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Finnish Folk Music Camp

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Finnish Folk Music Camp: July 15 to 17, 2014

Traditional Finnish music still permeates the lakes and forests of Michigan's Copper Country, where Finnish-American identity vibrantly lives on. From Saturday evening sauna to specialty comfort foods, folks carry on their Finnish traditions as part of everyday life. Arguably, none do it more significantly than those who play traditional Finnish music at festivals and weddings, in humble kitchens, on stylish patios, and even along the pristine shores of Lake Superior. Finlandia University's Finnish Council in America and the Finnish American Heritage Center are excited to arrange this second annual Finnish traditional music camp opportunity.

Music Camp Registration Form (Coming Soon)

Music Camp Brochure (Coming Soon)

Music Camp Sponsors (Coming Soon)

Finnish Folk Music Camp Faculty

Music Camp Class Schedule (Coming Soon)

Map and directions to Finlandia University

For more information and to reserve your spot at the 2014 Finnish Folk Music Camp, call 906-482-1413.

Classes

Accordion
Bones and Spoons
Fiddle
Guitar
Harmonica
Harmonium
Kantele
Mandolin
Voice
Finnish tango
Finnish folk dancing
Finnish language
Finnish cooking
Finnish weaving and crafts*
Make your own 5-string kantele*
Make your own 10-string kantele*
Make your own piccolo*

*Additional materials charge

Faculty

Bette Premo
Carl Rahkonen
Ralph Tuttila
Rich Koski
Don Reinholm
Arne Salli
Tanya Stanaway
Kay Seppala
Randy Seppala
Jonathan Rundman
Sara Pajunen
Jim Lohman
Norma Nominelli
Steve Niemi
Celia Jones
Eileen Sundquist

View bios of Music Camp faculty

A Slideshow of the Copper Country and the Finlandia University Campus

Tuition for entire 3-day camp:

$195 ($170 if paid by June 15, 2014)

Housing in the Finlandia Residence Hall:

$25 per night (available Tues., Wed. and Thurs. night
(Rate subject to change)

Meal tickets:

$6 breakfast, $7 lunch, $8 dinner

Location:

Finlandia University, Hancock, Mich.

Musical Instruments:

The camp has a number of five-string kanteles available for student use.

Evening concerts and dances will be open to the public.

What other activities are available?

Sightseeing and summer sports abound in the Copper Country. In addition, the 2014 Aura Jamboree in nearby Aura, Michigan, begins on July 18, and the annual Strawberry Festival in Chassell, Michigan, take place the weekend prior to the Music Camp.

Finlandia University, founded by Finnish immigrants over a century ago, is a learning community dedicated to academic excellence, spiritual growth ,and service. The university is a private not-for-profit institution located in Michigan's beautiful Upper Peninsula.