Join Michael Glines for a dynamic songwriting workshop that will include everything from Instrumentation to vocals and lyrical composition. This 8 week session will start on Sunday May 19th.
When: Sundays May 19th through Sunday July 7th 
(2:00pm – 4:00pm)
Where: Dennis Murphy School of Music 171 Webster St (Downtown Monterey)
Cost: $195 (full course)
To Enroll Call: 831-920-1310 Or Email: paula@dennismurphy.org
Banjo, Bikes and Sustainability!
Join us for an Earth Month celebration with cyclist/Banjo player Erin Inglish. Erin is riding her bike from Arcata to San Diego in support of local schools and promoting sustainability awareness. Erin’s unique sound is reminiscent of John Hartford and the activist stylings of Peggy Seeger. An accomplished banjo player, Erin is also a consummate humanistic story teller. This will be a most interesting evening of music, information and fun!
There will be a banjo workshop offered from 4:00-5:30 for $40 (limited enrollment)
When: Tuesday April 9th 7:00pm
Where: Dennis Murphy School of Music 171 Webster St Monterey
Cost: General $15 / Students $10 (high school & younger)
To Purchase Tickets Call: 831-920-1310 or Email paula@dennismurphy.org
Join us for and evening with our 26 voice Jazz Vocal Ensemble URBAN RENEWAL directed by world renowned Sean Boulware! This spectacular ensemble will be featuring some of the most talented singers in the Monterey Bay Area on Jazz Standards and music from Pat Matheny, Kurt Elling, Sting and beyond. We will be joined by special guests FRANKLIN STREET VOICES which is a six piece vocal ensemble from Trinity High School and conducted by local legend Janice Perl.
Location: Santa Catalina Performing Arts Center (Santa Catalina School)
Date: Friday January 25th 7:00pm (Doors at 6:30)
Price: $20 (in advance) $25 (at the door) Students (High School or younger) $10
For more info call: 831-920-1310 or
go online to: brownpapertickets.com
When: November 4th 2012 2:00pm
Where: Dennis Murphy School of Music - 171 Webster St Monterey
Join us for the premier of our Jazz Vocal Ensemble “URBAN RENEWAL”!
Where: Monterey Conference Center (Steinbeck Forum)
When: Friday June 29th 2012 8:00pm (Doors open at 7:15)
Ticket Price: $20 ($25 at the door)
Tickets can be purchased online at: www.brownpapertickets.com/event/248690
Or at Dennis Murphy School of Music by calling: 831-920-1310
Proceeds go to benefit “Express Yourself, Inc” a non profit that provides scholarships and musical instruments to under privileged students.Choir LOGO 1
Join us for SUMMER CAMP with instructors Janice Perl and Dennis Murphy. We will present Vocal Ensemble followed by Introduction to Band. All instruments provided (except for horns).
Session One: June 18-29 Mon-Fri 10:00am-12:00pm
Session Two: July 2-13 Mon-Fri 10:00am-12:00pm (No July 4th)
Cost Per Session: $250 Paid in Advance
Join SuperStar Director Sean Boulware in our new Jazz Vocal Ensemble “Urban Renewal”! This will be the area’s top Jazz vocal group and will have a season that includes a main performance and at least 2 auxiliary performances.
Auditions – Wednesday March 21st and Wednesday March 28th from 6:30-8:30pm
Rehearsals – Start Wednesday April 4th 7:00-9:00pm (12 weeks)
Performance Dates – Friday June 29th (2 other dates TBA)
Cost – $170 (All materials included)
Sign Up – Contact paula@dennismurphy.org or Call: 831-920-1310
All instruments including Bass, Drums, Guitar, Keyboards, Percussion & Vocals. Horn players, String players also welcome with own instruments. Beginners are welcome.
Ages 8-13
Tuesdays 10:00-11:30 (Starts January 2nd 2012)
Instructor: Dennis Murphy/Staff
$25 per session paid monthly in advance
To Enroll call: 831-920-1310 or Contact paula@dennismurphy.org
Join world renowned guitarist Carl Verheyen for an unbelievable guitar workshop. Carl has played with megastar rock band SuperTramp for over twenty years. He has been featured on many television and film scores including the new Mission Impossible “Ghost Protocol” and Televisions’s “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation”
“One of the Top 10 Guitar players in the World” Guitar Magazine
“Carl Verheyen is a REAL guitar player!” Robben Ford
“Carl is so overwhelming to sit in a room and jam with, let alone his playing on records and stage. You get the impression there is no style or territory he is unable to explore.” Brad Paisley
Date: Monday November 28, 2011
Time: 6:30-8:30
Location: Dennis Murphy School of Music 171 Webster St (Downtown Monterey)
Fee: $25 (Seating Limited)
For more info call: 831-920-1310 or Contact paula@dennismurphy.org
A Jazz Improvisation clinic with one of the world’s most sought after Vibraphonist/Percussionist. Mark is currently a faculty member at the prestigious Juilliard School of Music. He has been chosen as an official Jazz Ambassador of the United States State department as well as The Lincoln Center. His Jazz Improvisation Method has been used to great success all over the world. Although Mark’s method has greatly impacted high school and college students around the globe, this clinic is open to all ages.
Date: Tuesday October 4th 2011 6:30-8:30
Cost $20 ($15 in advance)
To enroll call: 831-920-1310 or Contact paula@dennismurphy.org
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