Posted May 07, 2012 at 03:51 PM in Britt Institute, Pictures
Written by Britt's Director of Education and Community Engagement, Rachel Jones
Here's a multiple choice question for you:
What do hula hoops and Jackson Pollack paintings have in common?
a. Both were featured in MoMA retrospective exhibitions
b. Both were inspiration for songs by the band Radiohead
c. Both are tools for teaching jazz
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Posted May 03, 2012 at 11:00 AM in General, Reviews
From “Dison the Bison” to “Meadowlark in Central Park,” my 6 year old’s Cinderella karaoke boombox has been rocking out to the sounds of Farmer Jason lately. Ever since I brought the cd home and told her we get to go to a concert, she has been hooked.
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Posted Apr 20, 2012 at 01:17 PM in Classical
Each summer the world’s brightest stars and greatest music come
together to make the Classical Festival a reality. The participating musicians come to Oregon from all corners of the country to collectively become the Britt Orchestra. They live, eat and breathe the Britt experience each August. These gifted musicians are paired with local Jacksonville families who give them a place to stay and practice for three weeks. Some of the host families are Britt
members or Britt Society volunteers, but many are just people who love
music and musicians. Often strong friendships develop between the hosts and musicians, and the musicians return each year to the same Jacksonville homes.
Britt asked Mikylah McTeer to relate her experience as one of those returning musicians. She warns that others might get jealous of her story, since she feels she has the best host family of all.
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Posted Mar 16, 2012 at 02:28 PM in General, Behind The Scenes
I have realized through my life that in order to be the best “Natalie” I can be, I need to do what I love each day. This love is for the simple things in my life such as a good cup of coffee, eating food, and looking at the stars. It’s the simple things that help define an experience. I have been learning to love and live my life with noticing the simple things, the things that get overlooked by the big picture. My love list is constantly growing with each new experience I take part in. Thanks to Britt Festivals, I will be adding to my love list.
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Posted Mar 12, 2012 at 02:44 PM in General, Behind The Scenes
Written by: Natalie Scheller
It’s unbelievable that Britt Festivals is celebrating its 50th year but what is even more unbelievable is how Britt Festivals first began 50 years ago. Every organization likes to share the background story on why and how they began, but here at Britt we keep in mind that our background story has created relationships that never would have existed had it not been for certain events that unfolded the way they did. Going back and learning the background story behind Britt Festivals will enhance your Britt Experience because you will be able to see a clearer picture of what is at our core that makes Britt Festivals so unique. 
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