Subject: "Look Ma, I Can Read Notes!" workshop and more

Happy Spring from Resound NW!

In this newsletter:

1. "Look Ma, I can Read Notes!" Sight-Reading Workshop
2. "Summer Centering" Sound Therapy
3. Summer Singing Camp for High School Students
4. Resound NW Recommends: Music events throughout Portland


"Look Ma, I Can Read Notes!"
Sight-Reading for the Perpetual Beginner

Sunday, June 9, 2013
4:00-5:30pm
at the Resound NW studio (directions)


Instructor: Lori Lewis

Cost: $35 per student


Have you ever wondered what do all those musical dots and squiggles mean? 

Does looking at a page of sheet music seem strange and foreign? 

In "Look Ma, I Can Read Notes," we will begin to uncover what all those symbols mean.  Learn the foundation of musical notation, including the symbols for pitch and rhythm.  Using simple and fun musical examples, we will discover a clear connection between what you see on the page and what you sing. 

When we have the ability to read sheet music, we unlock boundless potential to learn new songs and expand our repertoire as singers. 

This workshop is ideal for the following students:
  • People who have learned some basics in the past but need a refresher ("I remember something about 'every good boy does fine...'")
  • People who love to sing but don't understand [read more]
Sight-Reading Workshop >
"Summer Centering"
Sound Therapy
with Daniel and Abby Buchanan


Saturday, June 22, 2013, 7:30pm
and
Thursday, August 1, 2013, 7:30pm

at the Resound NW studio (directions)

$15 suggested donation


Duration: Approximately 1 hour

Summer in Portland can be amazing: Beautiful weather!  Outdoor festivals!  Camping!  Lots of light and time in the sun! 

However, in all of the flurry of activity and excitement, sometimes we need a moment to rest; a chance to rejuvenate and center ourselves

In "Summer Centering," Daniel and Abby Buchanan provide an opportunity to relax, to focus, and to feel connected to our deeper selves. 

Participants will experience a powerful collection of music, voice, and sound.  Abby Buchanan, recently returned from sound therapy training in Nepal, will play a concert on handmade Nepali singing bowls and on guitar.  Daniel Buchanan will lead the group in meditative... [read more]
Summer Centering >
Summer Singing Camp
for High School Students


Afternoons July 23-25, 2013


Demonstration Performance:

Thursday, July 25, 6:30pm

Instructors:
Jennifer Davies and
Lori Lewis

Pianist:
Daniel Buchanan

  • Performance opportunities!
  • Great training and experience!
  • Supportive environment!
  • Individual attention!
  • Group singing!
  • Exciting and fun music!
  • Great addition to your resume!

Resound NW is proud to present an engaging, exciting intensive singing program for high school students this summer.  This selective program is a unique opportunity to work on your singing with world-class instructors

In just three days, we will learn, memorize, and perform a concert for your family and friends.  The concert will include...[read more]
High School Summer Camp >

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Resound NW Recommends:
Cappella Romana presents
"From Constantinople to California"

Featuring Resound NW founder Daniel Buchanan

SATURDAY, 15 June, 8pm: St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, Seattle
SUNDAY, 16 June, 4pm:Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral, Portland

More info:
http://www.cappellaromana.org/concerts.php?concert=45

Bach Cantata Choir in Concert
featuring Resound NW students
Shigemi Getter and Mary Forst

Sunday, June 2, 2013 at 2:00 p.m.
Free!

Rose City Park Presbyterian Church
1907 NE 45th Avenue in Portland, Oregon (map)


More info:

http://www.bachcantatachoir.org/2012-13-season.html
The Dairyville Players
present
The Mikado
by Gilbert and Sullivan

Starring Resound NW student Jessica Reed

June 21 - 30, 2013

More info here:

https://www.facebook.com/TheDairyvillePlayers