[Bcma-l] [Fwd: Songwriting and Spoken Word for Young People Now Only $50 for 4-days!!!!!]

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Subject: 	Songwriting and Spoken Word for Young People Now Only $50 for 
4-days!!!!!
Date: 	Tue, 24 Jul 2007 18:05:44 -0700
From: 	Julie Fowler <media@imarts.com>




Please spread the word!! 

If you know any young people (Ages 6 - 18) who are interested in 
songwriting, singing, spoken word poetry, performance and/or how to 
record music 
don't let them miss this incredible experience for only $50 per 
student!!!!! 

Songwriting and Poetry in Rhythm
July 31 - August 3rd
9:00am - 3:30pm
Island Mountain Arts Summer School of the Arts, Wells, BC <ww.imarts.com%22>
Fee: Now reduced to only $50 from $175!!!!

with

Corwin Fox <ww.corwinfox.com%22>
Corwin Fox is a musician, producer and co-founder of Coqi Records out of 
Victoria, BC. Originally from Ottawa, 
he has been playing and performing for over fifteen years and is a 
regular at the Smither's Guitar Camp and the 
Power of Hope in Victoria where he teaches music to young people.


Sarah Noni Metzner <ww.sarahmetzner.com%22>
Sarah Noni Metzner has just released her second album Daybreak Mourning 
on Dog My Cat Records and has spent much of the last year touring across 
North America. 
Her unique performance fuses folk with blues, cabaret, slam poetry, live 
loops, bluegrass, funk and jazz, steeping audiences in a rhythmical and 
powerful art form.
She has worked alongside Corwin Fox at the Power of Hope, teaching young 
people about songwriting.


Kia Kadiri <ww.myspace.com/kiakadiri%22>
Kia Kadiri returns to Island Mountain Arts to teach the spoken word 
portion of the workshop. 
An accomplished and well-known musician in the BC Hip Hop scene, Kadiri 
has the artistic depth, vocal skills, dynamic stage presence and 
universal message to inspire wherever she goes. 
She has spent much of the last year touring to high schools to inspire 
young people through Hip Hop music.
 

Course Description: 
This unique course focuses on both writing and performance and will 
teach students how to get comfortable in the rhythm of song and spoken 
word. Splitting into different age groups, students will learn musical 
theory, improvisation and lyric-writing, plus Corwin Fox will be 
bringing his mobile recording unit so students can learn how to record 
their new songs and rhymes. Students in the workshop will also have the 
opportunity to perform on the last evening of class at the Sunset 
Theatre as part of the Opening of the ArtsWells Festival. Professional 
BC musicians Corwin Fox, Kia Kadiri and Sarah Noni Metzner each bring 
their own musical perspectives to the program, providing young people 
with a diverse learning experience aimed at facilitating self-expression.

Special Events For Students:

1) Monday, July 30th, 7pm - Welcome Reception for Students and Instructors
Taking place at the IMA Gallery, this is an opportunity for students to 
meet their instructors, have a breif orientation and receive their 
student information packages and nametags. Light snacks and beverages 
will be served.

2) Tuesday, July 31st, 5:30pm - Student & Instructor BBQ
Taking place on the patio of the IMA Gallery, students and instructors 
will be served a free BBQ dinner (veggie options available). Guests can 
eat for $5.

3) Tuesday, July 31st, 7:30pm - Concert with Corwin Fox, Kia Kadiri and 
Sarah Noni Metzner
This concert at the Sunset Theatre will feature performances by Corwin 
Fox, Kia Kadiri and Sarah Noni Metzner, giving participants an 
opportunity to expereince the talents of their instructors, as well as 
giving the public an opportunity to attend an evening of professional 
performances. The concert is free for students and $10 for the public.

4) Friday, August 3rd, 6 - 8pm - Student Performances and ArtsWells 
Festival Kick Off
The students will perform as part of the opening of the 2007 ArtsWells 
Festival. This event, at the historic Sunset Theatre will provide an 
opportunity for students to perform for their peers and public. In past 
years the students have also been joined by the instructors on stage 
providing a memorable and life changing experience.

5) Friday, August 3rd - Monday, August 6: 4th Annual ArtsWells Festival
The 2007 Artswells Festival of All Things Art features 4-days of more 
than 40 musical acts, art and music workshops, fun activities for kids, 
and the 8th Annual One Minute Play Festival. Tickets are $40 for Adults, 
$20 for Youth Ages 13 - 18 and free for 12 and under. Day passes also 
available.

Julie Fowler
media@imarts.com <ailto:media@imarts.com%22>
Artistic Director, Island Mountain Arts & the ArtsWells Festival of All 
Things Art, Aug 3 - 6, 2007
www.imarts.com
www.myspace.com/artswells
Box 65, Wells, BC, V0K 2R0
Toll Free: 1-800-442-2787
Locally: 250-994-3466
Fax: 250-994-3433
Home Office: 250-492-4936