Feel (and learn) the Beat! The Rhythm Stage performers include: Barb Pitcher, Brenda Huckins Bonter, Beth Keloneva - "Wonderful World of Frame Drums"; Carolyn Koebel and Jonathan Wegner of Michigan Hiryu Daiko - "Music of the Taiko Drums"; Kevin Jones teaches "Ganza" (music for a rite of passage); Josh Dunigan - Musical Moments in Your Home!; Sundance DiDominico Read more »
To our friends and neighbors. 2020 was a tough year for everyone, with the COVID-19 pandemic setting the backdrop for major adjustments in the way we all live our lives and operate our businesses. The Wheatland Music Organization was no exception. To protect the Organization during this uncertain time, the Board closed the festival grounds […] Read more »
This hands-on (feet-on!) workshop for all ages will introduce you to some of these gestures that you can use to make music with your feet. Drawing from clog and step dance styles from Ireland, Scotland, England, Canada, and Appalachia, Nic Gareiss will share the building blocks of many of these movement traditions. Read more »
2021 Memberships are NOW AVAILABLE! Your financial support allows Wheatland to continue virtual instrument lessons, virtual Wheatscout activities, maintenance of the festival site as well as provide scholarships. Purchasing a membership, or making a donation, will bring us closer to our goal of a 2021 FESTIVAL. Help us preserve and present traditional music and art we all love. Read more »
Letter from the Executive Director & Board - changes to programming for 2021. "As we move forward to 2021, our priority remains the same - to do what is best for the safety and well being of our staff, volunteers, performers and community members. At the Board of Directors meeting on October 13, 2020, the board voted to cancel the following 2021 in-person and virtual events; Winter Wheat, Traditional Arts Weekend and Summer Wheat Music Camp. Instead, we will be focusing our time and resources on holding a 2021 festival; in whatever form it might be." Read more »
The Wheatscouts 2020-21 season begins on Saturday, October 17, with a fun and interactive presentation on Voyageurs by Wally and Rachel Ewing. The presentation will be shared via Zoom (as Wheatland is not currently offering face-to-face activities). Wheatscout families should email Kris Stableford <thestablefordagency@gmail.com> by noon, Friday October 16 to get link and a password sent […] Read more »