Eden Espinosa Master Class
Eden Espinosa from the cast of Wicked
Alpert Studio Students are invited to participate in a musical theater master class for dance and vocal performance, presented by noted Broadway star Eden Espinosa and choreographer Sergio Mejia.
Eden Espinosa began singing at the age of three and performing at age five.1 After graduating from Canyon High School, she worked at local theme parks prior to being discovered by the BKLYN casting director. Espinosa worked on creating the title role of the musical at the Denver Civic Theatre for nearly two years. Prior to BKLYN’s Broadway run at the Plymouth Theatre, Eden made her Broadway debut in the original company of Stephen Schwartz’s musical Wicked, where she understudied Idina Menzel’s Elphaba. Espinosa departed Wicked in August, 2004. BKLYN began its Broadway run on October 24, 2004 and closed on June 26, 2005. (extracted from Wikipedia)
Presented by Broadway Experience
Adult class (14 & up) Sunday, June 28th at 3:00pm
Youth class (7 thru 13) Monday, June 29th at 10:00am
Participant Fee: $65.00
The Studio Theater • 1400 N. Benson Ave., Upland CA
For information call (909) 982-5736 • http://broadwayexperience.org
By reservation only. Sign up early for this very special event, as class sizes are strictly limited
Summer News for Violin Students
High Energy Eclectic Fiddle Fest: Barrage (see Concerts, below)
Just a few quick reminders for violin students of the Alpert Studio:
Summer Schedule:
Violin lessons are scheduled all summer long, with the exception of August 3 - August 14. Additionally, some lessons between August 17-19 may be impacted, however I plan to reschedule those lessons later that week, or during a mutually convenient time. As always, your regular monthly tuition will apply during the summer, as it is based on a total of 40-45 lessons during the year, payable in 12 installments.
If you plan to travel during summer months, please let me know at your earliest convenience, so that I can help you schedule make-up lesson time.
A Musical Summer
Summer often affords students more time to focus on musical activities. I’ll be talking to you about some possible summer projects, if you’d like to put some extra energy into your violin. Let’s talk!
Listening Challenge:
Can you name a famous violinist that performed in each of the following time periods?
1900-1935
1936-1950
1951-1979
Extra Credit: Share an audio/video link to a performance by each of these violinists. I’ll post your selections on the studio website!
Free Outdoor Concerts
Come see the fabulous fiddle group Barrage perform at the Redlands Bowl on Tuesday, July 14. Cody Bryant and the Riders of the Purple Sage perform on Friday, July 10. And I’ll be performing with the Redlands Symphony on Tuesday, July 28. Info: http://www.redlandsbowl.org/programs.htm
Have a wonderful, safe and musical summer!
Bill Alpert
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Inland Idol Update
Update: A hearty round of congratulations to eleven year old Genevieve Ellis (who recently participated along with 30 other finalists) in the Inland Idol competition last Sunday. Genevieve advanced through a field of some 600 performers, aged 7-18 who entered the competition and took second place in her age category. Kudos, Genevieve.
Alpert Studio student is an Inland Idol
Congrats to eleven year old Genevieve Ellis who recently was selected as one of 30 finalists participating in the upcoming Inland Idol competition this Sunday. Genevieve advanced through a field of some 600 performers, aged 7-18 who entered the competition. Please come out and support one of your fellow students this Sunday.
Judges Joe Randeen (left) and Earl Richards during semi finals
INLAND IDOL FINALS
Where: La Mirada Performing Arts Center, 14900 La Mirada Blvd.
When: 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Cost: $14 each,
Information: www.inlandidol.com/tickets, 951-371-5239
Hear My Song
Please join The Alpert Studio and Broadway Experience for an intimate evening of contemporary musical theater by Jason Robert Brown, presented in concert version. This musical celebration will include selections from Songs for a New World, The Last Five Years, Thirteen, Parade and selected songs from the Jason Robert Brown library.
This production will feature many students and alumni of the Alpert Studio. These exciting and polished performers have won acclaim and awards for their singing including several who have been semi-finalists in the prestigious Los Angeles County Music Center Spotlight Awards.
I am very proud of this production, while not a kid’s show and includes mature themes, I urge everyone above the age of 12 to attend. Please forward the attached event flyer (link above) to everyone you know!
Hear My Song
The Works of Jason Robert Brown
Presented by Broadway Experience • Barbara Hinrichsen, General Director
Production directed by Melanie Alpert with assistant Directors Brandon Alpert and Cesar Quintero
Friday May 22 and Saturday May 23 at 7:30pm
Sunday May 24 at 1:00pm
All performances at: The Theatre Company • 1400 N. Benson Avenue, Upland, CA 91786
For information call (909) 982-5736
Presented by Broadway Experience • Non Profit 510(c3). Our thanks to Jason Robert Brown who graciously extended permission for this public performance.
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