Kudos to former MAYO Conductor, Kelley Corcoran
Artistic: Nashville Symphony
Nashville Symphony Associate Conductor KELLEY CORCORAN has been named director of the Nashville Symphony Chorus, the orchestra’s 160-member vocal ensemble, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary in the 2013-14 season. She succeeds GEORGE MABRY, who retired from the post in November 2011. Prior to joining the Nashville Symphony conducting staff Corcoran served for three years as assistant conductor of the Canton (Ohio) Symphony Orchestra, as well as music director of the Canton Youth Symphony and of the Heights Chamber Orchestra in Cleveland Heights, Ohio. She was a member of the Tanglewood Festival Chorus in western Massachusetts for more than ten years. Corcoran earned a bachelor’s degree in vocal performance from the Boston Conservatory and a master’s in instrumental conducting from Indiana University.
Nashville Symphony Associate Conductor KELLEY CORCORAN has been named director of the Nashville Symphony Chorus, the orchestra’s 160-member vocal ensemble, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary in the 2013-14 season. She succeeds GEORGE MABRY, who retired from the post in November 2011. Prior to joining the Nashville Symphony conducting staff Corcoran served for three years as assistant conductor of the Canton (Ohio) Symphony Orchestra, as well as music director of the Canton Youth Symphony and of the Heights Chamber Orchestra in Cleveland Heights, Ohio. She was a member of the Tanglewood Festival Chorus in western Massachusetts for more than ten years. Corcoran earned a bachelor’s degree in vocal performance from the Boston Conservatory and a master’s in instrumental conducting from Indiana University.
ANNUAL MEETING ANNOUNCED: JUNE 1
The annual meeting will be held on June 1 in Bloomington.
All members are invited to attend the open session from 9-10 am.
Board nominations will be accepted.
Announcing 2013-14 MUSIC NOW Project (visit web page for more information and downloadable version of brochure)
RSVP to info@mayomusic.org.
All members are invited to attend the open session from 9-10 am.
Board nominations will be accepted.
Announcing 2013-14 MUSIC NOW Project (visit web page for more information and downloadable version of brochure)
RSVP to info@mayomusic.org.
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Art Showcase Celebrates National Jazz Month
Musician Neil Ferris will demonstrate some jazz favorites on guitar for Cheryl Maxwell's art students at Grandview Elementary School on Wednesday, April 17. In addition, students will be creating works of art while listening to the music of Chick Corea. This project is in cooperation with the MAYO Jazz program and the outreach field trip for MAYO students to the Palladium to see Chick Corea!
Special thanks to MAYO intern, Abigail Freeouf, for coordinating this project. Artwork will be on display at the Monroe County Public Library near the children's department for two weeks starting April 19th. Stop by and enjoy.
Special thanks to MAYO intern, Abigail Freeouf, for coordinating this project. Artwork will be on display at the Monroe County Public Library near the children's department for two weeks starting April 19th. Stop by and enjoy.
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Michael Nearpass Jazz & Composer Clinic
MAYO Jazz musicians will participate in a special clinic with composer Michael Nearpass. This event takes place Tuesday, March 19 at 6-8pm in Music Annex Building 006.
This will be an exciting event; Michael will be bringing in some of his own compositions which have been performed by groups at Indiana University, the University of Illinois, Indiana State University, Terre Haute North Vigo High School, and Woodrow Wilson Middle School. Michael has performed with ensembles such as the Steve Allee Big Band, the Buselli-Wallarab Jazz Orchestra, and the John Vander Gheynst Jazz Orchestra, and he also was a finalist in the 2013 ASCAP Young Jazz Composers Competition. MAYO musicians and friends are invited to attend this event! Make sure you bring in any pieces you've been working on and have some questions ready for our clinician! |
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Congratulations!
MAYO lead string teacher, Rebecca Conway, has given birth to a beautiful and healthy baby girl! While she is on maternity leave, please welcome string instructor Molly Sanderson. Molly is a gifted violinist who studies with Mimi Zweig and recently enjoyed giving a performance at Carnegie Hall. Welcome, Molly!
Jazz Concert at Cafe Django
MAYO jazz performed at the Jazz from Bloomington jam session Tuesday, January 29th at Cafe Django. After their performance, students were able to work with guest artist Matt MacDougall on various aspects of playing in a group, improvising and arranging tunes on the fly.
MAYO would like to thank Matt for joining us and sharing his talents, Cafe Django for hosting the event and Jazz from Bloomington for organizing it. The jam session provides students with a chance to apply the concepts they learn in rehearsals, and the monthly performance is a great opportunity for MAYO students to practice their skills on stage.
MAYO would like to thank Matt for joining us and sharing his talents, Cafe Django for hosting the event and Jazz from Bloomington for organizing it. The jam session provides students with a chance to apply the concepts they learn in rehearsals, and the monthly performance is a great opportunity for MAYO students to practice their skills on stage.
Happy New Year! Celebrate MLK Day with Concert, January 22, at Meadowood.
MAYO Jazz will start off the new year with a performance at Meadowood Retirement Home.
This concert will focus on the music recorded by the Miles Davis Quintet in the late 1950's. Inspired by Ahmed Jamal, Davis began using popular tunes of the day as vehicles for improvisation. These tunes have become known as jazz standards, and are known by jazz musicians all around the world. They are classic songs that frequently are called to be played at impromptu jam sessions, and are a perennial favorite among jazz artists to record.
DATE: Tuesday, January 22, 2013
PLACE: Meadowood Retirement Home
TIME: 7:00 pm
Open to the community.
No Charge.
This concert will focus on the music recorded by the Miles Davis Quintet in the late 1950's. Inspired by Ahmed Jamal, Davis began using popular tunes of the day as vehicles for improvisation. These tunes have become known as jazz standards, and are known by jazz musicians all around the world. They are classic songs that frequently are called to be played at impromptu jam sessions, and are a perennial favorite among jazz artists to record.
DATE: Tuesday, January 22, 2013
PLACE: Meadowood Retirement Home
TIME: 7:00 pm
Open to the community.
No Charge.
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FALL STRINGS RECITAL: DECEMBER 7, CITY HALL
New string teacher, Rebecca Axsiom, has worked weekly with many young children at the Boys & Girls Club in Bloomington. This Friday, December 7th, several of the students will perform at Bloomington City Hall. There will be a reception from 6:30-8:30 pm with the showcase from 7-7:45 pm.
FALL COLORS AN INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCE
The MAYO jazz ensemble presented their Fall Colors concert and clinic at the Monroe County Public Library last Tuesday. Families with children were treated not only to a performance but also an interactive presentation about the instruments, their roles in the group and how playing together requires listening. Afterwards, the attendees were invited up on the stage to see and play the instruments themselves. MAYO jazz would like to thank Mary Frasier and the MCPL for holding the event. It was an enjoyable concert and all the participants had fun and learned abut music.
MAYO ANNOUNCES FALL COLORS AT THE MCPL
Bring your friends and family to a free concert on Tuesday, November 13th at the Monroe County Public Library from 6:30-8 pm.
Special thanks to our sponsors and community partners: Digital Arts • Bloomington Arts Council • BEAD • Jazz from Bloomington Monroe County Public Library • Boys & Girls Club, Bloomington Download the poster, print and share!
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Boys & Girls String Training
The Boys & Girls string training program is underway at the Bloomington Boys & Girls Club. Please welcome our incredible new teacher, Rebecca Axsiom. She is the former concert mistress of the Hendricks Symphony Orchestra, and continues to perform and teach violin in Bloomington. Her skills are greatly appreciated, especially by the wonderful group of young players at the club who meet twice weekly. You can hear these fine players share their new skills on December 7th at City Hall. Interested in helping with this program? Contact info@mayomusic.org.
MAYO JAZZ JAM
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Have some spooktacular jazz fun at Cafe Django -- listen to the MAYO Jazz Combo perform live from 6:45 - 7:15 pm. Jazz from Bloomington will be joining the group for some a lively jam.
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ANNOUNCING MAYO ROCK
MAYO Rock is similar to the jazz program in age group, instrumentation and semester format but differ in style and repertoire. Depending on group specifics, members will perform a variety of PG-friendly songs: think “Mustang Sally,” “Should I Stay or Should I Go,” “Twist and Shout,” and other songs you might hear a high school pep band cover.
The curriculum will focus on repertoire, applied theory/ear training, song format, and historical background. Rehearsals would focus on learning songs by ear and charting them out in an organized binder, learning about the common chord progressions and theory fundamentals behind the music, performing the repertoire from memory, and learning the background of the artist/group that recorded it.
This program also includes topics on promotion, stage presence, and music business.
Students will be involved in the branding, promotion and business of their group. They will choose a band name and contribute to poster design. “Promotion day” will be offered where MAYO Rock students go to local businesses on Kirkwood to meet and greet with flyers promoting concerts. Members can also expect to record a demo (using a handheld recorder), put together a publicity kit, and receive guidance through the gig-booking process.
This program will create a focused and mentored approach to the high school garage band experience.
The curriculum will focus on repertoire, applied theory/ear training, song format, and historical background. Rehearsals would focus on learning songs by ear and charting them out in an organized binder, learning about the common chord progressions and theory fundamentals behind the music, performing the repertoire from memory, and learning the background of the artist/group that recorded it.
This program also includes topics on promotion, stage presence, and music business.
Students will be involved in the branding, promotion and business of their group. They will choose a band name and contribute to poster design. “Promotion day” will be offered where MAYO Rock students go to local businesses on Kirkwood to meet and greet with flyers promoting concerts. Members can also expect to record a demo (using a handheld recorder), put together a publicity kit, and receive guidance through the gig-booking process.
This program will create a focused and mentored approach to the high school garage band experience.
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WELCOME TO 2012-13 SEASON!
Ensembles & Auditions
Auditions are being scheduled for the fall season. You can audition for:
1) Jazz Ensemble / Combo
2) Rock Ensemble
3) Chamber Music / Sinfonia
MISSED THE AUDITION? Email info@mayomusic.org to set up an appointment or use the convenient Contact form. You can also drop by a jazz or rock class the first three Tuesdays to try out a group. Chamber music will begin in mid-fall.
Or, sign up at a local venue to participate at:
1) String Music at the Boys & Girls Club
2) Participate Art Through Interpretation (Grandview Elementary School)
1) Jazz Ensemble / Combo
2) Rock Ensemble
3) Chamber Music / Sinfonia
MISSED THE AUDITION? Email info@mayomusic.org to set up an appointment or use the convenient Contact form. You can also drop by a jazz or rock class the first three Tuesdays to try out a group. Chamber music will begin in mid-fall.
Or, sign up at a local venue to participate at:
1) String Music at the Boys & Girls Club
2) Participate Art Through Interpretation (Grandview Elementary School)
MANDATORY PARENT MEETING
There was a mandatory members meeting on Tuesday, September 18 from 5:30-6:30 pm. Thanks to all who attended and to Sandy Mutchler, MAYO Board Secretary, for leading the meeting. Interested in serving on the board? You can find out more by accessing this page.
