional harmony’ as well as developing a toolkit to help create ‘harmonic variation’ and ‘modulation’ away from key signatures. The workshop will be divided into two sections with a 45 minute break in between. Attendees are encouraged to come for both sessions. Noon - 2pm - Session 1: The theory of diatonic harmony in a traditional music setting 3pm - 5pm - Session 2: The application of diatonic harmony in a traditional music setting The theory will be taught from the beginning so no prior knowledge is required to attend this workshop. A bit about Archie: Archie Churchill-Moss’s journey through the musical landscape is one of rich collaboration and unwavering commitment to the diatonic button accordion—a craft that has earned him widespread acclaim and reverence. A pioneer in combining folk music with live electronics and a celebrated composer, Archie’s innovative approach seamlessly blends traditional idioms with contemporary composition. His keen attention to modern influences has enabled him to create soundscapes that expand the horizons of folk music. His music has resonated widely, receiving multiple plays on BBC Radio 2 and BBC Radio 3. Beyond the stage, Archie’s role as an educator amplifies his impact on the musical landscape. As a Principal Lecturer at Leeds Conservatoire, he has developed a teaching style characterised by warmth and insight, guiding musicians to discover their own voices within the rich tradition of folk music. His expertise also extends to the master’s program at the University of Limerick, where he works closely with postgraduate students to develop their instrumental performance skills. Greenbank Folk Club is committed to developing our access & inclusion in every aspect of what we do. Please get in touch if you have any particular access needs or would like to make a suggestion for how we can do things better in the future. We encourage you to fill out our survey after each event so we can hear your thoughts - QR code available in the venue. This event takes place upstairs at The Greenbank Pub, Easton, Bristol BS5 6DP - unfortunately there is currently no wheelchair access to this space as it's accessed by stairs. £20 tickets are available in advance - tickets on the door will also be £20. We strongly advise that you book in advance if you'd like to attend as we cannot guarantee there will be door tickets available if the workshop sells out. Please tell your friends and share this event - live music, storytelling and dancing only takes place with the support of the community around us. We would like to thank our partner projects, The Greenbank, EFDSS (English Folk Dance and Song Society) and Arts Council England for their support in this project. https://www.instagram.com/greenbankfolkclub/ linktr.ee/greenbankfolkclub greenbankfolkclub.co.uk

Entry requirements: no age restrictions (under 18s to be accompanied by an adult over 21yrs, 1:1 ratio) — Read more — Read less