Remote Instrumentation & Data Visualizations Working Group

[Jennifer Oxenford <>]

Folks, 

I know it's short notice but here is another exciting event coming from St. Francis University and FREE to K12 and Higher Education. 

Saint Francis University of Loretto, PA will present The Universe of Song:
with Paul Purple on Monday, April 24 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. EST via Internet 2.
 
The Universe of Song: with Paul Purple
 
Join us for the Universe of Song. This session is an intense sixty-minute songwriting workshop that will teach participants how to write their own songs!  Both beginners and experienced songwriters will learn from singer/guitarist Paul Purple’s method and instruction.  Regardless of musical expertise, students will gain valuable new artistic skills and insights while enjoying themselves.
 
International performance, recording, and teaching artist Paul Purple and accompanist Jim Donovan (Founding member of the multi-platinum selling band Rusted Root and current Saint Francis University Instructor of Music) will provide this presentation via live performance and audience interaction. Following the session, Paul and Jim will allow time for a question and answer session.
 
Some of the topics covered include:
 
·<x-tad-smaller>        </x-tad-smaller>Communicating Emotion Powerfully
·<x-tad-smaller>        </x-tad-smaller>Master Storytelling Techniques
·<x-tad-smaller>        </x-tad-smaller>Why you don’t need to play an instrument or know how to sing to write great songs
·<x-tad-smaller>        </x-tad-smaller>The Movies in Songs
·<x-tad-smaller>        </x-tad-smaller>Internal and External Rhythms
·<x-tad-smaller>        </x-tad-smaller>Discovering Heart-felt Melodies
·<x-tad-smaller>        </x-tad-smaller>Layering Melodies
·<x-tad-smaller>        </x-tad-smaller>Harmony
·<x-tad-smaller>        </x-tad-smaller>What Makes a Band Sound so Good?
·<x-tad-smaller>        </x-tad-smaller>The Playfulness of Rhythm, Melody, and Lyrics
·<x-tad-smaller>        </x-tad-smaller>Poetic Language Techniques
·<x-tad-smaller>        </x-tad-smaller>Focused Creativity Musical Performance
·<x-tad-smaller>        </x-tad-smaller>Music Appreciation and Understanding “Finding” Songs
·<x-tad-smaller>        </x-tad-smaller>Authentic Voice
·<x-tad-smaller>        </x-tad-smaller>Creating the “Magic” of a great song Changing the World for the Better (literally!) With Your Songs
 
 
Paul Purple is a songwriter based in Centre Hall, PA whose work is roistered
by Pennsylvania Council on the Arts and is popular with many schools across
the Commonwealth. He's taught students of all ages at schools, colleges and
festivals around the country. A joyfully talented artist, he's a wonderful
teacher, inspiring coach, and a motivating musical force.
 
This session is open to both K-12 and college audiences.  Interested groups
should RSVP no later than April 19, 2006.  Technology requirements:
Internet2/Internet connection (Internet2 preferred), IP (H.323)
videoconferencing system capable of connecting at 768kbps. To register, or for more information, please contact Mike Shanafelt via phone (814-472-3117) ore-mail ().

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Jennifer Oxenford 
Associate Director, MAGPI 

phone: 215.898.0341
cell: 267.322.0036
fax: 215.898.9348

www.magpi.net
215-74MAGPI (215-746-2474)