9th Annual Winterlude
Community and education take center stage during Winterlude, the Moab Music Festival’s week of workshops, outreach, and guest artist concerts.
January 25 – February 1, 2025
Winterlude guest ensembles W4RP & Pascal Le Boeuf’s “Ritual Being” perform five public concerts, lead workshops for community youth and adult musicians, and visit Grand County High School classrooms, Pre-K students, the Grand Center’s senior luncheon, and KZMU Radio.
Scroll down to view the concert schedule and register for Winterlude workshops. Come warm up with Winterlude!
Winterlude Concert Schedule
January 25 – W4RP: Live at the HooDoo
HooDoo Moab, 7:00 pm, Ages 21+
January 28 – Sips & Sounds
Josie Wyatt’s, 7:00 pm, Ages 21+
January 31 – Winterlude Showcase
Star Hall, 7:00 pm, All ages
February 1 – Musical Story Hour
Star Hall, 10:30 am, Newborns & up
February 1 – Pascal Le Boeuf’s “Ritual Being”
Star Hall, 7:00 pm, Ages 6+
Winterlude Workshop Schedule & Registration
Registration Deadline: January 17, 2025
Workshop Fee: Students (18 and under): Free; Adults (19+): Pay-what-you-wish
Potluck & Play-Through with W4RP
January 26, St. Francis Episcopal Church, 6:00-8:30 pm
A casual chamber music reading session led by guest quartet, W4RP. Bring your instrument and a dish to share. Complete parts will be available by January 10th. If you’d like to see parts before registering, please email chelsea@moabmusicfest.org. Open to intermediate and advanced strings, woodwinds, brass, and pianists who read music.
Guest Artist Workshops
with W4RP & Pascal Le Boeuf’s “Ritual Being”
January 27-31, Star Hall
- Monday/Wednesday – Level 1 Players, 3:30-5:00 pm
- Tuesday/Thursday – Level 2 Players, 3:30-5:00 pm
- Friday – All, 3:30-5:00 pm & 7:00 pm Winterlude Showcase
Learn, play, and receive coaching on original musical arrangements written by Winterlude guest quartets W4RP and Pascal Le Boeuf’s “Ritual Being”. Monday/Wednesday workshops will be geared towards Level 1 (beginner) players and Tuesday/Thursday workshops for Level 2 (intermediate/advanced) players. All come together Friday for a finishing touches rehearsal in preparation for the 7pm Winterlude Showcase performance alongside W4RP and Pascal Le Boeuf’s “Ritual Being”!
Open to beginner through advanced youth and adult instrumentalists. Parts will be available by early January.
- Level 1 Players (1-2 years of experience)
- Level 2 Players (3+ years of experience)
Community Drum Circle
January 30, Star Hall, 7:00-8:00 pm
An informal and fun workshop exploring, rhythm, groove, and call and response led by W4RP percussionist Rick Martinez. Open to ages 8+. No prior drumming experience required.
Winterlude Sponsors
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