The Maritime Music and Tradition Society is offering an introductory Chantey Class on October 19 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Ben Parker Studio, 6 No. Main St., Essex, CT. It will be a “teaser” class in anticipation of a series of chantey classes offered this winter at The CT River Museum. More info to follow about that.
The Oct. 19 class will be a general overview of the history of chanteys and how they were used. Learn more about the chanteys you hear at Sings and Festivals throughout the year and how to lead them authentically yourself!
Registration is required as space is limited. If interested, contact Joseph Morneault at josmorn@aol.com. Unregistered walk-ins will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
The fee is $20, payable by cash, check, or credit card at the door. A check may be made out to MM&TS and sent to MM&TS, P.O. Box 611, Essex, CT 06426 to assure a spot, but must be received by Oct. 14.