Winterlude 2024

Winterlude is the Moab Music Festival’s community and education week, including workshops, concerts and events. The winter season is a quiet time in Moab. It’s a great time for locals to connect with each other. And, for those who don’t mind braving cooler temperatures, it’s also a great time to visit.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Friday, January 26
Alison Shearer Quartet Concert, 7pm

Saturday, January 27
Musical Story Hour, 10:30am
Warp Trio Concert, 7pm

Monday, January 29
ADULT WORKSHOP #1: Drum Circle (6-6:30pm) & Intro to Improvisation (6:30-8:30pm), Star Hall
The Alison Shearer Quartet introduces improvisation as a tool for musical expression! Learn about the concept of call and response, building a groove, and the standard blues form. Students can bring an instrument (encouraged!) or attend as an observer.

Tuesday, January 30
ADULT WORKSHOP #2: Drum Circle (6-6:30pm) & Chamber Music Masterclass (6:30-8:30pm), Star Hall
This Warp Trio workshop will center around all things chamber music playing! You may observe the masterclass or sign up for a 15-20 minute coaching session of a piece of music you’ve selected and previously rehearsed with friends. Come prepared to play a 2-5 minute piece (any genre/groups encouraged/solos acceptable) and receive coaching on stage in Star Hall from Warp Trio in a supportive and welcoming public environment of fellow participants.

Wednesday, January 31
ADULT WORKSHOP #3: Drum Circle (6-6:30pm) & More Improv! (6:30-8:30pm), Star Hall
Build upon your improvisation skills with Alison Shearer Quartet including how to develop a solo, incorporate chromaticism in your playing, and learn about the origins and evolution of the bebop jazz style. Students can bring an instrument (encouraged!) or attend as an observer.

Thursday, February 1
ADULT WORKSHOP #4: Drum Circle (6-6:30pm) & Crafting Stories: Music & Film (6:30-8:30pm), Star Hall
Warp Trio leads an interactive workshop around the world of film scoring! After a discussion and demo of their own current film score project, participants will jump into the creative process, making decisions (with Warp performing) to craft their own short scores. No prior musical or composition knowledge required.

Friday, February 2
DRUM CIRCLE DRESS
6:15-6:30pm, Star Hall
Perform a short drum circle piece as the opening number at the Annual Winterlude Showcase. Drumming participants should plan to attend the Monday-Thursday workshops.

Friday, February 2
WINTERLUDE SHOWCASE
7 pm • Star Hall • FREE • All ages welcome
Performances by Alison Shearer Quartet, Warp Trio, BEACON After-School Strings, Middle School Strings, GCHS Jazz Band, and adult drum circle participants