Sierra Jazz Society Newsletter
February, 2010
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Contents:
Junior jazz camp |
Debbie Poryes Quartet Concert at Center for the Arts |
Introduction to Jazz Piano for Adults and Teens | Jazz Camp | Jazz Elements For Strings |
Wednesday Nights Jazz Toning Class | Events | Join the Sierra Jazz Society | Help SJS
"Jazz is our national treasure. I'm very lucky to be playing with so many fine players in that tradition. And I'm looking forward to our next Jazz Camp in July!" ~ Bill Douglass |
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Contact: SJS Registrar Julia Glasse or call 273-0568 by May 1 or send $20 payable to Sierra Jazz Society to: Sierra Jazz Society
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.
Wednesday Night ongoing toning Workshops An ongoing workshop for vocalists, string players and flutists. Bill Douglass leads the group with toning, improvising using modes, and careful instruction. The class is fun and musically satisfying. Downtown Grass Valley venue 8-9 pm Wednesdays Please call Bill to talk with him about the class and if the class would be right for you: 530-273-5489 or write Bill Here
EVENTS Sierra 3 or Telepathy plays 1st Saturday of each month at Summerthyme's Bakery, 421 Colfax Avenue, Grass Valley. 10 am- 1 pm. No cover. Sierra 3: John Girton, guitar; Nora Nausbaum, alto flute; Bill Douglass, bass Telepathy: John Girton, guitar and Bill Douglass, bass
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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"Poryes' playing is confident, yet playful, thoughtful, but full of life." “A stellar outing that introduces a piano trio that plays with an interactive verve and elegance…a knockout listening experience.” “Her music is pleasant and powerful at the same time and I can picture a time when musicians will claim her as a major influence.” Tickets available at: Briarpatch, The Bookseller, and Body Balance or buy your ticket online now. Bill Douglass and Dave Tidball teach at Jazz Camp in July.
$15 per participant or $30 with show. Jazz Pianist Debbie Poryes will present an overview of some of the skills necessary to develop the ability to play jazz piano. The three main seventh chords will be presented and some jazz voicings given. Debbie will give some practical suggestions as to how to develop a "swing" feel. Various ideas will be given on how to improvise and all this will be applied to a tune or two. Debbie will have an outline and handouts so you will have something to take notes on and to take home. Please feel free to record the workshop as well. This is a 'gather around the piano cozy workshop' and attendees will be encouraged to try out some of these ideas while we are all together.
Work-study scholarships are available on first-come basis. Contact Julia for more information.
Available to: All ages, instruments and voice. |
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A Few Words from Bill...
Junior Jazz Camp - Sunday May 16, 1-3 pm
For ages 8-12. Any instrument or voice, all levels. 
Sunday May 16m 4-6 pm. 
When: Feb 21, 7:30 pm
July 21-25 for all ages, all instruments and voice. Improve your playing or learn to improvise with patient, kind faculty of 10, led by Bill Douglass. Combos, sectionals, listening, lots of fun! 
Jazz Camp dates: