JOIN THE FUN! JOIN A BAND
AN ACCIDENTAL
JAZZ BAND
RISING TIDE
BEGINNING BAND
OUR BANDS
The Rising Tide Beginning Band
Who is this for?
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the absolute beginner,
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those beginning a new instrument,
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those returning on an old instrument after a long,
long time.
What to expect:
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First Term: Small group lessons with qualified instructors on how to play your instrument and read music.
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Second Term: A full band experience under the leadership of Julie Beggs.
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Individual help from volunteers.
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Help finding the right instrument for you to play, and..
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A chance for you to lean new skills, make new friends, and have lots and lots of fun!
JOIN THE FUN!
JOIN THE BAND!
NO EXPERIENCE
NECESSARY
For more information
email or phone Kent.
(604) 765-8741
Accidental Jazz
A different kind of Big Band Jazz Band.
We are a no pressure, no audition big band community band.
We play a wide variety of music styles - funk, rock, swing, standards, bebop...and everything jazz in between.
if you:
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play and instrument commonly found in a big band, and
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can play at a high school level or above
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and you love to play jazz or
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would love to learn to play jazz, then...
Come out and give us a try.
No previous jazz band experience
necessary.
Wednesday,
September to June,
7:30 to 9:00 PM
Carson Graham High School,
North Vancouver
For more information email or phone Kent.
scmanv@gmail.com. (604) 765-8741
Listen to us play
Accidental Jazz Band in rehearsal at Carson Graham.
JULIE BEGG
Julie is the founder and owner of Accent Music Studious, in North Vancouver. She is a teacher and active clinician in North Vancouver and through the lower mainland.
She is a professional performer, soloist. and orchestral freelancer, here and internationally. ( She has even performed for Queen Elizabeth.)
She is experienced, qualified and passionate about teaching adults to learn to play an instrument or to become a better musician.
Her love of music and her love for teaching music is there for all to see in every rehearsal. She knows how to teach - how to say it or show it in a way that you will get it. With Julie, you will succeed.
Thank you Julie.
Julie Begg
F.T.C.L., L.T.LC.L., L.L.C.M.
Trinity College of Music in London, England
(Licentiateship and Fellowship )
What members say about Julie as our director.
"She treats everyone, no matter what skill level or ability, like a professional, with respect and dignity."
"She is a very good at getting us to play it just right."
"She is amazing. She is so passionate, so dedicated and so knowledgeable - and such a good teacher!"
GIGS and EVENTS
Accidental Jazz Band
Next Gig: TBA. (We are planning 3 gigs this year; stay tuned.)
Rising Tide Beginning Band
Next Gig: TBA. (The RT will play at least one concert, and will also join the West Vancouver Pops Band for at least one rehearsal in the spring.
Accidental Jazz Band in concert at a Jazz Festival.
North Shore bands and orchestras that are looking for new members.
West Vancouver POP's Band - mid intermediate. Many former Rising Tide members.
West Vancouver Concert Band - Intermediate +. Exp. high school, college, community, or youth band recommended.
North Vancouver Community Band. - low to mid intermediate. All skill levels welcome.
Lynn Valley Black Bear Band. - intermediate level +
Deep Cove Jazz Band. Traditional jazz band.
Freddy Fuddpucker and the Rolling Clones Marching band. Good skill level required.
Ambleside Orchestra Advanced repertoire.