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ONGOING NW MUSIC EVENTS...
NW CLUBS: (Many of these are All ages Jazz!)
- Ricky's Bar and Grill
Ricky's Bar and Grill 612 Richmond Beach Rd. (in QFC Shopping Center) Shoreline, WA 98177 Phone: 206-546-0119
- JAZZ ALLEY. To make reservations please call the club at (206) 441-9729, online at www.jazzalley.com or through any Ticketmaster. KIDS UNDER 21 OK at ALL SHOWS except late. Get on the Drum Exchange email list for 2 for 1 specials for customers and students.
- Egan's Ballard JamHouse Great small club. Good food, very intimate (50 seats), good sound, variety of jazz, low cover ($5-10/night), easy parking. 1707 NW Market Street, Seattle, WA 98107 All ages till 11PM!!
Website: http://ballardjamhouse.com Phone: 206-789-1621
- The Triple Door, This is another great Jazz Venue in town... 216 Union St, SEATTLE http://www.tripledoor.com
- Marc Smason is a great JAZZ trombonist...He host's occassional jam sessions: www.marcsmason.com, ph: (206) 760-1764, *all ages *donations. Website: www.marcsmason.com, ph: (206) 760-1764.
- Jazzbones (Club)
INFO: jazzbones.com All Ages till 10pm-call for info. Jazzbones Restaurant: 2803 Sixth Avenue, Tacoma WA 98406. Kids OK at various events and times! Kenny 'Blues Boss' Wayne performs on Saturday, 6/25.
Community ensembles (Marching, Concert Band, Orchestras, Rock, Jazz, Latin, etc.): There are not necessarily openings for percussion at the moment, but you might contact these groups regarding future concerts. They are usually looking for percussion help! Students of all ages should consider these opportunities.
Marching Groups/Drumlines:
- Northwest Junior Pipe Band (Scottish) 206-325-9175 nwjpb.org
- The Seattle Drum Corps -- a performance group playing exciting, crowd pleasing drum salutes. Two corps, the beginner level (Grade IV) and intermediate level (Grade III) performed in the Fanfare Competition at the Skagit Valley Highland games, July 11, and came in first in their divisions. They competed again in the Seattle Highland Games in Enumclaw on Sunday, August 1. View video?
We played at the Fremont Love Fest on Sept 11 and met a lot of our friends there. Next up. Our benefit concert on Oct 23.
Group lessons are available at the Seattle Drum School for drummers of all ages, at all levels.
Beginners Thursdays at 6:30 and/or Saturdays at 12 Noon
Intermediates Thursdays 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM and/or Saturdays at 11 AM
Advanced Saturdays 10AM
Drummers wanting to play in local bagpipe bands and at the Highland Games, Steve will teach the rudiments of pipe band drumming focusing on the traditional massed band beatings for the standard repertoire (Scotland the Brave, Mairie's Wedding, When the Battle's O'er, etc.) in the Saturday morning Beginners class. seattledrumschool.com
- Seattle Sounders Marching Band From the city which spawned grunge music and the sounds of Quincy Jones to Jimi Hendrix, comes the Sounders FC Sound Wave. Sound Wave is the official band of the Seattle Sounders FC and is the brainchild of Sounders FC owner Drew Carey. The 53-person ensemble is made up of traditional marching percussion and brass instruments, bringing the Sounders FC passion to life. The Sound Wave plays custom arrangements from all types of music including Latin, funk, big band, pop and rock.
The Sound Wave invites Sounders FC Supporters and fans to join them 45-minutes before kickoff of each home match at Occidental Park in historic Pioneer Square for a pre-match rally and to participate in the "March to the Match." SFC Supporters and the Sound Wave will energize the crowd with songs, chants, scarves and flags along the route to the entrance of Qwest Field. http://www.soundersfc.com
- Titanium Sporkestra is currently looking for talented, committed drummers to join our family.
Currently, we need snare, tenor, bass, and cymbal players.
The style of music we play is mostly derived from HBCU southern style cadences. We play a few from the movie Drumline. We also play Taiko, Nagara, samba and more.
Practices are Sunday and Wednesday nights and last approx. 2 hrs
We are gearing up for a string of shows all over the region, and we are planning a tour to Europe next Summer to play at the Tour De France.
If you played in your schools band and miss it, this is for you. We are a bunch of band geeks.
Get in touch if you want to join a really fun band!
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=250174215
Concert Bands:
- The Around the Sound Community Band: is a "young" group of armature musicians with a two-prong purpose.
to provide a place for adults with little or no music background to learn to play with a group (about a third of the group started as adult beginners in 1999); and to take music to people who would not otherwise have access to live music. Our performance venues are community events and nursing or retirement homes. aroundthesound.org (206) 417-8129
- The Monroe Community Band is seeking musicians of all skill levels to build a 50-piece band. Positions are available for flute, oboe, bass clarinet, French horn, trombone, tuba players and all percussionists. Rehearsals are held 7 p.m. Thursdays at New Hope Fellowship Church, 1016 W. Main St., Monroe. For more information email mccband@aol.com or call 425-335-5239.
- Community Bands Northwest The band practices every Thursday night from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Bethel Lutheran Church, 17418 8th Ave. N.E., Seattle. For more information, visit www.communitybandsnw.org
- The Puget Sound Youth Wind Ensemble P.O. Box 1152, Auburn, WA 98071-1152.
Orchestras:
- Auburn Symphony Orchestra invite accomplished student musicians to audition for the opportunity to perform in an upcoming Auburn Symphony Orchestra concerts. To schedule an audition, call 253-931-3043.
- Bainbridge Performing Arts' Classical Music Program is seeking musicians for all instruments to play in its community orchestra. String, bassoon and brass players are specifically needed. For more information, call 360-697-1249.
- The Highline Community Orchestra: The orchestra rehearses at 7 p.m. Wednesdays at the Highline high school choir room. For more information, call 206-433-2664.
- Cascade Youth Orchestra: (425)640-6738, (206)417-5677 P.O. Box 3484, Lynnwood, WA 98046-3484 WEBSITE: cyso.us
- The Everett Symphony Orchestra For more information, call 425-259-3246.
- Dance Theatre Northwest Dance Theatre Northwest Music Ensemble. For more information, call 253-581-4993.
- Pontiac Bay Symphony Orchestra For more information and rehearsal times, call (206)364-0907. Looking for intermediate and advanced student percussionists (High School and up). Pontiac Bay Symphony Orchestra is a blend of professional musicians, music teachers, members of other orchestras, and accomplished young musicians, ages 12 to 18. The orchestra provides a performance and mentoring opportunity for approximately 35 youth and presents ongoing concerts of music from film and television. The adult musicians rehearse with the youth and then perform with them in the concert. Pontiac Bay Symphony Orchestra is a tax-exempt, 501(c)3 nonprofit P.O. Box 27307, Seattle WA 98165-1807, www.pontiacbay.org
- Bellevue Youth Symphony Orchestra JULY 14-16, 2009 SUMMER CAMP.
Music Works has paired up with the Bellevue Youth Symphony Orchestra to offer percussion students dual training. We are putting together a percussion ensemble for the students so that when they are not playing parts in the orchestra they will be engaged in percussion ensemble rehearsals and several performances. I am very excited to be teaching this ensemble and serving as a coach for the Bellevue Youth Symphony! these are the two oldest musical organizations on the east side working together. INFO: (425) 467-5604 www.byso.org
- Sammamish Symphony Orchestra The Symphony rehearses Thursday nights from 7:15 - 9:45 at Eastlake High School in Sammamish, Washington. We play five concerts per year. Contact Carolyn Rivera, Personnel Manager, at (425) 882-0182 . Also visit our web site at www.SammamishSymphony.org.
- The Mukilteo Community Chamber Orchestra is currently recruiting new musicians to join the orchestra. The orchestra meets Tuesday evenings from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the Rosehill Community Center. For more information, call 425-348-4806.
- Cascade Youth Orchestras
Cascade Youth Symphony consists of five groups which have regular rehearsals, sectionals, coaching sessions, and concerts during the academic year and week-long day camps that meet in the summer. There is also an international touring orchestra that travels every three years. Edmonds, and Seattle for concerts, rehearsals, etc.
INFO: (206) 417-5677 www.cyso.us
- Laughing Horse Youth Orchestra Festival - summer camp
The CWU Laughing Horse Youth Orchestra Festival will be held at Central Washington University's Ellensburg campus. Musical activities will take place in the new state-of-the-art music facility.
INFO: 206-755-8669 www.laughinghorsefestival.org
- Seattle University City Orchestra For more information, call 206-296-2699.
- Bainbridge Performing Arts' Classical Music Program For more information, call 360-779-9245.
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Orchestra of Flight: We're currently on our summer break but will start rehearsals for our Winter concert series in September.
There are no auditions required. Musicians who perhaps have not played for some time are definitely encouraged to return to their instrument and lend their talents to the group. We strive to provide a fun, non-competitive and improvement oriented organization.
Musicians young and old are welcome with the following qualifications:
You should be able to
* Read music for your instrument,
* Play at a high school level or better,
* Be willing to commit to the rehearsal and concert schedules,
* Be able to get to and from rehearsals and concerts. Info: flightorchestra.org/membership.html
- Whatcom Symphony Orchestra for more information, call 360-671-5612.
- The Northwest Symphony Orchestra 206-242-6321.
- Thalia Symphony: Thalia Symphony is made up of talented adult amateurs and semi-professionals. Our new conductor this year is Stephen Radcliffe of the Seattle Youth Symphonies. More info about our group is available at www.thaliasymphony.org
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Puget Sound Symphony Orchestra (community orchestra) looking for percussionists. High School or adult. Rehearsals Monday nights, Trinity Lutheran Church, 1200 10th Ave E, Seattle. Concerts at Town Hall!Info: http://www.psso.org
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Rain City Symphony invites you to join our orchestra this fall every Wednesday to make beautiful classical music, conducted by Teresa Metzger Howe.
* Location: Wedgwood Info: raincitysymphony.org/
Mixed styles: (Jazz, Classical, etc.)
· The Woodinville Community Band is open to musicians Jr. High age and up; everyone from beginner to professional. There is no cost or obligation to join. Due to the overwhelming success of the band over the last few years, most sections are now full. Please contact the Membership director for information on space availability. Admittance to the band will be based on review by the director and section leader. An Audition may be required. Caren Klosterman woodinvilleband.org
Rock:
- Seattle Rock Orchestra performs all varieties of orchestral rock, from Led Zeppelin's "Kashmir" to Paul McCartney's "Live and Let Die" to the Beach Boy's Pet Sounds and the early work of David Bowie.
SRO seeks the following instrumentalists for shows and sight reading sessions:
Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, Flute, piccolo, Oboe, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, saxophone, Bassoon, Contrabassoon, horn, trumpet, trombone, bass trombone, tuba, percussion, harp, piano, & drum set.
All musicians must meet the following criteria:
1) be age 21 or older
2) Read music fluently for your instrument
*Prior orchestral training and/or experience preferred
*popular music experience is a plus but not required
myspace.com/seattlerockorchestra
- Spotlight Studios – (425) 402-3700, located in Woodinville – spotlightstudiosnw.com. Blues, Metal, etc. Participants are matched with other players (of similar skill level) to form a band and then will pick several tunes to learn and develop throughout the course.
- Fremont Music School - (206) 366-8742 – www.fremontmusicschool.com. New music school in Fremont offering various band and ensemble groups. See their website for more information.
- School of Rock – (206) 417-7625 – 13730 Lake City Way NE, Seattle, Schoolofrock.com. The Paul Green School of Rock is now enrolling for Summer Rock and Roll Boot Camps. Students age 8-18 rehearse 6 hours per day, M-F with a real show concluding the camp at the end of the week.
- EMP (Experience Music Project) - Teen Artist Workshops - Summer workshops. For more & a full list of workshops available call: 206.770.2760, visit: http://www.empsfm.org (select Education/Camps)
- Rock Shop – Enrichment Summer Program at the Meridian School - 4649 Sunnyside Avenue N. Seattle, WA 98103, phone: 206.632.7154. For more info: www.meridianschool.edu.
Jazz:
- JamDawgs If you're an Intermediate to Advanced player who would like to network with other peers and get up on stage for some play-time, then come on down and JAM with the dawgs and friends at Vino Bella Wine & Espresso Bar in downtown Issaquah! The JamDawgs provide a platform for great talent (along with a few legends here and there...) to get out and play their instruments, network with others and yes, even be discovered! Check out the How It Works section then bring your instrument, oh... and keep bringing your friends with you, as you always do! Vino Bella has a fantastic atmosphere, a great house PA system, lights, great appetizers & drinks plus a fantastic staff. And hey - If you don't play an instrument that's ok! Just come and enjoy all that Vino Bella and the JamDawgs have to offer! Vino Bella is located at 99 Front Street N, Issaquah WA 98027. Phone: 425.391.1424. To see who the Guest Host Band / Artist is for this Tuesday visit the JamDawg Home Page and look at the Current Events section! INFO jamdawgs.com
- FREE JAM at fully equipped studios, Saturday, Noon to 3 pm
Every Saturday we hold a jam here from Noon to Three pm. We use one large room, sometimes spill over into two. Come on down, get loud, be proud and mix with other musicians, seek band mates, learn some new stuff, enjoy.
Rehearsal Barn 13704 24th Street East #101 Sumner, WA 98390 Tom 253-320-8061 Mike 253-380-1997
- Northwest Green Machine – contact Shaun Newson at 206-779-1148. This is a NEW community jazz orchestra, which is comprised of the standard big band instrumentation (including a rhythm section: drumset, marimba, vibes). This band will eventually do gigs around the Seattle and surrounding areas, help the local high school and middle school jazz programs, as well as hold fundraisers for the homeless and for those less fortunate. Rehearsals are held every Sat., 5-7pm at the Union Gospel Mission located on Capital Hill. No minimum age requirement – but should have at least an intermediate ability as a drummer and/or percussion player.
- Creative Music Adventures – 206.706.1034 (a few doors down from the Drum Exchange on Interlake Ave.) – creativemusicadventures.com. Summer Jazz Camp. The Jazz Camp offers music students the opportunity to spend a week playing with a jazz combo. Professional jazz musicians and educators will coach the groups. Each combo will record a CD then perform at a local jazz club at the end of the camp session.
- Centrum's Port Townsend Jazz Workshop - Summer Jazz Camp. (360) 385-3102 x109
www.centrum.org
- Ev Stern's Jazz Workshops - (206)782-2331 or (206)854-6544 (Fremont area) - esjazz.com. Summer Workshops.
- The Center School at the Seattle Center - Rock School Summer Camp - (425) 828-3232 at The Center School, 305 West Harrison St. Seattle – www.rock-school.org.
- Jazz Night School
Improv Workout, Ear Training for Jazz and Jazz Harmony classes, and Small Ensembles.
3916 South Morgan Street Seattle, WA 98118 (206) 722 6061
jazznightschool.com
- We are pleased to announce that auditions for Seattle JazzED's inaugural year of big band ensembles takes place on Saturday, September 25th at Arts in Motion in the Columbia City neighborhood of south Seattle. If you know of a young musician in middle or high school who would like to be involved, please send him or her our way.
Conducted by nationally acclaimed jazz music educators, Robert Knatt and Clarence Acox, your music students will be in good hands while playing in one of our 3 ensembles. Every student gets placed and every student who qualifies receives financial assistance. Info: www.seattlejazzed.org
General Drum Schools, etc.:
- Seattle Drum School of Music
Classes, workshops available: (Afro- Cuban, World, Jazz, Rock, Recording, Summer Camps, Toddler Classes)
12510 15th Ave NE
Tel:(206)364-8815
Fax:(206)364-1365
NOTE: There is a 2nd new location in Georgetown, also.
http://www.seattledrumschool.com
- Donn Bennett Drum Studio (lessons, classes, clinics, Summer camps)
13212 NE 16th St. #7
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 747-6145
http://bennettdrums.com
Practice - Rehearsal Studios - Soundproofing:
- Roy's Place Rehearsal Studios: (Kennelly Keys)
We have six bright, clean, awesome sounding rehearsal studios ready for hourly rentals by bands, artists and just about anyone who needs a creative space where they can make a lot of noise.
Each studio is equipped with a 5-piece sonor drum set and 8 channel PA system. We also have guitar and bass speaker cabs available musicians that love to rock the half stack but don’t love to lug it around. The studios are all treated with studio quality Auralex acoustic treatment for an acoustic environment you’ll never find in any other rehearsal facility.
Call us today and get rocking tonight. Rates start at just $20 per hour with discounts available for pre-scheduled booking. roysplacestudios.com.
Roy’s Place Rehearsal Studios
4926 196th ST SW
Lynnwood, WA 98037
- Rehearsal Space: Tired of practicing in a basement? Try a professional and fun environment. You must see this place to appreciate it.Good hourly rates, Better Weekly Rates and Great Monthly rates. The more time you buy, the cheaper it gets. Call "Butch Productions Studios" 206-650-4541 or thebillyrayband.com
- Butch Productions Studios Tired of practicing in a basement? Try a professional and fun environment. You must see this place to appreciate it.Good hourly rates, Better Weekly Rates and Great Monthly rates. The more time you buy, the cheaper it gets. Call 206-650-4541 or billy@thebillyrayband.com
NW Music
Organizations/Companies: (Great
places to get networked in the industry)
- SEATTLE
Musician's Union- International musician's union. http://www.local76-493.org/
- Jack
Straw Productions - Seattle non-profit organization that has a recording
studio, workshops, grants, etc. http://www.jackstraw.org
- Music
Works NW - Seattle non-profit organization that has student classes,
jazz bands, percussion ensembles, lessons, camps, recording studio, workshops,
etc.http://musicworksnw.org/
- North End Jazz (Everett) (425) 335-3262 www.northendjazz.net
- SEATTLE OPERA:
Order by phone: 206-389-7676 or 800-426-1619 Order online: www.seattleopera.org
- Musicworks Northwest. They are very active organization, based in Bellevue. They have many ensembles. (Jazz Band, Percussion Ensemble, etc.). Website: MUSICWORKSNW http://musicworksnw.org/
National Music Organizations:
- TAXI.COM- Very unique company that helps musicians pitch music to record companies, TV, Film, etc. Ed has had music placed through TAXI. Great convention (free to members!), too. http://www.taxi.com
Percussion
Information:
- DrumJunction.com - Uniting
the pulse of today's drummers. Discover our authentic blend of insight and
opportunity when you search for a drum teacher, get advice from the pros,
or study the FREE Drum Lessons! http://www.drumjunction.com
- Drums.com - Educational resources. http://www.drums.com
- drumsoloartist.com - Official
Site is dedicated to Drum Solo Artists, Drum Solo Techniques, Custom Drums,
Custom Drum Setups and Rhythm in General. drumsoloartist.com
- The
Percussive Arts Society - International Organization for percussionists. State and National Events! http://www.pas.org/
PACIFIC NORTHWEST
BASED PERCUSSION ORGANIZATIONS:
- Seattle
World Percussion Society - Seattle percussions organization. World Rhythm Festival in the Spring!!! http://www.swps.org/
- Winter Guard International (Indoor Drum and Bugle Corp, Marching Band, etc.) wgi.org
Mallet
Player Sites:
Music
Software :
- Coda
Music -Music Software manufacturer ("Finale", and great inexpensive
programs to write music with.)
Drum
Companies: (*available via THE DRUM EXCHANGE)
- Pro-Mark
- Products - New -Outstanding drum stick manufacturer.
Ed Hartman endorses these products and have music on this site.*
- YAMAHA
Percussion - Concert Percussion/Mallet Instrument manufacturer.* Ed
Hartman endorses these products and have music on this site
- Musser -Mallet Instrument manufacturer.
- Xylosynth - Unique Electronic Mallet Instrument manufacturer.
Mallet
Instrument Repair:
Website Development:
General FUN Links of a Drumming Kind:
Garfield Drumline (and their new Yamaha gear!) vs. Staff!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4tzUpl2-bKU
Free Mini E-Book: Like Father, Like Son, a pdf minibook featuring a one-of-a-kind dual interview with John and Jason Bonham.
http://www.drummagazine.com/drummers/signup_bonham
You know the Lexus TV commercial that shows a car playing Yamaha drums? Check out this video of the behind-the-scenes filming of this commercial: http://www.yamaha.com/thehub/home.html?CNTID=5129254&CTID=5042000
Check out this video, about 14 minutes in. Great street drummer (plays on buckets!)
http://www.seattlechannel.org/videos/video.asp?ID=3351026
Link from NASM - Nat'l Assoc of Schools of Music
How should I best prepare to enter a conservatory, college, university as a music major?
http://nasm.arts-accredit.org/index.jsp?page=FAQ%2017
Victory Review is now online! - excellent source for concerts, events, etc.
http://www.victorymusic.org
One of Vance's teachers - marching snare solo with 4 sticks!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I59d4qCbuCg
Join Yamaha Percussion Product Manager Joel Tetzlaff and the one and only Bret Kuhn as they tour the Yamaha Percussion factory!
http://4wrd.it/perctour and http://4wrd.it/perctour2
Famous Ed Shaughessy vs. Buddy Rich drum battle!
http://www.vintagedrumforum.com/showthread.php?t=11547
You hear it on more and more songs, from all types of musical genres, a crash driven beat. This style is usually called Crash Riding or Wash Riding and it is becoming increasingly important. Here at WashRide.com we want to help you find the right cymbal for your wash riding needs.
http://www.washride.com/
Wild electronic mallet instrument:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNIKY5kGwLg
Drumming vs. working out!
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/living/2010284430_healthdrummer17.html
Next time you want to download some music for free, read this:
http://www.jasonrobertbrown.com/weblog/2010/06/fighting_with_teenagers_a_copy.php
VIC FIRTH PRESENTS MARCHING PERCUSSION 101
A Video Guide to Essential Marching Percussion Techniques
http://www.vicfirth.com/education/percussion101-marching.php
Gary Burton - vibraphone - this is a performance from a recent Seattle radio interview:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vf-gTakrp0&feature=email
Funniest drummer video ever!
http://www.wimp.com/wronggig/
All about the triangle!
http://bands.army.mil/masterclass/tusafb/mar2001/perc.htm
Christine Balfa: 55 Minutes Of Solo Triangle
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=103090094&sc=emaf
great site for FREE charts, and mp3 play alongs
http://www.hudsonmusic.com/hudson/tip/
Gibralter hardware page of information and ideas on how to use it.
http://www.gibraltarhardware.com/
http://www.drumchannel.com
Exclusive Free Stanton Moore Play-Along Track for Drum! Readers!
http://www.hudsonmusic.com/hudson/2299/private/groove-alchemy-sampler/
Drum Magazine "Drumming for Fanatics" email list:
http://www.drummagazine.com/newsletters/signup/
Classic Boby McFerrin:
http://www.ted.com/index.php/talks/bobby_mcferrin_hacks_your_brain_with_music.html
Good article about taking care of drum gear.
http://www.drumheadmag.com/web/column.php?id=10
Drum Tech Blog
http://allthingsloud.blogspot.com/
Check out Chris Leighton Video from the recent clinic:
Junk Percussion: Making a Groove on Almost Anything!
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/flatpages/video/mediacenterbc3.html?bcpid=30884189001&bclid=0&bctid=66042902001
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