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Now is your chance!</div> <bR> <div> Create, have fun AND get top-notch music education from internationally known music educators. </div> <div> Top bands will be selected for festival performance.  </div> <bR> <div> COURSE OFFERINGS </div> <bR> <div> <B>RECORDER CLASS:</B> grades 1-3</div> <div> Not just an excuse to squeak on a plastic toy! The recorder is a serious instrument with a proud history. Andrew Markus Bishko's time-tested curriculum will guide the students on a magical tour of the <I>flauto dolce</I> ("sweet flute," as the recorder is known in Italian...). </div> <div> Superior soprano and alto instruments available at<I> low</I> prices.</div> <bR> <div> <B>FOLK BANDS:</B> <A NAME="folk_bands"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> Folk music is HOT. Young bands like Bearfoot Bluegrass, The Emeralds, and Ahava Raba are winning national awards and tours before they're even out of high school! Festivals, dances, and jam sessions abound. What are you waiting for? Come learn to play Irish, Scottish, Old Time, Blues, Klezmer and other popular Folk styles. </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a73007700f000336600.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Bands will be formed by age groups, instrumentation</div> <div>       and ability level.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a73007700f000336600.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Field trips to local jam sessions and dances.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a73007700f000336600.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Special workshops with top folk artists young and old.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a73007700f000336600.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Lots of performance opportunities!</div> <bR> <div> <B>TEEN CREATORS:</B> <A NAME="teen_creators"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> Are you a song writer? Improvisor? Just like making stuff up? In this band you'll get the tools you need for<I> maximum self expression</I>. Learn the music theory, and then put it to work and CREATE!</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <I>We've got a band for everyone!</I></div> <div> <I>Call or email now to schedule your free placement audition and mini-lesson</I></div> <bR> <div> The Music Studios of Andrew Markus Bishko, MM</div> <div> <B> </B>markus@markusbishko.com</div> <div> Locations in Buffalo, Bolivar, Lebanon and Springfield</div> <div> 417-733-3776</div> <div> <A HREF="#classes___workshops" TITLE="Classes Workshops"><U>top of page</U></A></div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></I></div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="543" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#555555" BORDERCOLORDARK="#555555" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" BGCOLOR=#663300 > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#999900 HEIGHT= 666 WIDTH="531"><div> <I><B> <A NAME="free_improvisation"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></I><FONT SIZE="6" COLOR="#663300" FACE="Comic Sans MS" ><I><B>Free Improvisation:</B></I></FONT></div> <div> <B>Musical Liberation Through The</B></div> <div> <B>Native American Flute</B></div> <div> A guided exploration led by</div> <div> Andrew Markus Bishko, </div> <div> Masters of Music in Contemporary Improvisation, </div> <div> The New England Conservatory of Music </div> <bR> <div> The Native American Flute is enjoying a phenomenal creative renaissance throughout the world.  Unlike most instruments which require years of training, the Flute satisfies both the absolute beginner and virtuoso player with its mesmerizing tone.</div> <div> Andrew Markus shares his vast knowledge and experience as a teacher, performer, composer, improviser, and musical adventurer to guide you on a journey to your musical soul. </div> <div> <I>Some areas of exploration:</I></div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="460" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="NONE" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 131 ><NOBR><div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">breath</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">your flute-voice </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">keeping a flute journal</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">easily mastering myriads </div> <div> of alternative fingerings </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">flute-meditations</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">the universal elements of music </div> <div>      & how to apply them consciously </div> <div>       to your personal expression</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">listening</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">group improvisation-with other flutes </div> <div>       and other instruments</div> <bR> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> <B>The Music Studios of Andrew Markus Bishko, MM</B></div> <div> Locations in Buffalo, Bolivar, Lebanon and Springfield</div> <div> 417-733-3776</div> <bR> <div> <I>We welcome rank beginners and virtuosi-as long as you're willing to </I></div> <div> <I>explore the mysteries of the musical unknown!! Space is limited.</I></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="#classes___workshops" TITLE="Classes Workshops"><U>top of page</U></A></div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <div> <I> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="543" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#333333" BORDERCOLORDARK="#444444" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" BGCOLOR=#663300 > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFCCB2 HEIGHT= 564 WIDTH="531"><div> <I><B> <A NAME="flute_folk_2"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></I><I><B>FLUTE FOLK</B></I></div> <div> A weekly workshop of</div> <div> <B>traditional flute music</B></div> <div> Ever wonder what it would be like to play your flute just like singing, anything that comes into your head, without a music stand in front of your face? Wouldn't you love to jam along with those flashy fiddlers, funky folksingers, Church band, or guitar-pickin' friends? Or even just play along with your favorite CD?</div> <div> Then join us for Flute Folk! In the style of the Alaska City Folk Arts Camp, we'll explore Irish, Scottish, New England...and even create our own flute traditions. Folk flutist Andrew Markus Bishko will teach you the tricks of the trade:</div> <div> Really hearing music</div> <div> The ear-to flute connection</div> <div> Learning lots of tunes...fast!</div> <div> Special Guest artists-including kids your age!-who have "made it" on the folk scene will join us from time to time for extra tips, pointers, and just plain jamming!</div> <div> BONUS-you'll get better at learning, playing, and memorizing classical music too!</div> <div> All Ages and Abilities Welcome.</div> <div> Fully compatible with Home School requirements.</div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="#classes___workshops" TITLE="Classes Workshops"><U>top of page</U></A></div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></I></div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="543" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#555555" BORDERCOLORDARK="#555555" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" BGCOLOR=#663300 > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#66CCCC HEIGHT= 506 WIDTH="531"><div> <I><B> <A NAME="klezmer_kaleidoscope"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></I><I><B>KLEZMER KALEIDOSCOPE</B></I></div> <div> a weekly workshop of traditional Yiddish music.</div> <div> Have you been playing a musical instrument-any musical instrument -at least 2 years? Looking for fresh, rollicking, passionate music to play? Curious about the Jewish music of Eastern Europe? Like to kick up your heels and dance every once in a while?</div> <div> Then join us for Klezmer Kaleidoscope. Led by world-renowned Klezmer, composer, author, multi-instrumentalist and pedagogue </div> <div> Andrew Markus Bishko, MM. </div> <div> You'll learn: Special Yiddish scales</div> <div> How to play the music with a real "Yiddish Tam" (Yiddish flavor)</div> <div> Lots of fun tunes!</div> <div> "Tanzhall" Yiddish dances</div> <div> Plus public performance opportunities!</div> <div> Violin, clarinet, trumpet, flute, and more, of course...trombone, drums, bass/tuba too!</div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> All Ages and Abilities Welcome.</div> <div> Fully compatible with Home School requirements.</div> <div> <A HREF="#classes___workshops" TITLE="Classes Workshops"><U>top of page</U></A></div> <bR> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="383" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#555555" BORDERCOLORDARK="#555555" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" BGCOLOR=#000066 > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFFFF HEIGHT= 349 ><NOBR><div> <B>F</B><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#BF0000" FACE="Comic Sans MS" ><B>i</B></FONT><B>f</B><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#BF0000" FACE="Comic Sans MS" ><B>e</B></FONT><B> a</B><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#BF0000" FACE="Comic Sans MS" ><B>n</B></FONT><B>d D</B><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#BF0000" FACE="Comic Sans MS" ><B>r</B></FONT><B>u</B><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#BF0000" FACE="Comic Sans MS" ><B>m</B></FONT><B> C</B><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#BF0000" FACE="Comic Sans MS" ><B>o</B></FONT><B>r</B><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#BF0000" FACE="Comic Sans MS" ><B>p</B></FONT><B>s</B></div> <div> Join the Corps and experience a part of </div> <div> America's Revolutionary History!</div> <div> Seeking New Recruits!</div> <div> <A HREF="fife___drum.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Fife and Drum Corp"><U><IMG SRC="1c24cf50.jpg" border=0 width="332" height="245" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="fife___drum.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Fife and Drum Corp"><U><B>CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION</B></U></A></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <div> <I><B>Please Contact us for References, Product Orders, Booking,</B></I></div> <div> <I><B>Lessons, Classes, or Information</B></I></div> <div> The Music Studios of Andrew Markus Bishko, MM</div> <div> <A HREF="mailto:markus@markusbishko.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:markus@markusbishko.com"><U><B>markus@markusbishko.com</B></U></A></div> <div> Locations in Buffalo, Bolivar, Lebanon and Springfield</div> <div> 417-733-3776</div> <div> ...................................................................................................................................................</div> </td> </tr></table></body>