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July 25, 2008 Hi All. It’s mid-summer and we trust that you are relaxing and enjoying the non-routine of the season. While we’ve been taking it pretty easy ourselves, we are also very excited to let you know about some of the things we have on the immediate horizon as well as what to expect in the Fall. First of all, thanks to all of you who have been with us from Day One, which is now seemingly very long ago. While it has been a roundabout evolution, you have accompanied Bird on its journey from the small space upstairs to what we used to think was the big space below, all the while exploring the finer details of playing music together. We’ve shared everything from the Beatles to the MTV-influenced hits of the 80’s. We all bit our nails as musicians tackled the offbeat rhythms of the Police. When Lynyrd Skynrd and other southern greats graced our repertoire, we watched in awe as guitar players of all ages stepped up to the challenge. And when we visited the Motor City and Memphis our students delighted their audience with a genuine appreciation for the origin of much of today’s music. Most recently, this summer, we have gotten a huge kick out of updating the classic bad tunes of the 70’s, not only playing them but also creating our own video homage to those silly masterpieces that are so etched in our (parents only) collective memory. Have a look at what’s up for the rest of the summer and what’s new for fall, including the theme for the first session of the new school year…  On now: Summer Camps While summer is still going strong, let us remind you that camp begins again on August 4. Join us for some fun, informal jamming as well as video production and ping-pong. 10-12:30 for 2nd -4th grade, 1pm-4pm for 5th to 8th grade. Get more detail and sign up online. Coming up: The Theme for Session I, 2008 is... Drum roll please...RECENTLY RECORDED! Songs from 2007 and 2008. We’ve been living in the past and have had a great time reminiscing. Now it’s time for you all to show us how great the music of today really is. Find a song that was recorded in the last year and make it your own. We’ll do our research as well even though surely you think we think they don’t make 'em like they used to (or that it’s all rooted in what came before). Check the website soon for restrictions such as Avoid the 3 H’s—Hannah Montana, High School Musical 2 and Hip Hop; guidelines such as: iTunes is your oyster; and suggestions such as: We like Bon Iver, Okkervil River, Lavender Diamond, The Hold Steady, Rilo Kiley, Sia. |
VOCAL & MUSICAL PERFORMANCE CAMP ADDED FOR 8-12 YEAR OLDS, August 24-29
Explore the vast range of skills that add up to a musical performance. Vocal performance, dance, stage presence, songwriting and instrument instruction will all be covered with repertoire options that include material from Hairspray, Legally Blonde, The Beatles, Natasha Bedingfield and The Police. Final day performance. Sign up online and get more details » FALL REGISTRATION Fall officially begins with Session I on September 22, 2008. Registration deadline is September 8, 2008. Sign up now as band and private lesson slots will be filled on a first come, first served basis. All students new to Bird are required to audition for proper placement. NEW: FAMILY DISCOUNT Family discount of 5% for students with multiple family members attending Bird. NEW SESSION FORMAT Set List Session for qualified bands. (Those of you who participated in the “set” portion of our May performance got to explore a new and challenging method of rehearsal and came out with a cool understanding of how to prepare for a gig of your own). See the website for specific timing, tuition, performance information and other details. AUDITIONS All new students will participate in an interview/audition prior to registration. Please call Bird to schedule. NEW SPACE Turn up the volume in our new Whisper Room… YOGA We're back in business for yoga as of August 4. Classes will be held on MWF only, 8:30-9:30. Join us for some amazing exercises, both physical and mental, not to mention really great music. OPEN MIC The 3rd Wednesday of every month from 8:00-9:00pm, Bird staff will host an open mic for students and newcomers who wish to share their musical gifts with others who are wishing to share their musical gifts. This is an hour-long event with sign ups for up to 10 solo or duo performances. Works in progress are encouraged. Performance order is decided on a first-come, first-served basis. |