Music

The Ballads of Frances J. Child

Learn to sing a number of the traditional 17th and 18th century folk ballads collected by Francis James Child. All levels welcome.

Details

$175 general/ $145 member 60 minutes
Date(s)

Sep 27, 2017 – Nov 15, 2017

8:00pm

Contact

Box Office

888-616-0274
boxoffice@irishartscenter.org

Phone hours:
10am-6pm, Monday-Friday

In person:
Opens 60 minutes before the performance on show days


Location

Please note this class is NOT at Irish Arts Center.

Venue:   

Pearl Studios 500 8th Ave.
(between 35th and 36th street)
4th floor, Studio 407
New York, NY 10018

Overview

Carrie Erving, Wednesdays, 8:00pm – 9:00pm 

8 weekly sessions beginning Wednesday, September 27, 2017

 
Together we will learn to sing a number of the traditional 17th and 18th century folk ballads collected by Francis James Child, and explore the timeless themes present in the lyrics: family disputes, star-crossed lovers, meddling mother-in-laws, elfin kings, and more! All singing levels welcome. 

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