Flute Lessons
Beginning & Intermediate Recorder Lessons

Alissa Roedig

• Private Lessons on Flute & Recorder
• Flute & recorder group classes (on demand)
• MA in Music (in performance practice)
• Other Teaching: Theory, Musicianship, Band & Music Appreciation
• Special Interests: Early Music (Baroque Flute) & Improvisation

Santa Cruz & Santa Cruz County
San Jose to Mountain View areas

More information below and on my website: www.alissaroedig.com

Email: ajrflute@cruzio.com
Phone: 831-420-1464

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MORE INFORMATION

Introduction:

Hi there! I am a flutist and music teacher currently residing in Santa Cruz, California with my young daughter. Originally I come from Germany. I have an M.A. degree in Music from the University of California, Santa Cruz (with emphasis on Performance Practice), and a B.A. with Music Major from Cornell University.

My performance and research interests have in recent years focused on the baroque flute, but I also have had ongoing interests in music from other parts of the world. My M.A. thesis and recital presented a comparative study of improvisation practices on the transverse flute in different musical cultures.

As a music teacher I instruct private lessons on silver flute and recorder, and have also taught beginning band (fl, cl, alto sax, tpt, tb), as well as college-level musicianship labs. I enjoy teaching private students! I also make my living with music research, events, and editing assistance.

Teaching:

• private lessons on flute and recorder
• chamber ensembles, band (flute, clarinet, alto saxophone, trumpet, trombone)
• music theory & musicianship
• music appreciation

Location:

Santa Cruz, San Jose, Palo Alto area. I teach at my home (Santa Cruz), but make house-calls depending on schedule and location compatibility.

Rates for private lessons(studio/housecall):
$45/50 - 1hr, $35/40 - 3/4hr, $25/30 - 1/2hr.

Can you name the top ten best Auld Lang Syne downloads & download recordings?
Thousands of artists have performed or released renditions of the New Year’s Eve staple Auld Lang Syne. Here are the Top 10 Best Auld Lang Syne recordings & downloads of all time. Most downloads pale in comparison to these gems:

1. Auld Lang Syne: Scott West & Sex On Sunday (November 2006)
Featuring Tesla guitarist Frank Hannon and Sex On Sunday’s Scott West, this version of Auld Lang Syne begins with West’s dynamic piano and strings swelling into Hannon’s searing guitar work. West’s arrangement deserves top honors for its beautiful textures, riveting crescendos, fueled by the magnificently fresh power and tone of Hannon’s burning fret work. This warm arrangement brings an edgy, contemporary vibe to the song, making it the best recording of this holiday classic and most popular Myspace Auld Lang Syne download.
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2. Auld Lang Syne: Guy Lombardo & His Royal Canadians (Dec. 1947)
Decades of New Year’s radio and television broadcasts popularized Guy Lombardo’s big band arrangement of Auld Lang Syne. Lombardo has two well-known renditions of the song. The most recent was released in 1947 by Decca Records and is the best big band recording. Lombardo's name is synonymous with New Year's Eve and he is often billed as "the only Canadian to have popularized an American tradition" and as "the sweetest sound this side of heaven." ITunes.com

3. Auld Lang Syne: Kenneth McKellar (1995)
McKellar’s smooth glistening voice and the orchestral arrangement make this the standout operatic version of Auld Lang Syne. It features excellent recording quality with stunning vocals and arrangement. This is my favorite Auld Lang syne download with vocals.http://www.maybole.org/community/celebrations/christmas/greetings/AuldLangSyne2.mp3

4. Same Old Lang Syne: Dan Fogelberg (1981)
Fogelberg’s Same Old Lang Syne is not the traditional version, but it ends with a beautiful saxophone solo of the traditional melody. This song features a compelling modern day story about meeting one’s old lover in a grocery store. Over the years, it has become a holiday radio and download favorite. ITunes.com

5. Auld Lang Syne: Bing Crosby (1949)
How can you not love the smooth, melodic voice of one of the all-time greatest crooners singing one of the world’s most famous songs? There’s a reason Crosby got a Grammy award for singing holiday music in 1947. His buttery voice melts through every word and note. ITunes.com

6. Auld Lang Syne: Ronnie Browne (1999)
Linn Records recording of Auld Lang Syne by Ronnie Brown is the best Scot-influenced interpretation. This recording is part of a collection of songs written by Scottish poet Robert Burns that was produced by Dr. Fred Freeman. This simple arrangement showcases The Corries famous lead singer and the traditional Scottish arrangement of the holiday classic.

7. Auld Lang Syne: The Beach Boys (1965)
The Beach Boys included a harmonized a-capella version of Auld Lang Syne on their 1965 Christmas album. This version has more appeal than the band’s other version with the voice over that buries those amazing Beach Boy harmonies. This is a great a-capella recording. ITunes.com

8. Auld Lang Syne: Kenny G (2002)
Kenny G’s millennium mix includes an audio collage of historic political and entertainment tidbits from the 20th Century. Walter Afanasieff co-produced this recording and Dave Foxx & Lou Simon produced and arranged the audio collage portion, which is historic and remarkable. Kenny G's Auld Lang Syne download should be part of your holiday music collection.

9. Auld Lang Syne: Jimi Hendrix (Recorded LIVE December 31, 1969)
The recording quality of this version does not measured up to Hendrix’ legendary oeuvre or his other famous performances. Recorded at the opening of Hendrix’ second set at the Fillmore East on December 31, 1969 to January 1, 1970, this version does not reach Hendrix’ dynamic “Star Spangled Banner” in intensity, dynamics or recording quality, but is still a noteworthy rendition.

10. Auld Lang Syne: The Highland Pipers (1998)
This sweet, instrumental recording features a soft Scottish flute playing the melody line, not bagpipes. This is the most laid back of the top ten and is well suited for a romantic-candle-lit New Years evening for two. It is the last track on the Highland Pipers “Highland Christmas: Carols For Scottish Bagpipes.”

TOP 10 BEST AULD LANG SYNE RECORDINGS: 1.Scott West(2006) 2.Guy Lombardo(1947) 3.Ken McKellar(1995) 4.Dan Fogelberg(1981) 5.Bing Crosby(1949) 6.Ronnie Brown(1999) 7.Beach Boys(1965) 8.Kenny G(2002) 9.JimiHendrix(1969) 10.Highland Pipers(1998)

Originally published in The Village Voice (New York City) By Marie Lila. Copyright 2007. Used By Permission. All Rights Reserved. Photo of Scott West & Sex On Sunday Copyright 2007 by Jon-Nolan Paresa All Rights Reserved



“This (Scott West's "California Christmas") is a wonderful holiday album with several songs destined to be December classics!"
Jon Coleman

SAY HELLO TO THE SOUNDS OF 2008
"If you think hearing "Auld Lang Syne" on New Year's is bound to be ho-hum, you're humming the wrong tune. On the Web, you can find a myriad of exciting alternative renditions for the stroke-of-midnight classic, including the riveting arrangement by Scott West and Sex On Sunday featuring poignant piano and soaring electric guitars..."
Paul Freeman
Palo Alto Daily News
December 28, 2007

"Scott West's Auld Lang Syne has a beautiful melodic proportion and inebriating bridge section that make this the all-time best recording of Auld Lang Syne."
Marie Lila
Entertainment Critic
New York City

Listen / Buy Auld Lang Syne: California Christmas (CD Baby)

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* If you were searching for Mp3 downloads and couldn't find the top ten best MP3s, please note Auld Lang Sang MP3 is used more often than Auld Lang Sine MP3 or Auld Lang Sign, but Auld Lang Sang, Auld Lang Sine & Auld Lang Sign are misspellings.

Professional flutist Lars Johannesson is available for flute lessons in the Santa Cruz and South Bay area.

I am an experienced teacher and performer, teaching flute (modern), as well as Irish and baroque-romantic (18th-19th century) flutes and flute playing styles.

Beginners through advanced level students are welcome to contact me.

I am based in Santa Cruz, but my teaching area currently spans from Salinas to Santa Cruz to San Jose to San Mateo..

For more information, including sound samples and my current performance schedule, see my website: http://www.larsjohannesson.com/music

I can be contacted via email: lars@gruk.net, or call 831-706-8408.

best regards, --Lars

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The Dwaine Spurlin Band is available as a back up band to vocalists who sing jazz, pop, R&B, funk, Latin derivatives, salsa or originals of these genres.

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