Music is a big part of what makes Mendocino English Week so special. We have a tremendous line-up of musicians to play for daytime workshops and evening dances (see the staff page for the full list with bios). But it’s much more than the inspiring dance music. There are several workshops tailored to musicians, plus many chances for playing together including camper band for the evening dance Wednesday evening. We’ll also have several opportunities to gather together and share songs and rounds.

Says Jessie Modic, a camper in 2006, "I learned so much every day — SO MUCH! I’ll bring what I learned to our community here, and up to Arcata, and we'll all be the better for it. I just want you to know that I appreciate so much all the AMAZING teaching that I got — and I will share it and help spread the musical ideas and the spirit and the love of that beautiful music. The classes were so great — I learned so many new things that I want to incorporate into my playing, and that I want to share with people here."

This year’s music workshops include:

Tune Writing
with Larry Unger