BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND
Southern Gospel Experience Workshop Returns
February 9-12 , 2012 All rehearsals will be held at Woodlands High School Band Room at 1270 Strathmore Street, Nanaimo, B.C. It is a separate brown building by the field. "Southern Gospel Explosion" Concert Feb 12th 7 pm at The Nanaimo Ecumenical Centre (6234 Spartan Rd Nanaimo, BC.) All choir participants sing in this concert Earlybird deadline extended!! Registration Fee is $199.99 until February 8th, 2012! Student fee $99 DEADLINE FEBRUARY 1st, 2012 click on this link to download registration form Gospel-Workshop-reg-form-and-info-sheet2.pdf SGEW-2012-schedule.doc Click on this link to go to Southern Gospel Experience Workshop On-line Registration page Gospel Workshop Registration If you are interested in coming to this workshop and would like to be on the mailing list for it please sign up by emailing me at info@tamaraleamusic.com or call 250-713-1812. Mail your forms to: Southern Gospel Experience Workshop cheque or money order payable to: Tamara Martella 697 Winchester Ave Nanaimo,BC V9R 4B6 Southern Gospel Music Experience Workshop February 2012
Gospel music. What does that conjure up for you? Churchgoer or not, you just have to enjoy gospel, which refers to good news. We all like good news. What’s not to love about bouncy rhythms, words that make you feel good all over and inspire hope?
That’s why local singer and music teacher Tamara Lea decided that she just had to share the joyful sounds again…hence the return of the Southern Gospel Experience with workshops and concerts that will help you feel the spirit and remind you how good life can be. “I love the feeling you get when you sing gospel”, Lea said…its history is rooted in triumph and victory and I wanted to share how this music celebrates life.” She adds, “while gospel comes from Christian roots, these workshops and concerts are about the music, its history and meaning, and how to sing it, rather than proselytizing.” Kim Pacheco and Richard White Jr., the two presenters from North and South Carolina respectively, have grown up with the tradition of gospel music from the earliest years of their lives. It is this very authenticity that makes this workshop what it is. In true gospel tradition, there is no written music, says Lea, you just come as you are. All voices are welcome. There is no need for previous singing experience, as all music is taught without sheet music regardless of musical experience. Through repetition, Kim, singer and teacher, with her 4-octave range, teaches every part from soprano to bass. She says the lyrics “speak to teachings from all faiths, from Islam to Buddhism”. Lyrics like “trouble don’t last always”, speak to themes found across religions and spiritual teachings and offer positive and hopeful feelings. Richard White Jr., on piano, is the perfect musical collaborator. His passion, knowledge, fluidity and strong classical background bring the sounds together in a way that fills the room, and makes it easy for participants to come on board. Sylvia Wende, a local participant returning for her second workshop with Kim and Richard, looks forward to learning more. She says she welcomes new songs and deepening her expression of what gospel means, and its significance, both past and present, to her understanding of the origins and roots of this music that influenced the social context of generations. The Southern Gospel Experience Workshop is being held at Woodlands High School Band Room 1270 Strathmore Street, Nanaimo, on February 9-12th. Cost of the workshop is $199.99 (earlybird registration) for adults,$99 for school aged students. After February 1st, registration for adults is $225. Registration closes February 1st. After the workshop, participants perform for the public as the Southern Gospel Explosion Choir, in concert at 7 pm at the Nanaimo Ecumenical Centre, 6234 Spartan Road, Nanaimo, (across from Superstore). Tickets are $10 for adults.Children 12 and under are free.Tickets are available at Guava Apparel in Woodgrove Centre. To register for the workshop, go online to www.tamaraleamusic.com, or call 250-713-1812. Some comments by participants: "Kim and Richard are fantastic fascilitators and extremely talented musicians" "So glad I came!" "This workshop changed my life!" "The most fun I have had in such a long time can't wait to come to the next one!" Performance Workshops for Vocal Soloists Weekend and 5 Week Format 2011-workshop-Registration-Form.pdf This workshop is a wonderful way to experience singing as a solo singer in an inclusive environment with people like you who are wanting to get a little bit out of their comfort zone! These workshops are for people who have little or no experience as a solo singer as well as for those who already have experience and are ready to move to another level of performance. The purpose is for us all to see where our voice can take us. Many people think they can’t sing. They may have been told that by some “expert” or been shut down by a deprecating comment from a peer or family member. Stories like these keep many people away from the joy and beauty of singing. Even those who have found their voice in a choir are sometimes fearful of singing solo. Is it time to free yourself from those old, negative stories and allow the gift of singing and music to flow into your life? Everyone can sing…you can sing…no one is tone deaf! It takes practice, repetition and supportive guidance…..that’s all! “The goal of these workshops is to give students a place to express themselves artistically and gain confidence in a nurturing environment where they feel support and genuine friendship.” What you will learn in 3 days / 5 Weeks: * Breaking down a song ( approaching tune and how to learn it) * Vowel modification * Microphone technique * Expression and individuality * Development of self-confidence (stage presence,etc) * Workshop focuses on helping complete beginners and singers obtain experience in all mainstream genres of music. High quality karaoke back trax are used or you can bring your guitar and accompany yourself! Typical schedule for three day workshop (check event for specifics): Weekend Schedule * Friday :5 - 9pm Saturday: 10 -5pm * Sunday: 10 - 3 pm * Sunday: 6pm concert at the Lantzville Legion (7227 Lantzville Road,Lantzville) * Cost of Performance workshop $199 *Cost of Recording workshop $229 5 Week Format Schedule 6 - 9 pm Weekly Concert to take place at the end of 5 weeks For more information contact Tamara at info@tamaraleamusic.com or call (250) 713-1812 "AN EXPERIENCE NOT TO BE MISSED!!!" Registration Deadline June 18th,2011 Limited spaces available. DON'T DELAY!! check out this welcoming message from Kim Pacheco on youtube click on link below!! www.youtube.com/watch Tuesday, June 28-Friday, July 1, 2011 Schedule as follows: Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm Thursday 10 am - 3 pm Thursday 7 pm Evening Concert
with Kim Pacheco, Richard White Jr. and Tamara Lea Friday 11 am - 3 pm Friday 5 pm Sound Check Concert at 7 pm Friday Evening All rehearsals and Thursday evening concert will be the upstairs hall at the Royal Canadian Legion in Lantzville,BC (7227 Lantzville Rd)Southern Gospel Explosion Concert at The Nanaimo Ecumenical Centre (6234 Spartan Rd Nanaimo, BC.) Concert Friday evening at 7 pm Registration is $250 per person Earlybird registration is $225 until May 22! click on this link to download workshop schedule Schedule.pdf click on this link to download registration form Gospel-Workshop-reg-form-and-info-sheet2.pdf Click on this link to go to Southern Gospel Experience Workshop On-line Registration page Gospel Workshop Registration If you are interested in coming to this workshop and would like to be on the mailing list for it please sign up by emailing me at info@tamaraleamusic.com or call 250-713-1812. Mail your forms to: Southern Gospel Experience Workshop 697 Winchester Ave Nanaimo,BC V9R 4B6 The closest hotel for accomodations is the Best Western Northgate Hotel which is about 7 minutes away from the Rehearsal space. approx cost on 4 person occupencey is $150 give or take a few dollars. 6450 Metral Drive,Nanaimo,BC 250-390-2222 fax 250-390-2412 for reservations call 1-800-661-0061 www.bestwesternnorthgate.com Manager Debbie Jovine debjovine@gmail.com Back by EXTREME REQUEST! aka Popular Demand: Southern Gospel Experience Workshop Kim Pacheco and Richard White Jr will be returning to the island to offer a 4 day long workshop experience. Kim calls it, "an experience" because she believes it is beyond transforming; In Kim's words, "what do you want to accomplish, and what do you want to experience?"What you will accomplish is external, what you experience is internal. It is up to you to stay open to the space that you find yourself in, and trust me that I know what the end result is supposed to look and sound like, so I will do all that I can to get you there".
Kim's style of teaching, via rote memorization combined with constant repetition, and her 4 octave range allows her to teach every part from Soprano to Bass, giving each section the full value of color, tone, and intensity that she expects from each note. She allows the workshop attendees time to inhale the song, as well as the experience. In addition, her humor and nurturing posture keeps us engaged and present throughout our time together. Accompanying Kim for the week is Richard White Jr.- Richard is a quiet steel, building songs with his synthesis of classical training, jazz enthusiasm, and gospel upbringing. He is an accomplished professional, highly sought after not only for his knowledge, but also for the passion that he adds to the experience. The energy with which Richard approaches musicality is palpable. He is "bright" on the piano; as is evidenced by the way he flows through each song with precision and grace. Richard and Kim don't seem to "perform" during these workshop experiences. It is apparent that they draw from a wellspring of intimate encounters, both practical and spiritual, and they infuse these encounters into the workshop. They choose songs that not only feature complex rhythms, but difficult chord arrangements as well; challenging the participants to redefine gospel music through the new relationship they have with both themselves, as well as each other. Workshops for Soloists,Choirs and Small Ensemble vocalworkshops@tamaraleamusic.com 5 Week Recording / Performance Vocal Workshop for Soloists I am introducing a Workshops in a 5 week format.Vocalists will come to my studio once a week on a Wednesday evening from 5:30 - 9 pm to learn the same things that vocalists do in a weekend workshop.If you are interested in this kind of format please contact me to register. Recording / Performance Workshops For Vocal Soloists pg-1-Workshop-Brochure-2011.pdf pg-2Workshop-Brochure-2011.pdf This workshop is a wonderful way to experience singing as a solo singer in an inclusive environment with people like you who are wanting to get a little bit out of their comfort zone! These workshops are for people who have little or no experience as a solo singer as well as for those who already have experience and are ready to move to another level of performance. The purpose is for us all to see where our voice can take us. Many people think they can’t sing. They may have been told that by some “expert” or been shut down by a deprecating comment from a peer or family member. Stories like these keep many people away from the joy and beauty of singing. Even those who have found their voice in a choir are sometimes fearful of singing solo. Is it time to free yourself from those old, negative stories and allow the gift of singing and music to flow into your life? Everyone can sing…you can sing…no one is tone deaf! It takes practice, repetition and supportive guidance…..that’s all! “The goal of these workshops is to give students a place to express themselves artistically and gain confidence in a nurturing environment where they feel support and genuine friendship.” What you will learn in 3 days: * Breaking down a song ( approaching tune and how to learn it) * Vowel modification * Microphone technique * Expression and individuality * Development of self-confidence (stage presence,etc) * Workshop focuses on helping complete beginners and singers obtain experience in all mainstream genres of music. High quality karaoke back trax are used or you can bring your guitar and accompany yourself! Typical schedule for three day workshop (check event for specifics): * Friday :5 - 9pm Saturday: 10 - 5pm * Sunday: 10 - 3 pm * Sunday: 6pm concert to show your stuff! * Cost of Performance workshop $199 * Cost of Recording workshop $229 For more information contact tamara at info@tamaraleamusic.com or call (250) 713-1812   Workshop for High School Vocalists High-School-Vocal-Workshop-brochure.pdf • breathing • movement • vocalization
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