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Can't make it to Somerset? Then come to the
Harpers' Escape Weekend
October 4-6, 2013

 

 

 

 

Jazz & Blues Focus Area

maeveThursday Jazz Special: Elements of Jazz & Improvisation I & II

Presented by Maeve Gilchrist

Who should come: Intermediate to Advanced Players would benefit the most from these 2 back-to-back workshops.

1-2:30pm: Elements of Jazz & Improvisation I
Improvisation is an important technique that not need only be associated with jazz but with whatever musical situation you find yourself in. By explaining basic jazz harmony and how to voice it tastefully on the harp, Maeve will help players ease into the world of improvisation. She'll use a standard jazz tune as a base for improvising over chords and form.

3-4:30pm: Elements of Jazz & Improvisation I i
Tips & tricks Building on the first workshop, Maeve will bring in another jazz standard and really give you a workout on vamping extended jazz chords and building improvsational themes. You'll get solid ideas on how to make your solo more interesting.

RSVP: We'd like to plan for the number of participants. If you want to attend this workshop, please check-off the Thursday workshops box on the Registration form.

More Jazz, Improvisation & Blues Throughout the Weekend

patrice sabine meijers
Martha Gallagher Maeve Gilchrist Patrice Fisher Sabine Meijers
Workshop Choices:
Thursday
Time Workshop Presenter Level
1-2:30pm Elements of Jazz & Improvisation I Maeve Gilchrist Int-Adv
3-4:30pm Elements of Jazz & Improvisation II Maeve Gilchrist Int-Adv
Friday
Fri. 9:30-11am Harping from Lead Sheets Sabine Meijers Int-Adv
Fri. 3:30-5pm Harmonic Improvisation Patrice Fisher Int
Fri. 3:30-5pm Dance the Tune Nic Gareiss Any
Saturday
Sat. 9:30-11am Theoretically Speaking Sabine Meijers Int-Adv
Sat. 9:30-11am Improvisation & Inspiration I Martha Gallagher Any
Sat. 1:30-3pm Jam Together! Sabine Meijers Any
Sat. 1:30-3pm Melodic Improvisation I Patrice Fisher Beg-Int
Sat. 3:30-5pm Blues Harp: Walk on the Wild Side Martha Gallagher Any
Sat. 3:30-5pm Rhythmic Improvisation Patrice Fisher Int-Adv
Sunday
9-10:30am Melodic Improvisation II Patrice Fisher Int
9-10:30am Improvisation & Inspiration II Martha Gallagher Any
 

If you find a mistake in any of these schedules pages please let me know!

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Updated 2/22/13
Workshop descriptions and schedules are subject to change.