Person information
| First name | Raymond |
| Last name | McLain |
Staff information
| Biography | Raymond McLain is a Bluegrass legend. A dazzling vocalist and multi-instrumentalist, he is an exciting onstage performer who has entertained audiences in all 50 states and in 63 countries. Raymond has been featured at thousands of venues, including Carnegie Hall, the Grand Ole Opry, the Carter Fold, and the Kennedy Center. In addition to performing, producing, and recording, Raymond is an outstanding educator, and now serves as Director of Morehead State University's Kentucky Center for Traditional Music. |
| Department | American Roots |
| Specialty | Bluegrass |
| Website | http://www.mclains.com |
Class information
| Title | Traditional Harmony Singing | ||
| Registrations | 0 | ||
| Max size | 15 | ||
| Time | 10:30am–11:50am | ||
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| Room | Gruening 208 | ||
| Auditioned | No | ||
| Description | An exploration of Bluegrass and Old Time country-style harmony singing, with some emphasis on structure and theory. Using numbers to write a melody; terms; intervals; knowing what to sing; chord structure; vocal techniques; trios in close harmony; characteristics of a country duet; parts that switch. Since the level of students' experience may vary, our approach will be flexible. | ||
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Class information
| Title | Fiddle for Intermediate Players | ||
| Registrations | 0 | ||
| Max size | 15 | ||
| Time | 1:30pm–2:50pm | ||
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| Room | Gruening 307 | ||
| Auditioned | No | ||
| Description | Play hoe-downs, waltzes, and love songs. Learn about groove, double stops, back-up, and improvisation. Experience on the fiddle required. Since the level of students' experience may vary, our approach will be flexible. | ||
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