Fall 2026 OLLI Digital Catalog

TRADITIONAL MUSIC SLOW JAM (CP258)

CP – Performing Arts Participation

Enjoy playing traditional Celtic and old-time tunes in a relaxed environment. All skill levels and acoustic string instruments welcome. Other instruments such as flute, penny whistle, recorder, etc. are also welcome. Stringed instrument players should know basic chords in keys of G, D and A. Ability to sight read music is not a requirement but is a very helpful skill.

This offering meets for a total of 11 session(s).

INSTRUCTORS: Oliver Hansen, Nikki Roberson

HANSEN, OLIVER — Retired science educator, technology training developer and dean of Learning Technologies at Prince George’s Community College, Maryland. Has enjoyed playing folk and Celtic music on banjo and hammered dulcimer for many years.

ROBERSON, NIKKI — Picked up the pennywhistle in 2006 and the recorder in 2008. Taught both soprano and alto recorders at OLLI for several semesters. Director of a 15-person recorder group, and play soprano, alto, tenor, and bass recorders in a four-part group. Goal is to share the joy of playing music with others.

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