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In this Newsletter
*Up Next! Resound NW Holiday Sing-Along Spectacular! *Staff Instructor Spotlight - Dru Rutledge *Give the Gift of Music with a Gift Certificate! *SoulSinging Registration *Upcoming Performances Featuring Resound NW Staff *Resound NW Students on Stage! *Find a Lesson Time Online |
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The Resound NW Holiday Sing-Along Spectacular!
at The Lucky Labrador - Quimby Beer Hall Tuesday, December 20, 6:00-9:00pm Free and Open to All!
Celebrate the holidays with singing! Now in it's eleventh year, the Resound NW Holiday Sing-Along Spectacular is a fun evening of group singing and performances from Resound NW teachers, students, and special guests.
This event is absolutely free, and family-friendly. Lyrics for holiday songs will be provided. Food and drinks will available for purchase from the wonderful folks at Lucky Lab.
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Staff Instructor Spotlight: Dru Rutledge |
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Click the image above to watch the interview
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| Meet Dru Rutledge Dru strongly believes that each individual is the expert in their own instrument and that everyone can sing. In helping bring out this self awareness, Dru's students are able to cultivate healthy life-long habits that encourage confidence and the constant pursuit of centering creativity and curiosity.
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Give the Gift of Music!
Music lessons are an experience to be remembered and cherished!
Online Gift Certificates
(May be printed or emailed instantly)
Treat a loved one!
* Voice, Piano, and Guitar
* Single Lessons
* Packages |
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Song Studio
What is a Song Studio class?
Song Studio is an opportunity for our community to come together through singing and provide a supportive environment to practice performing. After a period of group singing and warm-up, this class focuses on individual performances from students.
Are you ready to make your song come alive? Sing with YOUR voice and create a captivating, engaging performance
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Friday, December 16th
7:00-9:00pm
with Daniel Buchanan and Dru Rutledge
Student Level: Beginning/Intermediate/Advanced Each class is limited to 12 participants (students who perform in class)
Cost to Participate: $40 per student per class Available as a class option for Premiere Plan members
Song Studios are FREE to observe!
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Upcoming Performances Featuring Resound NW Staff
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| Merideth Kaye Clark plays multiple roles in It's a Wonderful Life - a Live Radio Play at Portland Center Stage
November 19th - December 24th Wednesdays – Sundays at 7:30 p.m.
Saturdays & Sundays at 2 p.m.
Select Thursdays at 2 p.m.
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| Piano Bar at Corkscrew: Holiday Time! Sunday, December 11th
7-9pm @ Corkscrew Wine Bar Join local Songstress Courtney Freed and Portland pianist David Saffert as they host a good old fashioned PIANO BAR! You are invited to sing your favorite holiday tune (bring sheet music), or sit back and enjoy the talent and a delightful glass of wine with friends. Don't miss this rare opportunity to experience this musical magic in Portland on the second Sunday of every month. Find out more at the corkscrew website.
Portland Radio Project Female Voices Series
Friday, December 16th
7-9pm @ Artichoke Music
Featuring Courtney Freed! This is the fourth evening of this monthly series curated along with Portland’s premier acoustic and singer/songwriter listening room, Artichoke Music. Portland Radio Project is handing the microphone over to female singer/songwriters emerging in the Pacific Northwest, for a rich evening of independent voices and powerful stories.
Tickets HERE. |
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Silver & Gold; An Intimate Holiday Fête with David Saffert
And special guest NORMAN WILSON!
6-8pm @ Resound NW
Pianist David Saffert and chanteuse Courtney Freed deliver the motherlode in music and gaiety with “Silver & Gold,” a celebration to the holidays and just plain being together!
This effervescent duo have mined their childhoods for songs and stories of the season that range from holiday TV specials to booze to their own mothers. Experience the glimmer and shimmer of David and Courtney in their elements!
Light fare and beverages by Karen Pride included in ticket price!
Limited seating!! Tickets HERE. |
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Queer Eye for the Magi, a Holiday Cabaret with Dru and Friends.
A show many have called their “favorite queer holiday tradition,” Queer Eye for the Magi returns on December 29th!
Queer Eye for the Magi is the perfect way to be merry and gay on the last week of the year!
This is a show for adults, but minors can attend if accompanied by parent or guardian.
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Save the Date Merideth Kaye Clarke, Susannah Mars and Stephanie Lynne Smith in Hey Old Friends! featuring the music and lyrics of Stephen Sondheim
Saturday, February 25th, 2023 |
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Resound NW Student Shout-outs |
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Lisa Benson in "Nothing Rhymes with Christmas"
Friday, December 30 @ 7:30pm on the Miss Smith Presents youTube Channel
"Nothing Rhymes with Christmas" is a fun way to celebrate the holiday season and end the year with a laugh! Lisa Benson returns for one night only in this livestream to benefit HIV Day Center in Portland, a program of Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon. To donate, please go to this link and be sure to mark Lisa Benson in the note so we can track giving. Thank you!
TO DONATE: https://emoregon.org/hiv-services/give/
LINK TO WATCH: https://youtu.be/4CX1fxlfC20 |
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| A (not so) Silent Night - Featuring Erik Gullickson
This annual tradition is back!
Join Cabaret White on Sunday, December 18 at 6pm for a delicious snow ball stew featuring some of your favorite CW singers. Holiday favorites, an elfie-selfie photo booth, hot cocoa and you at the Lake Theater & Café.
Tickets at www.cabaretwhite.com |
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SoulSinging Classes
Registration is open!
SoulSinging is now meeting in a hybrid format which includes in person and online options. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required to attend class in person.
What is SoulSinging?
SoulSinging is an innovative group singing journey that is equal parts choir, singing class, and supportive community. While exploring exciting and diverse musical styles, this group empowers participants to be holistic, mindful singing artists. Focusing on the skills and attention required to create dynamic ensemble performances, participants will learn the potency of singing together.
SoulSinging includes the following: * Weekly classes with engaging group and solo singing and occasional public performances * Diverse musical styles rich in harmony, rhythm, and inspiring lyrics, such as folk music from around the world, classical choral music, contemporary pop, musical theater, jazz, and group improvisation * Opportunities to hone your skills both as an ensemble singer and as a solo artist * A supportive and safe cohort of people with whom to learn and take new risks * Extensive coaching from the Resound NW staff to work on your musical skills. The Resound NW staff has years and years of experience teaching voice and performing professionally. We have taught hundreds of people from all walks of life to sing. * Observe the measurable progress happening with your voice and the voices of the other students in your group
Ultimately, we will learn that we are not alone. We will learn that there is endless possibility with our singing. And we will unlock the full potential to express ourselves through our voices.
We look forward to taking this journey together!
CLASS A Time: Wednesday evenings, 5:30-7:00 pm
CLASS B Time: Wednesday evenings, 7:30-9:00 pm
Cost: $150 per month
"I think SoulSinging is superb and Daniel is a complete delight as a teacher. I’m happy to report that this class was even better than I had hoped it would be. The instructor, Daniel, made me feel very welcome from the minute I walked in the door and the sense of community was very apparent as everyone seemed genuinely glad to have me there. I loved the warm up and the round of singing games that were played at the beginning of class. Everyone participated and it was a blast. Daniel has a talent for picking the correct song for your voice so you actually feel comfortable. The entire group is extra warm and supportive so that anyone will feel successful." - Nancy S.
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| Did you know...?
...Resound NW is offering private lessons both ONLINE and IN PERSON? We are able to provide a high-quality lesson experience for you via online formats, and we have also developed a COVID-19 safety protocol for private music lessons in person. Contact us for more info.
...You can purchase gift certificates for music lessons? We have an online store where you can purchase gift certificates for private lessons in voice, piano, or guitar. You can print the gift certificate instantly after purchase, or you can send it via email to your loved one. Music lessons are a great gift of EXPERIENCE for the special person in your life.
...The Resound NW studio is available for a limited number of rentals for rehearsals, performances, recordings, practice, and other events? Our studio provides you a large, open space in which to make music, do theater work, dance, practice yoga, and so much more! We have a number of safety measures in place that make these sorts of rentals possible, including increased air filtration and ventilation. Read more about studio rentals. |
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| Would you like to book a lesson with one of our instructors? We offer private lessons in voice, piano, and guitar. To view our instructors' availability, please check our appointment calendar below. |
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Voice and Piano Teacher SoulSinging Instructor |
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Performance Coach, Vocal Coach, and Piano Teacher |
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