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In This Issue
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BACA President
Join Our List
BACA Mission
BACA Open Mics
Singer Showcase/OM
BACA Holiday Party
Quick Links
BACA Leadership
Member Highlights
From Our Archives
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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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Singer Showcase/
Open Mic
Tue., 12/17, 6:30-9pm
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GOING STRONG!
Joe Reid (piano), Dan Fox (bass) and Miki Matsuki (drums) will be hosting their "Singer Showcase/ Open Mic" at the Town Tavern in Arlington (on 201 Mass Av. across from Capitol Theatre).
Tue., Dec. 17,
6:30-9 pm
at
Town Tavern,
201 Mass. Av., Arlington
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BACA Leadership
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We can always use your help - long term or short. Simply contact a member of the BACA Board.
For more information on the current Board, visit the BACA website,
Contact Us page.
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Join Our List
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From Our Archives... A Frank Loesser, Tribute
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Frank Loesser, universally regarded as a master craftsman of the popular song, was the last of the great songwriters of the pre-rock era.
Susan Halliday, professional singer and freelance writer, wrote a thorough article on Frank Loesser in our Fall 2010 newsletter. Check out her article!
Download the full PDF and read more on pages 9 - 12.
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Message from the President
Jim Keating
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As we enter the winter months, I'm looking forward to our Annual
Holiday Party. It's always a heartwarming time to connect with like-minded singers and supporters. I'm thankful to Linda Marks for opening her home, and thanks in advance for all your pot luck contributions. The very talented Joe Mulholland will grace the Chickering to accompany your songs. I hope to see you there.
We had a successful
Masterclass with Sharon McNight earlier in November. We had seven singers get coached and watch each other get coached by a seasoned professional performer. The consensus was positive as she gave each singer specialized instruction that they needed. We hope to have her back if she returns from Los Angeles again. We thank Beverly Beckham who took quality photographs of the performers as well.
We continue our monthly
Open Mic which has become our flagship event. It provides a safe and supportive environment in which to hone our musical performances. Linda Marks produces and contracts with an amazing variety of accompanists who can all sight-read (and some even sight transpose!) I look forward to planning more events in the new year.
Thanks go out to my fellow
Board of Directors (Carole, Dave, Linda, and Wendy), volunteers, and our members. I hope everyone has happy, healthy, holidays filled with music and joy.
Jim Keating
BACA President
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BACA Open Mics
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by Linda Marks,
Board, Open Mic Director
Come join the fun and let
your light shine!
Held at
The First Parish Church, 35 Church St. in Watertown with
FREE parking.
For more information, visit the
BACA Open Mic webpage
or
Upcoming Open Mics
- December 18 - Accompanist: Joe Reid
- January 22 - Accompanist: Joe Mulholland
- February 26 - Accompanist: Tom LaMark
- March 25 - Accompanist: Jim Rice
- April 22 - Accompanist: Bobby Gadoury
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.
Admission
$10.00 BACA Members
$13.00 non-members
$7.00 students and listeners
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ANNUAL
BACA
HOLIDAY
PARTY
Sunday,
Dec. 8,
4-7pm,
Waltham
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 When: Sunday, December 8, 4:00-7:00pm
Where: 11 Walton St, Waltham, MA
Piano: Joe Mulholland
Admission: Pot Luck food contribution, optional cash donation, open heart, open voice, and sheet music
Contact: Linda at 617-913-0683
RSVP at this link:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/G5Q8K7H |
Member Highlights - Music Salon
Potluck, Art, and Music |
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(Featuring what BACA members are up to...)
Upcoming Salon Events,
Saturdays
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- December 7 - Featuring Lori Diamond and Fred Abatelli
- January 18 - Featuring Julia Mark
- February 22 - Featuring Mary Crowe
- March xx - Featuring
- April xx - Featuring
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Member Highlight
Linda Marks - Fun Events with Friends
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(Featuring what BACA members are up to...)
 Mon
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Dec. 2, 7 pm
, at the Hearing Room in Lowell, MA. "Wome
n In Music Gathering Charity Umbrella Showcase" with Linda and Mary Crowe.
Wed., Dec. 11, 7 pm, at AS220, Provid
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ce, RI, Linda is part of the Rhode Island Songwriters Association "Songwriters In the Round".
Sun., Dec. 22, 7 pm, at The Burren in Somerville, Linda is part of the EBASS "Holiday Show." EBASS is a singer-songwriter group.
Fri., Dec. 27, 7 pm, Six Singer Songwriters fundraiser for the Dedham Square Coffeehouse in Dedham. The Six Singer Songwriters will be performing in the style of James Taylor and Carole King.
Sun., Jan. 12, noon, at The Burren in Somerville, '"Let's Do Lunch Series" features Linda, Craig Sonnenfeld, Mark Bishop Evans, and Rick Drost.
Sat., February 1, 9 pm, Jazz Cafe at First Event, Boston with Linda and CiCi Eberle.
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Dear BACA Members,
Wish
ing you a warm and cozy New England Winter filled with inspiring music
. If you have a little extra time now and then, could you help us? If you can volunteer in any capacity, short or long term, we need you. Please contact us. We'd love to include your talents on the team!
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