Living a Life in Music-
From the Band Room to Broadway
In this 45 minute whirlwind telling of her life in music, students get to see firsthand the dedication it takes to have a career as professional musician. With innovative programming and virtuosic playing, Keve combines memories of her high school practice room with stories of life in a Broadway Orchestra Pit, in a Hollywood recording studio, and on the road touring the world.
After the show, your group will participate in:
An Intimate Q&A with the performers and special guests Followed by...
A one hour workshop of your choice taught by industry professionals and Broadway performers. Workshop Choices include:
Broadway Mock Orchestra -
See a Broadway show and have your band or orchestra play a musical selection from the show conducted by a Broadway music director! Sheet music will be provided ahead of time.Individual Master Class -
Have a select few of your musicians play their solo and competition piece for professional New York City Musicians. We will discuss their piece and coach them to a better performance. Discussion to include phrasing, breathing, stage presence, nerves, articulation, tone and overall musicianship.Chamber Music Master Class -
Have your clarinet choir, jazz ensemble, or string quartet play their chamber piece and be coached on ensemble blend, intonation, musicality and stage presence.Stomp / Eurhythmics Class -
Join New York City pros as they teach polyrhythms, singing and clapping, mixed meters, all through the method similar to the Broadway show Stomp. Everyone who wants gets a chance to improvise a rhythm in the center of the circle, learn Call and Response, and have a blast while singing, clapping, stomping, and moving.