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JSC Ensemble Performances

Johnson VT

I’ll be directing the Johnson State College Funk/Fusion Ensemble for the Jazz/Contemporary concert on Wed 12/9/15 at 7pm .. Dibden Center for the Arts, Johnson State College, Johnson Vermont .. Free and open to all..  info at www.jsc.edu ..
here’s the set:

Say My Name  (Destiny’s Child)
Valerie  (Mark Ronson / Amy Winehouse)
Jeep On 35  (John Scofield)
Piece of My Heart  (Janis Joplin / Jerry Ragovoy / Bert Berns)
Echo  (The Dear Hunter / Casey Crescenzo)

with Quincy Walter (drums), Kim Anetsberger (vocals), Jack Snow (guitar), Rachele Funk (vocals, flute, percussion), Miranda Morris (alto sax, vocals, percussion), Timothy Melville (guitar), Brandon Stevens (drums), Justin Burgess (bass, keyboards), Ian Bowen (bass, percussion), Nicholas Melwood (guitar, vocals), Brittney Malik (trumpet, vocals, percussion)  ..

JSC Ensembles program - Fall 2015 (cover)
JSC Ensembles program - Fall 2015 (inside)

Spring 2016 Guitar courses at CCV Winooski & Montpelier ..

I will be teaching Guitar 1 and Guitar 2 at the Community College of Vermont (CCV) for the Spring 2016 semester as follows:

Guitar 1:  Winooski – Tuesdays 3:00-5:45pm .. 15 weeks from 1/26 – 5/3/16;
Guitar 1 & 2:  Montpelier – Wednesdays 5:45-8:30pm .. 15 weeks from 1/27 – 5/4/16

Both courses are interactive, fun, and very informative .. 3 credits – open to all ..  info / registration at www.ccv.edu ..

CCV Guitar 1+2 flyer (2 sites)

3rd Annual High Summer Celebration

Montgomery VT

I’ll once again be performing at the 3rd Annual High Summer Celebration in Montgomery VT on Saturday 8/1/15 at 8:30pm .. with Rob Morse on bass, Ezra Oklan on drums, Seth Eames on guitar and vocals, Andy Hildebrandt on keys, and Jacob Deva Racusin on percussion/vocals/tenor sax .. this is an invite and adult only event so if you know the crew you’re probably good to go .. $10 goes to the band .. bring your own food and BYOB .. beautiful spot for a mountain jam !

Tiffany Pfeiffer & The Discarnate Band

Radio Bean, Burlington VT

I’ll be playing with Tiffany Pfeiffer and The Discarnate Band for a Discover Jazz Fest performance at Radio Bean in Burlington on Wed 6/10/15 from 8-9:30pm .. with Tiffany Pfeiffer on vox/keys, Andy Gagnon on drums, Eric Hoh on bass, and Jacob Deva Racusin on percussion and horns…

check it out at www.tiffanypfeiffer.com, www.facebook.com/pages/Tiffany-Pfeiffer-and-The-Discarnate-Band/373000466646

JSC Ensemble Performances

Johnson VT

I’ll be directing the Johnson State College Funk/Fusion Ensemble for the Jazz/Contemporary concert on Wed 5/6/15 at 7pm .. Dibden Center for the Arts, Johnson State College, Johnson Vermont .. Free and open to all..  info at www.jsc.edu ..
here’s the set:

It’s Your Thing  (the Isley Brothers)
Mercy  (Duffy)
Sexy and I know It  (LMFAO)
Indiscipline  (King Crimson)
Higher Ground  (Stevie Wonder)
Gimme Shelter  (the Rolling Stones)

with Benjamin Spound (drums/percussion), Kemal Onor (vocals), Jack Snow (guitar), Rachele Funk (vocals), Charles Munroe (vocals), Timothy Melville (guitar/keyboards), Brandon Stevens (drums/percussion), Justin Burgess (bass), Caleb Boardman (guitar) ..

JSC Ensembles program - Spring 2015 (cover)
JSC Ensembles program - Spring 2015 (inside)

Guitar Curriculum Workshop

Castleton (VT) State College

I will be giving a portfolio presentation/workshop for the Foundations of Music Education class at Castleton (VT) State College on Tuesday 4/14 from 3:30-4:45pm. My presentation will focus on the following:

1)  Guitar Class:  a hands-on overview of fundamental techniques and group exercises for the contemporary guitar class.

2)  Rock Camp Curriculum:  an overview of the process and techniques used in developing effective curriculum for a contemporary music camp.

open to Castleton State students, faculty & staff ..

Fire Tiger Mardi Gras All-Stars

Jay Peak VT

I’ll be playing with the Fire Tiger Mardi Gras All-Stars for Jay Peak’s Mountain Mardi Gras on Saturday 2/28/15 at 4pm – in the International Room (Tramside) – Free Admission .. there’s a Crawfish boil at 5pm for $10 .. more info here ..

  • Comprised of seven of the most in-demand live and studio musicians in Vermont, The Fire Tiger Mardi Gras All-Stars keep the party bumping with a hard-hitting gumbo of New Orleans brass band fu­­­­nk, soul favorites, and R&B classics.
  • Rob Morse (bass), Dan Ryan (drums), Greg Matses (guitar/vocals), Lisa Raatikainen (vocals), Luke Laplant (bari sax), Dave Purcell (trumpet) and Andrew Moroz (trombone/keys)

.. and a snap from the gig:

CCV Guitar 1 Performance

Winooski VT

I will be directing the Fall 2014 CCV Guitar 1 class in their final performance on Friday 12/12/14 at 6:30pm .. we will be followed by the Burlington Community Choir .. Free and open to all .. in Room 108 at the:
Community College of Vermont
1 Abenaki Way
Winooski, VT 05404  … info at www.ccv.edu ..