Thursday, September 16th, 2010
DJ's North Oakland Home
Women & Song Fall Session -
7-8:30pm
Oakland California 510/910-2574
Price: $10-$20, sliding scale
Weekly rehearsals, Thursdays, 7-8:30
Women & Song is a singing group with a distinctly Pagan flavor, singing seasonal, traditional & contemporary songs & rounds. We enjoy the music of PDQ Bach, Terry Garthwaite, Becky Reardon, Beth Baugh & DJ Hamouris -- among others too numerous to mention.
Director DJ Hamouris brings over 4 decades of music influences to bear at our fun rehearsals, but it's the women that make Women & Song what it is: a sisterhood of song and humor!
We meet weekly to sing and all women that feel they can hold their part in a round are welcome to join us. Rehearsals are closed 4 weeks before any performance, but drop ins are welcome any other time.
To register & for location contact DJ; deborahj@djhamouris.com
Saturday, September 18th, 2010
Not Your Momma's Rounds -
11am - 1pm
2020 Allston Street
Berkeley California US
Price: $20.00
If you love to sing harmony, come join us for this exciting workshop exploring contemporary and traditional round songs that are jazzy, funny, seasonal and inspirational. Learn challenging but accessible rounds that will stick with you, rounds you'll share with friends and family so you can enjoy the harmonies again. Composers include Terry Garthwaite, Becky Reardon, P.D.Q. Bach and traditional songs from around the world.
Teens on up are welcome at this workshop
Song leader D. J. Hamouris brings four decades of vocal experience and training to her teaching. Leading the vocal group Women & Song since 2004, she mines old and new musical sources to find material that is fun and memorable both for singers and their audiences. D. J.'s philosophy is that "Life with singing is just...better."
To register, go to:
http://www.freightandsalvage.org/not-your-mommas-rounds-dj-hamouris
Please note: This workshop is next scheduled for 11/12 (no workshop in October).
Thursday, September 23rd, 2010
DJ's North Oakland Home
Women & Song Fall Session -
7-8:30pm
Oakland California 510/910-2574
Price: $10-$20, sliding scale
Weekly rehearsals, Thursdays, 7-8:30
Women & Song is a singing group with a distinctly Pagan flavor, singing seasonal, traditional & contemporary songs & rounds. We enjoy the music of PDQ Bach, Terry Garthwaite, Becky Reardon, Beth Baugh & DJ Hamouris -- among others too numerous to mention.
Director DJ Hamouris brings over 4 decades of music influences to bear at our fun rehearsals, but it's the women that make Women & Song what it is: a sisterhood of song and humor!
We meet weekly to sing and all women that feel they can hold their part in a round are welcome to join us. Rehearsals are closed 4 weeks before any performance, but drop ins are welcome any other time.
To register & for location contact DJ; deborahj@djhamouris.com
Sunday, September 26th, 2010
East Bay Mountain Dulcimer Club
East Bay Mountain Dulcimer Club -
6-9pm
DJ's Home
Oakland California 510/910-2574
Price: donation appreciated
6-7pm Potluck dinner
7-9pm Playing & jamming
Please join us for the fall re-grouping of the East Bay Mountain Dulcimer Club. This is a Sunday evening, so we'll share some food, then some tunes. Everyone can have some time to play a piece they brought, and we'll play together, too.
We'll also brainstorm a little about meeting dates for the rest of the year, so come with your calendars and ideas for future possibilites.
RSVP for address/directions: deborahj@djhamouris.com or 510/910-2574
Thursday, September 30th, 2010
DJ's North Oakland Home
Women & Song Fall Session -
7-8:30pm
Oakland California 510/910-2574
Price: $10-$20, sliding scale
Weekly rehearsals, Thursdays, 7-8:30
Women & Song is a singing group with a distinctly Pagan flavor, singing seasonal, traditional & contemporary songs & rounds. We enjoy the music of PDQ Bach, Terry Garthwaite, Becky Reardon, Beth Baugh & DJ Hamouris -- among others too numerous to mention.
Director DJ Hamouris brings over 4 decades of music influences to bear at our fun rehearsals, but it's the women that make Women & Song what it is: a sisterhood of song and humor!
We meet weekly to sing and all women that feel they can hold their part in a round are welcome to join us. Rehearsals are closed 4 weeks before any performance, but drop ins are welcome any other time.
To register & for location contact DJ; deborahj@djhamouris.com
Sunday, October 3rd, 2010
Art in Nature / Nature of Art -
Noon-4pm
7867 Redwood Road
Oakland California
Price: Free, $5 per vehicle park fee
A multidisciplinary performing arts festival
Art in Nature / Nature of Art
site-specific performances at the Stream Trail, Redwood Regional Park
The DulciMates & Co. (Dulcimer students & allied musicians) and Women & Song will be participating in this unique art-making event.
Here's some info from their website:
http://www.artinnaturefestival.com/Home.html
Art in Nature / the Nature of Art will be structured as a site-specific series of interactive events. The public is invited to move through several installations and to both watch, listen, and/or participate. These activities will not be on a set schedule but ongoing, facilitating a flow based on people interests. Events include storytelling, watching artists create work, dance, music, martial arts, circus, theater and activities particularly suited for children of various ages.
‘Art in Nature’ - different expressions of art performed as site-specific works through meadows and redwoods.
‘The Nature of Art’ - artists revealing their process of creativity, techniques, and the tools they use, providing unique insights into the artistic process.
We have chosen Redwood Regional Park’s Stream Trail as the site for several reasons. From a practical standpoint it has level terrain, plenty of parking, and a variety of locations suitable for these different activities. The Old Church Site, the shelter at Fern Dell, the Big Bend Meadow and other places along the Stream Trail are easily accessible, short distances apart and beautiful places to be in nature.
The festival will be take place on Sunday, October 3rd 2010, from 12pm to 4pm, FREE to the public, and structured in a way that is not exclusive. People who discover the event by chance that same day can choose to get involved or otherwise use the park for hiking, picnicking, etc.
The performance consists of live installations of different expressions of art all along the Stream Trail, with the artists performing and working on creating new pieces. For example: alongside an installation of sculptures is the sculptor himself/herself working on a new art piece. Same for the other artistic and creative art expressions. Dancers and musicians have a unique role because they will support and perform along the trail and sometimes in specific areas as well.
This is also an opportunity to involve the public and let them interact with the performers.
Sunday, October 10th, 2010
Dulcimer Brunch -
11am - 1pm
6500 Shattuck Ave.
Oakland California 94609
US (510) 595-5344
Price: Tips Greatly Appreciated!
A special date with a duo of dulcimer duos:
The DulciMates - DJ Hamouris & Buffalo
Dulcimer Girls - Laura Devine & Jayme Kelly Curtis
Friday, November 12th, 2010
Ancient Ways
The DulciMates concert -
7:30pm
4075 Telegraph Ave.
Oakland California
Price: $5-$10-$20 (or more)
The DulciMates are Deborah “DJ” Hamouris and Buffalo (aka: John Brownson), singers and musicians who have performed in the Bay Area for many years. Each has been playing mountain dulcimer for over 30 years.
Now performing together, DJ & Buffalo explore Appalachian and other American roots music; tunes from Ireland, Scotland & England; popular music of the 20th Century; and original compositions. They aim to create “dulcimers without borders,” stretching the limits of traditional dulcimer playing. You can hear them on the recordings “Welcome to Annwfn” and “The Chorus of Life”, both Pagan music classics. DJ teaches music and Buffalo is a psychotherapist practicing in the East Bay.
Facebook Fan Page:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Deborah-DJ-Hamouris-Musician-Teacher/130203500344077
http://www.djhamouris.com
Reservations: awhouseconcerts@gmail.com