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In This Issue*
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WINTER 2018*
Holiday Party
President's Update
BACA Open Mic
ATAC Cabaret OM
BACA Showcases
Outreach Update
Member Highlight
From Our Archives
Professional Services
Join Our List
BACA Mission
BACA Leadership
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Professional Member Services Highlight
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Tom LaMark
Music Director / Accompanist
CD and Show Production, Lead Sheets, Transcriptions, Arrangements and Rehearsals.
Free consultation for new customers.
978-475-1668
tom@tomlamark.com
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Professional Member Services Highlight
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Voice technique and performance coaching for all contemporary music styles.
Free introductory lesson.
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BACA Mission Statement
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We are a (501-c-3) non-profit organization; an inclusive, creative and supportive community of cabaret performers.
Our mission is to provide opportunities for live cabaret events and education, cultivating enthusiastic audiences.
Singers and performers at all levels, pianists, musical directors, songwriters, producers and directors, educators and audience members, youth and adults can all be found among BACA members, who range in age from young to old and in experience from absolute beginners to professionals.
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BACA Leadership
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BACA Board of Directors
BACA Advisory Board
- Sara Brodsky
- Bradford Conner
- Diane Carey
- Leslie Holmes
- Phil Kassel
- Ashley Lieberman
- Annie Sharkey
Ex Officio Board
- Andrew Altman
- Robin Burrage
- Teddy Edgar
- Zoe Stewart
- Joyce Friedman
BACA Honorary Board
- Michelle Brourman
- John Bucchino
- Ron Della Chiesa
- Tovah Feldshuh
- Michael Kerker
- Amanda McBroom
- Sharon McNight
- Shelly Markham
- Erv Raible
- Rex Reed
- Donald Smith
- Josiah Spaulding
- Julie Wilson
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HOLIDAY PARTY, Wed. 12/6, 7:00 P.M.
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Hope to see you there!
Asiana Fusion, 1 Waverley Ave, Watertown
The alw
ays popular BACA Holiday Party is back and will be held at Asiana Fusion in Watertown,
Wednesday, 7:00 p.m., December 6. The food is excellent and there will b
e an Open Mic.
People pay for their own food and drinks with the BACA Board supplying the sound system, professional pianist Tom LaMark, and the open mike is free.
We hope you'll all come out for the fun and an opportunity to connect. Don't forget your charts. Ho Ho Ho
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by Kevin Luey, BACA President
To Our Members,
Welcome!
First, I would like to welcome our new members to the BACA family and thank current members who continue to support and participate in BACA events.
Thanks to BACA Boards
Behind the scenes, the BACA Board works tirelessly to develop and mature many programs and initiatives on behalf of our BACA membership. BACA is an inclusive organization for singer/performers at all levels, educators, songwriters, musicians and producer/directors.
Stepping Down
Second, it is with sadness that I have announced to the BACA Board and BACA Advisory Board of my intention to step down after a new President has been selected. Until then, I will continue to serve as an advisor. The BACA Board is seeking candidates to fill multiple positions in addition to president. Are you ready to give it a try?
Thank You!
Thank you supporting me personally and thank you to the incredible BACA Board members both past and present who have contributed so much to the success of BACA including BACA's Ex-Officio Officers and Advisory Board. BACA graciously does quite a lot for its members that would challenge a paid board.
See You at the Holiday Party
Again, thank you for the opportunity to serve you all and I will continue to participate, volunteer and advise as needed. Hope to see you at the upcoming BACA Holiday Party, December 6!
With utmost respect,
Kevin
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BACA Open Mics
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by Linda M
 arks,
Board, Open Mic Director
Come join the fun and let your light shine!
2017 Open Mics
- December 20 (Accompanist: Joe Reid)
2018 Open Mics
- January 24 (Accompanist: Joe Mulholland)
- February 28 (Accompanist: Todd Gordon)
- March 28 (Accompanist: Steve Heck)
Hours
Socializing and sign-up are from 6:45-7:00 pm. The Open mic is from 7:00 until 10:30 pm. Singers should
prepare up to two songs with music charts in the correct key.
Venue
The First Parish Church, 35 Church St., Watertown,
FREE parking
Admission
$10.00 BACA Members
$13.00 non-members
$7.00 students and listeners
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ATAC Cabaret Open Mics
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by Leslie Holmes, Advisory Board, Chair
Come join the fun and let your light shine!
We welcome new faces and gather the seco
n
d Wednesday of every month. Leslie Holmes is our monthly h
ost.
2017 ATAC Open Mics
- December 13 - (F)Doug Gerber, (P)Tom LaMark
2018 ATAC Open Mics
- January 10 -(F)Melinda Stanford. (P)Tom LaMark
- February 14 - (F)Bill Zolli, (P)Tom LaMark
- March 14 - (F)Sara Brodsky, (P)Tom LaMark
- April 11 -(F)Phil Kassel, (P)Tom LaMark
F = Feature,
P - Pianist
Hours: 7-10 p.m.
Venue / FREE parking
Amazing Things Art Center, 160 Hollis St., Framingham
Admission
$9 BACA/ATAC members
$10.00 non-members
$5.00 students with IDs
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BACA Showcase Program
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by Carole Bundy, Board, Treasurer
BACA sponsors a series of performance showcases each year. These provide a wonderful opportunity for BACA members to perform before an audience of friends, family and the general public while minimizing the setup of producing a show. Showcases have been popular and well-attended, and offer singers the chance to take to the stage!
Each showcase lasts two hours and has places for five singers. Each singer will have their own 20-minute set. The singer chooses their own material, then rehearses it in advance with the accompanist for their evening. The fee to participate is $70 and you must be a current BACA member. The cost of rehearsal time with the accompanist is to be covered by the performer.
2017 Remaining Showcases
- December 10 (Pianist: Tom LaMark) - ATAC
2018 Showcases (
Updated
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- March 18 (Pianist: Tom LaMark) - FPW
- June 10 (Pianist: Tom LaMark) - ATAC
- October 14 (Pianist: Steve Heck) - ATAC
- December 9 (Pianist: Tom LaMark) - ATAC
FPW, First Parish, Watertown
ATAC,
Amazing Things Art Center, Framingham
If you are a BACA member and would be interested in participating in this program, or if you would like further information, please email
Carole Bundy.
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Outreach Update
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BACA gives back to the Community and provides you another opportunity to work up your music with professional accompaniment.
Joyce Friedman is organizing the BACA Outreach Program and will be working with several assisted living facilities and other senior venues to put on performances/shows on a few Sunday afternoons over the course of the upcoming year. In fact, BACA members will be performing at
- Cabot Village on January 13
- Golda Meir on March 25
What a
 generous way to give back to our communities!
We will have 4 or 5 Singers for each event. Song choices are relevant to the Senior audience (songs that they will know and like). Singers should also be enthusiastic and engaging with the senior audience.
If you are a BACA member and would be interested in participating in this program,
please send Joyce an email. Your name will be added to the roster and you will be contacted when dates are scheduled. Further details will also be provided once some shows are booked.
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Member Highlights
The Music Salon, Waltham
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(Featuring what BACA members are up to...) 
The Music Salon is a house concert series produced by Linda Marks in Waltham, MA with the goal of building community through music and art.
Each month includes a potluck dinner, featured visual artist, and featured musical artist - a lot of fun and an opportunity to build networks and friendships!
Thanks for supporting live music!
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Cole Porter - From Our Archives . . .
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By Leslie Holmes, BACA Advisory Board, Chair
 Do you sing any Cole Porter songs? Can you banter about his many gifts? Read Leslie's article for some insights on this extraordinary songwriter.
"Believe it or not, Porter wasn't always successful. His first Broadway show in 1916 - See America First -was a flop. Despondent and concerned that he might be drafted in the United States, he went off to France where he became involved in activities to support the Allies during World War I." [Photo credit: Beesker.]
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Dear BACA Members,
Please let me know if there are specific topics you'd like to see in our quarterly newsletter or of any emailing issues. To have your professional services included in the newsletter - a benefit of your membership, please watch for submission requests via the BACA members' Yahoo Group. Our goal is to build community among our wonderful, talented membership and to highlight the many resource connections available through BACA.
Have a great Winter! See you onstage.
Sincerely,
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