MARCH 15, 2007

Dear Parents & Musicians:

Here's what's happening and coming up at Bird.  Mark your calendars:

STING AUDITIONS: Monday, March 19.  7pm-9pm.  Sign up now.  Bird collaborates again this year with The American Conservatory Theatre to put on an original work based on the music and lyrics of Sting ("Fields of Gold: The Music of Sting").  We need bassists, guitar players, drummers and percussionists ages 14-18.  We'll rehearse at Bird Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning March 27.  Performances will be at Zeum June 1-17, 2007.  Visit our website for audition requirements and full schedule.

DRUM CLINIC: March 24, 3pm.  Join us to learn The History of the Drum Set, Solos and Duets, Drum Set Setup and Tuning, Hand Drums and Percussion Basics.  Plus you'll get a new set of sticks and manuscripts to take home.  Bring music with your favorite drum parts and we will learn the beats and how to transcribe them.  All this for $25 -- download a flyer or email info@bird-sf.com to RSVP.

SUMMER CAMP: Our summer camp schedule is now available.  Join us for 2-week intensives on Songwriting, Band Workshops and The Police.  See website for course descriptions and schedules.

MUSICIANS' YOGA: Come to our restorative yoga class Friday mornings from 10-11.  Common musician's problems range from stiffness in the shoulders, neck and back to repetitive stress injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome.  We'll target these areas with a simple, invirgorating regimen that will help you balance the physical and mental pressures inherent in this crazy profession.

WEEKEND AND EVENING YOGA: Sundays at 10am.  Come for a morning workout and be done in time for brunch.  Polk Street has great restaurants!  Mondays at 7pm.  Meet after work for a mix of great music, strengthening and stretching.  Weekday classes also available.  See website for full schedule.

HIP HOP CLASS: Beginning April 16 we'll be offering Monday hip hop classes, 8-12-year-olds from 4-5:15pm and 13-18-year-olds from 5:30-6:45.