Ballad Singing from Appalachia and Beyond

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Sing unaccompanied ballads from Appalachia, Ozarks, England, Ireland and Scotland. Listen and learn songs line by line, not by reading music. Dig into songs' histories, practice singing them together, and as soloists. Everybody is welcome.

You will come away with 8-10 ballads to sing a cappella. Listen to a variety of singers' approaches to a given song. Using a lyrics sheet, 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 9PER601Y Ballad Singing from Appalachia and Beyond
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45925In-personCascade MAHB 214
Thursday
from 6:30 to 7:50pm

From September 25 through November 13, 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.