1 Topic by cathysiler (edited by cathysiler 2010-02-25 00:46:06)

  • From: Deep in the forest
  • Registered: 2007-02-11
  • Posts: 5,296

Topic: "Generation Blues" from the Blues Foundation

This is a new youth program giving musicians under 25 the chance to attend music camps all over the country. They are also offering free Foundation memberships to under 21s.
http://www.blues.org/#ref=generation_index

I know many of us have had "issues" with this organization. But they have lived up to the promise of focusing more on the young'ins. The last 2 IBCs had amazing youth showcases. The second half of the pledge was to be more Bluesrock friendly. They still need some help with that and nothing would do the job better than the influx of younger fans.   Cathy

(the usual one letter - ed)

  • From: Edgewater, FL
  • Registered: 2007-12-08
  • Posts: 5,046

Re: "Generation Blues" from the Blues Foundation

Cool Cathy.  Interaction is part of education.  Here's hoping.  When these young players come around me or some other grumps like me, I talk to em.  I record em.  I play it back for em.

By the look on their faces I know they got the message.  That was wanking.  Would YOU listen to that? 

Uh no...not for long.

Or better yet, I felt that.  That was SCHWEET.  Any style included.  I want you to FEEL it.  Amen.

MuchHope
FDOLove

Rock On & Keep the FAITH
             It is
Blues From the Bottoms

bigjeffjones's Website

3 Reply by cathysiler (edited by cathysiler 2010-02-25 00:43:58)

  • From: Deep in the forest
  • Registered: 2007-02-11
  • Posts: 5,296

Re: "Generation Blues" from the Blues Foundation

Didn't mean to force membership, here's a c&p -

Generation Blues

The Blues Foundation has expanded its longstanding youth education through Blues in the Schools with a new initiative for 2010 entitled Generation Blues. This scholarship program will allow qualified applicants under the age of 25 to study their instrument of choice at reputable camps, seminars and workshop programs such as Port Townsend Acoustic Blues Festival, Augusta Heritage Center and Fernando Jones' Columbia College Blues Camp.

Camps, seminars and workshops attended by Generation Blues scholarship recipients may take place throughout the year in the recipients' choice of locations. Participants are awarded the scholarships on a bi-annual basis, and participation is open to anyone under the age of 25 and interested in the blues. Applicants must write a letter of intent and provide letters of recommendation. Video submissions are also accepted. First deadline for submissions is April 2, 2010.

Blues Foundation board member and leader in the Generation Blues initiative Cassie Taylor adds that "this is a wonderful way to ensure the future of the blues by helping young people get the education they need and deserve to help them grow as a blues artist." Taylor started her career in blues music as a teenager when she toured successfully with her father, trance blues artist Otis Taylor.

Generation Blues joins a number of other successful youth initiatives launched by The Blues Foundation, including the popular Blues in the Schools which supports blues educators by providing a classroom curriculum that incorporates elements of history, math, English, music, and other disciplines as they can relate to the entire blues industry of making and promoting blues music. Youths under age 21 may also take advantage of free individual membership of The Blues Foundation.

By offering individuals up to the age of 21 free membership, the Foundation invites even more young blues lovers to get started on a lifetime of participation in the activities of their local blues society and The Blues Foundation. Generation Blues is one of several new programs announced to further assist blues musicians and those making their careers within the blues music community. Also recently announced was the Foundation's alliance with Sound Healthcare, providing healthcare benefits and access to insurance programs to those in need within the blues community.

(paragraphs - ed)