Introduction to Old-Time Ballad Singing

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Sing unaccompanied old-time ballads in the Appalachian tradition. We listen and learn songs line by line, not by reading music. Dig into the songs' histories, practice singing them together, and as soloists. Everybody is welcome.

If you enjoy listening to and singing old time, bluegrass music, and Applachian ballads, this class is for you! You will come away with 6 - 8 old time songs to sing a cappella. Listen to a variety of singers' approaches to a given song and practice singing the ornamentation and vocal styles in the old-time tradition. When you are comfortable with a song, you may try it solo if you'd like.

List of classes for 9PER601J Introduction to Old-Time Ballad Singing
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45547In-personSylvania SS 204
Wednesday
from 6:30 to 7:50pm

From September 24 through November 12, 2025
Instructor: Heather Blackbird
Tuition: $95 Fees: $0
Notes: Bring writing tools to class.

New to PCC? Follow the non-credit steps on the how to register page.