We hope you will join us for the 2026 Fall Toot, in the beautiful piney woods of east Texas! Dates for this year’s workshop are November 20-22, 2026 (calendar tip: we are always the weekend before Thanksgiving). Featured this Fall (TBD):
Recorders: Jennifer Carpenter Viols: Mary Springfels, Carol Deihl
Harp: Therese Honey Lute: Hector Alfonso Torres
Voice: Danny Johnson Other: Susan Richter
Our classes include an array of introductory and technique classes, small, one-on-a-part ensembles and larger mixed vocal and instrumental groups. The size of the workshop enables us to create classes for all levels of students, from those of modest skills to advanced players and singers. In addition to classes, there will be a faculty concert, refreshments, and more.
The Toot once again takes place at the beautiful Lakeview Methodist Conference Center, near Palestine in East Texas. The campus is shaded with hundreds of pine trees, and is well-suited to early-morning walks near the small lake. Dining, classes, and our headquarters are all within easy walking distance, and convenient parking is available near all the buildings for those who need transport.
Volunteering : As always at the Toot, we love to schmooze together at break times, and learn who the good cooks are! If you can help with the snacks in the break-room (either by helping to set out the food, helping with clean-up, etc) please let us know in advance. If you can provide a few special snacks (drinks are always welcome too), then bring them with you. After an invigorating playing session, it’s great to relax with some fresh grapes, home-made cookies, or sausage and cheese balls. Be creative and generous!
Save some cash! — earn the Bring-a-Friend tuition discount! Invite a first-time participant to come to the Fall Toot, and get a 20% discount on your tuition! Or bring back a former Tooter who’s been gone 5 or more years, and get a 10% discount. Share the fun, and save! Be sure to get your reservations and deposits in as soon as possible.
IMPORTANT COVID-19 information for all registrants:
We’ve returned to playing together in person, but recognize that the Covid-19 virus is still at large in our world.
Rather than require everyone to provide a negative COVID test from the 24 hours prior to arrival, our new protocol is:
If you’ve been exposed to COVID or have symptoms, you are required to test on the day of arrival and again mid-week.
Please bring your own test(s) if you think this will apply to you. We will have a small number of tests available for $10 each. We would very much like the Toot to be a safe and illness-free experience for everyone, so please exercise your best judgment, and consideration for others, if you find yourself feeling ill.
We look forward to welcoming you to our Texas Tradition!
Feel free to write, call, or email us if you have questions or need further information:
| Danny Johnson Attn: Texas Toot PO Box 4328 Austin TX 78765 | Phone: (512) 578-8040 Email: |