THE DC CABARET NETWORK
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THE DC CABARET NETWORK NEWSLETTER
Publicizing the cabaret and music related events of the members of the DC
Cabaret Network.
Date of next newsletter is JULY 1, 2013
Due date for member submissions: JUNE 25, 2013
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DUES ARE DUE
Member year begins new every August 31.
RENEW YOUR DC CABARET NETWORK MEMBERSHIP OR JOIN TODAY!!
To renew your membership or become a new member, send your check for $45 to:
DC Cabaret Network
P.O. Box 6259,
Washington, DC 20015-0259
The member year runs from September 1 to August 31
A complete list of MEMBER BENEFITS listed on www.DCCabaretNetwork.org
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LOOK FOR IN THIS ISSUE
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DCCN Open Mic Night – June 12th with Mary
Sugar
DCCN Member Deborah Davidson in A Sorta Cabaret, Sunday June 9th
Maggie’s Cabaret celebrates 10 years
Friday, June 14th
DCCN Board Announcement
Sally Mayes Master Class Saturday, June
8th
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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DC CABARET NETWORK AND MEMBER CABARET EVENTS
DC CABARET NETWORK NEWS UPDATE
ALSO AROUND TOWN
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
CABARET AND MUSIC RESOURCES
OPEN MIC REGISTRY
FARTHER AFIELD
CLASSES, WORKSHOPS AND INSTRUCTION
DC CABARET NETWORK NOTES AND POLICIES
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DC CABARET NETWORK AND MEMBER CABARET EVENTS
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UPCOMING OPEN MICS
Open Mics at Black Fox Lounge:
Wednesdays @ 8pm:
June 12th – Mary Sugar
Black Fox Lounge
1723 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20009
8 PM; Street Parking
www.blackfoxlounge.com
***Just 1 block north from the Dupont Circle Metro Station (Red line)
DCCN MEMBER DEBORAH DAVIDSON IN “A SORTA CABARET” SUNDAY, JUNE 9TH
Deborah Davidson in A Sorta Cabaret
Sunday, June 9, 6 PM
Arts Club of Washington
2017 I St NW, Washington DC
$15 in advance, $20 at the door
Info and advance price: deborahdavidson@gmail.com
MAGGIE’S CABARET CELEBRATES 10 YEARS
WITH “MILESTONES” FRIDAY, JUNE 14TH
Maggie's Cabaret celebrates its 10th
anniversary on Friday evening, June 14th. 10 singers, including DCCN
members Terri Allen, Steven Cupo, Emily Everson, Cindy Hutchins and Justin
Ritchie as well as other surprise performers will help commemorate this
milestone. Pianists George Fulginiti-Shakar and Alex Tang will be on hand
as well as special guest, former DCCN Executive Director, Judy Simmons, with
her first performance in Washington in 2 years. Come join us for this
evening of music and merriment. Admission is pay-what-you-can for this
event. Maggie's takes place at St. Margaret's Episcopal Church, 1830
Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC. Doors open at 7:15 and the show starts
at 8:00. Many thanks to all who have supported Maggie's in the
past. Please visit us again on June 14th!
MASTER CLASS WITH SALLY MAYES SATURDAY,
JUNE 8TH
SPRING - TIME FOR NEW THINGS AND NEW
MUSIC!!! AND TIME TO DO SOMETHING
FABULOUS FOR YOURSELF!!!
MASTER CLASS WITH SALLY MAYES (come on,
you know you want to!!)
Work on Song Interpretation, Developing
a Cabaret Act, How to Make a Song Your Own, or Anything Else You Want to Do
DETAILS: SATURDAY, JUNE 8, 2013
1:00PM -4:00 PM ( or longer if
necessary!)
$150 ( BIG BARGAIN!!)
$25 Discount for DCCN, AEA, SAG-AFTRA,
Actor's Center Members
(AN EVEN BIGGER
BARGAIN!!)
AUDITING $40
PRIVATE COACHING SESSIONS AVAILABLE
SUNDAY, JUNE 9, 2013
YOU WILL BE WORKING WITH TONY NOMINATED RECORDING, STAGE AND CONCERT
ARTIST SALLY MAYES WWW.SALLYMAYES.NET
CONTACT JOANNE SCHMOLL FOR INFORMATION.
OR SCHMOLL.JOANNE@GMAIL.COM
DEPOSIT REQUIRED
LETS GET STARTED!!!!
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DC CABARET NETWORK NEWS UPDATE!
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The DC Cabaret Network Board Welcomes
New Members
Two active members of the DC Cabaret
Network have joined the Board. Steven
Cupo, an actor, singer, teacher and director will use his organizational skills
and serve as treasurer. Lonny Smith,
also a cabaret performer, actor and director will use his computer skills to
help the Network with membership tasks. Congratulations!
***FACEBOOK, TWITTER and YOUTUBE***
The DC Cabaret Network has a new Facebook page, Twitter feed and YouTube
channel – be sure to “like” us and “follow” us.
FACEBOOK PAGE:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/DC-Cabaret-Network/486974257996691
TWITTER FEED:
@DCCabNetwork
YOUTUBE CHANNEL
DCCabNetwork
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ALSO AROUND TOWN
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"SING BOOKS WITH
EMILY" IN PERSON AND ONLINE AT SINGBOOKSWITHEMILY.WORDPRESS.COM
Emily shares her
unique program SING BOOKS WITH EMILY
Sing Books
blog: http://singbookswithemily.wordpress.com/
Upcoming Sing
Books Events at Local Libraries:
*SING BOOKS at
the Tinner
Hill Blues Festival,
Saturday, June 8, 2013, two 30 minute sessions: 11:30 and 1:30 at the Mary Riley Styles Public Library in Falls Church, VA
*SING BOOKS 10:30
am, Wednesday, June 26, 2013 at Lake Ridge Neighborhood Library
*SING BOOKS
10:30 am, Tuesday, July 9, 2013 at Independent Hill Neighborhood Library
*SING BOOKS
10:30 am, Wednesday, July 10, 2013 at Dumfries Neighborhood Library
*SING BOOKS
10:30 am, Wednesday, July 24, 2013 at Dale City Neighborhood Library
If hyperlinks
did not make their way to you through cyberspace, click here for venue
addresses, links and additional info:
http://singbookswithemily.wordpress.com/emilys-upcoming-performances/
Emily Leatha Everson Gleichenhaus
Sing Books with Emily: Vocalist, Blogger
http://www.SingBooksWithEmily.Wordpress.com
http://www.SoundCloud.com/singbookswithemily
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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
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DC CABARET NETWORK ON SONGSPEAK.WORDPRESS.COM AND FACEBOOK
Keep the conversation going on SongSpeak.wordpress.com (the Blog of the DC
Cabaret Network) and on DC Cabaret Network's Facebook Page!
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CABARET AND MUSIC RESOURCES
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CUSTOMIZED SONG SELECTIONS FROM RICK STAR OF HOLLYWOOD SHEET MUSIC
For information and pricing on this fantastic service, visit this link to
Michael Miyazaki's blog:
http://cabaretdc.wordpress.com/2009/07/07/customized-song-selections-from-rick-starr/
"WORDS AND MUSIC" JACK JAFFE'S CABARET NEWSLETTER FROM LONDON
For information about this terrific newsletter, visit this link to Michael
Miyazaki's blog:
http://cabaretdc.wordpress.com/2009/07/08/keeping-up-with-british-cabaret-appearances/
MIDDLE C, A RESOURCE FOR SONG TRANSPOSITION
(202) 244-7326
4530 Wisconsin Ave NW # 5, Washington, DC
They charge $8.00.
FANTASTIC SHEET MUSIC RESOURCE
Sandy Marrone (sheet music specialist for New York Sheet Music Society): SHEET
MUSIC has a huge collection and can supply or find scarce songs you may need.
She is also looking for quantities of sheet music to buy. Any era.
Please contact: Sandy Marrone, 113 Oakwood Drive, Cinnaminson, NJ
08077. 856-829-6104 Smusandy@aol.com
WONDERFUL RESOURCE FOR LEARNING SONGS AND TRANSPOSING MUSIC
WWW.MyRehearsalPianist.com. Check out this site if you need to get tracks
for rehearsing a new song (you will get two tracks, an MP3 of the music with
melody line and one with just accompaniment) or get your music transposed (the
music in new key will be sent to you in PDF). Just fax your music. The
quality of the service is fantastic, well priced, and simple to access.
SITES TO CHECK OUT FOR CABARET LISTINGS IN THE DC METRO AREA
The DC Cabaret Network Newsletter mission is to publish the cabaret and music
related events of its membership. The following list contains many of the
venues, blogs and publications you can use to seek the rich variety of cabaret
and musical offerings of the region. If you know if a site that should be on
this list, please write to Newsletter@DCCabaretNetwork.org and let us know!)
Atlas Performing Arts Center: Atlasarts.org
Birchmere: Birchmere.com
Black Rock Center for the Arts: Blackrockcenter.org
Blues Alley: Bluesalley.com
Constitution Hall: DAR.org
Corcoran Gallery of Art performances: Corcoran.org (In the menus choose: Visit,
Programs, Performances)
Creative Cauldron: CreativeCauldron.org
DC Jazz: dcjazz.com
George Mason University Center for the Arts: Gmu.edu/cfa
Germano's Trattoria: GermanosTrattoria.com
In Series: Inseries.org
Jammin' Java: Jamminjava.com
Kennedy Center: Kennedy-center.org
Lisner Auditorium: Lisner.org
Matt Howe’s DC Cabaret Website: http://dccabaret.info Twitter at
http://twitter.com/DCCabaret
Metro Stage: Metrostage.org
Michael Miyazaki Cabaret Update: cabaretdc.wordpress.com
National Theatre: NationalTheatre.org
Signature Theatre: Signature-theatre.org
Strathmore: Strathmore.org
Wolf Trap: Wolftrap.org
Washington DC Cabaret Calendar (by Matt Howe): http://dccabaret.info/
Washington Post: Washingtonpost.com
Washington Performing Arts Society: wpas.org
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OPEN MIC REGISTRY
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OPEN MIC HOSTED BY GAY MEN'S CHORUS OF WASHINGTON, DC
Love to sing? (or just love watching the singers)
www.gmcw.org
OPEN MIC HOSTED BY JILL PARSONS
Jill Parsons hosts an open mic every Monday from 8pm – closing at Ulah Bistro
(across from Ben’s Chili Bowl on U Street, NW). She has lots of music
books plus complete Karaoke set-up.
OPEN MIC FOURTHWALL OPEN CAULDRON
at Creative Cauldron
More info and future dates, here: http://www.creativecauldron.org/26.html
OPEN MICS WITH BOB SMITH, ROBERT VETTER, AND ED SMITH
The Morrison House Grille in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia is host to the best
open mic in the DC area. Vocalists will be thrilled by the artistry and command
of the Great American Songbook genre of piano virtuoso Bob Smith. Joining Bob
will be Robert Vetter on trumpet, guitar, melodian and other instruments and Ed
Smith as audio engineer. Bob Smith and company appears at The Grille each
Tuesday, Friday and Saturday. Each Tuesday Bob manages a workshop for vocalists
between 7pm and 8pm. He covers things like tempo, tags, keys and singing style
with open mic singing afterwards. On Friday and Saturday evenings music begins
at 8pm and open mic singing starts at 9pm. Singing continues until 12am each
night. The Grille is located at 116 South Alfred Street in historic Old Town
Alexandria just one half block south of the hustle and bustle of King Street.
Their telephone number is
(703) 838-8000. Reservations are recommended for dinner. Valet parking is
available as well as plenty of street parking. If you would like to explore
their website, please go to www.thegrillealexandria.com Join us at this great
venue for a memorable evening of music and song with Bob, Robert and Ed. Please
visit Bob’s website for more information about his music. WWW.BOBSMITHMUSIC.COM
OPEN MICS AT THE MAPLEWOOD GRILL (FORMERLY LE CANARD)
MAPLEWOOD GRILL (Formerly Le Canard)
132 Branch Rd
Vienna, VA 22180-4714
(703) 281-0070
www.maplewoodgrill.com
Call before you go to verify schedule! DC CABARET NETWORK MONTHLY OPEN MIC
(LISTED AT THE TOP OF THE NEWSLETTER)
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CLASSES, WORKSHOPS AND INSTRUCTION
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GEORGE FULGINITI-SHAKAR’S UPCOMING CLASSES AT THE STUDIO CONSERVATORY
12 week Performance Class: Starts 2/11
In this small group (limited to 12), each singer-actor will explore the
elements of singing and acting together that make for a fully developed song
performance. This class is very helpful for those of you needing to prepare
audition material.
2-day Workshop on the Basics of Singing: 3/2-3.
Ever been told you can’t carry a tune? Afraid to sing in public? We
will take apart the various components of singing, from breathing and making a
tone to singing a simple melody as a soloist.
2-day Workshop on Audition Song Preparation: 4/20-21
We will spend one afternoon on your ballad and one afternoon on your up-tempo
and get them in tip-top shape for your upcoming auditions.
Call Roma Rogers at Studio Conservatory (202-232-7267) for more information and
registration.
SEAN PRATT (AEA / SAG / AFTRA), has been a working professional actor in the
theatre, film, TV and voice-overs for 25 years. For the last 10 years
Sean has been helping actors, both students and professionals, to understand
the complexities of the BIZ as well as reinvigorate and refocus their careers
through his easy to understand, dynamic concepts. www.seanprattpresents.com
Then watch the WIFV listserve for future dates as well.
Any question or any suggestions for program, please contact Joanne Schmoll at
schmoll.joanne@gmail.com or 202-215-4488.
TUSCANY PROJECT: VOICE & SONG WORKSHOP. ITALY
Feel free to contact ADMIN@TUSCANYPROJECT.COM to be put on the mailing
list for next year's exciting program
THE TUSCANY PROJECT
Annual Intensive Voice & Song Workshop in Italy
WWW. TuscanyProject.com
2013 DATES: JUNE 30-JULY 8
COACHING WITH GEORGE FULGINITI-SHAKAR
George Fulginiti-Shakar offers private vocal coaching sessions and is also
teaching a performance class at Studio Theatre Acting Conservatory. George has
worked with many singers helping them to develop vocal technique, audition
material, cabaret acts, piano arrangements and transpositions of songs in the
"right" key. Daytime and evening times are available.
Email to GeoFulShak@aol.com or call 202-332-7570.
ALL YOUR PIANO AND COACHING NEEDS FROM JONATHAN TUZMAN
Jonathan Tuzman is a pianist, musical director, and arranger originally from
the NY area. He can create exciting piano arrangements, quick lead sheets, and
professional-quality transpositions of YOUR song in YOUR key. Vocal coaching,
recording, and many other musical services are also available. Studio on
Connecticut Ave NW (just steps from the Metro Bus, easy parking) or he can come
to you! Contact: 862-202-3623, tuzmusic@gmail.com, more information at
www.tuzmusic.com
VOCAL & PERFORMANCE TECHNIQUE WITH CINDY HUTCHINS
Cindy Hutchins is currently offering private lessons in vocal & performance
technique for teens and adults.
Learn the basics of healthy singing; increase your knowledge of music
theory/sightsinging, and discover new song repertoire for auditions, cabaret
shows, or just for fun. Cindy is an experienced performer, teacher, and
producer.
Afternoon and evening times are available. Dupont Circle location
accessible to metro. Email: cindy711@verizon.net or call
301-717-4665 for more information.
VOICE INSTRUCTION & VOCAL COACHING WITH JAMES K. McCULLY
James K. McCully is a music director, voice instructor, & vocal
coach/accompanist who studied in New York City with Grammy Winner &
Broadway Masterworks artist Jerry Hadley's teacher. He has taught Voice at
Catholic University & National Conservatory. His students sing for AGMA
Houses, AEA Theatres, International/National Tours, PBS, The White House
Presidents & The Queen. James specializes in voice development, audition
techniques, repertory selection, singer acting training, performance,
recordings & vocal reconstruction. DC Eastern Market & NOVA Pentagon Metro
Studios.
Email: Maestro@JamesKMcCully.com Voice Mail:
202- 683-7874 or 703-354-8623
www.JamesKMcCully.com http://about.me/JamesKMcCully
VOICE LESSONS WITH AIMEE BARNES
Aimee Barnes is an established voice teacher to students of all ages and
levels. She recently relocated to Alexandria, VA from New York City.
She has teaching, directing, and performance credits in New York and
around the country. Each lesson incorporates technique, music theory, and
song study. Please feel free to check out www.aimeebee.com for more
information. Contact: aimieebarnes@gmail.com or 917-450-7130
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DC CABARET NETWORK NOTES AND POLICIES
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HELP US BUILD THE DC CABARET AUDIENCE!!!
The DC CABARET NETWORK currently sends our regular newsletter to approximately
400 people in the greater DC area. Our newsletter contains free advertising for
our members' performances. To help us reach more people with this newsletter we
ask that when members perform, you: a) Make available to your audience a
sign-up sheet for our newsletter and encourage them to sign it; and b) Send us
the completed sign-up sheet so that we may add these names to our database and
start sending them the newsletter! A sign-up sheet is available for downloading
on our website:
www.DCCabaretNetwork.org/signupsheet.pdf
Our mailing address will be on the sign-up sheet.
GET INFO AND SEE EVENT PHOTOS AT WWW.DCCABARETNETWORK.ORG
Photos from DC Cabaret Network events, links to member websites, additional
information about the DC Cabaret Network (and more!) can be found by visiting
our website: http://www.dccabaretnetwork.org
Archived issues of the DC Cabaret Network Newsletter can be found at
http://www.dccabaretnetwork.org/newsletter.html
MEMBER INCENTIVE:
SEND US A NEW MEMBER AND GET YOUR NEXT MEMBERSHIP FOR $35
A $10 value! Have a new member send us a check and mention your name. You'll
get your next year's membership for $35.
MEMBER BENEFITS LISTED ON WEBSITE: WWW.DCCABARETNETWORK.ORG
For a complete list of member benefits and lots of news and information about
The DC Cabaret Network, visit our website: www.dccabaretnetwork.org. We
frequently add new content, so check it out often!
POLICY REGARDING SUMBISSION OF NOTICES
The newsletter is sent out on the first of every month. The deadline for all
submissions will be the 25th of the prior month - no exceptions. If you
miss the deadline, your entry will have to wait until the following month for
inclusion. Thanks to all of you for your support and understanding.
Please send your info to Newsletter@DCCabaretNetwork.org.
We reserve the right to edit, and determine the inclusion of, all submissions.
It is the responsibility of the person submitting the information to proof read
the submission for spelling and correct logistical information. We will
continue to list, free of charge, upcoming events by out-of-town performers.
Inclusion in the newsletter does not signify a recommendation or endorsement by
the Network.
If you have any questions about our listing policy, please contact us at
Newsletter@DCCabaretNetwork.org or through our website www.dccabaretnetwork.org
POLICY REGARDING EDITS TO SUBMISSIONS PUBLISHED IN MULTIPLE EDITIONS OF
NEWSLETTER
We gladly publish notices of paid up members in multiple editions of the
newsletter. If you have a notice published in the newsletter, and the date of
the event will carry the notice into subsequent editions of the newsletter,
check your information frequently and verify it is correct.
We understand that sometimes plans and arrangements change. If you have a
notice currently published in the newsletter, but need to update or change the
information, re-submit your notice IN FULL (exactly as you'd like it to appear
in the newsletter), including the changes, to newsletter@DCCabaretNetwork.org.
In a separate paragraph, specifically point out the changes that you
made. We will cut/paste your updated notice into the newsletter, calling
attention to the changes made. If you have a notice published in the
newsletter, and the date of the event will carry the notice into subsequent
editions of the newsletter, and we do not receive a new/complete submission (as
stated above) with changes specifically pointed out, your notice will appear
exactly as before.
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Subscription to the Network's email update is free. We encourage you to join
the Network-membership benefits include privileges to advertise your event or
services free to our extensive mailing list and discounts to many area events.
For a complete list of benefits, visit www.DCCabaretNetwork.org
Dues are $45 per year or $35 special rate for first-time members who join after
March 1 until regular membership begins again on September 1. Students may join
for a special rate of $35.
Mail check to DC Cabaret Network, P.O. Box 6259, Washington, DC, 20015-0259.
Students, please include a photocopy of your student ID.
Visit www.DCCabaretNetwork.org for valuable information about our
organization and the art of cabaret.
DC Cabaret Network
P.O. Box 6259,
Washington, DC 20015-0259
Website: www.DCCabaretNetwork.org
Blog: www.SongSpeak.wordpress.com
Email us at Newsletter@DCCabaretNetwork.org
LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK! WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!
If you have comments, questions, or suggestions regarding the DC Cabaret
Network, or if you would like to share helpful music related information,
please let us know! There are many ways to contact us: comments on
our blog (SongSpeak.wordpress.com), the contact button on our website
(DCCabaretNetwork.org), a letter (DC Cabaret Network, PO Box 6259, Washington
DC, 20015-0259) or an email (Newsletter@DCCabaretNetwork.org). We look
forward to hearing from you!
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RENEW YOUR DC CABARET NETWORK MEMBERSHIP OR JOIN TODAY!!
To renew your membership or become a new member, send your check for $45 to:
DC Cabaret Network
P.O. Box 6259,
Washington, DC 20015-0259
The member year runs from September 1 to August 31
A complete list of MEMBER BENEFITS listed on www.DCCabaretNetwork.org
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