Original and familiar songs, puppets, movement, participation and lots of silliness and fun for all ages by this nationally known, Massachusetts-based performer—whose latest recording received a Parents’ Choice Recommended Award. Wiggle, dance and jump along with Rick and his puppet friends as they sing about everything from the ABCs to the wheels on the bus.
HopStops are recommended for ages 3 and up with accompanying adult; entire families are welcome. Doors open at 2:30, show starts at 3:00 and is 45-60 minutes long. No ticket or sign up needed.
Questions? Contact Hop Outreach at [email protected] or call 603.646.2010.
In partnership with West Claremont Center for Music and Arts and City of Claremont Parks and Recreation Department.
Lecture by Dr. Mark Harvey
October 25th, 2014, 6:30pm
The Moody Building Conference Room,
24 Opera House Sq,
Claremont, NH 03743
Free
A part of Claremont’s 250th celebration: SWINGIN’ ALONG, a talk with recorded musical illustrations, will survey a century of developments in large ensemble jazz. From Fletcher Henderson’s pioneering 1920s band to the later Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra, the many sounds and styles of big bands will be explored. As a local tie-in, music by the Tommy Dorsey and Duke Ellington Orchestras that once performed at the Claremont Roseland Crystal Ballroom will be heard as well. This promises to be an enjoyable and informative tour through an important part of the jazz tradition.
Mark Harvey is the founder/music director of the Aardvark Jazz Orchestra and teaches jazz studies at MIT. He has lectured throughout the United States on jazz and other subjects at colleges, universities, and conferences, including the New England Conservatory of Music, Harvard University, the University of Chicago, San Diego State University, and the 17th International Duke Ellington Conference. His essays and articles on jazz have been published as book chapters and in leading journals and anthologies. With Aardvark, he has presented the music of many luminaries, spanning many decades of the jazz experience.
For guaranteed seating, contact [email protected]. This program is made possible by the Claremont 250th Celebration Committee, and is facilitated by the West Claremont Center for Music and the Arts. For more information visit: wcc-ma.org or claremont250.com.
Expert Flautist Peter H. Bloom of Boston will participate in a workshop and advanced techniques demonstration as part of this special program by the West Claremont Center for Music and the Arts. Flautists from beginner students to advanced are invited to sign up to play for Peter (spaces are limited, an additional donation of $10 is suggested for performers) or just come to watch. Then a demonstration of extended techniques will be offered. All are invited to attend, you don’t have to be a flute player to find this program interesting and educational. For more information or to reserve a spot: [email protected]
