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The American Music Group presents a free
3-DAY JAZZ WORKSHOP
for New York City high school students, April 6, 7 and 8, 2004
Information on application below or MS Word attachment provided. The application is also available on-line at: http://www.americanmusicgroup.org/workshops.html
Please make this application and information on the program available to all interested parties. Also please note our upcoming events listed below the application. Feel free to get in touch with any questions.
Thanks and Peace!
Dennis Mitcheltree, Artistic Director
American Music Group
reply email: amgorg@pipeline.com
Application
AMERICAN MUSIC GROUP 3-DAY JAZZ WORKSHOP
Greenwich House Music School, 46 Barrow Street, New York City
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, April 6, 7 & 8, 2004 (over Spring Recess) 10am-3pm
The American Music Group, in collaboration with the Greenwich House Music School, is presenting a free 3-day Jazz Workshop for selected NYC high school jazz students. The workshop will focus on many areas of jazz performance, composition and the life of being a jazz musician.
Teachers for the workshop include saxophonist Dennis Mitcheltree and piano, bass, drums and brass specialists.
Students will work on a variety of areas involving jazz performance for 4 hours each of the 3 days. There will be a final recording of the group that will be given to participants at the end of the workshop.
APPLICANTS: Must be a current New York City high school student (grade 9-12) involved in jazz performance. 3 saxophone/woodwind, 3 brass, 1 piano, 1 drums and 1 bass student will be chosen from the pool of applicants. Applicants must be able to attend all 3 days.
REQUIREMENTS:
1. Students must send in this completed application.
2. A short musical resume.
3. A letter of recommendation with contact information from a musical mentor or teacher.
4. An audio tape or CD of the applicant performing in the jazz idiom is required. Any jazz idiom is acceptable, it should be an idiom that applicant is interested in and preferably showcase improvisation by the applicant.
The American Music Group must receive applicant materials by 5pm Thursday, March 4, 2004. Applicants will be notified by Friday, March 19, 2004 if they have been accepted for the program. Notification will be by email, telephone or post.
Piano, bass amplifier and drum set will be provided. All other participants must bring their own instruments. Lunch break will be from noon-1pm each day, students must provide their own lunch and transportation to and from the Greenwich House Music School.
Name
Address City State Zip Code
Email Telephone
Instrument NYC High School
Applicants must send this application along with all required materials to:
American Music Group
285 Fifth Avenue #209
Brooklyn NY 11215
Application must be received by 5pm Thursday, March 4, 2004.
This application can be downloaded at www.americanmusicgroup.org/workshops.html
Questions?
Contact:
American Music Group 285 Fifth Avenue #209 Brooklyn NY 11215
917.498.9100 amgorg@pipeline.com www.americanmusicgroup.org
UPCOMING AMERICAN MUSIC GROUP EVENTS
Fridays, 2/20/04-3/12/04
Project "See Music"
Arts in Education Program, created for student development in the fields of Music, Art and American History.
At IS 187 Junior High School in Brooklyn, NYC
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, April 6, 7 & 8, 2004
New York City 3-Day Jazz Workshop
A free 3 day Jazz workshop for 9 selected New York City high school students will be held at the Greenwich House Music School.
For more information about this project and to inquire about the enrolment process please contact:
Dennis Mitcheltree at (917) 498-9100 or email to amgorg@pipeline.com
Pavel Bez at 917-601-3414 or email to pb@americanmusicgroup.org
DOWNLOAD APPLICATION at http://www.americanmusicgroup.org/workshops.html
Friday, 5/21/04, 8:00 PM
Dennis Mitcheltree Trio
Original Jazz by AMG Trio at Renee Weiler Concert Hall with special guests.
At the Greenwich House Music School, 46 Barrow Street, NYC
Admission $10
For additional information please call GHMS at (212) 242-4770
Friday, 6/11/04, 8:00 PM
Influences: Woody Shaw
AMG Sextet performance of original arrangements of compositions by Woody Shaw with special guest master musicians.
Weill Hall at Carnegie Hall, NYC
Tickets $15
212.247.7800
www.carnegiehall.org
Friday, 6/25/04
NYC Independent Summer Study Music Workshops
A free workshop for student musicians who will receive a donation of instruments for summer study by The Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation.
At the PS2 Elementary School in China Town, NYC
September 2004
American Music Group Quartet
Original Jazz by AMG Quartet
Brooklyn NY, TBA
October 2004
American Music Group Duo
Original piano & voice music by AMG Duo
Brighton Beach Recreation Center
Brooklyn NY, TBA
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