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Last Updated: Dec 29, 2011 - 2:18:31 AM |
GB Performing Arts Society moves into its 3rd year of delivering quality entertainment and musical education
By The Bahamas Weekly News Team
Dec 30, 2010 - 9:58:09 PM
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In 2010 the GBPAS brought in Naturally 7 for an unforgettable performance and Master Class. Members of the group are seen here in the master class for school children. Photo courtesy of the GB Performing Artists Society
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Freeport, Bahamas - The Grand Bahama Performing Arts Society is pleased
to be moving into their third year with much success to look back on.
With its mandate to
present a wide-range of art forms on the island, the society has lived up to its word.
In 2009, they presented pianist Tannis Gibson who also conducted a master
class, the NYC Comedy Club, Music for a Spring Evening (piano and flute
concert) and master class; and Pam Woods and Friends jazz concert and
Woods also conducted master classes at three schools.
This past year they hosted the Winter Music Festival with Trio Collage
(piano, cello and violin) along with a free concert for children called
Carnival of the Animals; back by popular demand and increased to two
shows, performances by the NYC Comedy Club; international recording
artists, Naturally 7; and the Broadway Baby concert and vocal master class featuring the
society's founder, Dalia Feldman which also produced a CD with all
proceeds going to the society. The CDs are available at Island Java, The
Silk Cafe, The Mail Drop and Lucaya International School.
Flute and piano master class with Dr. Christy Lee and Christine Gangelhoff, with local music students and teachers. Photo courtesy of the GB Performing Artists Society
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One of the ways the Society helps performing arts students
with every event they produce, is by asking their performers to conduct
master classes or workshops. Everywhere else in the world master classes
start at $50 per person, but the Society provides this at a minimal cost (usually
$10) to local students because they want to provide these learning
opportunities that wouldn't exist otherwise and they want to make them
available to everyone. A master class provides students a chance to
learn first hand from a master in the field. Students can sign up to
perform for the master teacher, who then works with them on technique
and performance skills to improve their overall performance, all in
front of an audience giving them a wonderful well rounded experience.
Both students and teachers benefit tremendously from these classes,
whether they participate or just watch. Local students as well as
teachers are encouraged to take advantage of these classes which are usually offered before or after the performance date.
Here are some quotes form the last
vocal master class conducted by Robert Edwin:
"Being a vocal trainer my self, I was
amazed by the knowledge of
voice and songs he showed us. There was a quick learn for every one that
will stay with us for ever. It was all positive and very enjoyable. Thank you GBPAS for the opportunity!" Marjoke Twiest
Javan Hunt performs for the" Boadway Baby" vocal master class conducted by Robert Edwin. Photo courtesy of the GB Performing Artists Society
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"I enjoyed how each person's chosen genre of music was cultivated and improved upon." Rouen Robinson
"Being at the master class really showed me that there is more to
singing than just singing! We successfully learned how to tell a story
using body language and music, it was an excellent experience!" Javan Hunt
The new year has some exciting things in store for the Grand Bahama
audience. On January 22, 2011 a Chamber Music concert will be held with
Trio con Brio: (piano, flute and cello, plus master classes); March 12th,
2011 another great show by the NYC Comedy Club. Adding a new touch to
the societies activities, a Talent Competition will be held in April
2011 whereupon 2 winners will travel to the U.S. to participate in a
Performing Arts Summer Camp next year.
A member of the world renown Naturally 7 works with a young student during their Master Class Photo courtesy of the GB Performing Artists Society
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If you or your family are interested in becoming members, you can
contact the society at
gbperform@gmail.com . The Society also has a Facebook page.
Annual membership to the GBPAS starts as low as
$25 per year for individuals and $50 for families and increases from
there for those who wish to give a little more. Sponsorship begins at
$500.
Donations are
also greatly received and appreciated. Membership has its privileges,
as membership card holders get discounts at the following locations in
Grand Bahama: The Silk Cafe, Island Java, Mamadoo's, Agave, Sabor, the
Garden Cafe, and Pisces.
The GBPAS would like to thank all their
members, sponsors and performers for their support, and special mention goes to their major sponsors who have supported them in their first two years: The Harnisch Family Philanthropies; Thayer's Natural Remedies; American Airlines/American Eagle; Pelican Bay Hotel; The Bahamas Weekly; Mackey Media; and Keen i Media.
"We are so thrilled that the GBPAS has grown so
quickly in only 2 years. We started out with no money and a dream, and
so many have helped us to make that dream come true. In 2011 we will
finally be able to do what we set out to do from the beginning, provide
funding to the local performing arts community and students in
particular. Our funding request form will be available in the new year
for anyone who would like to apply for help and we will be sending 2
high school students to performing arts camp in the summer. We couldn't
be more excited about that!" said Dalia Feldman, GBPAS Founder.
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