RE: [Harp-L] Re: The Harmonica Collective, schedule of topics, and day passes

[chicago bluesman <chicagobluesman@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I'm signed up and looking forward to it!   See you there!

John

> Date: Sat, 6 Apr 2013 22:09:33 -0400
> From: miller.eric.t@xxxxxxxxx
> To: winslowyerxa@xxxxxxxxx
> CC: harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [Harp-L] Re: The Harmonica Collective, schedule of topics,	and day passes
> 
> Winslow-
> 
> You mentioned earlier that you may offer day passes for those who'd like to
> attend this but whose schedules do not permit attending the whole event.
> 
> Any updates on this, sir?
> 
> Thanks.
> 
> -ETM
> 
> 
> On Sun, Mar 3, 2013 at 5:36 PM, Winslow Yerxa <winslowyerxa@xxxxxxxxx>wrote:
> 
> > Hi, Eric.
> >
> > Thanks for your interest; I hope to be able to tell you more soon.
> >
> > We're still working with the expert guides to finalize a cohesive and
> > comprehensive schedule for the spring Collective. As you can imagine, with
> > six busy players who are all bursting with ideas, this takes time and
> > effort.
> >
> > What I can say at this point is that we'll have 24 specific topics over
> > Thursday, Friday and Saturday. This will be a mix of presentations and
> > guided playing.
> >
> > We'll also have evening jams with guitar accompaniment, anchored by guest
> > star Buzz Krantz, and will feature onstage performances by attendees on
> > Wednesday and (and possibly Friday) night, with a Saturday night club date
> > featuring the Expert Guides.
> >
> > We're considering the idea of day passes, but our main focus is on
> > creating a program that will progress logically through the entire period,
> > covering these main areas:
> >
> > -- Playing the thing (harmonica technique)
> >
> > -- Making the thing play well (harmonica customization and repair)
> >
> > -- What to play on the thing (song structure, scales and chords, musical
> > styles)
> >
> > -- Playing the thing *with* others (working with other musicians)
> >
> > -- Playing the thing *for* others (conveying your music to audiences)
> >
> > I'll make more announcements about content as soon as possible.
> >
> > ====
> >
> > The Spring 2013 Harmonica Collective will gather April 24-27, 2013 in
> > Indianapolis, Indiana.
> >
> > Registration for the event is $450, payable via PayPal to
> > harmonicainfopress@xxxxxxxxxx
> >
> > The event will be held at:
> >
> > Clarion Waterfront Hotel
> > 2930 Waterfront Pkwy W Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46214
> > Phone:(317) 299-8400
> > This is a nice three-star hotel. The Harmonica Collective discounted rate
> > of $69 per night includes a breakfast buffet and is available only by phone
> > at 317-299-8400, not on the web.
> >
> > Winslow Yerxa
> > Author, Harmonica For Dummies, ISBN 978-0-470-33729-5
> >             Harmonica Basics For Dummies, ASIN B005KIYPFS
> >             Blues Harmonica For Dummies, ISBN 978-1-1182-5269-7
> > Resident Harmonica Expert, bluesharmonica.com
> > Instructor, Jazzschool for Music Study and Performance
> >
> >   ------------------------------
> > *From:* Eric Miller <miller.eric.t@xxxxxxxxx>
> > *To:* Winslow Yerxa <winslowyerxa@xxxxxxxxx>
> > *Cc:* Harp L Harp L <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>
> > *Sent:* Saturday, March 2, 2013 1:50 PM
> > *Subject:* Re: [Harp-L] Harmonica Collective Expert Guides - RJ Mischo
> >
> > Winslow-
> >
> > Do you have a rough idea of the schedule of events for the collective?
> >  Since many of us work full time during the week, it would have been great
> > to see this go through Sunday instead of ending Saturday.  Knowing roughly
> > what guides will be teaching when might help (at least me) make a decision
> > to come  up for just the Friday and/or Sat events.
> >
> > If the event is not sold out, would you consider permitting individuals to
> > attend a portion of the event (either Fr or Fr/Sat) for a discounted
> > registration?
> >
> > Thanks.
> >
> > -ETM
> >