RCC alumnus Scotty Irving uses some unusual percussion pieces during Homemade Music III.

Fall 2008
Mel Jones: Harmonicas and Humor

Mel Jones, who has achieved prominence as a harmonica player, performer, humorist, and raconteur, led a workshop on "Harmonica and Humor: Techniques and Performance." That evening, Mel returned with his band, "Mel Jones and His Bag O' Bones," to present a full-length concert.

Singer and songwriter Sally Spring conducted a special workshop on "Open Tunings for Guitar" in March 2006.

Fall 2004: Members of the Healing Force presented a well received workshop on the "Roots of Rhythm."

Fall 2003: Members of the Guild talked with Daybreak about how to make it in Nashville and on the road. Later that night, a packed house heard the band show why they have been so successful.

Fall 2002: The Musicians' Guild presented a workshop on "Guitar Accompaniment for Traditional Folk and Bluegrass Music" on Aug. 29 at noon in the Whitcomb Student Center. 

Campus and area musicians teamed up for Homemade Music on Friday, Feb. 29, 2008 at 7 PM in the RCC Auditorium.

To see what campus musicians have been up to, please click here.

Homemade Music:
Tenth Anniversary Edition
Friday, February 29 at 7 PM in the RCC Auditorium

Homemade Music returns from its tenth year! Join friends and family for a great concert featuring long-time favorites Keith Sigmon and Lee Dishmon, Wood & Steel, Hubert Lawson and the Bluegrass Country Boys, and RCC's own Campus Tradition. Admission is free; a donation to Habitat for Humanity is suggested. Come enjoy yourself as we make good music for a good cause. The public is invited.

The Musicians' Guild is an organization for all musicians on the RCC campus. It serves both as a clearinghouse for information about musical performances on campus and in the area and as a meeting place for those interested in a variety of music styles and performance. Those who are interested in the activities of the Musicians' Guild are encouraged to sign up with the advisor. Members will be notified of upcoming events and performance opportunities.

 
There are all kinds of musicians in the RCC Musicians' Guild. Here are just a few of our current and former members: (clockwise from upper left) Laetitia Wells, Chip Cardwell, Jamie Galloway, Lee Dishmon, Laura Collins and Jimmy Patterson. Become a part of this campus organization!

The Musicians' Guild also sponsors musical performances and workshops by a variety of artists in different types of music. For the past four springs, the Guild has held a benefit concert for the local chapter of Habitat for Humanity. Campus musicians are encourage to participate. Please contact Lee Dodson for more information.

email:
dodsonl@rockinghamcc.edu

Telephone:
336-342-4261 (ext. 2155)

Dodson plays bass with the RCC string band, Campus Tradition.

Find out more about
Campus Tradition,
RCC's String Band

Fall 2006:
Scott Ainslie Performed the Music of Robert Johnson 

Scott Ainslie is the rarest of performers - a man who can speak about the blues with the same compelling passion and authority that drives his musical performances. Scott Ainslie presented a workshop on “The Music of Robert Johnson” in the Whitcomb Student Center and performed on stage in the RCC auditorium.

"Sociology and Song"
Workshop and Concert
Fall 2005

 Al Dunkleman presented a special workshop and performance on  "Sociology and Song" on Oct. 5, 2005. During the workshop, Al Dunkleman discussed song writing and the influence of our changing society on music. That evening, Dunkleman returned to share songs and stories about Southern culture, love, courtship, marriage, social injustice, and diversity.

Faculty and staff members are also welcome in the Musicians' Guild!