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Singing for Your Life
Circlesinging Workshops, led by members of SoVoSó
Join us for our continuing series of Circlesinging workshops. We meet
most Wednesdays (except when we have Body Music, see below!) at the
First Congregational Church of Oakland, 2501 Harrison Street at 27th,
Oakland. More info
Rhythm Studio / Body Music
Monthly Movement and Sound with Crosspulse
Join us the second Wednesday of each month for a once-a-month
percussive gathering for body musicians. Using the oldest instrument on the
planet -- the human body -- we clap, slap, snap, step and vocalize our way
through some very fun and funky, original and traditional rhythmic
music. More info
Mondays at Arts First Oakland
Monday workshops meet at the First Congregational Church of
Oakland
2501 Harrison Street at 27th, Oakland
1st Mondays, 7-9pm
The Songbird Sessions, hosted by Andrej Hostynek
The Songbirds get into our bodies
with games and silly warm ups. Our stories are told through the singing
voice and song. You and I will find space within our collective sound
to weave narrative and myth. Come co-create our Circle Song experience.
Donations accepted to cover costs for space and drinkables.
2nd Mondays, 7-10pm
Monday Night Movie Night, hosted by John W. Long
Sadly, Movie Night is still on
hiatus due to the untimely demise of our projector. For more info, (or
to donate a new projector!) call the Arts First Office: 510-444-8511 x15
3rd Mondays, 7-10pm
Project Writers Unite! hosted by James Brown, Jr.
PWU welcomes writers of all levels and writing mediums: playwrights, poets, novelists,
short story writers, lyricists. We give a forum to new and established writers, helping them create,
develop, and promote their work and bring forth positive, worthwhile works of great literary,
dramatic or musical value through a calm, non-threatening, optimistic environment. Donations
accepted to cover costs. For a glimpse of the group's activities, check out the Website at:
www.angelfire.com/ultra/projectwritersunite. For info, call James
Brown, Jr., at 510-568-6968
4th Mondays, 6-9pm
Community Art Salon, hosted by Dawn Raymond
Art supplies, munchies, music, and good company - all ingredients for a fun and relaxing
art experience. Come play in the colors, and add to our growing Art Salon bulletin board!
Do you have an idea for a project you'd like to try, or even lead?
Contact Dawn at 510-625-1209
to get started!
Collaborators Calendar
Sun Jan 27, 3pm
Oakland Youth Orchestra invites you to
their Hot Winter Concert - Hot and Cool: The Maestros programmed OYO’s
second concert of the season with works spanning three centuries, from
Austria, Germany, Russia, England, Mexico and the US. Three pieces show
off the full sizzling symphonic ensemble, and three air the chiseled
skills of the OYO string, brass and wind ensembles. Pleasures abound
for the whole family! At First Congregational Church, 2501 Harrison
Street (at 27th), Oakland. For more info, call 510-832-7710, or surf www.oyo.org.
Sat Feb 16, 8-11:30pm
Ellen Robinson performing with three
of the Bay Area's finest musicians: JON HERBST - piano, BUD SPANGLER -
drums, JOHN SCHIFFLETT - bass, and featuring ANTON SCHWARTZ - sax. It
will be another rollicking and heart-felt evening of live music -
romantic ballads, gutsy blues, timeless jazz standards, and some of
Ellen's original material. Let's Pack the House...again! At Anna's Jazz
Island, 2120 Allston Way, Berkeley, $12 cover. Info www.annasjazzisland.com, 510-841-5299, http://www.ellenrobinson.com.
Friday Feb 29, 2008, 7:30 pm
Leap Year House Concert Party at InterPlayce
On Leap Year Day 2004, we dedicated InterPlayce as a center for art, community, and change. That makes this Feb 29, 2008 our first anniversary! Join us at 7:30 pm at InterPlayce for performances and chocolate and a celebration of this exciting bricks–and–mortar endeavor in the lively center of Oakland!
2273 Telegraph Ave, Oakland. This event is FREE!
Upsurge! - new album in progress!
We know you have lots of creative ideas for an album name. If your CD title suggestion is chosen
Upsurge! will bestow goodies and make a fuss over you (or not, if you prefer!).
"Tribute To The Trees" and "2020," two pieces that were performed at the Frederick Douglass Day /
Alternative Fourth of July Celebration, will certainly grace this CD. We will of course again be
raising money to record.
www.upsurgejazz.com
Linda Hirschhorn - Album release!
Becoming, a solo CD by Linda Hirschhorn, includes 15 original
songs of love, peace, healing
and forgiveness, with gorgeous melodies and exquisite poetry, in styles
ranging from folk, world
beat, pop and jazz to a cappella, liturgical, klezmer and spoken word.
Check out samples at
www.lindahirschhorn.com.
MORE COLLABORATOR EVENTS COMING SOON!
Ongoing Classes and Lessons
East Bay Harmony, Mondays 7-9pm
This fun group of women and men who love to sing is looking for new
members - especially male
voices in bass and tenor ranges - for non-religious doo-wop, pop,
international folk, and
traditional a cappella singing. Come to a rehearsal to hear what
East Bay Harmony is about!
No auditions or experience necessary, first month is free, $30/month
thereafter. St. Paul's
Church, 116 Montecito Ave, Oakland. Info: Mark at 510-547-4597,
mbern(at)mindspring.com,
www.eastbayharmony.org.
InterPlay for Women of Color, First Monday 7-9pm, drop-in
with Michelle Jordan
Check
www.interplay.org for changes
before you head to InterPlayce, 2273 Telegraph Ave at 23rd St,
Oakland.
The Anything Goes Chorus, Wednesdays 7:30-9:30pm
with Ellen Robinson, jazz vocalist
Started in 1980 still going strong! A singing group for women and men
with a desire to sing,
a sense of humor, and a willingness to interact with others. Students
need to be able to
sing in tune, hold their own while singing harmony, and have basic
music reading skills.
Learn how to improve your vocal technique, harmonize in different
musical styles, and
further develop your music reading skills. New songs are taught each
week: jazz, popular,
show tunes, a cappella, oldies. Annual Spring show! Sliding scale
$20-25 per class,
$5 discount for 4 prepaid consecutive classes. Sign up at 510-350-8323
or
www.ellenrobinson.com.
Swingshift Singers, Thursdays 10-11:30am
with Ellen Robinson, jazz vocalist
A girl's night out....in the morning! A women’s daytime chorus for all
women
who want music in their lives. Learn to sing freely, read music and
harmonize
in different styles: pop, folk, oldies, show tunes. Treat yourself to
good music,
good folks, and good fun! All voices welcome. $20 per class. To
register or
for more info, contact Ellen Robinson
at 510-350-8323 or
www.ellenrobinson.com.
InterPlay Drop-in Classes
Come and play whenever you choose! InterPlay is an art-based
spiritual practice. Engage mind,
body, heart, and spirit in an affirming, fun-loving practice through
sharing dance, voice, story.
Mondays 10:30am-noon - InterPlay for Women with Penny Mann and
Susan Main
Tuesdays 6-7:15pm with Elizabeth Mendana
Tuesdays 7:30-9pm with Masankho Banda and Shazam
Thursdays 6-7:15pm with Theron Shaw
Fridays 10-11:30am with Cynthia Winton-Henry
Check
www.interplay.org for changes
before you head to InterPlayce, 2273 Telegraph Ave at 23rd St,
Oakland.
Voice Lessons with Lara Bruckmann, soprano
At 776 Oak Street SF. Info
www.larabruckmann.com, 415-436-9749.
Private lessons in Voice, Stage Performance Skills, Flute,
and Piano
with Sunshine F. Becker
in San Lorenzo, 510-507-SONG (507-7664),
www.sovoso.com,
EPK. Also
teaching on
Thursdays 3-6pm and 7:30-8:30pm at St. Stephens Church in Belvedere
(where YPI
World Jazz Camp was held). YPI students can contact Frances Fee at
ffee(at)comcast.net for
information about fees and scholarships.
Auditions!
The Oakland Jazz Choir -
open audition for Tenors & Basses
The Oakland Jazz Choir is a performing group of 13 highly talented,
jazz-loving singers. The group sings traditional and contemporary jazz
with
original arrangements and has performed at many exciting venues
including
Yoshi's, SF Jazz Festival, Great American Music Hall, and San Jose Jazz
Festival, as well as private corporate functions, community events and
benefits.
Info and audition by appointment 510-652-8440 or email
auditions(at)oaklandjazzchoir.com,
www.oaklandjazzchoir.com.
Kitka -
Ongoing Auditions
For singers with strong, beautiful voices and engaging stage presence,
adept at singing in both
open/chest voice and pure (light vibrato) head-voice styles.
Job Opportunities!
UpSurge! JazzPoetry Ensemble
Management and/or a booking person with experience in arts management
and/or
booking, but the job could work for someone with great people skills,
contacts, and enthusiasm
for UpSurge!'s work and mission. Contact Raymond at 510-835-5348 or
raymond(at)upsurgejazz.com,
www.upsurgejazz.com.
VOLUNTEERS
Oakland Lyric Opera needs part-time and temporary volunteers.
More info
Oakland Lyric Opera, P. O. Box 20709, Oakland, CA 94619;
510-836-6772; oaklandlyricopera(at)juno.com; or
www.oaklandlyricopera.org.
Kitka
Volunteer Opportunities
Contact Executive Director Shira Cion shira(at)kitka.org or
510-444-0323.
Help with office tasks, concerts, fundraising events, musical
transcripton and research.
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2501 Harrison St, Suite 1
Oakland, CA 94612
Telephone 510-444-8511 x15
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