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Friday, August 30TH 2024

The Woodchuck Harvest is a collaboration between schools, private instructors and professional musicians to provide a free music performance opportunity to inspire personal development, foster a sense of community and raise money for music education in Florence and Missoula.
So, come and enjoy live music, games, potluck and your favorite cold beverages under the Big Sky. The Bitterroot River will provide the perfect backdrop for music, camping and connecting with family and friends. Experience youth bands, jazz ensembles, folk guitar duets, violin solos, and percussion performances by a number of our community’s talented youth. The show will be headlined by the supremely talented and high energy duo, El Wencho.

FCS Student Performances

From rock to classical to movie music to jazz, we've got it all covered! Come hear some of the many talents of the Florence-Carlton Band Program! And for even more, come to the Woodchuck Pre-Funk on Thursday, Aug 29 at 7:30pm at the Backyard Tap House in Florence. Be blown away by amazing guitar & vocals!

Tangled Tones

This year we are excited to welcome two youth bands and a Living Rhythm drum circle from Tangled Tones Studios. The bands, known as Rhythmos and Monotone, form part of Tangled Tones renowned "Playing With The Band" summer program. Rhythmos, the most experienced band in the program recently won the Battle to Beat Cancer, a fund raiser that helped raise over $3,500 for Camp-Mak-A-Dream.
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El Wencho is a powerhouse duo with big sound that relates the Montana lifestyle through immersive lyrics, catchy melodies and driving rhythms. Their authentic music is an eclectic fusion of genres that draws on sonic elements from red dirt rock, blues, country, Americana and polyrhythmic Latin percussion. Purposefully inclusive, their music is a catalyst for storytelling, laughter and fostering connections with fans. Live shows are an experiential combination of their dynamic Montana sound, engaging storytelling and comedic flair. Josh and John are supremely talented musicians and entertainers. Together they form an authentic and charismatic duo that expertly connects with the audience and delivers an engaging and highly addictive musical experience.

What to Bring
Potluck Item
Camp Chairs / Blankets
Adult and Kid Beverages
Extra Water
Shade
Camping Included
Tent or RV (sorry, no hook ups)
B Y O B
Bring your own favorite drinks.
Tasty Eats
Community Potluck
Last Name Begins With:
A-G Desserts
H-N Appetizers / Finger Food
O-T Salads
U-Z Casseroles / Meat
NO ANIMALS PLEASE
Event Schedule
1

4:00 - 5:00 pm

Drum Circle with Matthew Nord
2

5:00 - 6:00 pm

FCHS Jazz Ensembles & Performances
3

BREAK:

Pot Luck, John McClellan Sings National Anthem @ FCHS Football Game
4

7:15 - 8:15 pm

Tangled Tones Band
5

8:30 - 10:00 pm

El Wencho
6

BREAK:

Venezuelan Arepas / Tacos
7

10:30 pm - TBD

Live from the Cauldron Fire with El Wencho & Friends
Directions
21545 Lower Woodchuck Rd.
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Partner with us to support the development of young musicians in our community. All funds raised will go directly to support local area music programs including funding new instruments and equipment, music camp scholarships, sheet music, accompanists and supplemental school music programming.