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February Bach’s Lunch: Recession-Proof Valentines

The Bach’s Lunch Series continues on February 2^nd with a lecture by Mark Shilansky entitled “Sing! Vocal Explorations in Jazz.” On February 9^th, Peggo Horstmann Hodes, vocalist, and Kent Allyn, piano, bass and guitar, will present “I Can’t Give You Anything but Love: Recession-Proof Valentines.” Bach’s Lunch programs are free, and take place in the Music School’s Recital Hall, 23 Wall St., downtown Concord, from 12:10 to 12:50 p.m.

Mr. Shilansky’s lecture on Thursday, February 2^nd will feature the music of jazz artists who have wedded vocal and instrumental approaches in significant ways, from the wordless vocals featured in the music of such artists as Pat Metheny and Luciana Souza, to the practice of artists such as George Benson singing along with their solos, to the equally proficient trumpet and vocal improvisations by Chet Baker, to the lyricization of jazz solos engaged in by Jon Hendricks and Kurt Elling. “Sing! Vocal Explorations in Jazz” offers an exploration of jazz vocalists and instrumentalists who sing what they play and play what they sing.

The following Thursday, February 9^th, Peggo Horstmann Hodes and Kent Allyn return for their annual and well-loved Valentine's Bach's Lunch. Their concert, “I Can’t Give You Anything But Love: Recession-Proof Valentines,” will include such economic and emotional truths as “Can't Buy Me Love” by The Beatles, the nostalgic “If I Were a Carpenter,” and the sassy “Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend.” Join us for a little humor and a lot of love.

Peggo Horstmann Hodes to offer Vibrant Voice Class at Concord Community Music School

Peggo Horstmann Hodes, director of the Songweavers chorus at Concord Community Music School, will offer a "Vibrant Voice" class for community members on the third Wednesday of every month, January 18 through May 16, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the Music School, 23 Wall St., Concord.

"Vibrant Voice" is a way to discover deeper layers of your voice – the personal, internal, unique, spectacular and essential voice. In this class, you will sing, tone, chant, breathe, write, harmonize, move and play. Participants will open and vibrate their entire body, sounding the soul of their voice. This class, open to men and women age 17 and older, is an opportunity for those who have taken a "Vibrant Voice" workshop to refresh their voice and tap back into playful creativity. It is also an excellent introduction to "Vibrant Voice" for those new to the work.

The cost for the five classes is $85. To register or for more information, call 603-228-1196 or click here to register on-line.

 

March Mandolin Festival 2012

The Tenth Annual March Mandolin Festival will be held March 2-4, 2012, at the Concord Community Music School in Concord, New Hampshire. This year, the festival features Jesse Brock, Claudine Langille, Skip Gorman, and David Surette, with special guests Susie Burke and Baron Collins-Hill. This two-day event offers group lessons and workshops on a variety of topics, jam sessions, and an evening concert. As in past years, the festival will present a March 2, Friday night concert featuring the same performers, this year at The Elysium Arts Folk Club, Rollinsford, NH (this is a separate ticket from the Concord events). The festival is also branching out to offer a special 10th anniversary Sunday night party at the Barley Pub in Dover, a String Jazz Extravaganza. REGISTER ON-LINE

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