Touring and Life on the Road Touring and Life on the Road In this workshop, Kat Sherrell gives and overview of different types of tours, the structure of a typical music department/band on the road, what kinds of jobs are available, and share some strategies for supporting your mental & physical health while traveling long-term for work.
Improvising Music for Theatre Improvising Music for Theatre Composer/lyricist and music director Diana Lawrence aims to empower all music-makers to add improvisation to their creative toolkit.
Subbing on Bass in a Broadway Musical Subbing on Bass in a Broadway Musical Learn a veteran sub’s approach to tackling the challenges of subbing in the rhythm section of a Broadway musical.
Guitar: The Wild Card of Pit Instruments Guitar: The Wild Card of Pit Instruments In this workshop, Ann will discuss being a guitarist in a Broadway pit as well as shortcuts and tips for players, composers, arrangers, etc. She will also discuss effects, doubles, and alternate tunes.
Multi-Style Strings: Playing Outside the Box Multi-Style Strings: Playing Outside the Box Electro-acoustic violist/composer, Martha Mooke, a self-described “creative instigator,” shares insights and experiences on forging a unique and rewarding path in the music industry.
The On-Stage Musician The On-Stage Musician This workshop will discuss performance skills, playing live, the differences between playing onstage and playing in a pit, memorizing an entire score, and the mental and physical maintenance required for longevity in large productions.