Great Barrington - Simon’s Rock College of Bard will present a evening of Jazz this Sunday, December 11. The concert, which is free and open to the public, will be held in the McConnell Theater at 8 p.m.
The concert, under the direction of faculty member John Myers, will include compositions for small groups as well as pieces for full ensemble. The program will include an original work, “Lifeline†by John Myers, and arrangements and improvisations on standard pieces, including “Naima†by John Coltrane, “Afro Blue†by Mongo Santamaria, an original arrangement of Antonio Carlos Jobim’s “Meditation†by senior Ryan Bazinet, and others.
Faculty member John Myers is a guitarist, musicologist, interactive media developer and composer whose work has been included in numerous recordings, multimedia productions and print publications. His work has been included on five CDs. The audio CD “Look In,†released on the Jungsoul label in 2004, features his original jazz compositions and performances on classical and electric guitars, clarinet and electronic instruments.
His publications include a book, Way of the Pipa: Structure and Aesthetics in Chinese Lute Music, as well as numerous articles.
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WMMGA to Host Gardening Half Day in Lenox
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The event will feature eight workshops covering the following topics:
Ticks
Hydrangeas
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Pollinator gardens
Good garden tools
Plant propagation
Heirloom tomatoes
Container gardening
The event will also include vendors, free refreshments, a sale table with puzzles, houseplants, and gently used garden books, and a garden-themed raffle.
Registration can be completed at wmmga.org. Class size is limited.
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