Vivace Flute Choir -- Coming in Fall 2008
If you are interested in joining an ensemble, it is required you speak with the instructor first. Although we have planned carefully, final confirmation of the ensemble schedules will be provided by the instructor. Please give us a call at 425-644-0988 and we'll put you in contact with them. Students need to be at an intermediate to advanced level on their instrument.
Guitar Orchestra
The Guitar Orchestra plays arrangements of music by Mozart, Vivaldi, J.S. Bach, Pachelbel, The Doors, Beethoven, Sam Cooke, Rick James, Miles Davis, John Lennon, The Beatles, The Ventures, Charlie Christian and other great composers. The orchestra is open to guitar players of all ages and levels; students should be able to read eighth notes in first positions (staff or Tab) and know basic chords. Students will enjoy playing great music together while improving guitar skills and musicianship.
The Guitar Orchestra will be led by Barry Pollack. Maestro Pollack is a Northwest based guitarist who has appeared with the Seattle Symphony, the Northwest Chamber Orchestra, Ray Charles, Jeff Beck, the Joffrey Ballet, Mikael Baryshnikov and the Portland Opera Company.
Day: Saturday
Time: 1:00 -2:30
Dates: 3/29 - 6/14, no class 5/24
Tuition: $145
Minimum enrollment: 6 students
Experience level: Advanced beginner-Intermediate
Instructor: Barry Pollack
Supplies: acoustic or electric guitar, pencil, (small practice amp for electric guitars)
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African Marimba
Claire Jones is a skilled performer and teacher of the mbira and marimba music having studied and performed with Zimbabwean musicians such as Dr. Dumisani Maraire and Mondreck Muchena. Her approach challenges the ear and the hands to memorize incredible rhythmic parts from authentic repertory that will expand any musician’s rhythmic vocabulary.
Beginning African Marimba
Instructor: Claire Jones
Day: Monday
Time: 6:00 - 6:50
Dates: 3/24 - 6/9, no class 5/26
Tuition: $203.50
Minimum Enrollment 4, Maximum 8
Continuing African Marimba
Instructor: Claire Jones
Day: Monday
Time: 7:15 - 8:35
Dates: 3/24 - 6/9, no class 5/26
Tuition: $210
Performance: TBA
Minimum Enrollment 4, Maximum 8
Experienced players are encouraged to enroll in this class.
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Fusion Combo
Ron Cole is an accomplished performer in classical, jazz, rock and gospel genres. He brings expertise and joy to his rehearsals. Fusion is a multidimensional musical style that has evolved from the synthesis of rhythm and blues, rock & roll and jazz. Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, John McLaughlin and many other artists have shaped this energetic music.
Instructor: Dr. Ron Cole
Day: Tuesday
Time: 4:30 - 5:50
Dates: 4/1 - 6/10
Tuition: $210
Performance: TBA
Minimum Enrollment 4, Maximum 8
Experienced players are encouraged to enroll in this class.
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Jazz Combo
Jazz is almost 100 years old! The repertory demands of the music rival that of the classical and romantic periods of music. From Early Jazz to Be Bop, from Cool to Modern Jazz, today's jazz musicians have many distinct styles to draw from. Ron Cole will guide students through "standard" jazz repertory that is the basis for all professional pop and jazz musicians on the scene today.
Instructor: Dr. Ron Cole
Day: Tuesday
Time: 6:00-7:20
Dates: 4/1 - 6/10
Tuition: $210
Performances: July 14 and July 20, more TBA, Recording July 24
Minimum Enrollment: 4
Experience: 3 years school or other playing or instructor permission required
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Afro Cuban Combo
Fred Hoadley has been and is currently a leading performer and authority on Afro-Cuban music in the northwest for 20 plus years. For decades, African-inspired Cuban music has influenced the world of Jazz with its infectious rhythms and beautiful melodies. Students will be able to work on improvisation through Afro-Cuban arrangements.
Instructor: Fred Hoadley
Day: Wednesday
Time: 6:00-7:20
Dates: 4/2 - 6/11
Tuition: $210
Performance: TBA
Minimum Enrollment 4
Experience: 3 years school or other playing or instructor permission required
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Brazilian Jazz Combo
Eduardo Mendonça has lived for the past ten years in the Seattle area. He began performing in Seattle and traveling throughout the United States and Canada with the Bakra Bata steel drum band. Now, he has his own group known as Show Brazil!, which has gained much recognition in the past ten years. Show Brazil! has played throughout Western Washington and Brazil at events and locations such as the Folklife EduFestival, Bumbershoot, Seattle Children's International Festival, BrasilFest and many other locations. Eduardo teaches from the heart his own special, authentic knowledge of the colorful music from Brazil."
Instructor: Eduardo Mendonça
Day: Wednesday
Time: 7:30-8:50
Dates: 4/2 - 6/11
Tuition: $210
Performance: TBA
Minimum Enrollment 6
Experience: 3 years school or other playing or instructor permission required
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Prelude Flute Choir
Local area flute and piccolo specialist Linda Bailey will take students through a rigorous journey of a diverse range of flute ensemble repertoire. Students can expect to be challenged in a fun and exciting way. This class is perfect for students looking to play music with their peers and is a pre-cursor to the Vivace Flute Choir. The social experience of playing in a group can be one of the most valuable and exciting tools in a child’s musical development. Prelude Flute Choir is geared towards 6th - 8th graders with 1-year minimum playing experience or permission of the instructor.
Instructor: Linda Bailey
Day: Tuesday
Time: 7:00 - 7:55
Dates: 4/1 - 6/10
Tuition: $203.50
Performances: TBA
Minimum Enrollment 3
Experience: for students from grades 6-8 with at least 1 year playing in school or lessons
Required supplies: Flute, cleaning rod, cleaning cloth, sharpened pencil with eraser and a music stand for practicing at home
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Vivace Flute Choir -- Coming in Fall 2008
Local area performer Linda Bailey will take students through a rigorous journey of a diverse range of flute ensemble repertoire. Flutists can expect to be challenged in a fun and exciting way.
Vivace Flute Choir is geared towards High School Players with 3-year minimum playing experience and is perfect for adults as a compliment and/or alternative to private lessons. The social experience of playing in a group can be one of the most valuable and memorable times in a musician’s life. The ensemble runs fall, winter and spring quarters..
Instructor: Linda Bailey
Day: Tuesday
Time: 7:30 - 8:50
Tuition: $210
Performances: TBA
Minimum Enrollment 3
Experience: 3 years school or other playing or instructor permission required for students under 14 years old.
Required supplies: Flute, cleaning rod, cleaning cloth, sharpened pencil with eraser and a music stand for practicing at home
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Music Works Northwest offers some of the most diverse student performing groups in the state of Washington. Our instructors live what they teach and teach what they live. Every instructor is a working professional immersed in the genre of the ensemble they direct.
