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TD Canada Trust Music Workshops & Lecture Series
at the Mennonite NEW LIFE CENTRE of Toronto

It's our popular Workshop & Lecture Series held mid-week during the 10-day Festival period. Intended to complement, diversify and broaden your "jazz experience" with the Festival. Free and interactive.


Date
Mennonite NEW LIFE CENTRE of Toronto Location
Basement
Upper 1
Upper 2
Mon 23 Jul-07
Tues 24 Jul-07
Wed 25 Jul-07



Cuba Percussion Workshop
Location: Mennonite NEW LIFE CENTRE of Toronto
1774 Queen Street East

Room: Basement

Registration: First Come First Serve
Dates: Tuesday July 24 and Wednesday July 25, 2007

Time: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Fee: FREE

Workshop Capacity: 30

Instructors: Mario del Monte Jr. and Mireya Escalante

This is a creative and interactive music program, which can help to develop many valuable skills like physical and mental coordination, self-expression, group participation and cooperation.

Taught by Mario del Monte Jr. with the assistance of Mireya Escalante of the Cuban Percussion School, both graduated from the National School of Arts in Cuba obtaining large experience as a performers and later as teachers.

Their focus will be on Afro Cuban music and rhythms and we will use the numerous instruments found in this culture. Topics to be covered include the forms and structure of the Cuban rhythms: Son, Cha cha cha, Rumba Complex (Guaguanco-Columbia-Yambu) and other Cuban rhythms.

People learn about:

New techniques in the apprenticeship of the different percussion instruments (drums, timbals, guiro, clave, percussion set, etc.)
Elemental musical terms of Cuban music
How to feel, play and recognize the clave pattern in different rhythms
The creativity of Cuban rhythms
Recognizing instruments (Congas, timbales, bongos, claves, maracas, etc.)


History of the Tenor Sax
Location: Mennonite NEW LIFE CENTRE of Toronto
1774 Queen Street East

Room: Upper 2

Registration: First Come First Serve

Date: Tuesday July 24, 2007

Time: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Fee: FREE

Workshop Capacity: 30

Instructor: Alex Dean

This workshop will discuss the History of the Tenor Sax.


Rock School Workshop
Location: Mennonite NEW LIFE CENTRE of Toronto
1774 Queen Street East

Room: Upper 1

Registration: First Come First Serve

Date: Tuesday July 24, 2007

Time: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Fee: FREE

Workshop Capacity: 30

Instructor: Neil Chapman

The workshop will be on the many "hat's" one must wear, to be a full time Guitarist / Writer in the world today. "Playing examples of the many styles I play and the different situations I play in, all over the world!" - Neil Chapman


Jazz On Radio
Location: Mennonite NEW LIFE CENTRE of Toronto
1774 Queen Street East

Room: Upper 1

Registration: First Come First Serve

Date: Monday July 23, 2007

Time: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Fee: FREE

Workshop Capacity: 40

Instructor: Jaymz Bee

DIY: Jazz Radio and Jazz Music Biz (Jaymz Bee)
Jaymz will give tips on how to finance your CD, promote it, produce a memorable CD release party, get your music played on the air, find sponsorship and finally, sell records! If you are a musician who needs funding, an industry rep trying to get your clients music on the air, or if you have interest in working in jazz radio, you will certainly hear some fresh ideas from Jaymz Bee.


Jazz Kitchen Southern Cooking
Location: Mennonite NEW LIFE CENTRE of Toronto
1774 Queen Street East

Room: Upper 1

Registration: First Come First Serve

Date: Wednesday July 25, 2007

Time: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Fee: FREE

Workshop Capacity: 30

Instructor: Kevin Clark

Southern transplant, Kevin Clark, shares secrets of southern home cooking. Featured on Food Network Canada, Kevin demonstrates the process of making a perfect roux, the trinity, creative sauces and exquisite tastes. New Orleans Cajun & southern “comfort food”. The tasting menu includes, Southern Catfish w/tartar sauce, Fried Green tomatoes, Carmelled red onions w/Sherry & flamboux candied apples.


Jazz Tactics Workshop
Location: Mennonite NEW LIFE CENTRE of Toronto
1774 Queen Street East

Room: Upper 2

Registration: E-mail: yellowhouse6@sympatico.ca

Date: Wednesday July 25, 2007

Time: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Fee: FREE

Workshop Capacity: 30

Instructor: Chase Sanborn

Chase Sanborn
What is in the mind of the jazz musician when improvising? How much of what you play is creative inspiration, and how much are practiced licks? How do you learn the language ofjazz? What should you practice? In a presentation that is part concert and part clinic, trumpeter and author Chase Sanborn answers these questions and many more. Chase and the members of his band take the audience on a guided tour into the world of jazz improvisation. They introduce the listeners
Jazz Tactics by Chase Sanborn
to some of the basics of the jazz language, and show how musicians use that language to communicate.

This fun and informative session will be of interest to jazz students, teachers, listeners, and anyone who wants to learn more about jazz. Whatever the level of interest or ability, you will be entertained, you will be enlightened, and you will come away with a greater understanding and appreciation for jazz music and jazz musicians.

Featuring with Chase Sanborn, Ross McIntyre on bass and Robbie Botos on piano.


An Overview On Remote Recording
Location: Mennonite NEW LIFE CENTRE of Toronto
1774 Queen Street East

Room: Upper 2

Registration: First Come First Serve

Date: Monday July 23, 2007

Time: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Fee: FREE

Workshop Capacity: 30

Instructor: Danny Greenspoon

A primer on the techniques of remote recording, and a discussion of the challenges involved.


Ladies Night on the Dance Floor - WORKSHOP FULL
Location: Mennonite NEW LIFE CENTRE of Toronto
1774 Queen Street East

Room: Basement

Registration: E-mail: jmarasco23@yahoo.ca

Date: Monday July 23, 2007

Time: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Fee: FREE

Workshop Capacity: WORKSHOP FULL

Instructor: Josie Marasco

Young ladies! Moms! Daughters! Sisters! All ladies alike!!!...join one of Toronto's top Jazz Instructor's and Musical Theatre Performers in an evening of Jazz Dance just for the ladies. The class will begin with a basic warm up followed by choreography. The idea will be to build a combination of steps over the 2 hour session leading up to a fun filled dance routine as the a finished product. Learn everything from traditional jazz progressions to hip hop and maybe we'll throw in a kick line! There is no previous training required so put on your dancing shoes and let's have some fun!

Comfortable clothing and sneakers would be ideal.

Stick around after class for a brief Q & A Session.

NOTE: All workshops will take place in July 23, 24 and 25, 2007 at Mennonite New Life Centre of Toronto (1774 Queen Street East, Toronto. Ontario M4L 1G7). They will start at 7:00 pm and will finish at 9:00 pm.


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