[RhythmAgogo] Ness Creek Applications

Wed Feb 24 20:14:40 PST 2016

Hi everyone,
Hope your meeting went well. I didn't read my email in time but that's okay. I don't know if I will be around at Ness time so I won't sign up to play.

See you next week,

Julie
----- Original Message -----
From: Neil Jones <neil.edward.jones at gmail.com>
To: Rhythm Agogo internal communications <rhythmagogo at lists.resist.ca>
Sent: Wed, 24 Feb 2016 16:43:39 -0700 (MST)
Subject: Re: [RhythmAgogo] Ness Creek Applications

So, Corey... meeting tonight at 7 pm at Cliff Wright? I will be there. I am
borrowing a vehicle, and can offer rides.
On Feb 24, 2016 5:41 PM, "Carolyn Doi" <caro.doi at gmail.com> wrote:

> I'm not available tomorrow, but can read over things before you submit if
> that helps.
>
> On Wed, Feb 24, 2016 at 4:40 PM, Fred Reibin <f.reibin at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> 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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