Tuesday, March 31, 2009

[Coweta Arts Tidbits] Slow Exposures Issues Call For Entries for 2009 Exhibition

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The Successor To Newnan-Coweta Arts Council News Releases

Composed By: Forrest W. Schultz 770-583-3258

March 31, 2009
 
 

SlowExposures Issues Call For Entries for 2009 Exhibition

 
     The annual SlowExposures Photographic Exhibition of the Rural South held in Pike County has been attracting ever more attention and ever more entries each year.  And each year Coweta photographers have had entries accepted and have won awards, which gets ever  harder each year as the competition mounts.  One Coweta photographer, Paul Conlan from Newnan, has also been honored by being placed on the Board and being made the Webmaster of this prestigious exhibition.  Below is the information concerning the 2009 Exhibition which he recently released on the website, which you can visit for addition information: www.slowexposures.org.   
 

Exhibit Location

 

The Photography Exhibition will be hung at The Candler Field

Museum in Williamson, GA

For directions, visit: www.SlowExposures.org.

 

Eligibility

 

This is a juried photography exhibition with two categories..

• Southeast

• West Central Georgia

 

Photographers are invited to submit up to four (4) entries in each

category. A panel of jurors will choose work from submitted

entries on the basis of creative excellence and interpretation of

the show's theme. Pike Historic Preservation (PHP), Inc. reserves

the right to refuse to hang any work that differs markedly

from the slides/CDs or does not meet the jurors standards of

excellence.

 

Awards

 

Over $2,000 in awards will be available. First, Second, and Third

place cash awards awarded by the jurors in addition to Honorable

Mention Ribbons. A People's Choice Award will be presented

the last day of the show.
 
 

SlowExposures is the nationally recognized juried photography

exhibition that underscores the diversity, contradictions and

complexity of the rural South. Now in our seventh year, we invite

photographers to apply.

 

This year, the show opens Friday, September 18 for two

weekends at Candler Field Museum in Williamson, GA.

A one-hour drive from downtown Atlanta, Pike County

offers a unique experience close to the busy metropolitan

scene, yet a world away. Visitors will be able to enjoy our

beautiful landscape, take a self-guided historic tour through the

countryside and take part in one of the most unique photography

events in the region. Please see our website www.slowexposures.

org for a listing of events during the two week celebration of the

rural South.

 

How to Enter

 

Please complete entry form. A nonrefundable fee of $30.00 (up

to 4 images) per category must accompany all entries. Fee is

payable to Pike Historic Preservation.

 

Photographers may submit up to four (4) images in each of the

two categories, Southeast and West Central Georgia. All work

must be original and have been produced within the last 4 years.

Images entered in the West Central Georgia category must have

been taken within eligible county boundaries of: Pike, Bibb,

Coweta, Crawford, Harris, Heard, Lamar, Meriwether, Monroe,

Muscogee, Spalding, Talbot, Taylor, Troup and Upson.

Photographs may be color or black and white using traditional or

digital or elements of both processes. All entries must be on 35

mm slides or CD. All CD images must be JPEG files no larger

that 2.0 MB in file size. The longest dimension may not exceed

800 pixels. All entries must be marked as follows: Category-

Photographer Name-Title. (Example: WCG-John Doe-The

South) In addition, slides must be marked as to front and top for

proper slide tray viewing.

 

ALL ENTRIES MUST BE POSTMARKED BY JUNE 15, 2009

Please retain a copy of the information you provide on the

entry form. Include a stamped, self-addressed postcard if

you wish to receive confirmation that your images have

been received. Mail entries to: SlowExposures, Pike Historic

Preservation, Inc., P.O. Box 489, Zebulon, Georgia 30295.

Notification and Return of Entries -Notification of acceptance

will be mailed by August 1, 2009 along with instructions for

shipment and retrieval of artwork. Accepted work may be mailed

to us or you may use our Atlanta or Zebulon drop-off and pickup

sites. Applicants not chosen will also be notified.

If you wish the return of your entry slides/CD, you must

enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope with your entry.

The exhibit will hang from September 18 to 27, 2008.

 

2009 Jurors

 

Annette Cone-Skelton is the co-founder and director of the

Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia (MOCA GA) as well

as an accomplished artist in her own right, best known for her

work in abstraction. She has pieces in the permanent collections

of more than 10 national museums including the High Museum

of Art. She is a graduate of the Atlanta College of Art (BFA)

and is a Ford Foundation Scholar. As native of LaGrange, GA

Ms. Cone-Skelton brings her own southern roots and her distinguished

career in collecting, documenting and supporting fine art

to SlowExposures 2009.

 

Tim Barnwell is a photographer based in Asheville, North

Carolina. His career has spanned 25 years as both photographer

and instructor, including eight years as Executive Director of the

Appalachian Photographic Workshops (1980-1988). His work is

in the permanent collections of national museums, including The

Metropolitan Museum, The New Orleans Museum of Art, and

The High Museum. He has published two books of his evocative

images of the Appalachians including "The Face of Appalachia"

and "On Earth's Furrowed Brow". Tim will be leading

this year's Photography Workshop on Landscape Photography at

Towerhouse Farm.
 
 

Monday, March 30, 2009

Faytte-Coweta Chapter of IAAP wavies fee


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                                                                       

For more information, please contact Charlene Riedl, Publicity Co-Chair (e.charlene.riedl@iaap-fcc.org)

 

DATE: Tuesday, April 14th, 2009

TIME:  6:00 p.m.

LOCATION:  Peachtree City Library

EVENT: IAAP Fayette-Coweta Chapter Meeting

 

Accompanying Photography/Files (photography by Charlene Riedl)

Caption:Fayette-Coweta Board Members: Left to Right:  Sherrie Stuart CPS-President, Doris Cook CPS-Vice President, Demetrice Clayton CPS/CAP-Georgia Division President, Sumiko Renfroe CPS/CAP-Secretary and Charlene Riedl CPS-Treasurer

 

Contact: Charlene Riedl CPS     404) 386-2733 

 

Dated Material – Please print the week of April 6, 2009

 

 

LOCAL IAAP CHAPTER WAIVES FEE IN SUPPORT OF ROUGH ECONOMY

 

 

Peachtree City, March 30, 2009

The Fayette-Coweta Chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) is waiving their chapter membership fee in support of local administrative professionals during these hard economic times. 

 

During their February monthly meeting, the chapter voted and unanimously agreed to waive the twenty dollar ($20.00) local chapter membership fee for new members through May 31, 2009, although the International and Georgia Division dues still need to be paid.  "During these economic times, the IAAP Fayette-Coweta Chapter understands the needs of administrative professionals.  Whether it is keeping your current job or looking for a new one, networking is another benefit of joining IAAP" said Charlene Riedl, who recently assumed the role of treasurer. "And what a better way to celebrate April 22nd-Administrative Professional's Day than to support fellow professionals," said Sue Renfroe CPS/CAP, charter/former President and current chapter secretary.

 

ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS WEEK – April 20 through 24, 2009

Since 1952, the International Association of Administrative Professionals has honored office workers by sponsoring Administrative Professionals Week. Today, it is one of the largest workplace observances outside of employee birthdays and major holidays.

 

The IAAP Fayette-Coweta Chapter was chartered on April 22, 2005 by the Georgia Power Chapter.  Membership is open to all administrative support personnel in Fayette and Coweta counties as well as surrounding areas.  The chapter's mission statement is our commitment to promoting the challenges and opportunities of the profession.  The chapter also provides continuing educational resources for the enhancement of leadership, management and technological proficiency.  Chapter support and encouragement for attaining the Certified Professional Secretary and the Certified Administrative Professional ratings, as well as other certifications in the area of office support.   Membership Chair, C.J. Bedgood CPS, reports "Our goal is to provide our members and guests the opportunity to make great friends and network with a group of professional and extremely supportive women."  For membership questions, please contact C.J. at cindy.j.bedgood@iaap-fcc.org.

 

Monthly chapter meetings offer speakers, notification of workshops and seminars to maintain employability. The Fayette-Coweta Chapter meets the second Tuesday of each month at 6:00p.m. in the Peachtree City Library, 201 Willowbend Road, off Highway 54 East.  Our next meeting is Tuesday, April 14th.  Please contact Mitsah Henry, Program Chair for upcoming events and chapter information at mitsah.henry@iaap-fcc.org. Our chapter website is www.iaap-fcc.org.  Additional information about IAAP can be found at www.iaap-hq.org or www.iaap-georgia.org.


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Tuesday, March 24, 2009

[Coweta Arts Tidbits] Ugarte Announces Voice Lessons For April at Musicology of Newnan

Coweta Arts Tidbits

 

The Successor To Newnan-Coweta Arts Council News Releases

Composed By: Forrest W. Schultz 770-583-3258

 
March 24, 2009
 

Ugarte Announces Voice Lessons for April at Musicology of Newnan

 
     Pia Ugarte has just issued this announcement about the Voice Lessons she will be teaching in April at Musicology of Newnan:
 
 

Email:  TheUgarteStudio@TheUgarteStudio.com

Website:  www.TheUgarteStudio.com

The Ugarte Studio 


"Music can change the world because it can change people." (Paul Bono)



Group Voice Lessons in Newnan - New Session!

 

 

Lessons are taught at Musicology in Newnan by Maria Pia Ugarte, Artistic Director of Voices, founder of the female vocal ensemble Zaphyra and The Ugarte Studio.  

 

Group voice lessons are being offered as an Introduction to Voice Classes are one hour long, once weekly, for four weeks. 


 

This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of singing.  Students will receive instruction in the basics of breath management, posture, vocal and muscle coordination, ear training and pitch recognition. 


 

At the end of the last lesson, a song will be performed jointly by the students for family and friends. 


 

Classes will meet on Thursday Nights from 6:30-7:30


 

April 2

NO LESSONS ON APRIL 9 DUE TO SPRING BREAK

April 16

April 23

April 30


 

Course Fee:  $60.00


 

Materials Fee:  $5.00  (provided during first lesson)


 

No music background necessary.


 

Age range:  7 and up.


 

 Call Musicology to Register   (770)252-7900


Information on Musicology is available at www.musicologynewnan.com 

Group Voice Lessons in Newnan - April Session

Dear Media Friends,
 
We request your support with the publication of the attached and thank you for your kind attention.

 

Cheers,

Pia

Email:  TheUgarteStudio@TheUgarteStudio.com

Website:  www.TheUgarteStudio.com

The Ugarte Studio 


"Music can change the world because it can change people." (Paul Bono)





Group Voice Lessons in Newnan - New Session!


 


Lessons are taught at Musicology in Newnan by Maria Pia Ugarte, Artistic Director of Voices, founder of the female vocal ensemble Zaphyra and The Ugarte Studio.  

 

Group voice lessons are being offered as an Introduction to Voice Classes are one hour long, once weekly, for four weeks. 


This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of singing.  Students will receive instruction in the basics of breath management, posture, vocal and muscle coordination, ear training and pitch recognition. 


At the end of the last lesson, a song will be performed jointly by the students for family and friends. 


Classes will meet on Thursday Nights from 6:30-7:30


April 2

NO LESSONS ON APRIL 9 DUE TO SPRING BREAK

April 16

April 23

April 30


Course Fee:  $60.00


Materials Fee:  $5.00  (provided during first lesson)


No music background necessary.


Age range:  7 and up.


 


Call Musicology to Register   (770)252-7900


[Coweta Arts Tidbits] Newnan-Coweta Historical Society Holding Tour of Homes on April 25

Coweta Arts Tidbits

 

The Successor To Newnan-Coweta Arts Council News Releases

Composed By: Forrest W. Schultz 770-583-3258

 
March 24, 2009
 

Newnan-Coweta Historical Society Announces Tour of Homes For April 25

 

Antique Show & Appraisal Fair Also Held On Same Day

 
     One of the best known and most highly anticipated of all the annual events in the City of Newnan is the Tour of Homes sponsored by The Newnan-Coweta Historical Society (NCHS).  This year The Tour of Homes will be held in conjunction with an Antique Show and Appraisal Fair.  The following information about these two events is found on their website, www.nchistoricalsociety.org
 
 
 

2009 Tour of Homes

                         Saturday, April 25, 2009 10AM – 5PM

Advance Tickets $12.00; Day of Tour $15.00

Please call 770-251-0207 for information & tickets

                     We accept Visa and Master Charge

Tickets also available from: 

Coweta County Convention & Visitors Center

100 Walt Sanders Memorial Drive 

770-254-2627

Scott's Book Store

28 S Court Sq, Newnan 

(770) 253-2960

Tickets include Antique Show And Appraisal Fair 
at The Train Depot History Center, Saturday, April 25, 2009

 

2009 Spring Tour of Homes

      

    Gibson/Starr/Sides Home - Circa 1900 at 29 Temple Ave
    Arnall-Mann Home/Welden Financial - Circa 1924 at 75 Jackson St
    Cantwell Home - Built 2002 at 55 Jackson St
    Farmer/Davis Home - Circa 1885 at 70 Jackson St
    Jones/ Paulk Home - Circa 1900 at W. Hwy 16


 

 
 

Antique Show And Appraisal Fair

 
TRASH OR TREASURE?
What's it worth?

The Newnan-Coweta Historical Society presents, in conjunction with our Annual Spring Tour of Homes, an Antiques Show and Sale and an opportunity to learn the value of one of your prized possessions.. 

Expert appraisers will be on hand to provide a casual, verbal estimate of the value of that family heirloom or the prized collectible.  Certified written appraisals also available on many items.

Saturday, April 25, 2009   10:00AM - 5:00PM
Depot History Center
60 East Broad Street, Newnan, Georgia
Verbal appraisal fee - $2.00  
For information:  Dan Dietz (770-251-6245)  

 
Information on this and other NCHS events can be found on their website or by contacting Tom Redwine at nchs@newnanbiz.net or at the Museum at 770-251-0207.
 
The Photo below is of the Arnall/Mann Home at 75 Jackson Street, one of the Homes on this year's Tour.

Monday, March 23, 2009

[Coweta Arts Tidbits] Legacy Theatre Announces "John & Jen", a Play With Only Two Actors

 

Coweta Arts Tidbits

The Successor To Newnan-Coweta Arts Council News Releases

Composed By: Forrest W. Schultz 770-583-3258

 
March 23, 2009

 

Legacy Theatre To Present John & Jen 

 

New Musical Has Only Two Characters

 

 

     Dustin Lewis, the Legacy Theatre's Publicity Director, has  just released the following info about John & Jen:

 

    

ANNOUNCING

 

 

john  &  jen

 

A New Musical

 

 

 

Starring Bethany Hayes Smith and Dustin Lewis

 

Directed  by Adam Hester

 

Book by Andrew Lippa and Tom Greenwald

Lyrics by Tom Greenwald

Music by Andrew Lippa

April 17th - May 3rd, 2009

Tickets: $25 Adults, $22 Seniors 60+/Students 13+

www.thelegacytheatre.org

Box Office: 404-895-1473



A truly original musical that takes a look at the complexities of relationships between brothers and sisters and parents and children, set against the background of a changing America between 1950 and 1990, this is the story of Jen and her relationships with the two Johns of her life: her younger brother, who was killed in Vietnam, and his namesake, her son who is trying to find his way in a confusing world. With a cast of only two people, john & jen is a tour-de-force for two actors who take Jen and John (both of them) from childhood, through adolescence and beyond.
 
Rated PG13.

 

Dustin Lewis, Sales and Marketing Director
Phone: 404-895-1473
Fax: 770-774-4222

The Legacy Theatre
1175 Senoia Road
Suite C
Tyrone, GA  30290


Saturday, March 21, 2009

[Coweta Arts Tidbits] Gallery Players "Murder Off The Cuff" Coming to Baja's in Newnan on April 5

Coweta Arts Tidbits

 

The Successor To Newnan-Coweta Arts Council News Releases

Composed By: Forrest W. Schultz 770-583-3258

 
March 21, 2009
 
 

Gallery Players Murder Off The Cuff Coming to Baja's in Newnan on April 5

 

    It was recently announced that Senoia actor Joey Waldrop had left the Fayette-based Gallery Players improvisation troupe (run by Offshoot Productions) in order to accept a position at Disney Studios in Florida.  That same (and an earlier) announcement stated that another Cowetan, Chrisi Talyn of Palmetto, had recently joined Gallery Players.  It was also announced that the schedule of performances of its latest show Murder Off The Cuff would remain the same -- the only difference is that Waldrop will no longer be a part of Gallery Players.  Murder Off The Cuff takes improvisation to a new level -- the audience is involved!  To see what this really means, you will need to attend a performance of it.

 

     One of these performances will be held at 7 PM on Sunday April 5 at a Newnan venue, namely Baja's at 385 Jackson Street, at the intersection of 34 bypass and Hwy 29, directly across the street from the Coweta-Fayette EMC building.  This can be considered a Dinner Theatre performance because it will include a taco buffet dinner.  The $20 tickets include the cost of the dinner..  They can be picked up at Baja's or charged by phoning there (770-683-3474) or purchased with a check made out to Offshoot Productions and mailed to P.O. Box 2462, Peachtree City, GA 30269. 

 

     Information on the Gallery Players is available from its Founder/Director Dr. Susan Steadman at (770) 631-2362 or offshootpr@aol.com or by visiting its website www.offshoot.org.        

 
     Information on Baja's is available on their website http://bajasnewnan.com.  They are known for their great food and their great entertainment and for providing a fun atmosphere in their restaurant. 
 


 

Friday, March 20, 2009

[Coweta Arts Tidbits] Call For Arts & Crafts Vendors at Senoia's Memorial Day Celebration

Coweta Arts Tidbits

 

The Successor To Newnan-Coweta Arts Council News Releases

Composed By: Forrest W. Schultz 770-583-3258

 
March 20, 2009
 

Call For Arts & Crafts Vendors at Senoia's Memorial Day Celebration

 

     Carla Cook Smith, Publicity Chairman for The Downtown Development Authority of the City of Senoia, has announced that there are openings for arts and crafts vendors at their Memorial Day Celebration.  The details are provided in her news release: 

 
Carla Cook Smith
Publicity Chairman
Senoia Downtown Development Authority
 
Vendors Wanted for Senoia Memorial Day Celebration and Festival 
 
-- Senoia's fourth annual Memorial Day Celebration and Festival begins at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, May 25th in historic downtown Senoia.   Space is currently available for  antique, handmade arts and crafts vendors (no resale items, please) as well as parade participants.  Entry forms  for vendors and parade participants are available at www.senoia.com.   
 
The keynote speaker for this year's festival is  State Representative John Yates.  Representative Yates is the only WWII veteran still serving in the state legislature and has a fascinating history serving our country.  The 2008 parade was the largest parade to date. We are expecting an even larger parade this year.  Civil and Revolutionary War Re-enactors, Veterans, Civic Groups, Businesses, Scouts, Bands, and Shriners are some of the other parade participants.  WWII Veterans are the collective Grand Marshals.
 
The Memorial Day Celebration and Festival is  sponsored by the Senoia Downtown Development Authority.  Make plans to bring your family for a fun day of patriotic celebration. 
 
For more information, contact Gail Downs 770.599.9155 or Suzanne Helfman 770.599.8182 

Tuesday, March 17, 2009

[Coweta Arts Tidbits] Parade On Saturday in Grantville For Grand Opening of Softball Complex

Coweta Arts Tidbits

 

The Successor To Newnan-Coweta Arts Council News Releases

Composed By: Forrest W. Schultz 770-583-3258

March 17, 2009
 

Parade In Grantville on Saturday For Grand Opening of Softball Complex

 

     Grantville City Manager Scott Starnes has just announced that there will be a Grand Opening of The Softball Complex on Saturday at 10 AM preceded by a Parade beginning at 9 AM.  The Parade will start at City Hall (123 LaGrange Street) and end at the Softball Complex on Colley Street.  The Parade will consist of Floats made by the various softball teams which will be playing their games depin the Complex.   For any questions, please contact Starnes at 770-583-3322.


[Coweta Arts Tidbits] Eight Coweta Photographers Accepted Into "Nature, Undisturbed"

Coweta Arts Tidbits

 

The Successor To Newnan-Coweta Arts Council News Releases

Composed By: Forrest W. Schultz 770-583-3258

 
March 17, 2009
 

Eight Coweta Photographers Accepted Into Nature,Undisturbed

 

Opening Reception & Awards Ceremony on April 24 at Dogwood Gallery

 

     Donna Rosser, the Director of the Nature, Undisturbed photographic art exhibition, has announced that the Opening Reception and Awards Ceremony will be held on April 24 at the Dogwood Gallery in Tyrone beginning at 6:00 PM.  This exhibition will showcase the natural beauty of nature, wildlife, and our local landscape, highlighting the importance of conservation as our region develops.  The show will include 52 images from 31 photographers. 

 

     Those following the burgeoning Coweta arts scene were overwhelmed to learn that eight of these 31 photographers were Cowetans:  Paul Conlan, Anne Berry, Alice Ungs, Hugh Maddux, and Matthew Thomas from Newnan; Kelly Hill from Senoia; and Daniel Piar and Carla Smith from Sharpsburg.  

 

     Rosser also announced that each Friday, Saturday, and Sunday of the show (April 24 through May 3) will have an event.  Southern Conservation Trust has set up a webpage for the show: https://www.sctlandtrust.org/news-events/nature-undisturbed and Rosser has established a link to a blog post of hers which discusses these events:  http://thebarefootphotographer.blogspot.com/2009/03/nature-undisturbed-photography-exhibit.html.    


Monday, March 16, 2009

[Coweta Arts Tidbits] Musicology of Newnan Announces Summer Camps

Coweta Arts Tidbits

 

The Successor To Newnan-Coweta Arts Council News Releases

Composed By: Forrest W. Schultz 770-583-3258

March 16, 2009
 

Musicology of Newnan Announces Summer Camps

 

     Musicology of Newnan has just announced their 2009 Summer Camps.  Additional information, including the qualifications of their instructors, can be found on their website   http://www.musicologynewnan.com.  This is the press release they have just issued:

 
 

Musicology 2009 Summer Camps

 (Call or email Kelly for more information)

 

 

 

 

Camping At The Seashore   with Mary Boyd                                   June 1-5

                                                                                                                                   Ages 4 - 8

Remember the magic of holding a seashell to your ear and hearing the ocean or watching sea creatures run along the sand?  Imagine your child learning and playing this summer at the magical place where the ocean meets the land. Encounter creatures of the sea; whale, pelicans and turtles. Study shells and make paper boats; dance and leap like the waves! Activities include: singing and dancing, movement activities, and playing instruments; story time about the magical seashore; making instruments to take home; listening to the sounds of the seashore and to the viola, harp and flute; simple nature crafts and art activities; family time with siblings to end each day.

Materials include: Musikgarten CD; 11x17" sea picture for each child with cut-out animals; parent activity book.

 

Successful Songwriting  with Diane Durrett                          June 2-30

                                                                                                        Ages 13 and up

 

Whether you're a poet, musician or a little of both, you'll find this songwriting class will not only develop writing technique, but you'll have a broader and better knowledge for listening and playing as well.

This class will meet on Tuesday nights from 7-9 PM. Whether you write lyrics, music, or both, this workshop is designed just for you.  In five class days you are guaranteed to have written a fantastic new song. Lead by a music industry veteran, you'll cover the important aspects of song writing - from finding a good "hook" to developing a chorus;  creating your music then fine tuning the entire package to make it perfect.  In addition, you'll learn important industry information regarding copy-writing and songwriter affiliations. On the last day you'll have the opportunity to perform and share our successful new songs.

 

Performance in the Park                                                                            June 8-12

            with Cindy Tipton & Lacy Yates                                                    Ages 6-14

 

Some of us are players and some just learning.  Whichever you are, this class is an excellent opportunity to put another essential brick in your music foundation. Join Cindy and Lacy in learning the art of performing. You will learn how to prepare for a performance, how to perform, and etiquette for watching a performance.  Participants will play games and activities to help learn the basics of music theory.  At the end of the week students will perform a show for family and friends at the GreenvilleStreetPark. This camp is open to students that play piano, violin, guitar or that sing.

 

 

Introduction to Fretted Instruments                                   June 8-12

      with Patrick Thompson                                                                    Ages 11 and up 

 

Have you seen all the instruments hanging in Patrick's studio and wondered what they are?  Join Patrick as he introduces the guitar, banjo, bass, and mandolin. You'll explore each instrument's timbre, range, and how they are played solo and in an ensemble, along with playing techniques for each. We'll listen and identify what makes up a song, including; verse, chorus, bridge, and organization. Get ready to be creative as we will create parts for everyone to learn and play together. Each student will take home handouts and a CD of the end-of-week performance. No prior musical knowledge is needed to participate.   

 

 

 

What's That Rhythm...   with Torrie Boyd                                   June 15-19   

                                                                                                                                           Ages 12 and up

Are you a musician who has trouble reading music or learning songs on your instrument because of complicated rhythms...Or maybe you have a hard time remembering a song because you don't know how to chart it out. If you fit one or both of those categories this is the summer workshop for you. This workshop will explore the in's and out's of rhythmic dictation and song charting. You the student will learn how to recognize all types of rhythms ranging from simple to complex; learn how to sight-read any rhythm on your instrument regardless of what you play; learn how to read in any time signature. You will also learn how to dictate and chart any song within 5-10 minutes. This workshop will include material, fun activities, group participation and snacks. So if you want to have better time playing, have better reading skills and have the ability to learn any song on the fly then don't hesitate to sign up for this workshop. All instruments welcome.

 

Studio Time        with David Puett                                     June 22-26  & July 18, 25

                                                                                                                                      Ages 14 and up

Strap on the headphones and climb into the mixing chair. In this camp you will be given the chance to experience what a professional session player does in the studio. You'll be learning basic recording techniques such as mic placement and tone as well as the engineering side of recoding too. We'll also cover ideas and techniques for creating good improvised solos. At the end of the week students will have recording multiple tracks and will have taken part in the creation of a CD. (CDs will be handed out or mailed within 3 weeks of the camp, after final mastering is done).

 

 

Rock Band   with Patrick Thompson, David Puett, Torrie Boyd

                                                                                                                                               July 6-10

                              Ages 14 and up

Are you ready to be a rock star? Well you are going to need a good band to get there. (long hair not required). At Rock Band Camp you will be teamed up with other musicians to make your own band. This camp is for guitar players, drummers, bass players, keyboardists, and singers. You'll choose songs to create a set list, learn the set, and then record the set so that you can take it home. We'll create band names, take band photos, and at the end of the week you'll all compete in "Battle of the Bands".  Participants must have had at least 6 months of prior musical instruction.

 

 

Rock That Songwriting   with Patrick Thompson                        July 20-24

                                                                                                                                        Ages 13 and up

It may seem your favorite rocker just climbs on stage and spontaneously belts out a song.  In reality, there can be as much songwriting prep in rock guitar as there is in a Mozart sonata.  If you're a guitarist who has ever wanted to write a rock song, but never know where to begin, this is the camp for you. We'll learn about the history of guitar "riffs", and discuss the composition of classic rock songs from the greats: Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, Metallica, Smashing Pumpkins, and more. Bring your axe (guitar), and come prepared to share your creative side as everyone will finish the week with their own newly composed rock song! Participants need at least 6 months of prior lessons to be able to participate.

 

MusicofAmerica    with Jody Butler                                    (Schedule to Follow)

                                                                                                                                              Ages 7-12

You know that America is a melting pot, and that's true of her music as well.  This class is for players of any instrument.  We'll learn about the music of Native Americans, Appalachia, Hawaii, the blues, and jazz.  We'll learn about their history and development and explore their instruments, rhythms, and lyrics with fun activities.  Every day, we'll learn to play a song that's related to the day's theme, and students will receive handouts in a take-home packet. 

 

 

 

Jamming Time    with Jody Butler & Ken Spake                      (Schedule to Follow)

                                                                                                               Ages 10 and up

Would you like to join in the Musicology jam nights but you're not sure that you know the right chords or can keep up with the tunes? Here's your chance to learn some jam favorites, practice your skills playing with a group, and even lead the class in a tune or two of your choice. Each participant will receive a binder with popular jam tunes, including chords, chord diagrams, and lyrics. Participants in this camp should be comfortable changing between basic chords such as C, G, D, A, E etc.