Residency and Outreach Activities
FIRST LADIES OF JAZZ AND POP
This one-woman musical show offers a thought-provoking and inspirational journey through the lives and music of some of the most influential women singers and songwriters of the 20th century. Celia performs music by Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Joan Baez and others, and weaves a compelling narrative. The show can be presented with a vocal master class "Learning from the Greats" which will explore contemporary vocal styles.
Audiences Served
School children, Teens, Youth-at-risk, Elders, Immigrant populations, Adults, Families, People with disabilities
Grade Levels Served:
6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Higher Education, Adult Education
Curriculum Areas Your Program(s) address
Arts, English Language Arts, History and Social Science
Awards
ASCAP Plus Award
Puffin Foundation Grant
LCC Grants (Lexington, MA)
Education/Training
Member: National Association of Teachers of Singing. Certified: Somatic Voicework. M.A. : Lesley University. B.A.:University of Mass., Amherst. Additional Coursework: New England Conservatory. 12 years private vocal instruction.
Technical Requirements
Depends upon size of back-up band.
Minimum: Piano or ability to hook up electronic keyboard
Sound system with two mics