File - Ardglen Bodhrans

Résumé of Musical Experience
Fred Graham
[email protected]
Academic Studies
1951
1957
1962
1978
Elementary Pianoforte, Honours Certificate,
Trinity College of Music, London
*Snare Drumming Rudiments & Techniques,
R.Geddis, Belfast
**Advanced Snare Drumming Rudiments & Techniques,
C. Rae, Belfast
***Advanced Snare Drumming Rudiments & Techniques
B. Viens, Montreal
Teaching Experience
1989-Present
2006-Present
2006
2005
1986
1983
1982
Bodhran Maker & Teacher
Bodhran Teacher, Advanced Players Class,
Siamsa School Of Irish Music, Montreal
Instructor, Bodhrán Workshops, Vaudreuil-Dorion,
Acadian/Celtic Festival
Instructor, Bodhrán Workshops, Ottawa,
C.C.E. North American Convention
Adjudicator, Individual Drumming Competition, Fraser Highlanders,
Old Fort, St. Helen’s Island
Adjudicator, Band Drumming, Ellesworth, Maine, Highland Gathering
Adjudicator, Individual Drumming, Fraser Highlanders,
Old Fort, St. Helen’s Island
Professional Experience
2007-Present
2007-Present
2001-Present
1997-1998
1994
1983-1997
1980-1984
1978-1982
1974-1990
1972-1996
1962-1966
1957-1961
Drummer/Percussionist, The Irish Rovers Band
Percussionist, Les Bons Diables, Traditional Quebec Dance Troupe
Percussionist, Reel & MacAdam, Traditional Quebec Dance Company,
• scored the percussion & performed on troupe CD
Bodhrán Player, Bernadette Short School of Irish Dancing
(practice sessions)
Bodhrán Player, The Immigrants
• performed on two CDs
Percussionist & Vocalist, Clan Sutherland Céilidh Band
Snare Drummer, Black Watch Royal Highlanders of Canada Pipe Band
***Snare Drummer, Clan Sutherland Pipe Band
Drummer, Jan Chlumsky Bavarian Band
Drummer, Jazz Knights Dixieland Band
**Snare Drummer, Robert Armstrong Memorial Pipe Band
*Snare Drummer, North Belfast Accordion Band (lead drummer)
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Festival Performances
International
2008
2007
2005
2004
2003
2002
2001
Festival “Terranostra”: Apiro & Pavullo, Italy
44th Beskidy Cultural Festivals : Szczyrk & Strzegom, Poland
Festival des Cultures du Monde: Gannat, France
The 3rd World Folkloriada Tour: Pecs, Gyongyos and Budapest, Hungary
Festival du Quadrille et Haute Taille: Ville le Francois, Martinique
44th Festival Mondial du Folklore: Schoten, Belgium
Festival Cantecele Munitor: Sibiu, Romania
2008
2007
2006
2005
2005
2004
2004
2003
2002
2001
National
Spectacle “La veillee chez Morin”: Centaur Theatre, Montreal
Festival ‘Snowbowl’ : Ottawa
Festival Gigue en Fete : Ste Marie de Beauce
Festival Mondial des Cultures : Drummondville
Festival des Eclusiers : Lachine
Festival des Eclusiers : Lachine
Spectacle International de Montreal : Montreal
Festival Mondial des Cultures : Drummondville
Festival Gigue en Fete: Ste. Marie de Beauce
Festival Mondial des Cultures: Drummondville
Other Performances
2009
2008
2008
2008
2008
2008
2007
2001
to
2007
The St. Patrick’s U.S.A. Tour : with “The Irish Rovers”
The Christmas Tour U.S.A.: with “The Irish Rovers”
The St. Patrick’s U.S.A. Tour : with “The Irish Rovers”
McGill University, Redpath Hall reception : Montreal
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society Spring Ball: Dorval
“La veillee chez Morin”: Centaur Theatre
The New Zealand Tour : with “The Irish Rovers”
Les histories de Monsieur O’Neill: Ecole International in Laval
St Jean Baptiste Day: Various dances in Westmount Park
‘Quand les Hommes montaient au Chantier’ : Place des Arts
Les Maisons de la Culture : Various Dances
‘Queteux’ : U.Q.A.M.
‘Voyage partout le Monde’ : Bishop Whelan & Dorval Primary School
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Prizes
1984
1983
1983
1982
1982
1982
1982
1982
1982
1963
1961
1960
1959
Montreal Highland Games, 1st Place, Black Watch Band
Alexandria Highland Games, 1st Place, Black Watch Band
Alexandria Highland Games, Gold Medalist, Solo Drumming
Ottawa Indoor Highland Games, Gold Medalist, Solo Drumming
New Brunswick Highland Games, Gold Medalist, Solo Drumming
Capital District N.Y. Highland Games, Silver Medalist, Solo Drumming
Capital District N.Y. Highland Games, 2nd Place, Black Watch Band
Fort Ticonderoga Highland Games, 1st Place, Solo Drumming
Fort Ticonderoga Highland Games, 1st Place, Black Watch Band
Ulster Champions, Robert Armstrong Memorial Pipe Band
Irish Championship, Silver Medalist, Solo Drumming, Accordion Bands
Irish Champions, North Belfast Accordion Band, Senior Grade
Irish Champions, North Belfast Accordion Band, Senior Grade