Howdy howdy howdy. The annual Bill Monroe Mandolin Camp is coming up in September. We're in the planning stages right now, recruiting, working on the teacher roster, "curriculum", events, etc. I think this year we'll not dictate so much what is taught, but ask for electives from the teachers. Still, I'm curious what comes to mind as valid subject matter at a Monroe camp. Of course, there's tunes, how to play tunes and songs, hand usage, some Monroe "theory", historic landmark solos, rhythm, tremolo, downstrokes, so on and so forth. What else? Seems to me that Bil's singing style is a valid topic as well. Plus, the overall band sound, the sho' nuff' bluegrass band sound. Historically speaking, of course. The old sound. What made it what it was? I suppose a course in bus mechanics would be useful too, but that would take more than one weekend. Anyway, I'd like to hear some thoughts from you buggers whether you've gone to the camp or not.
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