Island Music Center Program Guide

2010

Program

Guide

Music Lessons Music Classes Summer Music Camps Drop-in Workshops Concerts and Recitals Recording Facilities Rehearsal and Event Space

Island Music Center (IMC) is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit community music school.

2010

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

January 4 February 21 March 19 March 29 – April 2 April 11 May 9 July 5 August 2 – 6 August 9 – 13 August 29

Winter Session start IMC Faculty Concert Annual Parent Meeting Spring Break (no lessons) Spring Session starts IMC Faculty Concert Summer Session starts Chamber Camp Rock! Camp Fall Session starts

Concerts and recitals are a regular feature of IMC’s calendar of activities. Check our website for event dates and the latest information: www.islandmusic.org. IMC also distributes a regular weekly e-mail newsletter “IMC MusicNews” with information about local music events. Send an e-mail to info@islandmusic.org if you would like to subscribe.

THE ISLAND MUSIC CENTER

Ten years ago a small group of music teachers on Bainbridge Island founded the Island Music Teachers Guild. Dedicated to providing quality music instruction, the organization has now grown into a thriving community music school with regular office hours and staff to welcome you. It is an accessible music resource center for all music lovers that brings the community together through music with events every week throughout the year, concerts, camps, recording facilities an informative website, weekly e-mail newsletter and bulletin boards. The Center facility is a 10,000 sq ft building in Rolling Bay on Bainbridge Island, with teaching studios, classrooms, performance spaces, recording facilities, music library, and comfortable community gathering places.

CALL IMC (206) 780-6911

Visit our website for new classes, concerts, camps, and events: www.islandmusic.org

Our Commitment

T O Q U A L I T Y M U S I C E D U C AT I O N

“At the Island Music Center we are passionate about music, and committed to offering quality education at all levels of learning. Our professional instructors encourage, inspire, and challenge each student to expand their musical world and make the most of all the performance opportunities we offer.

Our mission is to enrich lives through music, by providing our community with accessible and relevant music education and musical experiences.

If you have queries about music instruction, are looking for musical services or just want to be involved with music then please give us a call, or drop by the Center and take a look at our facilities. There is a Café on our campus and pleasant waiting area where you can read, browse music information and check out bulletin boards with information about local arts events and services. We look forward to welcoming you to the Island Music Center.”

Dave Bristow Executive Director

M U S I C E D U C AT I O N

Our philosophy of music education is to promote the concepts of musicianship and the value of applying these skills to benefit to your lifestyle. Important concepts of musicianship include technical competency, general music literacy, underlying theoretical structures, sight reading, ear training, exposure to relevant literature, opportunities to perform and play in ensembles, opportunities to participate in competitions and exams, selection and care of musical instruments, the importance of practice and self-learning.

CALL IMC (206) 780-6911

Visit our website for new classes, concerts, camps, and events: www.islandmusic.org

Music Lessons

INDIVIDUAL (ALL AGES)

Music lasts a lifetime. Whatever your skill level or age, you can always learn something new.

WE OFFER INSTRUCTION FOR: Piano Voice Guitar (Electric, Acoustic, Bass) Strings (Violin, Viola, Cello, Fiddle) Woodwinds (Clarinet, Sax, Flute) Brass (Trumpet, French Horn) Percussion And More‌

T UITION:

Four 30 minute lessons Four 45 minute lessons Four 60 minute lessons

Monthly Installment $125 $180 $225

A 5% discount for the second and subsequent students from the same family is offered.

Receive two lessons free when you enroll in the Fall and pay through June.

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Visit our website for new classes, concerts, camps, and events: www.islandmusic.org

S T U D E N T R E C I TA L S

Performing is central to the IMC music education experience. Open to family and friends, student recitals are held throughout the year to spotlight accomplishments and progress. Each instructor holds one or two student recitals per year.

In addition, IMC offers all students the opportunity to perform in the “Maverick Open Recital Series�, held on the 3rd *Sunday afternoon of each month. The Maverick Recitals provide a regular opportunity for students of various instruments to share the stage with others, performing either solo or in ensembles. *Check our website for exact schedules.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Music scholarships are sometimes available from a variety of agencies, please call for information. Bainbridge Teen Music Scholarships for guitar, voice, and piano, are offered through MCR. Visit www.musiccommunityresources.com/teenscholarship.htm for application information.

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Visit our website for new classes, concerts, camps, and events: www.islandmusic.org

Youth Classes SMART STRINGS — BEGINNING ENSEMBLE For 3rd – 6th grades Friendly, small-group lessons in Violin, Viola, Cello, or Bass Mondays and Wednesdays, 4:15 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. Instructor: Leah Gowers [leahgowers@wwdb.org] Tuition: $250

Intermediate or continuation classes will be scheduled according to demand.

SMART BRASS — BEGINNING ENSEMBLE For 3rd – 6th grades Toot your horn! Lessons for Trumpet & French Horn Learn to play a brass instrument in a small, friendly group.

Wednesdays, 4:30 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. Instructor: Margaret Tufft [mtufft@oz.net] Tuition: $150

Intermediate or continuation classes will be scheduled according to demand.

MUSICIANSHIP/THEORY

Build your musical foundation by learning the basics of reading and writing music. This course runs for 10 weeks and is good preparation for the National Music Certificate Program music theory examinations. The class is suitable for all ages.

Fridays, 4:30 P.M. – 5:30 P.M. Instructor: IMC Faculty Tuition: $115

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Visit our website for new classes, concerts, camps, and events: www.islandmusic.org

S I G H T- S I N G I N G

This is a short course designed for all music students seeking to improve their music sight-reading skills. The course runs for 6 weeks and uses singing and clapping as a means to developing the reading of rhythm and pitch. The class is suitable for all ages.

Mondays, 4:15 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. Instructor: IMC Faculty Tuition: $60

SUMMER PROGRAMS C H A M B E R C A M P : August 2 – 7, 9:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. Instructors: Pat Strange & Margaret Tufft Tuition: $225 (includes a souvenir CD and photo) R O C K C A M P : August 9 – 13, 9:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. Instructors: Steve Newton & Randy Parris Tuition: $225 (includes a souvenir CD and photo)

D I G I TA L A U D I O S U M M E R : 6 week course (6 x 2-hour lessons) on a variety of electronic music and recording projects. Instructor: Dave Bristow Tuition: $135 JAZZ REHEARSAL BAND: 6 week course (6 x 2-hour lessons) for band instrument players looking to keep up their jazz skills over the summer break.

Tuition: $135 Course times may change ­— please check our website for exact schedules and current information.

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Visit our website for new classes, concerts, camps, and events: www.islandmusic.org

Evening Classes

F O R A D U LT S & T E E N S

CHAMBER ENSEMBLES

Open to all orchestral instruments, enjoy playing in a small chamber ensemble (grouped by ability). Existing ensembles are welcome to join.

Prerequisites: Able to read music and basic skills on your instrument.

Tuesdays, 7:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M. Instructors: Pat Strange [patstrange1@gmail.com] & Margaret Tufft [mtufft@oz.net] Tuition $175 per semester

FLUTE CHOIR

A blended “group” sound, focusing on tone, color, intonation, and vibrato is the hallmark of flute choir. Sessions cover flute basics, posture, breathing and technique.

Prerequisites: Able to read music and be familiar with the flute.

Tuesdays, 7:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M. Instructor: Kate Kralik [kralik2000@yahoo.com] Tuition $175 per semester

FIDDLE GROUP

Rosin up your bow! Explore and develop traditional fiddle style technique. Learn by ear, and by note. CD and written materials provided. For all ages, both new and intermediate players.

Tuesdays, 7:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M. Instructor: Stuart Williams [stuwilli@mindspring.com] Tuition $175 per semester

R E G I S T R AT I O N I N F O R M AT I O N : C A L L I M C ( 2 0 6 ) 7 8 0 - 6 9 1 1

Visit our website for new classes, concerts, camps, and events: www.islandmusic.org

M U S I C T H E O R Y & A P P R E C I AT I O N

Take a fascinating journey inside music and explore how sound really works.

Delight in listening to World Music, and peer into music’s history.

Thursdays, 7:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M. Instructor: Carson Farley [ccfarley@embarqmail.com] Tuition: $175

MUSICIANSHIP/THEORY

Build your musical foundation by learning the basics of reading and writing music. This course runs for 10 weeks and is good preparation for the National Music Certificate Program music theory examinations. The class is suitable for all ages.

Fridays, 4:30 P.M. – 5:30 P.M. Instructor: IMC Faculty Tuition: $115

D I G I TA L A U D I O, R E C O R D I N G & M I D I C L A S S E S Learn how to use your PC for recording, sound design, MIDI music and more.

Join our group of electronic music-makers.

Interested in scheduling a class?

Contact: Dave Bristow [info@islandmusic.org] Tuition: $125 (6 x 2-hour lessons)

S I G H T- S I N G I N G

This is a short course designed for all music students seeking to improve their music sight-reading skills. The course runs for 6 weeks and uses singing and clapping as a means to developing the reading of rhythm and pitch. The class is suitable for all ages.

Mondays, 4:15 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. Instructor: IMC Faculty Tuition: $60

R E G I S T R AT I O N I N F O R M AT I O N : C A L L I M C ( 2 0 6 ) 7 8 0 - 6 9 1 1

Visit our website for new classes, concerts, camps, and events: www.islandmusic.org

Kindermusik

Linda Coral Slater presents Kindermusik at the Island Music Center.

Classes are held weekday mornings.

Village (newborn to 18 mos.)

Our Time (18 mos. – 3 yrs.)

Imagine That (3 – 5 yrs.)

Young Child I & II (5 – 7 yrs.)

To find out which class is right for you and your child, contact Linda: (206) 842-0126 [lcslater@juno.com] www.lindacoralslater.kindermusik.net

Suzuki Piano

A S S O C I AT I O N

Keely Sawyer presents The Suzuki Piano Association at the Island Music Center.

Group and individual piano lessons Monday through Thursday.

The Suzuki Method is based on the idea that children will absorb, and want to do, what they experience most in their environment.

The Suzuki Triangle: Parents + teacher + student = success & enjoyment!

For more information contact Keely: (206) 851-3021 [keelsmp@yahoo.com]

CALL IMC (206) 780-6911

Visit our website for new classes, concerts, camps, and events: www.islandmusic.org

Drop-In Workshops

Musicians, beginners to experts, meet, play, and share your interests at one of our informal workshops. No registration needed, just “drop-in”. Our instructors donate their time to lead the workshops; to cover basic costs we ask for a donation of $5.

Call (206) 780-6911 to join the IMC e-mail list & find out what’s happening!

JAZZ WORKSHOP

Play jazz standards.

Every 2nd and 4th Thursday, 7:00 P.M. Instructor: Mike Sellman [msellman@att.com]

FIDDLE JAM

Bring your fiddle, banjo, guitar or whatever instrument you have and enjoy playing foot-tapping tunes of the Pacific Northwest and more. Beginners through experienced welcome.

Every 3rd Thursday, 7:00 P.M. Instructor: Stuart Williams [stuwilli@mindspring.com]

DRUM CIRCLE

Discover intriguing African, Haitian, and Cuban rhythms at this hand drumming circle. A few hand drums are available.

Every 3rd Monday, 7:00 P.M. Instructor: Micah Harding [micah@anansirhythms.com]

CALL IMC (206) 780-6911

Visit our website for new classes, concerts, camps, and events: www.islandmusic.org

IMC Facilities

R E N TA L S PA C E S

IMC facilities are available for rehearsals, piano or instrument practice, concerts or group events.

Consider IMC for your next conference, business meeting or private party; there is plenty of space, tables, chairs and amenities. You can rent space in our studios, classrooms, or performance hall — all at affordable rates. Drum kits, pianos and PA are available. Prices for private or band rehearsal or *small group use are as follows.

Studios: $10 per hour Classrooms: $12 – 16 per hour Concert Hall: $25 per hour (includes use of kitchen) Book the concert hall and promote your own concert at the IMC. $60 booking fee + $25 per hour (minimum 4 hours) or 25% of door receipts Use of Grand Piano $15 per session Use of back projection $15 per session *Concert pricing applies for groups of 25 and over.

Studios (12) for teaching or rehearsal Classrooms (4) 100 seat performance space: stage, PA, stage lighting, grand piano, and projection Restrooms Kitchens Comfortable Lounge/Reception area Onsite Parking Wi-Fi access 24 bit 96 kHz capable Digital Production Studio Library: sheet music; books on jazz, composers, and music history TO SCHEDULE: CALL IMC (206) 780-6911

Visit our website for new classes, concerts, camps, and events: www.islandmusic.org

Music Technology

SERVICES

RECORDING

IMC offers digital 24 bit, 96 kHz capable recording of live performances and layered multi-track with PC-based processing equipment. With great playing spaces and knowledgeable staff, the IMC is a great choice for your next recording project from demos and audition recordings through to fully produced CD’s ready for duplication.

We can also help with the following: Audio cleanup of old recordings Transfer of Cassette or Vinyl to CD CD Duplication & Publishing

MUSIC PRODUCTION

With our resources and the combined knowledge of our staff and faculty, we can provide both technical and creative support for your music projects including: Score printing, transposition, part extraction MIDI music creation Music to Video Voice-over COSTS: Recording or Production with technical support: During business hours: $40 per hour + $10 per session set-up fee After 6:00 P.M. or weekends: $20 per hour surcharge Production Studio with minimal tech support: $20 per hour Recording prices include use of recording spaces, two audio CD’s, (and data CD if required) Rates for other Music Production projects on a per-project basis

TO SCHEDULE A SESSION: CALL IMC (206) 780-6911

Visit our website for new classes, concerts, camps, and events: www.islandmusic.org

Support

ISLAND MUSIC CENTER

Your donation is important!

Course fees do not cover all of our expenses. IMC relies on our community’s financial support to continue offering quality music education, programs, and performances at affordable rates.

Be sure to ask your employer if they offer matching contributions.

Send checks payable to: Island Music Center 10598 NE Valley Road Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 Credit card payments Call: (206) 780-6911 We welcome you as a supporter at these suggested levels…

Minstrel — $30 Troubadour — $100 Concert Master — $250 Maestro — $500 Conductors Circle — $1,000 We also accept stock or endowment gifts. As a registered 510 (c) (3) non-profit organization, your donation is tax deductible within the extent provided by the law.

IMC is also generously supported by the City of Bainbridge Island, Bainbridge Community Foundation, Bainbridge Island Arts & Humanities Council, One Call For All, Eagle Harbor Properties, and the generosity of its patrons and supporters.

CALL IMC (206) 780-6911

Visit our website for new classes, concerts, camps, and events: www.islandmusic.org

Directions

TO ISLAND MUSIC CENTER

10598 NE Valley Road Bainbridge Island, WA 98110

Principal photography: Keith Brofsky, Bainbridge Island

Design: Michael Chikamura, Bainbridge Island

Printing: Litho Craft, Lynnwood

From Poulsbo and points North:

• Take 305 south across the Agate Pass Bridge onto Bainbridge Island

• At the first traffic light turn left on Day Road

• At the first 4-way stop sign turn right on NE Madison (Wilkes Elementary

School on your right)

• Turn left on Valley Road

• Just after the Municipal Court on your right, cross Sunrise (no stop sign)

• Past the auto repair garage, turn left into IMC parking lot

• We are the gray building with red awnings From the Bainbridge Island Ferry Terminal:

• Take 305 North from the ferry

• At the fourth set of lights turn right into Manitou Beach/NE Madison

• Bear sharp left up a hill — this is NE Madison

• Turn right on Valley Road

• Just after the Municipal Court on your right, cross Sunrise (no stop sign)

• Past the auto repair garage, turn left into IMC parking lot

• We are the gray building with red awnings NORTH TO POULSBO D AY

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W I N S L O W F E R R Y T O S E AT T L E

IMG does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, age, handicap, or sexual orientation.

Island Music Guild complies fully with federal law forbidding recipients of federal financial assistance from discriminating on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, age, handicap, or sexual orientation. In addition, we provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, age, handicap, or sexual orientation.

CALL IMC (206) 780-6911

Visit our website for new classes, concerts, camps, and events: www.islandmusic.org

Office hours: 10:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M. Monday – Friday

(206) 780-6911

10598 NE Valley Road Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 info@islandmusic.org www.islandmusic.org