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Thursday, April 26, 2001 - Page 4 NEWS Common Ground on The Hill marks its 7th anniversary STACI L. GEORGE instrumental, music, singing, dance, acting, The music festival's talent lineup features CGOTH offices for more information. New.I'Editor the spoken word, or the fine arts, whether Pete Seeger and Tao Rodriguez-Seeger, Gradu- the traditions which interest you are Native Tom Chapin, Step Afrika, Footworks, ate students Here is the story of a student who rna- American,Celtic,African-American, Latino Sangmele, and many more. may elect to triculated at WMC during the 60s and or Appalachian in origin (to name a few), Pete Seeger, America's best-loved receive3cred- throughout his life has led a variety of musi- you will find courses that will inspire and folk singer and untiring environmental- its by partici- cal ensembles, performing throughout the renew you," continues the introduction. ist, andToshi Seeger will be awarded the paling in the United States, Canada, and Europe. Margaret Boudreaux, associate professor Robert H. Chambers Award for Excel- comprehen- Then one day while teaching a Jan-term and chair of the music department, lence in the Traditional Arts at the sive curricu- class in 1993, he had a vision of creating a Eric Byrd, lecturer of music and ~--.-.; .... -c festival, said the CGOTH 2001 lum plan for festival whose goal was to seek racial and dire~tor of the WMC gospel ~., ""'" . catalog. CGOTH is not $360 and pay- cultural harmony through the arts. choir, Guy. \., f" gearedtoward ing $ 3 7 0 His name is Walt Michael, and for seven Davis, Larry a specific age for the credits. years now, as the executive and artistic di- E i sen bel' g , group, but is Thosei n 1e r- rector, he calls his vision Common Ground Bobby A. Little designed for ested should on the Hill (CGOTH). Bear, Mike Munford, ~ J.lvh ~v~ryone. contact the Seven years ago, he contacted Ira Zepp, Rick Smith, professor and 0 ..." All parucrpants are CGOTH and former professor of philosophy and religious chair of the chemistry de-'" ',,' 1-" encouraged to register. Guy Davis year WM~ Gradu- ~~a~~~sa~~~i~~:~=~ ~~~:i~~n:dpvr~~rs~ ft~~mi~:~r~~~:ra:ra:::~d v!~; his- )- It E - erin~,f~~:~U~:~~5~P~;p:T:s:~/~u~eac~~~~ gffi{~~nf~:~~r~~~format~~~.Depart- sor of art and art history and CG's vice presi- 'tory, and Susan Williamson, lecturer of art ilionand $35 for room and board (unless you Common Ground on the Hill would not dent-for planning, and enlisted their help in history, are among the list of instructors for are commuting). be what it is without a little help from its getting CGOTH started. this year's workshops. For more information on festival and reg- friends, Mary Zepp, Ira's wife, is also credited as Also included in the list are two profes- isrraticn fees, contact either Michael at ex- The catalog lists several people, as well being one of the founders. sors from the University of Rhode Island, tension 771 or the Web page at as groups and organizations it would like to "Common Ground on the Hill is a tradi- Charlie Collyer and Pamela Zappardino. www.commongroundonthehill.com. thank for their support. tiona I music and arts organization whose who have strong ties to WMC and Carroll While there are no day care services for. Included in the list is the Maryland State purpose is to offer a quality learning experi- County. children under five, there is a workshop Arts Council, Carroll County Arts Council, ence with master musicians, artists, writers, Collyer and Zappardino recently taught called "Children's World Village," said Carroll County Office of Tourism, Blues and crafts people while r------------, a nonviolence class dur- Michael. Access Magazine, Western Maryland Col- exploring cultural diver- ing Jan-term 200 I. This workshop features music, dance, lege, "We Shall Overcome" Fund at the sity in search of a "com- For the second drama, crafts, recreation, and children's Highlander Educational Center, One Tree men ground" among eth- year, they will be reach- drumming, The children's program is $170 Productions, John Rosenwald, Christina nic, gender, age, and ra- ing a workshop on non- for one child and $120 for the second. Collins-Smith, and several others, cial groups," said violence at CGOTH. CGOTH doe not discriminate against As Van Hart said, CGOTH is one way Michael. "Nonviolence people with disabilities. Please be sure to she tries to make "this world a better The seventh annual Now" will feature van- contact the CGOTH office to make them placeby recognizing,cherishing,preserving, Common Ground on the ouscultural perspectives aware of your needs, and celebrating the cultural diversity of all Hill music and arts festi- and its role in our per- In addition to receiving a wealth of cut- our brothers and sisters, through communi- val will take place July 1- sonal lives will be ex- tural knowledge, WMC undergraduates and cation in the arts." 14,2001 at WMC. plored via hands-on ex- graduate students can also receivecredits for ~I;( Hope to see you at CGOTH 2001! This year's focus is I ercises, group discuss participating in Common Ground, ions, music, and media, said Michael. said Zappardino. Undergraduates can elect to re- dent, participant and festival-goer, you may For those who may have missed his visit ceive 1-4credits by paying the com- chose from a broad spectrum of the arts to WMC a few weeks ago, Bernard prehensive curriculum plan which springing from a wealth of traditions," LaFayette Jr., a life-long advocate of non- costs $360 for week one's work- Michael states in his introduction on the violence and director of URI's Center for shops and/or paying $300 for week CCiOTHWeb page, Nonviolence and Peace Studies, will be back two's workshops, in addition to The fourteen-dayevent isfilled withvari- on campus again to visit and talk with the $100 per credit hour. ous workshops during the day, a chance to nonvio-lence class, as well as partake in While working with a WMC meet other participants during lunch time, other CGOTH events. professor-advisor, the student can and several evening events such as an art Ending week one and kicking off week earn Independent Study credits in opening, "Blues night," student open mike two, the American Music & Arts Festival the following disciplines: an, nights, and concerts. will be held Saturday and Sunday,July 7 and English, humanities, or music, And "Whether your artistic interest be 8 at the Carroll County Farm Museum Contact the Registrar and The Common Ground on the Hill schedule includes: WEEK 1 (July 1-6): Classical Guitar, Intro Celtic Harp, Hammered Dulcimer (levels I-IV), Vocal Technique, Tin Whistle, African Drumming, Yogarythmics Folk Arts of Latin America, Painting inner visions, Murals and Movement, Songs of Freedom, One Tree Poetry, African Dance, Bluegrass banjo, No Puppets Allowed, Weaving at Hill Farm, Drawing Workshop, Writing to Benefit, Gospel/Jazz singing, Cool Kid's Music, Storytelling with Music, Latino Band Workshop, Nonviolence Now, Search for Common Ground, Swing Band Work- shop, World Percussion, 2 & 3D Collage, Bicycling, and the Children's World Village. WEEK 2 (July 8-14): Stepping, Native Flute, Paraguayan Harp, Woodworking: Tree to Bench, Roots &Rhythm, World Flute, West African Rhythms & Dance, World Song, Flute Construction, Calligraphy, Shape Note Singing, Pine Needle Basketry, Oil Painting, Yoga, and the Children's World Village * The above is only a small sampling of what Common Ground on the Hill is offering this summer. For the complete list of classes, as well as when they meet, please contact Walt Michael at extension 771. ** Some of the classes are offered both weeks.