"As I Roved Out" Ballads and the Art of Storytelling

Dates: 5 Thursday evenings, October 4 - November 1, 2007
Time: 7 - 9pm
Venue: Lorne’s home in Toronto (Yonge/Sheppard)
Fee: $200 (GST incl)

Here is a unique chance to work closely with an experienced storyteller and balladeer in an intimate setting. Singing ability is not a prerequisite. Take part in an in-depth study of the old ballads, live and on recordings. Learn how awareness of ballad storytelling techniques enhances one’s ability to tell stories. Variations of ballads will be explored, and Canadian versions will be emphasized.
At the end of the course each participant will present a ballad, either sung, recited, or told in story form.
Each participant will receive three uniquely prepared CD’s containing at least 60 traditional ballads.

Instructor: Lorne Brown is co-founder of The Storytellers School of Toronto, founder of The Ballad Project and vice-president of the Canadian Society for Traditional Music.

To register for one of our courses, please send a cheque for the course fee, made out to The Storytellers School of Toronto, to our office at 720 Bathurst St., Ste. 500A, Toronto, ON M5S 2R4.  Please include your full address, phone number and email address, and specify the course you wish to take.  We will acknowledge receipt of your cheque by phone or email.  Hard-copy receipts will be given out on the first day of your course.

For more information about this course or any of the courses offered by the Storytellers School of Toronto send an e-mail to courses@storytellingtoronto.org