The Mission
The Pick gets people together into small ensembles, PickUp Bands, that not only bring out the existing strengths of the members but challenge them to develop and hone new skills.
Enhanced by an environment where each person is focused on making the others sound their best, the result can be a situation where "the whole is greater than the sum of its parts" and everyone can feel good about the results.
How it Works
- PickUp Bands with 3-6 members of similar levels and interests and a good instrumental composition are formed
- Members meet once a week for 6 weeks along with a band coach who will help with arrangements, band dynamics, harmonies, and material selection
- At the end of the session, each PickUp Band will perform a short opening set on a Bluegrass Monday at Amnesia
- Private and Small Groups sessions on Bluegrass Harmony Singing are also available
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| New PickUp Bands Now Forming |
If you've been thinking about doing a PickUp Band, now's the time to throw your hat in the ring. I'm currently gathering people interested in forming the next couple PickUp Bands. If you haven't done it, fill out a questionnaire and if you have, send me an email anyway to remind me.
In the next few weeks, I'll likely be putting together a PickParty at my place where everyone can meet each other. Then I'll look at schedules and interests and group people together to start working towards a showcase at Amnesia! |
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Posted Wed, Apr 1, 2009 by David
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| New Pick T-Shirts |
"Bluegrass. The only thing that gets better the more you pick at it."
I uploaded a t-shirt design to Cafe Press that I think is pretty funny. Check 'em out. (more) |
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Posted Wed, Feb 11, 2009 by David
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