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Crazy Crow Productions – Hope and Adam from Nashville

| June 30, 2014 | 0 Comments

by Susan Mumma
hope-2I have several great performers lined up for this summer and hope you will take advantage of their fine performances in an intimate setting.   This is a labor of love for me to bring these folks to Seldovia. I really do love making shows happen in this way so that you all can get to know some lovely people as they pass through this way.  These concerts make it possible for them to come to Seldovia.

My next performing group  is A.L.A, a sweet singer, Hope Cassity and her fiddler accompanist, Adam Stewart both from Nashville, Tennessee.  They will perform on a Tuesday night, July 1 at 7:30 here at the Seldovia Rowing Club on the Old Boardwalk.  Come, listen, have some dessert and enjoy with us.  It is rare to get to hear such talent in such an intimate setting.  All are welcome so bring a bring a friend. Bring a date!
You can read more about Hope and Adam on their page at www.crazycrowproductions.wordpress.com.
You can also read about this summer’s other great performers:
John Craige and Leigh Jones from Portland July 19
Kray Van Kirk from Juneau August 9
Please give me a call 234-7614 or an email to reserve your spot.
HopeCassity

Community Support Made for a Successful Festival

| June 27, 2014 | 0 Comments

by Tania Spurkland

Over 130 volunteers,
performers, sponsors and donors
contributed to the
2014 Seldovia Summer Solstice Music Festival!

THANK YOU ALL!

Okaidja Afroso, Nancy Achilles, AK Dancing Eagles Cabin Rentals, Amon’s Café, Ashu, Danielle Aslanian, Johnny B, Paul Banks, Mary Beth Beck,  Stephanie Blanchard,  Boardwalk Hotel, Amy Briggs, Lorinda Bridge, Phil Bridge, Leny Buchman, Rose Buchman, Sherry Burt, Kathy Calvin, Jenny Chissus, City of Seldovia, Brian Corbett, Kirby Corwin, Jon Crocker, Crabpot Grocery, Darlene Crawford, Andy Criscuolo, Lou Dickinson, Aaron Dillon,  Ila Dillon, Tim Dillon, Mike Driscoll, Stuart Felberg, Megan Frey, Carla Fleckenstein, Joe Fleckenstein, Arkadi Futerman, Kathleen George, Amy Gilson, Kari Hendrich, Val Henning, Zane Henning, Valisa Higman, Laurel Hilts, Sunni Hilts, George Demientieff  Holly, George Holly, Sr., Kristen Holmes, Tami Holt, Homer News, Homer Tribune, Bonnie Foster  Howell, Jed Howell, Jay-Brant General Construction LLC, Matt Johnson, KBBI, KDLL, KSKA, Daryle Keefer, Dolly Larkin, Karen Latimer, Lethin Family, Judith Lethin, Laid Back in Seldovia, Rebecca Lambourn, Chris Lillo, Linwood Bar and Grill, Suzanne Little, Byron McCord, Margie McCord, Mike Miller, Wade Hampton Miller, Ken Morton, Charles Mortimer, Ginny Moore, Ted Moore, Bob Moser, Susan Mumma, Sandy Murray, Lou Nathanson, Mashud Neindow, Tovi Newman, Lisa O’Leary, Dan Pascucci, Amy Lou Hettinger Pascucci, Peninsula Clarion, Redoubt Reporter, Inna Rivkin, Vivian Rojas, Felicia Rowland, Mark Rowland, Gary Sawdy, Jacqueline Schafer, Happy Schneider, John Sedor, Betsy Scott, Sea Otter Community Center, Seldovia Chamber of Commerce, Seldovia Gazette, Seldovia Village Tribe, Brian Slover, Jeff Snedgen, Mary Jo Stanley, Susan B. English School, Elliott Sussman,  Megan Spurkland, Jan Spurkland, Tania Spurkland, Tobben Spurkland, Lisa Stanish, Jerry Stranik, Suzie Stranik, Heidi Swearingen, Sadi Synn, Thyme on the Boardwalk, Benard Tetteh, Marcia Uminski, Trina Uvaas, Melody Wallis, Dennis Ward, Jen Warren, Axcenia Waterbury, Mike Webber, Raewyn Weyer, Alliah Wheeler, Chris Wheeler, Darrell Wheeler, Tata Wheeler, Mary Ann Wilson, Tonja Woelber and Kevin Worrell.

Solstice SAC Logos

4th of July Schedule for Seldovia

| June 26, 2014 | 0 Comments

by Laurel Hilts
4th of July Flyer 2014

Register Now for Seldovia’s Fine Arts Camp!

| June 26, 2014 | 0 Comments

by Betsy Scott

Fine Arts Camp Banner“Creativity is just connecting things. When you ask creative people how they did
something, they feel a little guilty because they didn’t really do it,
they just saw something.   That’s because they were able to connect experiences
they’ve had and synthesize new things.  And the reason they were able to do that
was that they’ve had more experiences or they have thought more
about their experiences than other people.”

-Steve Jobs

FineArtsCampPhoto1The Seldovia Fine Arts Camp was made possible with funding by Rasmuson Foundation through the Arts in Education Fund, and is administered, under contract, by the Alaska State Council on the Arts.

Thank you Susan B English School, the City of Seldovia, and our many local volunteers and donors who helped make this happen!

Mon-Fri, July 14-18, 2014

3-6 yr olds: 10:00 – 1:00 $50
7-18 yr olds: 10:00 – 3:30 $75
Scholarships available!
Adult classes every evening!


Meet our Instructors for 2014!

Fine Arts Camp Photo2Eddie Wood is a percussionist, dancer, storyteller and actor from Homer. Originally from Spain, He is bilingual Spanish/English. Eddie has been involved in working with children for over 35 years. He has toured all over Alaska, the US, and internationally.

Sue Biggs is a published composer with pieces for choir, hand bells and children. She writes folk and gospel songs and is working on two children’s books. She is the music specialist and band director for Redoubt Elementary School, Music Director at Christ Lutheran Church, private music teacher. and plays music with her spouse, Jack Will, with the Kenai Peninsula Orchestra and others.Jack Will’s informal music education involved playing loud electric guitar. He has played banjo, guitar, mandolin, fiddle, violin both on and off stage. He currently plays violin with the Kenai Peninsula Orchestra & local groups.

Craig Barnard is an energetic and generous community teacher of many physical arts, and will help students learn to control their bodies.

Susan Barnard is a longtime teacher of young children and will again be bringing her passion for gymnastics and circus art to our Seldovia.

Jenifer Dickson is mother of two young boys who enjoys writing children’s songs and teaching young children to love their own creativity. She will be teaching songwriting and how to get their chicka chicka boom boom on.

Valisa Higman studied art at Lewis and Clark College in Portland, OR. Valisa’s work in both cut-paper and ceramics have been shown in many galleries in Alaska and Outside.

Betsy Scott is a passionate Seldovia community member sharing her music and storytelling with all ages.

Brian Slover is a self-taught in native american flute and has been playing for 13 years. He’s a longtime Seldovian and loves doing concerts with his students.

Scholarships are available!  Join us for a performance & community dance Friday night, July 18th!

Register for one-on-one individual instruction on first day of camp.

Fine Arts Camp InfoDAILY SCHEDULE
Lunch and snacks provided
Drop-off at Sea Otter Community Center

Age 3 – 6 (Snacks between activities)
10:00 – 10:45  Gymnastics, Dance & Circus
11:00 – 11:30 Chimes & Story
11:45 – 12:15  Art ( Mon-Wed)
11:45 – 12:15  Singing (Thurs & Fri)
12:15 – 1:00 Lunch

Age 7 – 11
10:00 – 10:45 Chimes & Story
11:00 – 11:45  Gymnastics,Dance, & Circus
11:45 – 12:15   Singing & Songwriting (Mon-Wed)
11:45 – 12:15   ART (Th & Fr)
12:15 – 1:00 Lunch
1:00 – 2:00 Percussion
2:00 – 3:00 Elective (pick one):

        • Native American Flute
        • Beg Fiddle

Theatre Games
3:00 – 4:00 Individual instruction

Age 12 – 18
10:00 – 10:45 Percussion I
10:45 – 11:30 Fiddle & Guitar
11:30 – 12:30 Percussion II
1:15 – 2:15 Theatre Study
2:15 – 3:00 Elective (pick one):

  • Native American Flute
  • Beg Fiddle / Mandolin
  • 3:00 – 4:00 Individual instruction

Adult Classes in the evening: $10 for any or all classes, free childcare provided.

Sign up by June 30:  Betsy Scott   234-8404

Join us for SVT Sponsored Bingo

| June 23, 2014 | 0 Comments

by Trinket Gallien
bingo 7-2014

Wild Shore Concert and Workshops – July 5

| June 22, 2014 | 0 Comments

by Betsy Scott

Concert and workshops will be held at Susan B English school.

Wild Shore Concert

WILD SHORE EDUCATION WORKSHOPS

MORNING SESSION
1. COMPOSING PRESENTATION / WORKSHOP
Learn about the process of composing, sketching, and notating music from composer Conrad
Winslow. After a presentation from Conrad about his compositional process, you can try your hand at composing melodies and notating passages of music using standard music notation or even graphic notation (no background in music notation required). The workshop will wrap up with live readings by members of the Wild Shore Ensemble of short compositions by workshop participants. Participants will have the opportunity to change dynamics, tempo, notes, and techniques with the players, and discover just how easy it is to make changes to their music. The workshop is open to all, even to those who are simply curious to learn about the process of composing.
2. INSTRUMENT EXPLORATION
Learn about the amazing variety of sounds produced by the instruments of the Wild Shore Ensemble (flute, piccolo, clarinet, bass clarinet, violin, cello, piano, and percussion). Emphasis is placed on contemporary playing techniques. Try out one or several of the instruments with a first lesson from the members of the Wild Shore Ensemble, or bring your own instrument for guided exploration into some extended techniques to produce sounds you didn’t know your instrument could make!
AFTERNOON SESSION
3. PERFORMANCE MASTERCLASSES
Offering masterclasses in flute, strings, piano, and percussion by members of the Wild Shore Ensemble. Bring your instrument and your music, perform your piece (any style or period), and get feedback from the extraordinary players of the Wild Shore Ensemble. If you play instruments other than those listed above, you are welcome to play a piece for the ensemble and those in attendance. Members of the ensemble will offer coaching on musicality, phrasing, rhythm, etc.