Marianne Weaver, for her proposal to provide an in-depth, weekend-long workshop for all Beaver Island singers and choral ensembles. The workshop is to include vocal coaching, breathing techniques and performance training. The project is expected to have a direct and positive impact on the choral activities associated with the Baroque on Beaver Music Festival.
Karen Johnson, for her proposal for silversmith training. This project is envisioned to benefit Island school children and encourage other artisans and tourists to consider Beaver Island as an art tourism destination.

"Singer's Workshop” (vocal coaching, breathing techniques and performance training)
What: 3 sessions-all FREE due to a generous grant from the BI Cultural Arts Association. Taught by Dr. Kevin Simons, vocal music professor at Saginaw Valley State University
When: Friday May 11, 2012 7:00 - 8:30PM, and Saturday May 12, 2012 9:30-11:30AM and 1:00-3:00PM
Where: Held at Beaver Island Christian Church
Who should attend: All skill levels welcome
Questions: Call Marianne Weaver – 231.448.3277

2012 Baroque on Beaver Interns Announced
The Baroque on Beaver music festival is pleased to announce the selection of three unpaid interns who are assisting with the Baroque on Beaver initiative to re-fresh and expand the Festival’s Facebook and WebPages.

Baroque on Beaver, a classical music festival held on Beaver Island in Lake Michigan, is a presentation of the Beaver Island Cultural Arts Association (BICCA).

When looking for interns the BICCA Board focused on seeking individuals who had both an interest and knowledge in social media and information technology. Anne Glendon, the chair of the Beaver Island Cultural Arts Associations noted, “We're excited about what's been accomplished to date and look forward to the finished product! Facebook and the new website will help bring increased awareness of the festival and extend BICAA's support network well beyond the shores of this Emerald Isle in northern Lake Michigan.”
The three interns, all graduate students from the College of Computing and Information at the Albany campus of the State University of New York, have been working on this Board initiative from a distance since February. The 2012 interns are as follows: Seth Shapiro, of New York City, Nic Soares of Randolph, Vermont, and James Wolbert of Syracuse New York. "Seth Shapiro, Nicholas Soares and James Wolbert were selected as our first unpaid interns based on their exceptional talent and keen interest in social media sites,” said BICCA Board member and SUNY professor Frank D’Andraia. "These three graduate students were very receptive to working on the project and in making a difference.”

Baroque on Beaver is celebrating its 11th consecutive season of providing classical music on Beaver Island. The festival draws approximately 1,200 people to a series of classical musical programs and activities held over a five day period. Festival artists are from across North America. The dates for the 2012 festival are July 25 through 29, 2012.

For the latest updates on Baroque on Beaver activities and programs connect with the festival on Facebook

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Baroque-on-Beaver-Celebrating-11-Seasons-of-Chamber-Music-on-Beaver-Island/133415130061710
or at:
http://www.baroqueonbeaver.org/

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