DIVA educational programs Sherrie Maricle & the DIVA Jazz Orchestra

CLINICS, MASTERCLASSES, LECTURES AND PROMOTIONS

DIVA Educational programs are only available in conjunction with performances or if DIVA is appearing in your area.


Lectures

*All Lecture programs listed below require additional fees

  • Women in Jazz
    Discussion of the role of women as jazz artists, past and present.
  • The Music Business
    Discussion of how to survive as a freelance musician.
  • Jazz Composing and Arranging
    Techniques involved in writing for a big band or jazz combo.
  • Jazz History
    • General Overview: Overview of jazz from ragtime to the present.
    • A Listening History of Big Bands: Through listening, an overview of the evolution of the big band.
  • Managing a Big Band/Music Business:
    • General Management
      Discussion of booking, contract negotiations, recruiting, recording, personnel management, tour organization, product promotion and marketing.
    • Road Management
      Route planning, transportation, lodging, meal planning, stage set-up, sound and light, merchandise management, equipment management, people skills and emergency troubleshooting.

Lecture sites may require CD player, tape player, VCR & monitor, and/or chalkboard (with chalk). Lecture materials may need to be photocopied by the sponsoring organization.

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