New Zealand
14-16 February, 2025
Takaka, New Zealand
Join us in beautiful Takaka, Golden Bay New Zealand for a weekend of tunes, songs, great food and seaside rambles with Chris Norman & Rob Zielinski. The workshop is geared primarily to flute, whistle and fiddle players with tunes from Maritime Canada: Cape Breton, Acadian, French Canadian, Old-Time, as well as gems from the Scottish and Irish traditions. Songs, ballads, pipe and whistle tunes will also also be included. Simple system and modern flutes are welcome, as are all instruments, though tunes will be shared primarily via the flute & whistle. The weekend workshop spans three consecutive days, hosted by Debbie and Mark Pearson at Manuka Essence in Takaka. Space is limited to 12 participants; advance booking is required.
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Fri. 14 February 2025: 5pm – 9:30pm: arrival, dinner, workshop, session
Sat. 15 February 2025: 10am – 3:30pm: workshops, lunch, beach walk, evening session
Sun 16 February, 2025: 10am – 1pm: workshops
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Chris NORMAN – flutes, pipes, songs, flutemaker
‘I’m delighted to welcome you back to Golden Bay for a joyous weekend exploring the roots and branches of traditional and early music; I hope to see you there!’
Robert ZIELINSKI – Irish fiddle
Rob is one of Australia’s finest Irish fiddlers, having recorded numerous CDs including ‘The Day Dawn’ and most recently ‘Kiangardarup’. His thoughtful outlook and tireless search for truth in music is a joy and an inspiration for many.
Registration and details
Boxwood New Zealand Weekend with Chris Norman
14-16 February, 2025
Takaka, New Zealand
The workshop is geared primarily to flute players with tunes from Maritime Canada: Cape Breton, Acadian, French Canadian, Old-Time, as well as gems from the Scottish and Irish traditions. Songs, ballads, pipe and whistle tunes will also also be included. Simple system and modern flutes are welcome, as are all instruments, however tunes will be shared via flute and whistle.
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Fri. 14 February 2025: 5pm - 9:30pm: arrival, dinner, workshop, session
Sat. 15 February 2025: 10am - 3:30pm: workshops, lunch, beach walk, evening session
Sun 16 February, 2025: 10am - 1pm: workshops
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• Workshops will take place at at Manuka Essence in Takaka, NZ (Golden Bay) thanks to our hosts Debbie & Mark Pearson. We'll send address details after your registration.
• There will be 12 participants max., so please register early.
• Lodging is not included in the registration cost, however some tent & campervan spots will be available on-site at no additional cost. Let us know if that's of interest after you've registered, and those spots will go 1st come - 1st serve.
• We'll be providing 2 meals over the weekend prepared from local organic sources.
• Workshops will be taught 'By Ear', with music available by .pdf on-line. Bring a Wi-Fi enabled tablet if you would like to refer to the dots during the class.
• Cost: $280 NZD registration: Looking forward to a great weekend!
THANK YOU!
We gratefully acknowledge the support of Canadian Heritage, Culture Ireland, The Robinson Family Trust and all of our community and individual supporters. Thank You!
Registration and details
Boxwood New Zealand Weekend with Chris Norman
14-16 February, 2025
Takaka, New Zealand
The workshop is geared primarily to flute players with tunes from Maritime Canada: Cape Breton, Acadian, French Canadian, Old-Time, as well as gems from the Scottish and Irish traditions. Songs, ballads, pipe and whistle tunes will also also be included. Simple system and modern flutes are welcome, as are all instruments, however tunes will be shared via flute and whistle.
• • • • •
Fri. 14 February 2025: 5pm - 9:30pm: arrival, dinner, workshop, session
Sat. 15 February 2025: 10am - 3:30pm: workshops, lunch, beach walk, evening session
Sun 16 February, 2025: 10am - 1pm: workshops
• • • • •
• Workshops will take place at at Manuka Essence in Takaka, NZ (Golden Bay) thanks to our hosts Debbie & Mark Pearson. We'll send address details after your registration.
• There will be 12 participants max., so please register early.
• Lodging is not included in the registration cost, however some tent & campervan spots will be available on-site at no additional cost. Let us know if that's of interest after you've registered, and those spots will go 1st come - 1st serve.
• We'll be providing 2 meals over the weekend prepared from local organic sources.
• Workshops will be taught 'By Ear', with music available by .pdf on-line. Bring a Wi-Fi enabled tablet if you would like to refer to the dots during the class.
• Cost: $280 NZD registration: Looking forward to a great weekend!
