[RhythmAgogo] Ness Creek Applications

Wed Feb 24 14:40:43 PST 2016

I'm not able to attend tonight or tomorrow, but can help.  If it would be
of use, I can fancy-up the final applications too.
On Feb 24, 2016 4:33 PM, "Neil Jones" <neil.edward.jones at gmail.com> wrote:

> I should be able to make it over to Cliff Wright. Who all wants to attend?
> Is tomorrow night another, or perhaps a better, option for people?
> On Feb 24, 2016 9:28 AM, "Corey M" <swirl_cm at yahoo.ca> wrote:
>
>> I've only gotten feedback from Tamara, Lauren and Carolyn... all
>> positive.  I'm confident we have a core that we can plan on both the
>> fundraiser and Ness programming.
>>
>> I also have continued dialogue with Kristy and Dany re: Ness
>> applications... deadline is March 1, so meeting tonight would be important
>> if you and Fred are available.  Caro said she could help with the
>> submission if we in fact only complete drafts of the applications.  Having
>> someone actually submit them on the weekend will allow us to tweak the
>> applications based on feedback from Ness so that we can sort of negotiate
>> compensation and terms in advance... I hope to speak with Kristy either
>> tonight while we meet or by Friday.
>>
>> Where is a good location to meet tonight that is convenient for you?  I
>> actually have to go to Cliff Wright Library this evening, but that may be
>> far for everyone.  Thinking 7-8pm to meet.
>>
>> Corey
>>
>>
>> On Wednesday, February 24, 2016 8:49 AM, Neil Jones <
>> neil.edward.jones at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>
>> Thanks for getting the ball rolling on this, Corey! I'm available
>> tonight. Where were you thinking of meeting, and what time?
>> I thought I should just check: Is anyone in the group opposed to us doing
>> this? Or is there anyone who is not available to meet tonight, but has
>> feedback you'd like taken into consideration?
>> On Feb 23, 2016 12:05 PM, "Carolyn Doi" <caro.doi at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> Hi Corey,
>>
>> This all sounds fantastic. I would love to go to Ness with everyone and
>> participate in any workshops or performances that are proposed. I'm not
>> sure what time you are meeting on Wednesday, but I could help with editing
>> the applications once they're done.
>>
>> Carolyn
>>
>> On Mon, Feb 22, 2016 at 10:16 PM, Corey M <swirl_cm at yahoo.ca> wrote:
>>
>> I love me some Rhythm Agogo!!!  Surprise!!! I had fun tonight!
>>
>> So…
>>
>> I proposed to the small group that attended tonight that we should
>> prepare applications to do workshops and performances at Ness Creek 2016.
>> At the very least, it should cut down significantly on the cost of camping
>> and add significantly to the fun!  I also have to prepare my own for my
>> steel pan stuff, but this year, I think it would be better suited for our
>> group to present workshops related to drumming.  Here is what I propose:
>>
>> 1) Drum Circle Workshop: I facilitated Basic Drum Circle and Etiquette
>> last year with Carolyn, and it went very well despite my own lack of
>> preparation (and thankfully Regina's Tribal Vibes and Carolyn were there to
>> pick me up when I stumbled.  Basically, it was participatory, and allowed
>> the audience to play very simple individual cadences and feeling a part of
>> that community vibe when everyone syncopates into a living symphony of
>> rhythm.  Those people in the audience that were comfortable with taking a
>> solo were encouraged to express themselves, while the audience maintained
>> the rhythm.  We did this for about 15 minutes times three basic rhythms.  I
>> can see one, two or three of our members being the key facilitators, with
>> the rest of us supporting and participating… and promoting our…
>>
>> 2) Drum Circle Performance: We all know how tiring it is to perform for
>> an extended period of time.  But our large group could split up and perform
>> three or four numbers over an hour, possibly leading up to the open drum
>> circle that night, or wherever the organizers want to schedule us.  One
>> brainstormed idea has us partnering with a rapper / poet / storyteller to
>> perform with us during a number.
>>
>> 3) Children's Area Workshop / Presentation:  Ness Creek LOVES applicants
>> for the Children's Area!  Carolyn and I had fun, as we did a musical craft
>> project with the kids sandwiched in between two steelpan performances.
>> Before I knew it, our hour was done.  I will probably apply again to do the
>> same thing this year… promised a child I would learn a song from Despicable
>> Me (that was it, right Carolyn? haha).  But I think we would need to
>> brainstorm what we would do as a group to entertain these kids!
>>
>> For each application, I think we would want to list our entire ensemble
>> as performers in order for us all to get the perks.  But Ness Creek may put
>> a limit to how many people we can include, as we get to camp for free if
>> our application(s) is accepted.  I have never negotiated a contract for a
>> group, so I don't know if my pay from last year would reflect what we could
>> get as a group.  But I will try to help plan and prepare our application /
>> contract proposal for submission.
>>
>> I know Fred and Neil are in for collaborating on the applications.
>> Anyone else that wants to plan the applications, please reply to me
>> personally so that we can keep emails to a minimum.  Also, Please inform me
>> if you know that you are not interested or unavailable for camping and
>> performing at Ness Creek.  If we know, for example, that only ten of us are
>> able to attend, compared to twenty or thirty of us, it will help… we have
>> to list the members / performers on the applications to get you camping
>> privileges and negotiate pay.
>>
>> Check out the Ness Creek website for details.  The application should be
>> online.  If we can conference on Wednesday to draft these up, and
>> electronically submit them by Saturday, that will be awesome!  Thanks all!
>>
>> Corey :)
>>
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