a new camp for the traditional music and dance of new mexico!
April 9-12, 2026
Join us for a unique, immersive three-day adult music camp dedicated to the rich traditions of New Mexican folk music. Set in the heart of the Southwest at the Black Range Lodge in Kingston, NM, this camp offers hands-on workshops in traditional instruments (guitar, and violin), vocal techniques, and folk ensemble playing, and dance. Participants will explore the cultural roots of the genre, including Hispano, Indigenous, and Mexican influences, through instrument and song classes and evening dances. Open to adult musicians of all levels, this camp blends musical skill-building with cultural enrichment in a supportive, community-focused setting.
A very elderly woman reminisced to me once how her father used to sit on the porch with his guitar and play “Celito Lindo.” And we would play and play …
Sally Bartos
¡INSCRIBIRSE!
If you’d like to attend Fandango Nuevomexicano, please send an email to Susan (portalirishmusicweek@gmail.com) with your class preferences and a phone number.
Susan will call you to complete registration.
Tuition for this camp is $200 (room and board are billed separately. $50 of your tuition is non-refundable at registration. After March 1, 2026, there are no refunds unless we are able to fill your spot. Financial processing fees are deducted from all refunds.
Camping is available at a reasonable cost, or you can reserve a room at the Black Range Lodge. Attendees will make their own arrangements directly with the lodge. After you have confirmed registration with Susan (portalirishmusicweek@gmail.com), email Catherine (cat@blackrangelodge.com) to make arrangements for food and/or accommodations. Catherine can take tents and RVs, too. A Forest Service campground is within walking distance as well. When you register, you’ll be given an opportunity to suggest a roommate or roommates. Many spots are multi-bedroom suites. Come with friends and enjoy your own private rooms. Catherine at the Black Range Lodge will take care of you.
If you would like to be considered for a scholarship please send a brief description of your interest in this music and your experience playing it, no later than December 31, 2025. Our priority is to assist people reconnecting with their cultural history. In your email include the name and contact information of your teacher(s) or others that can attest to your commitment to the style. Some scholarships will be available for tuition only and some for tuition and room and board. Scholarship recipients will have to pay for travel.
If you would like to give to our scholarship fund you can make a donation through the Gila Community Foundation.
Fandango Nuevomexicano is grateful for the support of the Gila Community Foundation and an anonymous generous donor who has helped us to launch this project.
