The Music Times - September 23rd, 2022 - Vol. 94 | |
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UPCOMING HOLIDAY CLOSURES
Thanksgiving Break:
Tuesday, Nov 22nd through Sunday, Nov 27th
Winter Break:
Saturday, Dec 24th through Saturday, Jan 7th
Please recall that tuition remains the same flat fee for every month. Just like we do not charge extra when 5 lessons are received in a month, we also do not offer make-ups, discounts or pro-rating for holiday closures.
https://musictimeacademy.com/calendar/
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DEADLINE FOR BIG & LITTLE SHOW SIGN-UPS IS EXTENDED TO FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28TH
Winter Concert Sign-ups:
https://forms.gle/boVAknaaHw998V466
THE BIG SHOW is highly recommended for vocalists, guitarists (acoustic or electric), drummers & anyone willing to give bass a try - we promise it's fun & easy. If you play piano, violin, ukulele, saxophone, flute, clarinet, trumpet, trombone (or any other strings/winds) you are also welcomed & encouraged to sign up and perform in a “rock concert” setting. Groups may have more than one person playing the same instrument.
Big Show Schedule:
Saturday, December 17th at 2-4:30pm
at the Bothwell Arts Center in Livermore
Here's a sample video from Big Show 4.0 back in December 2019...
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Please note Big Show details:
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Big Show bands will be formed ASAP & announced after November 1st.
- All bands will have at least one (but typically 3) half-hour group rehearsals in the weeks leading up to the Big Show. REHEARSALS ARE SCHEDULED VIA EMAIL & TEXT (and based on mutual availability). Please ensure we have your best contact email/phone number on file.
- By signing up for the Big Show, you agree to the possibility of group rehearsals during your private lesson time (and you, of course, appreciate the value in this experience).
- There is NO FEE to participate in either show, however there will be an admission fee at the concert.
- All Big Show performers will receive a free t-shirt (and a rock star experience).
LITTLE SHOWS are your standard “recital” performances, recommended for anyone that wants to play a short solo piece (or duet with their teacher). All Little Shows take place on-site at Music Time.
Little Show Schedule:
- Friday, December 9th @ 7:30 PM (Students of Pete, Kevin, Ian)
- Saturday, Dec 10th @ 2:00 PM (Students of Kristen & Ondine)
- Saturday, Dec 10th @ 4:00 PM (Students of Anna, Chris, Nick D, Luna, Xavier, Nick LW, Will, Whitt)
- Sunday, Dec 11th @ 5:00 PM (Students of Ria, Sal, Ivan)
- Thursday, Dec 15th @ 7:30 PM (Students of Adam, Tom, Tim, Stewart)
Please sign up via the online form. All Performers (NOT TEACHERS) are responsible for their own sign-ups. THE ONLINE FORM IS THE ONLY WAY TO OFFICIALLY REGISTER (for either Big or Little Shows).
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Congrats to all students who have recently celebrated a milestone of music-making. Is it an exciting time for us all as we share in your inspiring achievement. Well done, friends, well done. 👏 | | |
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October: Violet Hernandez, Evelyn Ketchum, Gloria Landavazo, Alex Michael, Saina Murdeshwar, Yinan Yuan
December: Billie Hansen, Ashvik Jain, Kashvi Jain, Krystal Nekudova
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October: Lee Glascoe
December: Arjun Chayanam, Varun Chayanam, Finn Cooper
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October: Grace Moulton
November: Abel Becker, Mia Dejesus, Cade Flemate, Boden Keller
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October: Valeria Jimenez, Neha Mahajan
November: Ilhan Tunagur, Sierra Vidnovic
December: Jaxson Dreon, Leo Gulec, Daphne Mueller, Jordan Mueller, Micah Mueller, Noah Mueller
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October: Nuri Baxamusa, Braydon Dreon, CJ Ng, Justin Zipton
November: Steve Verbinski
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November: Oliva Callahan, John Cullen
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December: Karen Teranishi | | |
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October: Kylie Rose
November: Greg Antonoff
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10 SUPERCALIFRAGILISTICEXPEIALADOCIOUS YEARS | |
December: Ira Weiny
September: Vishvesh Murali
June: Tyler Holm
January: Emma Banas
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Join the Uke Club - Online & In-Person | |
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Uke Club meets on Monday Nights at 8:15pm. In-person in Livermore & online. Email anna@musictimeacademy.com for Zoom info, or if you have any further questions.
There are no dues or fees for Uke Club membership. The only requirement is a desire to strum. Please join us.
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GREENSKY BLUEGRASS
with HOLLY BOWLING
at the Warfield in San Francisco
Saturday October 29th, 8pm (All Ages)
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For two decades now, Greensky Bluegrass have been building an empire, brick by brick. They are widely known for their dazzling live performances and relentless touring schedule, but that is only the tip of the complex tale of the five musicians that make up Greensky Bluegrass: Anders Beck [dobro], Michael Arlen Bont [banjo], Dave Bruzza [guitar], Mike Devol [upright bass], and Paul Hoffman [Mandolin]. The five are connected through a deep bond, just as they are seasoned road warriors, they’re a band of brothers who have seen each other through decades of ups and downs, personal and collective highlights, and the moments when life turns it all upside down. These are real people having real experiences. As with traditional bluegrass, they write about their own contemporary day-to-day happenings, emotions, and experiences in the modern world.
The band’s underground die-hard fans pack out venues across the country. They travel in droves and sell out multiple-night show runs at iconic venues like Red Rocks and The Ryman.
“As songwriters and musicians, we have a need for people to be on board, we’re not just regurgitating the same shit,” explains Bruzza.
Hoffman adds, “we aren’t a band all for money. We did it for romantic reasons such as love, catharsis, and because it mattered to us and the listeners. It would be easy to make decisions based on our needs to eat or the desires of others, but that’s not doing it for love. We love what we do, and we’re grateful for the love we receive in return from the people listening.”
Bruzza continues, “I hope they know we’re doing this for us and them.”
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“Information is not knowledge. Knowledge is not wisdom. Wisdom is not truth. Truth is not beauty. Beauty is not love. Love is not music. Music is THE BEST.”
― Frank Zappa
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