 |  New board members and officers were elected at last night’s Annual Membership meeting at the Pallet Wine Company in Medford. In anticipation of Britt’s 50th season, the evening also included memories of Britt over the years by former board leaders. New Executive Director Donna Briggs was also introduced to the membership in this night of memories and celebration. Photos by Vicki Rosette. Continue reading Annual Membership Meeting Includes Fun, Memories  Before their concert on the Britt stage last week, the members of Raining Jane did two afternoons of outreach activities at Crater Renaissance Academy. Photos by Vicki Rosette. Continue reading Raining Jane works with Crater Renaissance students As a photography intern at Britt, I usually just take photos and sometimes I don’t know what to expect. However, one particular evening this summer I was expecting some very important people. I kept checking my watch. Seven o’clock, no bus. Seven fifteen, no bus. Seven twenty, no bus. The August 19th, "Festival Favorites" classical concert didn’t begin until 8 o’clock, but I didn’t want to miss their arrival. All former board members: we’re looking for you! The year 2012 will mark Britt’s 50th season. As we begin planning for celebrations, we’re seeing out all former board members, so we can honor their service and involve them in celebrations. Britt seeking all former board members in preparation for 50th year celebration We’re especially looking to re-establish contact with board members prior to the year 2000. If this describes you, please contact Development Director Donna Briggs by email at donna.briggs@bri No instruments, no tracks, no smoke, no mirrors-just five guys with microphones and a talent for producing a smooth and soulful pop, rock and R&B sound. Rockapella is coming to Britt! Tonight, we’re fortunate to have the composer of one of the program pieces in the audience! Samuel Jones wrote the Concerto for Trombone and Orchestra, Vita Accademica, which debuted in 2009. The piece will feature the talents of Britt’s principal trombonist Jim Decker. Another cool connection: the couple that commissioned the piece will also be in the audience. The Weepies will be performing at Britt Tuesday, August 23. This talented indie duo has sold more than a million singles and half a million albums… Students from the 2011 Britt String Quartet Academy sat in on an orchestra rehearsal with Time for Three, and afterwards, had a chance to ask violinists Nicolas Kendall and Zach De Pue and bassist Rannan Meyer some questions about their careers, their… Continue reading String Quartet Academy students meet with Time for Three This year Britt has been alerted that ticket scams are on the rise. And unfortunately some of our patrons have fallen victim. Life as a musician means continual evolution. Over the course of a career, any band worth paying attention to will pursue a sound, a direction, until it triggers a different idea and they’re chasing some other distant dream. |        DISCLOSURE: SOAR/Art Matters! has affiliate relationships with the providers of great products and services below. If you make a purchase from one of the sites below, it helps defray the cost of promoting Southern Oregon Artists, so please use our links!  Utrecht's online discounts have been updated, though the graphics remain the same. The link above saves 40% off your highest priced item (coupon code AP1), the one below gets you 15% off any order of $100 or more AND Free Shipping! (coupon code AP3) 
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