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Hi All
Brad Muirhead's Renfrew Community Performance Project begins tomorrow and there are still a few spaces left. This is a great opportunity for young musicians to play in a large ensemble, learn some new music and musical techniques and ideas, plus participate in an amazing community arts project! Thanks to the Canada Council, the fee for two weeks of instruction is only $50. I have been part of this for 4 years now and it is a really great experience which I highly recommend to all music students.
We are particularly looking for a few sax players and a bass player or two.

See details below.


Jared





CALL TO YOUNG ARTISTS & COMMUNITY MUSICIANS OF ALL AGES


the 2008

RENFREW COMMUNITY PERFORMANCE PROJECT is an opportunity not to be missed!



For aspiring instrumentalists, vocalists and composers

This exciting annual project, started in 2005, provides a unique experience not to be found anywhere else. The program guides a diverse group of young artists through the process of forming, preparing and presenting a large, original music �ethno-jazz-rock fusion� ensemble, under the mentorship and direct participation of some of Vancouver�s best musical performers, composers and educators. In addition to rehearsing and performing, participants will be encouraged to contribute (according to ability) to the development of 40 minutes of original music. Intermediate � advanced high school level playing and reading experience is required to participate in the band component, and while also encouraged for the other sections, there will be some space available in the vocal and percussion sections for those with little or no experience, but enthusiasm to get involved, the desire to learn, and ability to commit to full attendance.
Preparatory and musical skills workshops will transition into a music camp followed by rehearsals for performances, including a large, multi-media extravaganza showcase at

The 2008 Renfrew Ravine Moon Festival

(an exciting, family-oriented community event with an audience of 3000+!)
Faculty:

Brad Muirhead (trombone): Artistic Director / band conductor / horn section coach

Jared Burrows (guitar) rhythm section coach

Beverley Dobrinsky (vocal)

Paul Bray (percussion)

Stan Taylor (drums)

Stephen Robb (clarinet/saxophone/piano)

Malcom Aitken (trumpet)

Jin Zhang (Chinese instruments)

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Musical skills to be explored will include:

establishing a group sound, basic improvisational and compositional devices (harmony, rhythm, texture etc), basic arranging concepts, rehearsal technique and performance experience.

These things and more will be explored primarily in a full-band rehearsal setting (also some sectional work), and will include coaching (by instrument category � woodwinds, brass, strings, vocals etc) from a roster of highly skilled local professional artist-clinicians who, in addition to the full-time faculty, will sit-in individually at the workshop and band camp sessions, and then participate fully in the rehearsals and performances, sitting �in-section� as members of the band. Some multi-cultural elements will be planned (led by renowned composer of modern and traditional Chinese music, Jin Zhang), and more could be included to reflect the cultural diversity of the ensemble.

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Space is limited, by total participants and by instrument, so sign up now!
Program Dates and registration information on reverse�
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The 2008
RENFREW COMMUNITY PERFORMANCE PROJECT
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Musical Development Workshops (all participants)

Monday August 11 - Friday. August 15

9:30am - 2:30pm (one hour lunch 11:30 - 12:30)

Location: Windermere Secondary band room (3155 E. 27th Ave, Vancouver)

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Music Camp (all participants)

Monday August 18 - Friday. August 22

9:30am - 2:30pm (one hour lunch 11:30 � 12:30)

Location: Windermere Secondary band room (3155 E. 27th Ave)

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Band BBQ and Performance for family & friends (excerpts from the big work)

August 22 Renfrew Park (just North of Renfrew Community Centre, at 22nd & Renfrew)
BBQ � 3:00pm / performance 6:00pm

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* there could also possibly be one or two similar performances scheduled TBA.

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Moon Festival rehearsals
August 25 � September 10 (exact times and dates TBA)

Dress Rehearsal: September 11, 5:00 � 8:00pm @ Renfrew Park

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Moon Festival Performance
Saturday September 13, Renfrew Park & Slocan Park
4:00 � 8:30pm (sound check, parade & complete big work @ finale)
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there is a $50 (non-refundable) registration fee, otherwise
participation is free! (no enrollment fees)

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Note: This program is recognized by the V.S.B and your school as valid for volunteer work experience and your graduation portfolio

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For information & registration

call: 604-874-5299 or email: crassbrutes@telus.net



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CALL TO YOUNG ARTISTS & COMMUNITY MUSICIANS OF ALL AGES

the 2008

RENFREW COMMUNITY PERFORMANCE PROJECT

is an opportunity not to be missed!



For aspiring instrumentalists, vocalists and composers
***Players of orchestral and ethnic instruments (that are not usually
thought of as standard “jazz-rock band” instruments) are
encouraged to apply***



This exciting annual project, started in 2005, provides a unique
experience not to be found anywhere else. The program guides a
diverse group of young artists through the process of forming,
preparing and presenting a large, original music “ethno-jazz-rock
fusion” ensemble, under the mentorship and direct participation of
some of Vancouver’s best musical performers, composers and
educators. In addition to rehearsing and performing, participants
will be encouraged to contribute (according to ability) to the
development of 40 minutes of original music. Intermediate – advanced
high school level playing and reading experience is required to
participate in the band component, and while also encouraged for the
other sections, there will be some space available in the vocal and
percussion sections for those with little or no experience, but
enthusiasm to get involved, the desire to learn, and ability to
commit to full attendance.


Musical skills to be explored will include:

establishing a group sound, basic improvisational and compositional
devices (harmony, rhythm, texture etc), basic arranging concepts,
rehearsal technique and performance experience.

These things and more will be explored primarily in a full-band
rehearsal setting (also some sectional work), and will include
coaching (by instrument category – woodwinds, brass, strings, vocals
etc) from a roster of highly skilled local professional artist-
clinicians who, in addition to the full-time faculty, will sit-in
individually at the workshop and band camp sessions, and then
participate fully in the rehearsals and performances, sitting “in-
section” as members of the band. Some multi-cultural elements will
be planned (led by renowned composer of modern and traditional
Chinese music, Jin Zhang), and more could be included to reflect the
cultural diversity of the ensemble.



Space is limited, by total participants and by instrument, so sign up
now!