Do you want to learn how to improvise and jam with other musicians? Georgia Rae has over 10 years of experience in teaching and performing numerous styles. At G Rae’s Jam Camp, learn how to have musical conversations and turn your instrument into a vehicle of self expression. There are three sessions, geared to a variety of ages and experience.

3:30 pm Session 3 - suggested for musicians age 13-100, who already play an instrument (from beginners to advanced) and would like to build on their creative and improvisational skills. Bring your instrument and get ready for some low-stress, super fun jamming!

These workshops will take place under a tent in the Burlington Loop during the Tall Tales Music Festival. (In case of inclement weather, they will move indoors in the nearby Thrivent building). This opportunity is provided at no cost to the public through a grant from Burlington Music Matters. Please pre-register by emailing Georgia Rae at georgiaraem@yahoo.com.

Do you want to learn how to improvise and jam with other musicians? Georgia Rae has over 10 years of experience in teaching and performing numerous styles. At G Rae’s Jam Camp, learn how to have musical conversations and turn your instrument into a vehicle of self expression. There are three sessions, geared to a variety of ages and experience.

2:30 pm Session 2 - recommended for ages 9-12, who might not necessarily know how to play an instrument, but want to have fun making music together and learn new ways of expressing themselves through music.

These workshops will take place under a tent in the Burlington Loop during the Tall Tales Music Festival. (In case of inclement weather, they will move indoors in the nearby Thrivent building). This opportunity is provided at no cost to the public through a grant from Burlington Music Matters. Please pre-register by emailing Georgia Rae at georgiaraem@yahoo.com.

Explore a variety of exotic instruments in this hands-on workshop featuring instruments from five different continents and spanning 5,000 years! You’ll get to hear each one, learn a little about its history, and even play them yourself! Presented by Sun Didj, an artist with over 28,000 streams on Spotify. Didj specializes in unique and exotic instruments from around the world. As a bonus, you will even learn the basics of polyphonic singing! This workshop is limited to 12 individuals ages seven to adult. It is offered in two sessions, at 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. in the Thrivent building.

To register, simply send an email to sundidgeridoo@gmail.com and let Didj know you’d like to be a part of the workshop!

This workshop is being offered as part of the Tall Tales Music Festival and is funded by a grant from Music Matters, Inc.

Do you want to learn how to improvise and jam with other musicians? Georgia Rae has over 10 years of experience in teaching and performing numerous styles. At G Rae,s Jam Camp, learn how to have musical conversations and turn your instrument into a vehicle of self expression. There are three sessions, geared to a variety of ages and experience.

1:30 pm Session 1 - geared toward ages 0-8, with no experience necessary. Every child is already born with music and imagination in them!

These workshops will take place under a tent in the Burlington Loop during the Tall Tales Music Festival. (In case of inclement weather, they will move indoors in the nearby Thrivent building). This opportunity is provided at no cost to the public through a grant from Burlington Music Matters. Please pre-register by emailing Georgia Rae at georgiaraem@yahoo.com.

Explore a variety of exotic instruments in this hands-on workshop featuring instruments from five different continents and spanning 5,000 years! You’ll get to hear each one, learn a little about its history, and even play them yourself! Presented by Sun Didj, an artist with over 28,000 streams on Spotify. Didj specializes in unique and exotic instruments from around the world. As a bonus, you will even learn the basics of polyphonic singing! This workshop is limited to 12 individuals ages seven to adult. It is offered in two sessions, at 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. in the Thrivent building.

To register, simply send an email to sundidgeridoo@gmail.com and let Didj know you’d like to be a part of the workshop!

This workshop is being offered as part of the Tall Tales Music Festival and is funded by a grant from Music Matters, Inc.

Join Sally Carlson, beloved (and recently retired) BASD music teacher, for fun games, silly songs, and movement activities! This noon session is suggested for kids in grades 3 and up. Activities will be held under a tent in the Burlington Loop near the Thrivent Financial. In case of inclement weather, we will move into the Thrivent building. Come join us in and have fun with music!

**This event is FREE to the public through a grant from Music Matters, as a part of the Tall Tales Music Festival in downtown Burlington.

“Uncle Mike” Schneider is returning to Tall Tales with more of “the happiest music there is”! Sharing his love of polka with kids of all ages, he’ll have the audience smiling, laughing, and singing and moving along to the magical sounds of his accordion. You will find him under a tent in the Burlington Loop (in case of inclement weather, the program will move into the Thrivent building).

This program is being offered free to the public through a grant from Burlington Music Matters.

Join Sally Carlson, beloved (and recently retired) BASD music teacher, for fun games, silly songs, and movement activities! This morning session is targeted for children in preK-2nd grade. Activities will be held under a tent in the Burlington Loop near the Thrivent Financial. In case of inclement weather, we will move into the Thrivent building. Come join us in and have fun with music!

**This event is FREE to the public through a grant from Music Matters, as a part of the Tall Tales Music Festival in downtown Burlington.

Join members of the Jubilate Community Singers and director, Anne Armetta for a choral sing-along featuring rounds, 2 - 3 - and 4 part music in many musical styles - from popular to classical and everything in between.

Tips on vocal warm ups and healthy singing will be included. Singers of all ages and skills are welcome!

Location: Thrivent Financial

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Come and enjoy learning how to play basic Ukulele with Luke Moyta! We are have several ukuleles ready to be played by music lovers of all ages. Best for ages 12 and up.

Location: Thrivent Financial 

Instructor: Luke Moyta

Max # of participants: 20

REGISTER HERE (ALL AGES WELCOME!) 

Come join us as we recognize our generous sponsors, local musical theater programs, area music educators, and celebrate 10 years as a non-profit supporting music education for youth.  Enjoy complimentary beverages and appetizers as you socialize with your fellow musicians and supporters of music education! 

Location: Music Matters Tent (across the street from the Coffeehouse)

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Ever wanted to participate in a drum circle or learn to play various kinds of drums? Enjoy a variety of tall and hand held drums and percussion items.  We’ll explore support rhythms and creatively making in-the-moment music.

Location: Thrivent Financial

Max # of participants: 30

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Workshop participants will work on audition skills, and perform mock auditions. We will discuss appropriate audition material, clothing, as well as how to prepare for auditions. Participants should prepare and memorize 16-32 bars of a musical theater song they think might be good for an audition. Please bring a copy of the music for the accompanist.

Ages: 7th grade through adult

Max of 10 registrants - Abby Galstad will work directly with specific participants, but we welcome additional attendees to observe, as they will still learn a lot by watching and listening!

Location: Upstairs at The Coffee House on Chestnut & Pine

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Prepare yourself for a musical journey highlighting the accomplishments of legendary heroes like aviator Amelia Earhart, engineer Casey Jones, firefighter Molly Williams, and lumberjack Paul Bunyan with Uncle Mike's "Real American Heroes" show.  Participation opportunities abound!  Participants will be invited to wear hats similar to those worn by the heroes listed above while the audience guesses the jobs that go with them. Everyone will have fun answering age and theme-appropriate trivia questions on the aforementioned heroes and will be encouraged to check out books that go with them! Catchy sing-along polka songs and a quick round of "Name that Tune" further complement the program theme, and of course, no one goes home without doing the "Chicken Dance" and a special polka version of "Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes." Plenty of singing, dancing, and education make this show fun for the whole family!

Location: Music Matters Tent (across the street from the Coffeehouse)

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Use your imagination to decorate your bicycle in any crazy way you want! The contest is open to ages 12 years and under.

Your bike will be judged on Creativity, Appearance/Design, and Use of Recycled Materials. We encourage entrants to use items you have at home that can be recycled as a decoration.

Your bicycle must be safe to ride with the decorations. Decorated bicycles should be brought to the Bikeburlington booth at Tall Tales on Saturday any time before 1:00. Judging will take place from 1:00-2:00pm. Ribbons and prizes for First, Second, and Third Place will be awarded at 2:00pm on the Tall Tales stage. If you have any questions, please email us at bikeburlingtongrp@gmail.com Hope to see you there!!!

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Have you ever wanted your picture taken on the winners podium at the Tour de France? Well, how about the Tour de Tall Tales?

Bikeburlingtonwi.org will sponsor two bike rides as part of the Tall Tales Fest. There are two options for riders.

We will have a community bike ride through the streets of Burlington led by a ride captain. You can ride at your own pace or race to the finish! The Community Ride is 3-miles through Burlington local streets along sections of the designated bike route and Sunset Park Bike Trail. The route is 3 miles long.

We will also have a group road ride around some of the lovely country roads in the Burlington area. This ride will have a ride captain. This is a "no drop" ride. Riders will receive a cue sheet. The route is 15 miles.

Both rides will leave the Tall Tales site (Corner of Dodge and Chestnut) at 9am sharp. At the conclusion of the race, you can have your photo taken on the winners podium with roses and a ribbon. Provide us with an email, and we will email your photo so you can brag to all your friends!

If you have any questions, please email us at bikeburlingtongrp@gmail.com

REGISTER HERE (ALL AGES WELCOME!)