Sun. 11/15, Noon–3 pm
| Age | Adult |
| Event Type | Workshop |
| Department | Vocal Performance |
| Day | Sun |
| Instructor | Pamela Rose |
| Status | inperson event |
How do experienced singers call a tune and help a band begin and end it smoothly, even when the musicians do not regularly perform together?
This hands-on workshop explores practical strategies for creating clear, manageable, and musically effective intros and endings. With live guitar accompaniment from Bob Brumbeloe, participants will work through songs, practice communicating musical directions to an accompanist or band, and experiment with different ways of shaping the beginning and ending of an arrangement.
The workshop also covers the basic musical vocabulary singers need to communicate effectively with instrumentalists, along with creative approaches for giving a song a more personal shape. Participants will have plenty of opportunities to sing and apply the concepts in real time.
Designed for singers who want to feel more prepared and confident in jam sessions, gigs, rehearsals, and other live settings.
Level
Open to singers of all levels.
About Pamela Rose
Pamela Rose is a San Francisco jazz and blues vocalist known for her swinging, soulful style and dynamic performances in clubs, concert halls, and festivals.
She is also the creator of Wild Women of Song and Blues Is a Woman, touring ensemble shows that celebrate the women who helped shape American music. Her book, Wild Women of Song: Great Gal Composers of the Jazz Era, grew out of years of research into women composers and performers, a subject she also explores through lectures and educational programs.
Rose has released eight recordings as a leader and performs, tours, and teaches throughout the Bay Area and beyond. She is a longtime member of the Jazzschool faculty in Berkeley.