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Written by Vickie Bowden
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Friday, 29 April 2011 15:09 |
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I've resigned myself to the realization that although I LOVE to write, I am a *Bad Blogger*.
I just can't seem to keep up with supplying new and interesting information that I find everyday to you in a timely way. I won't even attempt to make a new resolution to do so. I will only try, as I have in the past, to be better at it.
On a happier note, we've got a couple of new students this summer, and I'd like to welcome them into our little family. I am hoping that that this fall I can have a small ensemble of students come together to play chamber music (trios, quartets, etc.) in the studio once a month. I think it would be fun and interesting to the students to play together outside of their respective schools and bandmates. :)
This summer I'd like to spend more time on improvisation also. This is something that anyone in jazz band at school is expected to do at some point, so why not be prepared?!!
I'm REALLY looking forward to the summer (as I'm sure we all are) and doing something fun. Maybe we can do some playing outside in a park somewhere! I'll keep you posted on what I come up with, but if you have ideas, let me know!
See you soon...
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Written by Vickie Bowden
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Monday, 12 July 2010 15:30 |
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The summer is the time when we can all take a breath and I can expose students to new music genres, groups and musicians. We're almost at the middle of the summer, so plan on improvising more until school starts up again. I've published a new video of Richard Galliano. This is a fusion of Tango and Jazz. The music is really beautiful and the musicians are stellar. I'm particularly amazed by the percussionist... :)
I hope you can join me on July 15th at the Wenona Concert Shell for our performance of "Pirates of Penzance". I'm playing first flute on this one. Another great reason that I'm encouraging my students to work on their doubles over the summer. One never knows when you'll be called upon to play one of them as a lead.
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New Site Design...Now where is the info? |
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Written by Vickie Bowden
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Wednesday, 20 January 2010 17:06 |
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I'm still working on getting this site up to speed. Because of the new format, finding time to add the video and music links that were on the old site as well as all of the documents that were available has been a challenge. I will try to get "New Student Docs" and scale sheets up as soon as possible. Maybe my New Year's Resolution, eh?
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Written by Vickie Bowden
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Tuesday, 29 September 2009 20:06 |
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It has been a decidedly hectic spring this year. Many gigs, both expected and unexpected got me thinking about how young musicians have difficulty finding opportunities to play.
This month, I was called for a week long gig which I accepted and then because of sudden and unavoidable circumstances couldn't do. I sent a student of mine, which worked out great. It was however, the first time I've sent a student to sub for me - and the first time that my student has ever had to sub for her teacher.
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Thinking About My Students |
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Written by Vickie Bowden
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Tuesday, 29 September 2009 20:04 |
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I am shamefully bad at adding entries here on a regular basis.... If anyone is even reading this blog anymore, I apologize for my lack of consistency.
I've been thinking a lot about my students lately. Especially my seniors heading out to college next year. Now is the time when they must figure out where they are going, do any auditioning that they may need to do (especially if they are going to major in music) and get themselves ready to leave home for the first time to begin their own adventure.
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