FOLK MUSIC
FOLK MUSIC is mainly for youth and young adults. The track suits you who wants to play folk- and world music by ear (without sheet music) together with others. You sing or play strings, wind, percussion, a stringed instrument like the guitar, mandola, bass, or other accompaniment instrument.
Age: ca 14–23 years
Instrument experience: Good
Orchestra experience: Not necessary
Participation fee: 500 SEK/participant
The track starts on Sunday June 18 and ends with Early & Folk in Concert on Wednesday June 21 in the afternoon.
Participates in the following concerts:
Festival Concert – Tuesday June 20, Scandinavium
Early & Folk in Concert – Wednesday June 21, Concert Hall
Preparations:
No preparations needed.
Repertoire will be announced later.
Application period 1
9 November – 13 December 2022
Admission notice will be sent no later than January 24, 2023
Application period 2
14 December – 8 February 2023
Admission notice will be sent no later than February 28, 2023
Late application/Remaining slots
Late application is open 15 February – 13 April 2023
Admission notice will be sent no later than April 21, 2023
It is important that you read through our APPLICATION INFO before submitting your application. There you can read about how the application process works, what applies in case of cancellation, accommodation, and more. You can also get a better track overview in our track pyramid.
13 years or older without adult
13 years or older with adult
Adult non-playing/-singing
Leaders
Sten Källman
Jenny Gustafsson
Sten is a musician, composer, arranger, and folk and world music. He is passionate about integrating music from different cultures, with a special focus on music from Haiti. not the least through his band Simbi. Sten is the Artistic Leader of World Wide Orchestra. He was awarded the Swedish Planeta Prize Inspirator of the Year in 2021.
Jenny is a freelance musician and national fiddler on Västgöta songs, and has a wide audience. She is active as a musician and educator, has done extensive school tours, worked as a theater musician and is visible on folk music stages around the country. Jenny also works with the youth courses Sjövikskursen and Västra låtwerkstan.
Photo: Tina Axelsson
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