Michael Nix brings his New Classic Banjo Project to the Wendell Meetinghouse, Wendell, MA as part of the 2026 Community Arts & Conversations project. Through his New Classic Banjo Project residency (July 21, 23, 25 and 26) Michael Nix explores a way of looking at the banjo with a self-designed 7 nylon string instrument (the 7-string Banjar) that morphs classical, jazz, folk, and world music into a dynamic new performance style. The residency includes a lecture on the design and commission of the Banjar; a panel discussion on commissioning a bespoke instrument and compositions; a workshop for all levels of banjo players (includes classical, jazz, folk and world music); and a solo concert. This first event is a presentation lecture and performance on the design and manufacture of his modern classical seven-string banjar. (by donation)
