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 Oct 19, 2011 at 12:42 PM in Britt Institute, Pictures
Before their concert on the Britt stage last week, the members of Raining Jane did two afternoons of outreach activities at Crater Renaissance Academy. Photos by Vicki Rosette.
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Posted May 31, 2011 at 11:28 AM in General, Britt Institute, Band Information
Aaron Nigel Smith is all about getting kids to move. His fun, inspired, lively show is guaranteed to get his audience on their feet. Come see him perform live at Britt on June 17th at 10:30 a.m....
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Posted Sep 20, 2010 at 07:25 PM in General, Britt Institute, Behind The Scenes, Pictures
Local high school choir students participated in a Britt educational event on Friday, when they came out to Straight No Chaser's afternoon sound check. After the sound check, Straight No Chaser took questions from the students, and they talked about song choice, how they arrange songs, and a little about life on the road. Photos by Vicki Rosette.
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Posted Aug 18, 2010 at 06:42 PM in General, Classical, Britt Institute, Pictures
The Britt Institute String Quartet Academy took place from July 31st thru August 14th. The students study and perform with some of the nation's top professional musicians and instructors. During the two week program students are given the tools needed to expand their technique and musicianship in ways that will change their approach to music forever, compelling them to become more expressive and creative performers. Below are pictures of SQA students showcasing their activities and performances during their two weeks in Southern Oregon.
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Posted Aug 10, 2010 at 09:51 PM in Classical, Britt Institute, Behind The Scenes, Members, Pictures
Our 2010 Classical Festival opened on Friday, August 6 with many pre-concert events. It was a gala evening filled with music, laughter and fun.
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Posted Jun 25, 2010 at 06:21 PM in Britt Institute, Free Concerts, Pictures
On Thursday, June 24, brothers Chris and Dan Brubeck gave a free talk at Artistic Piano Studio called "Growing Up Brubeck." The two talked about their own careers and life with father Dave Brubeck, and took questions from the audience. Vicki Rosette captured these moments from the talk:
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Posted Jul 28, 2009 at 12:02 AM in Britt Institute, Behind The Scenes
This week two of the Britt Institute's summer programs are happening simultaneously: the Saxophone Workshop and the String Quartet Academy. Students are learning from top-notch faculty, performing in small quartets and larger ensembles. Both students and faculty will perform throughout the valley. Take a look at our list of recitals for a full schedule.
To see the inside scoop of the Sax Workshop, take a look at the blog of Dr. Rhett Bender, the Camp Director.
Also, see what the String Quartet Academy students are up to on the Britt Institute blog.
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Posted Jul 08, 2009 at 12:54 AM in Britt Institute, Behind The Scenes
The Britt Institute Jazz Camp students had a special opportunity this summer. Before Chris Botti's concert at Britt on Friday, June 26th, the students were able to sit down and learn from the jazz trumpeter in a master class. Jazz Camp student Kai Sandoval played for Botti, and following Bott's feedback, the students were able to ask questions. The photos below...
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Posted Jun 26, 2009 at 05:09 PM in General, Britt Institute
Last night (June 25), the Dana Landry Septet, Britt's Instrumental Jazz
Camp faculty, brought jazz to the gardens at the Eden Valley Orchards.
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Posted Jun 24, 2009 at 12:15 AM in General, Britt Institute
Visit the Britt Institute blog for all the inside information about the Britt Institute summer programs!
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Posted Jun 01, 2009 at 10:36 PM in General, Classical, Britt Institute
The 2009 Classical Festival program notes are now available to download.
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Posted May 27, 2009 at 11:29 PM in General, Britt Institute
The Britt Institute and EdenVale Winery have teamed up to present a
great series of concerts at Eden Valley Orchards this summer called Britt Institute in the Gardens.
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Posted May 22, 2009 at 11:06 PM in General, Britt Institute
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Posted May 18, 2009 at 04:18 PM in General, Britt Institute
Channel 10 News recently did a news story about how the recession is
impacting local children. Natalee Morales, a reporter for KTVL,
conducted an interview with Tucker Phillips, a Britt Institute String
Quartet Academy student, who shared his story on how the recession is
impacting his life.
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Posted Apr 23, 2009 at 04:55 PM in General, Britt Institute
The Britt Institute relies on the generosity of donors and the
success of fundraisers such as the annual Britt Bash to provide the
funds needed to bring these talented young musicians to study with the
best and brightest faculty in the country.
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Posted Jan 20, 2009 at 12:11 AM in General, Britt Institute
The countdown is on…only 53 more days before the 27th Annual Britt Bash.
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Posted Aug 15, 2008 at 10:20 PM in General, Classical, Britt Institute, Free Concerts
Britt Institute's String Quartet Academy is winding down its
two-week camp. This year, 41 high school and college students from all
over the country participated in the Academy, learning from the Arianna
Quartet, and enjoying master class and Q&A time with Britt guest
artists Jaime Laredo, Sharon Robinson and Midori. Britt's Music
Director Peter Bay also joined the students to conduct their string
orchestra rehearsal.
The students have been perfoming throughout
the valley, and they finish off the camp with a two-part recital
tomorrow, Saturday, August 16, at SOU's Music Recital Hall, at 11 a.m
and 2 p.m. The recitals are free and open to the public. Come hear the
results of the student's hard work!
Pictures...
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Posted Aug 07, 2008 at 11:25 PM in General, Classical, Britt Institute, Behind The Scenes
Britt Institute's String Quartet Academy is blogging about all the exciting events happening with students and the Arianna String Quartet. Read all about what's happening at camp.
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Posted Aug 07, 2008 at 05:38 PM in General, Classical, Britt Institute, Free Concerts
Classical music lovers are in for a treat this weekend! Members of the Britt Orchestra perform a free chamber music concert on Sunday afternoon, and the String Quartet Academy students perform Saturday night in downtown Jacksonville with a "quartet on every corner," and on Sunday afternoon at Schmidt Family Vineyards. See our schedule for more details.
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Posted Jul 18, 2008 at 08:22 PM in General, Britt Institute
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Posted Jul 10, 2008 at 07:04 PM in General, Britt Institute, Free Concerts
Britt has two music events tonight! In addition to the Three Dog Night concert in Jacksonville, the Britt Institute's Siskiyou Saxophone Workshop students will perform a recital in Ashland. The students will play in a saxophone orchestra at 6 p.m., prior to the Ashland City Band concert, at the band shell in Lithia Park in Ashland.
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Posted Jun 25, 2008 at 10:54 PM in General, Britt Institute
On The One, a jazz/funk/soul ensemble from San Diego, opens for Earth, Wind & Fire tomorrow night, Thursday, June 26. One of On The One’s co-founders is saxophonist Jesse Molloy, who has strong ties to Britt and the area. He’s a graduate of Ashland High School and SOU, and he’s an alumnus of Britt Institute’s Instrumental Jazz Camp...
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