NEOBA TO SPONSOR BLUES SCHOOL PROGRAM
NEOBA Blues School offers the opportunity for high school age students to engage in learning and talent development. Blues School will use the study of Blues music in a hands-on approach. Students will be exposed to a tradition of music that is steeped in the roots of American culture. The goal is to study and learn about the Blues genre and to break down racial barriers and open a dialogue about cultural diversity through music.
High school age musicians and vocalists will play with other students from around the area in a performance band format. Through a series of workshops and classes, students will learn a repertoire of Blues music, the art of improvisation and solos, methodology of rehearsals as well as techniques of jamming, stage presence and performance. A strong commitment to learning about the historical origins of the Blues genre will be at the core of Blues School.
Blues School is a 10 week workshop beginning March 21, 2020 with a performance at the Canton Blues Fest June 2020. Teachers are professional music teachers and working musicians with a surprise special guest or two.
Participant students will be eligible to compete for a spot in the Youth Showcase
At the 2021 International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN.
Students’ grades 8 through 12 are eligible to participate.
Students must own and be able to play their instruments and are responsible for bringing them to the workshop.
Fee is $225 for 10 week workshop.
Space is limited to 20 students and some sponsorship is available.
Contact Andy Pressler by email or TEXT at andy@bluesNEOBA.org/330-877-3913
NEOBA Blues School offers the opportunity for high school age students to engage in learning and talent development. Blues School will use the study of Blues music in a hands-on approach. Students will be exposed to a tradition of music that is steeped in the roots of American culture. The goal is to study and learn about the Blues genre and to break down racial barriers and open a dialogue about cultural diversity through music.
High school age musicians and vocalists will play with other students from around the area in a performance band format. Through a series of workshops and classes, students will learn a repertoire of Blues music, the art of improvisation and solos, methodology of rehearsals as well as techniques of jamming, stage presence and performance. A strong commitment to learning about the historical origins of the Blues genre will be at the core of Blues School.
Blues School is a 10 week workshop beginning March 21, 2020 with a performance at the Canton Blues Fest June 2020. Teachers are professional music teachers and working musicians with a surprise special guest or two.
Participant students will be eligible to compete for a spot in the Youth Showcase
At the 2021 International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN.
Students’ grades 8 through 12 are eligible to participate.
Students must own and be able to play their instruments and are responsible for bringing them to the workshop.
Fee is $225 for 10 week workshop.
Space is limited to 20 students and some sponsorship is available.
Contact Andy Pressler by email or TEXT at andy@bluesNEOBA.org/330-877-3913
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