International Reggae star J Boog talks to Britt about his budding music career. Article by Reilly Owen
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After a week-long camp studying the finer points of Rock and Roll, campers of the Britt Rock Camp can look back at a wonderful experience and smile. Article by Reilly Owen Continue reading Britt Rock Camp Inspires for a Second Year! A Tale of Three Picnics : Rogue Valley, Vegan/Vegetarian, and Quick, Cheap & EasyOne of the special aspects of a Britt concert is the fact that a concertgoer can bring a picnic to enjoy during the show. Here are some fresh ideas for your perfect Britt picnic. Essential Gear Like any outdoor sport, picnicking requires the right equipment. Pack a waterproof picnic blanket, corkscrew, and utility knife. Pack plates, cups, eating and serving utensils, and wetnaps for sticky fingers. Don’t skimp on the sunscreen, even if the day is cloudy. Continue reading A Tale of Three Picnics: Part 1 – A Rogue Valley Picnic Written by Britt’s Director of Education and Community Engagement, Rachel Jones Here’s a multiple choice question for you: What do hula hoops and Jackson Pollack paintings have in common? a. Both were featured in MoMA retrospective exhibitionsb. Both were inspiration for songs by the band Radioheadc. Both are tools for teaching jazz Continue reading Jazz Residency Gets Illinois Valley Kids Moving, Singing and Playing From “Dison the Bison” to “Meadowlark in Central Park,” my 6 year old’s Cinderella karaoke boombox has been rocking out to the sounds of Farmer Jason lately. Ever since I brought the cd home and told her we get to go to a concert, she has been hooked. Each summer the world’s brightest stars and greatest music come together to make the Classical Festival a reality. The participating musicians come to Oregon from all corners of the country to collectively become the Britt Orchestra. They live, eat and breathe the Britt experience each August. These gifted musicians are paired with local Jacksonville families who give them a place to stay and practice for three weeks. Some of the host families are Britt members or Britt Society volunteers, but many are just people who love music and musicians. Often strong friendships develop between the hosts and musicians, and the musicians return each year to the same Jacksonville homes. Britt asked Mikylah McTeer to relate her experience as one of those returning musicians. She warns that others might get jealous of her story, since she feels she has the best host family of all. Continue reading The Classical Festival Host/Musician Relationship: Mikylah McTeer I have realized through my life that in order to be the best “Natalie” I can be, I need to do what I love each day. This love is for the simple things in my life such as a good cup of coffee, eating food, and looking at the stars. It’s the simple things that help define an experience. I have been learning to love and live my life with noticing the simple things, the things that get overlooked by the big picture. My love list is constantly growing with each new experience I take part in. Thanks to Britt Festivals, I will be adding to my love list. Written by: Natalie Scheller It’s unbelievable that Britt Festivals is celebrating its 50th year but what is even more unbelievable is how Britt Festivals first began 50 years ago. Every organization likes to share the background story on why and how they began, but here at Britt we keep in mind that our background story has created relationships that never would have existed had it not been for certain events that unfolded the way they did. Going back and learning the background story behind Britt Festivals will enhance your Britt Experience because you will be able to see a clearer picture of what is at our core that makes Britt Festivals so unique. When you get ready for a fun night at Britt, your preparations might include scheduling a baby sitter, packing just the right balance of food that will match the particular show, throwing in some blankets, and layering upon layering clothes (after all it is Oregon weather). For Mike Sturgill, Britt’s Director of Programming, the preparations start much earlier. When I first came to Britt I was captivated by stories of Peter Britt and the early pioneers of Table Rock City (Jacksonville). I was deeply moved by the story of John Trudeau’s dream and how a music festival came to life. The story I’d like to tell here literally paints a picture. (If a picture paints a thousand words, can a thousand words paint a picture?) |
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