Sierra Jazz Society Newsletter
March, 2010
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Contents:
Alexander Technique Workshop | Discount For Early Jazz Camp Sign-Up | Music Events
Jazz Elements For Strings | Jazz Classes at NU High School | Jazz Classes for Children
Jazz Films | Join the Sierra Jazz Society | Help SJS
Workshop will include these ideas to help your voice:
When: Sunday, March 21 In this class, we'll observe and begin to change habits that contract and compress - your spine, your vocal mechanism, your breathing. To help you begin, you'll be asked to observe yourself kinesthetically. We'll shift the focus from the music, to YOU. This often has startlingly happy results. You won't be singing tunes, just long-held tones, so you can focus on how you are producing a sound. Please call me at 273-5489 or email Nora@bachtobebop.com to let me know if you are interested and I'll give you the street address and directions. Please bring 3 paperback books to class (not what you may think). If you have any questions, please contact me. For more information you can read about the Alexander Technique click here.
Pre-registration required. Katrina Wreede: Credited by jazz historian, Leonard Feather, as making the "only outstanding contribution to jazz on the [viola]", Katrina was Composer in the Schools for the American Composers Forum, created and taught "Junior Composers" for Berkeley Symphony, and has conducted workshops for schools and conferences around the country, including Nevada County Music Teachers In-service. She has also coached many youth ensembles throughout California. A former member of the Turtle Island String Quartet, ensembles including the Ahn Trio and the David Parsons Dance Group play her compositions internationally.
EVENTS World class jazz harpist, Motoshi Kosako, will dazzle you with a ground-breaking style. The Motoshi Quartet includes Bill Douglass, bass; Kit Bailey, percussion and Joe Berry, sax.
JAZZ AT OLD 5 MILE HOUSE Bill Douglass, bass; Al Bent, trombone; Kit Bailey, percussion: jazz standards 6:30-9:30 p.m. Tues March 30 Bill Douglass, bass and Stephen Holland, guitar and vocals: Brazilian, world/folk/jazz, 6-9 p.m. The Old 5 Mile House is on Rt 20, 5 minutes from Nevada City. No cover. Lunch and Dinner. 265-5155. |
If you are thinking about going to Jazz Camp this July, take advantage of our early registration. If you register and pay 50% of your tuition by April 30, you'll receive 15% discount off your total tuition. That's a savings of $67.50! Pay Now!
This is a really fun way to learn, meet other musicians, play with others at your ability level. Register for camp at get more information. Work-study scholarships are available on first-come basis. Contact Julia for more information. Jazz Camp dates: Available to: All ages, instruments and voice. More information and registration
Ken Carter, Band Director at NU, has enlisted Bill to help with improvisation. Ken is a great band director and he says this year his band is comprised of especially talented young musicians. Bill loves passing on this uniquely American art form, especially to teenagers and hopes the whole NU Jazz Band will show up for Jazz Camp this July. There are work-study scholarships available and so far, all who apply for this financial help have been accepted. Please see Jazz Camp or contact Julia for more information.
CHILDRENS WORKSHOP with Bill Douglass
Percussion and recorders will be provided or bring your instrument. Call 273-5489 for info
JAZZ FILMS
Sierra Jazz Society offers Jazz Camp annually, ongoing workshops, Jazz News through our emails and newsletters. For your generosity, you'll receive our unending appreciation, and depending on your contribution, concert tickets, an evening of Jazz History (Bill Douglass, raconteur) or a private concert in your home. Take a look at the three levels of membership. Bill Douglass
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Open up your Voice with the 
Alexander Technique is an excellent way to open up your voice, be more comfortable, have the sound you envision, deepen your breathing. 
Sunday May 16m 4-6 pm. 
Jazz Camp is in its 9th year. All ages, all instrumentalists and vocalists are invited to attend. 
JAZZ AT NEVADA UNION HIGH SCHOOL