Ottawa Blues Society Road To Memphis Band Blues Challenge - Call For Entries
by LIZBLUES (Liz Sykes)
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*OBS Road to Memphis *
*Band Challenge 2014*
The Ottawa Blues Society Road to Memphis Band challenge qualifying
rounds are planned for Wednesdays, September 10 & 17 at Greenfield's
Pub, 900 Greenbank Road, Barrhaven. The finals are scheduled to take
place on Friday, September 19. *Two nights of qualifying rounds* *are
planned and* *entries may be limited*. *Deadline for entries is Monday,
August 18 at 6 pm (Ottawa time).*
For the purposes of the IBC, a 'band' is any act with three or more
musicians; vocalists are counted as musicians for the purpose of this
competition. Both electric and acoustic instruments are allowed. At the
local competition, entrants will be judged using the same criteria as in
the International competition.Each band will have 20-25 minutes to
perform (to be confirmed following close of entries) and will be given
points based on Blues Content, Vocals, Talent, Originality and Stage
Presence.For full details on scoring criteria and official rules, see
the Blues Foundation
websitehttp://www.blues.org/international-blues-challenge/international-b...
*Eligibility Requirements*
Entrants must be 2014 residents of the Ottawa/Gatineau area
(approximately 100 km radius of Ottawa).
Entrants must be able to travel to the IBC in Memphis, January 20-24, 2015.
Entrants will play one set; set length will be 20-25 minutes (to be
confirmed following close of entries).
All songs presented MUST be Blues (electric or acoustic), Rock/ Blues,
Jazz/Blues, Country Blues or Rhythm & Blues.
The OBS will contribute financial support to cover a portion of travel
and accommodation expenses to Memphis, however the winner is responsible
for *all* travel and accommodation charges incurred in excess of the
financial assistance provided.
To enter, please download the entry form from our website
http://ottawabluessociety.com/road-to-memphis, complete all sections and
attach completed form to an email addressed to the Ottawa Blues Society
at ottawabluessociety(a)gmail.com <mailto:ottawabluessociety@gmail.com>;
please cc your entry to lizblues(a)rogers.com <mailto:lizblues@rogers.com>.
Every effort will be made to accommodate all applications that are
received on time and meet the established criteria. However, should it
be required for any reason deemed appropriate, the Ottawa Blues Society
reserves the right to limit the number of entrants in the competition.
Should it be necessary to exercise this right, a pre-screening of the
applications received will be conducted based on the sample music
provided. The results of the pre-screening are final.
Should there be an insufficient number of entries to run a reasonable
competition or for any other reason deemed appropriate, the Ottawa Blues
Society also reserves the right to cancel the event.
You will be contacted for further information following the submission
deadline. Please address any questions tolizblues(a)rogers.com
<mailto:lizblues@rogers.com>.
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Jazz Improv Class at Alcorn Music Studios
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This workshop is designed for vocalists and instrumentalists who wish to understand basic improvisation skills and techniques. Using an organized system to clarify chord theory, basic rhythm counting, hearing the chord changes and keeping your place within the form, you’ll start building very important tools to improvise in any idiom.
The only instrument you will use in this class is your voice, even if you have never sung before. The ability to sing your ideas gives you a way to express them and make them yours, even if you haven’t worked them out on your regular instrument.
Instructor Tim Bedner -An award winning music educator who presents a well grounded class in a step by step manner designed for ease of understanding.
http://www.alcornmusicstudios.com/jazz-improv-everyone
TWO SATURDAYS - July 5th & 12th/2014
10:00 AM – 2:30 PM
$175
bring your lunch!
call 613-729-0693 or email to register info(a)alcornmusicstudios.com
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Ottawa Musicians List
by Bluesandjazzguy
To all those who receive and read 'Ottawa Musicians List' from time to time, new federal legislation
requires that you give email consent to receive such material.
In order to keep your name on the list, please reply to this email, indicating that you want to stay on or
your name will be removed.
Of course, you may unsubscribe at any time.
Jim Roy
Ottawa Blues, Jazz & Swing Guide
Phone: (613) 829-3725 www.ottawabluesjazz.ca
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