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Saturday, April 07, 2007

The Brenda Earle Newsletter

April 2nd, 2007

in this issue

Brenda makes finalist at Mary Lou Williams Jazz Piano Competition!!
Brenda Earle Trio live at the Deer Head Inn
NEW WEBSITE!!
New York Summer Music Festival

We are excited to present to you the second Brenda Earle newsletter. You will find this jam packed with news, events and concert information. Enjoy and let us know what you think!

The biggest news (drumroll please...) Brenda has just been named a finalist in the Mary Lou Williams Women in Jazz Piano Competition!! She is one of five woman pianists who was chosen out of the many many talented women who applied! Check the info below for details. What an honor!!!

Mary Lou Williams Women in Jazz Piano Competition!!!
Brenda in the finals!!

Brenda has just received word that she has been invited to perform at this event with four other talented women pianists. The competition takes place on May 11th at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC. This is a huge honor!
For more info... http://www.kennedy-center.org/programs/jazz/womeninjazz/




New and Improved Website
www.brendaearle.com

Brenda's website has gotten a full and complete facelift! (Please note: Brenda has NOT.) It is gorgeous and user-friendly and is much easier for the good-at-music/bad-at-computers Brenda. Please have a look/listen and let us know what you think.

A huge thank you to the fine people at A Sound Strategy who worked so hard. ESPECIALLY Michael Rapino, who is a great designer and even nicer guy!! (Thanks sooooo much Michael)


Brenda Earle Trio Live at the Deer Head Inn April 6th!
With Ike Sturm bass and Jared Schonig drums.

A legendary jazz venue in Delaware Water Gap, PA, this stage has hosted a who's who of jazz artists, including Keith Jarrett! Now it's Brenda's turn. Plan on a great evening of original music and Brenda's unique takes on standard repertoire.

www.deerheadinn.com
Deer Head Inn
5 Main Street,
Delaware Water Gap, PA 18327 570.424.2000


New York Summer Music Festival!!
Second Season - applications are still being accepted.

The New York Summer Music Festival is an amazing summer music program for students aged 9-college age. Brenda is proud to be on a faculty that includes some of the finest classical and jazz musicians/educators in the world. Some of the distinguished faculty members are Dr. Sherrie Maricle, Chris Rosenberg, Dr. Gregg Gausline, Keisuke Hoashi (Hollywood actor), etc.

This festival is unique in that there are numerous opportunities for students to rehearse and perform in large and small ensembles, write and produce an original musical theater piece, study filmmaking and have an amazing summer.

The program runs from June24-Aug 4th and students can sign up for 2, 4 or 6 week sessions. Applications are being accepted now!
www.nysmf.org


Stay tuned for upcoming events this Spring

April 4th Panel Discussion: "Life after MSM"
noon-1pm
Manhattan School of Music
122 Claremont Ave
New York, NY
www.msmnyc.edu

April 6th Deer Head Inn
Brenda Earle Trio
with Ike Sturm and Jared Schonig
www.deerheadinn.com
Deer Head Inn 5 Main Street,
Delaware Water Gap, PA 18327 570.424.2000

April 12th
Petrolia Youth Jazz Festival
Brenda Earle, Guest Clinician and performer
Petrolia, Ontario Canada
www.victoriaplayhousepetrolia.com

April 23
North Shore High School
with DIVA Jazz Orchestra
Glen Head, NY