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The Odd Dogs 2019
Hill House Inn 10701 Palette Drive, Mendocino, CAThe Odd Dogs’ sound is a melting pot of dynamic rock and world music, expressed through jazz and improvisational sensibilities. The band draws from a rich pallet of musical influences: ...
$15 – $30
Pre-Concert Lecture, Kayleen Asbo, Ph. D. 2019
Tent Concert Hall 45035 Main Street, Mendocino, CA, United StatesKayleen Asbo is a passionate scholar: a cultural historian, musician, writer and teacher who weaves myth, music, psychology, history and art with experiential learning. A faculty member of the San ...
Festival Orchestra 2, featuring Spencer Myer 2019
Tent Concert Hall 45035 Main Street, Mendocino, CA, United StatesFestival Orchestra with pianist Spencer Myer Featured wines at this performance.The concert will open with Mendelssohn’s evocative concert overture, The Hebrides; long-time crowd favorite Spencer Myer will bring his warm ...
$15 – $52
Rehearsal, Orch. 3 (no chorus) (7/27)
Tent Concert Hall 45035 Main Street, Mendocino, CA, United States
Brahms: Bearded 2019
Preston Hall 44867 Main Street, Mendocino, CA, United StatesSusan Waterfall and Eric Kritz will play the Clarinet Sonata No. 1 in F minor Op. 120; Christopher Nomura and Daniel Lockert will sing Vier Ernste Gesänge; and Jay Zhong, ...
$15 – $30
Peter Rowan Bluegrass Band 2019
Tent Concert Hall 45035 Main Street, Mendocino, CA, United StatesFeatured wines at this event Grammy-award winner Peter Rowan is a singer-songwriter who started his career as a Blue Grass Boy in 1964. By Bill Monroe's own admission, Peter sounded ...
$15 – $42
Rehearsal, Orch. 3 (7/27)
Tent Concert Hall 45035 Main Street, Mendocino, CA, United StatesRehearsal, Orch. 3 (7/27)
Tent Concert Hall 45035 Main Street, Mendocino, CA, United States
Emerging Artists Concert 2019
Preston Hall 44867 Main Street, Mendocino, CA, United StatesThe annual recital by the enormously talented young string players from the festival’s Emerging Artists Program is anticipated by all who love chamber music. BUY TICKETS
$15 – $30
Sweet Honey in the Rock® 2019
Tent Concert Hall 45035 Main Street, Mendocino, CA, United StatesFeatured wines at this performanceSweet Honey is a well-known Grammy Award-winning (and many times nominated) a cappella ensemble that expresses their history as African American women through song, dance, and ...
$15 – $52
Rehearsal, Orch. 3 (7/27)
Tent Concert Hall 45035 Main Street, Mendocino, CA, United States
Business Casual 2019
Hill House Inn 10701 Palette Drive, Mendocino, CABay Area vocal band Business Casual explores a wide range of genres including pop, jazz, soul, folk and swing to produce fresh a cappella versions of vintage chart toppers, today's ...
$15 – $30
Pre-Concert Lecture, Daniel Lockert 2019
Tent Concert Hall 45035 Main Street, Mendocino, CA, United StatesAs a soloist or collaborator, Daniel Lockert is equally versatile on the piano, organ and harpsichord. A native of San Diego, CA, he began formal piano studies at the age ...
Festival Orchestra 3, featuring the Festival Chorus 2019
Tent Concert Hall 45035 Main Street, Mendocino, CA, United StatesFeatured wines at this performance.Festival Orchestra and Chorus The season finale will feature Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G Major; Brahms’ orchestrally-accompanied choral work, Schicksalslied Op. 54; and Beethoven’s ...
$15 – $55
Mendocino Music Festival Chorale Auditions
Eidseth House Choir Room 44867 Main St., Mendocino, CA, United StatesSeptember 9, 11:00 AM-1:30 PM and 6:00-8:00 PM. The Mendocino Music Festival Chorale is looking for singers for its small auditioned ensemble. Particularly seeking tenors, and potentially other voice types, ...
Festival Christmas Concert and Celebration 2019
Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church 201 E Fir Street, Fort Bragg, CA, United StatesFestival Christmas Concert and Celebration Saturday, December 7, 2:30-5:00 Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, and Larson Hall $50 per person, to benefit the Mendocino Music Festival adult education ...
$50
Vocal Masterclass (8 times, 1/20-3/9)
Eidseth House Choir Room 44867 Main St., Mendocino, CA, United StatesMondays, 10:00 AM-11:30 AM, January 20-March 9 (eight weeks). Join a small group of singers who want to hone their skills and become better at their craft. If you sing in a local chorus, at church, at events, or even privately, this class will help you find better vocal technique and artistry, and help you refine your voice and performance skills. Best for singers who have taken the beginning voice class, Finding Your True Voice, or who have had some private training.
$80
The World of Duets, Trios and Small Ensembles (8 times, 1/20-3/9)
Eidseth House Choir Room 44867 Main St., Mendocino, CA, United StatesMondays, 12:00 PM-1:00 PM, January 20-March 9 (eight weeks). Enjoy singing with others but get lost in a big group? Let us introduce you to the small ensemble repertoire. You will be partnered with another singer(s) and learn the skill of singing and holding your part.
$80
Solo Singing for the Meek and Humble (8 times, 1/20-3/9)
Eidseth House Choir Room 44867 Main St., Mendocino, CA, United StatesMondays, 5:30-7:00 PM, January 20-March 9 (eight weeks). Emerge from just singing in the car, the shower, or even in a group, to become a more confident solo singer. Students will learn better vocal techniques as well as interpretive skills to unleash the solo singer buried deep inside, all in a safe and supportive environment to become brave and confident.
$80
Sight-Singing 2 (8 times, 1/20-3/9)
Eidseth House Choir Room 44867 Main St., Mendocino, CA, United StatesMondays, 7:15-8:30, January 20-March 9 (eight weeks). For those who attended Sight Singing I . Daniel Lockert will continue with the book Successful Sight Singing as well as enhance the class with the tricks and hacks to make sight singing easier.
$80
Wonder Women: Hidden Heroines of Music History, Kayleen Asbo, Ph. D.
Preston Hall 44867 Main Street, Mendocino, CA, United StatesComposer, musicologist and pianist Kayleen Asbo, the acclaimed cultural historian for the Santa Rosa Symphony, will introduce us through lecture and performance to four of the most fascinating women from ...
$15
Advanced Masterclass (7-week course, 3/23-5/10; not 4/20)
Eidseth House Choir Room 44867 Main St., Mendocino, CA, United StatesMondays, 10:00 AM-11:30 AM, March 23-May 4 (except 4/20), plus a student public performance on Sunday, May 10 at 6PM. Come join a small group of seasoned singers who want to hone their skills and become better at their craft. If you sing in a local chorus, at church, at events, or even privately, this class will help you find better vocal technique and artistry, and will help you refine your voice and performance skills.
$80
Coping with Copland (7 times, 3/23-5/11; not 4/20)
Mendocino Presbyterian Church Sanctuary 44831 Main Street, Mendocino, CA, United StatesMondays, 11:45AM-1:00 PM, March 23-May 11 (except 4/20). This class will focus on basic vocal technique while tackling the Old American Songs of Aaron Copland.
$80
Beginning Masterclass (7 times, 3/23-5/10; not 4/20)
Eidseth House Choir Room 44867 Main St., Mendocino, CA, United StatesMondays, 5:30-7:00 PM, March 23-May 4 (except 4/20), plus a student public performance on Sunday, May 10, at 6 PM. This class is designed for the beginning singer who is ready to spread their wings. Music will be assigned based on voice type. New genres and styles will be introduced. Singers will be scheduled to sing for the class and work on songs in a nurturing, encouraging environment. Focus will be on vocal technique and presentation, to bring the shyest of singers out of their shell.
$80
Sight-Singing 3 (7 times, 3/23-5/11; not 4/20)
Eidseth House Choir Room 44867 Main St., Mendocino, CA, United StatesMondays, 7:15-8:30, March 23-May 11 (except 4/20). The next class for those who attended Sight Singing 1 and 2. Daniel Lockert will continue with the book Successful Sight Singing as well as enhance the class with the tricks and hacks to make sight singing easier. The Old American Songs by Aaron Copland score will be used for part of the class. A $10 score fee will be collected at the first class.
$80
A Jubilant Song
Preston Hall 44867 Main Street, Mendocino, CA, United StatesJoin the Festival Chamber Chorale in a concert featuring the music of some of America’s greatest composers. Included in the concert are the haunting melodies of Samuel Barber, the edgy harmonies of Norman Dello Joio, choral super-star Eric Whitacre, as well as glimpses into the Mendocino Music Festival’s final concert with foot-stomping selections by Aaron Copland. The featured work will be Randall Thompson's great choral cycle Frostiana. Spend the afternoon basking in our rich American musical heritage.
$20
MacCallum House Winemaker’s Dinner with Graziano Wines
MacCallum House Restaurant 45020 Albion Street, Mendocino, CAFeatured wines at this event. A perfect pairing: scrumptious food from MacCallum House’s celebrated chef Alan Kantor and elegant wines from Graziano. An all-inclusive bargain at $125, the evening includes ...
$125
Beginning Masterclass (8-week course, 6/8-7/27)
Zoom CyberspaceMondays, 4:00-5:30 PM, June 8-July 27. This class is designed for the beginning singer who is ready to spread their wings. Music will be assigned based on voice type. New genres and styles will be introduced. Singers will be scheduled to sing for the class and work on songs in a nurturing, encouraging environment. Focus will be on vocal technique and presentation, to bring the shyest of singers out of their shell. Register as full Participant, or choose "View-only" at a reduced fee.
$80
Lunchtime Lecture Series
Zoom CyberspaceEight Wednesdays at noon, June 10-July 29. An eight-week series of weekly Wednesday noontime talks curated by Jenny Matteucci and Daniel Lockert. Topics range from the art of accompaniment to talks with composers, recitalists and more. Buy individually or as an eight-week series. Virtual; attend from anywhere. Missed the first one or two? For a limited time, buy the remaining (7 or 6) lectures at the series price ($80), still a savings.
$80
Young People’s Musical Theater Workshop (July 11-12, 1-4PM)
Zoom CyberspaceSaturday-Sunday, July 11-12, 1PM-4PM both days. For ages 12-19. This two-day intensive workshop will get to the nitty-gritty of the Musical Theater world. Work on audition technique, monologues, performance etiquette, and more. Music will be hand-chosen for potential casting, and Jenny Matteucci and Daniel Lockert will help fine-tune performances. Leave with a better grasp of the tumultuous world of Musical Theater.
$100
We’re Still Here! Virtual Opening Night 2020
Zoom CyberspaceOpening Night, on July 11: With some scenic aerial footage of the tent site and fun discussions with Festival Orchestra musicians and the makers and shakers of the July season, ...
Free
We’re Still Here! Lucia Micarelli Virtual Visit
Zoom CyberspaceOn July 16, spend some time with Lucia Micarelli. Audience members begged us to bring her back after her stunning concert in 2018. She is an unbelievably talented, eclectic musician ...
Free
We’re Still Here! Virtual Big Band Night 2020
Zoom CyberspaceSaturday, July 18 is Big Band night! Allan Pollack, Kim Nalley, and the Festival Big Band rhythm section will all get together to talk about Jazz, pop, and the lives ...
We’re Still Here! Virtual Closing Night 2020
Zoom CyberspaceSaturday, July 25, is Closing Night. This night has traditionally featured a large choral work, so we have asked Jenny Matteucci and Daniel Lockert to join us to talk about ...
Free
Discover Lieder
Zoom CyberspaceA one-time, free introduction to Lieder. What is German Lieder? Lieder is literally the German word for songs, though the term is usually used in reference to German songs of ...
Masterclass 10AM (8-week course, 9/14-11/2)
Zoom CyberspaceMondays, 10: AM-11:30 AM Pacific, September 14-November 2. Come join a small group of seasoned singers who want to hone their skills and become better at their craft. If you have sung in a local chorus, at church, at events, or even privately, this class will help you find better vocal technique and artistry, and will help you refine your voice and performance skills. (Choose AM or PM, not both.)
$80
Masterclass 4PM (8-week course, 9/14-11/2)
Zoom CyberspaceMondays, 4:00 PM-5:30 PM Pacific, September 14-November 2. Come join a small group of seasoned singers who want to hone their skills and become better at their craft. If you have sung in a local chorus, at church, at events, or even privately, this class will help you find better vocal technique and artistry, and will help you refine your voice and performance skills. (Choose AM or PM, not both.)
$80
Learn to Love Lieder (8-week course, 9/16-11/4)
Zoom CyberspaceWednesdays, 10:00 AM-11:30 AM Pacific, September 16-November 4. A new option for Masterclass students; a course in German Lieder. Students will be assigned music by Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Schumann, Franz, Brahms, Wolf, Mahler and R. Strauss. The class will also cover German diction. Learn to love this beautiful art form and appreciate the marriage of poetry and masterfully composed music. Best for more advanced singers, or singers who have taken the Masterclass, and/or have had experience with the German language.
$80
The Basics of Singing (8 times, 9/16-11/4)
Zoom CyberspaceWednesdays, 4:00-5:00 PM Pacific, September 16-November 4 (eight weeks). Unravel the mysteries of vocal technique with this course on the basics of singing. Cover everything from breathing, to resonance, to vocal health and more. Keep your voice in shape while sheltering in place, and learn some new skills to further your singing and build your voice. Good for beginners and seasoned veterans who want to brush up their skills.
$80
Advanced Sight-Singing (8 times, 9/16-11/4)
Zoom CyberspaceWednesdays, 4:00 PM-5:00 PM Pacific, September 16-November 4. For those who attended Beginning Sight-Singing or have some sight-singing experience. Daniel will enhance the class with tricks and hacks to make sight-singing easier. Sharpen your skills as sight readers and musicians. Class is progressive, so attendance is crucial. Don’t miss this chance to become more proficient at this basic skill. Prerequisite: Beginning Sight Singing (or permission of the teacher).
$80
Beginning Sight-Singing (8 times, 9/16-11/4)
Zoom CyberspaceWednesdays, 5:15 PM-6:15 PM Pacific, September 16-November 4. Can’t tell the difference between a B♭ and a flat tire? Have you sung in a choir for years and still don’t know what all the “hashtags” (#) mean? Let us unravel the not-so-secret code of good musicianship and sight-reading. We’ll help make your singing experience more enriching and fun by giving you the tools you need to not only help your whole choral experience but enlighten your musicianship skills as well. Each class will progressively cover different aspects of musicianship and sight-singing.
$80
Spencer Myer at Home
Zoom CyberspacePianist Spencer Myer has wowed, inspired and touched Festival audiences many times, and is a warm-hearted and engaging conversationalist. Live from his living room in New York, he’ll give you ...
Text in Music: What About the Words?
Zoom CyberspaceHow do composers choose their texts? What draws them to a particular poem, poet, or poetic theme? Most composers of art songs have a strong love of literature and keen ...
Susan Waterfall: Debussy Préludes Book One, part I
Zoom CyberspaceTreat your ears and eyes to an in-depth exploration of Debussy’s colorful and captivating Préludes for Piano, Book One, written in 1909-10. Susan Waterfall has assembled memorable historic and current ...
Side Note Virtual Visit
Zoom CyberspaceHip. Imaginative. Fun. Fresh. Funky. Side Note is a group of seven twentysomethings, from wildly different musical backgrounds, who draw on their diversity to create an all-new sound. It's contemporary ...
Susan Waterfall: Debussy Préludes Book One, part II
Zoom CyberspaceThis is the second part of Susan Waterfall’s opportunity to treat your ears and eyes to an in-depth exploration of Debussy’s colorful and captivating Préludes for Piano, Book One, written ...
Kim Nalley and Allan Pollack
Zoom CyberspaceKim Nalley’s interesting view of American music and her relationship to it will be supplemented by her insights into what made some of the singers from the past so great. ...
A Taste of IPA: Not Just a Beer
Zoom CyberspaceTwo-day workshop, Sat-Sun December 12-13, 1:00-2:30 PM PST. The International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) is a set of symbols that linguists, singers and actors use to describe the sounds of spoken and sung languages. It will enable truer foreign language diction, as well as help with English diction. Understanding the IPA will help you learn how to pronounce with ease and understanding. Join Jenny and Daniel in a two-day workshop to enhance your singing, your foreign language accent or learn a new skill!
The Heart of the Matter: Bringing the Song to Life
Zoom CyberspaceTwo-day workshop, Sat-Sun January 16-17, 1:00-2:30 PM PST. Do you struggle with what to do with the words, your face, or your hands when you sing? Do you want to understand how to communicate better to an audience, to convey the meaning and depth or humor of your song? This two-day workshop will give you tools and help you work through your songs with deeper understanding. Bring a memorized musical theater song, aria (in any language), pop or art song to this class in acting styles for singers.
$25