Elk County Council on the Arts
237 Main Street
Ridgway, PA 15853
Phone 814.772.7051
Fax 814.772.7049
Spring 2008 Class Schedule
Updated 5/8/08
All classes to be held at ECCOTA gallery, unless otherwise noted.
Pre-registration required for all classes.
(see registration at the bottom of this page)
May, 2008
5/10 Live Figure Drawing Workshop (Saturday) 10 am - 3 pm
With Instructor Dick Pasi Work with a well known artist and illustrator to refine your ability to draw the human figure with a live model. Figure drawing is the best way to refine your hand eye coordination and refine your ability to render a 3 dimensional object in two dimensions. Held in upstairs class room Need: A news print pad or other inexpensive large paper.
Members: $45.00, Non Members: $50.00. Ages 15 and up.
5/13 & 15 Voice Workshop - Stand Up and Sing (Tues. & Thurs.) 7-8:30 pm
Stand Up and Sing - You know you always wanted to. With Instructor Shawn Daly** This workshop aims to present a BASIC introduction to the fundamentals of good vocal technique in a way that is accessible to people of all musical backgrounds. So if youre an aspiring soloist who wants a jump start on singing lessons or someone who simply desires to be a better church choir singer, then this is the workshop for you. In Gallery - Includes all materials. Ages 15 and up.
ECCOTA Members $30.00 Non Members $35.00
**About Shawn Daly:
Pianist, organist and vocalist, Shawn Daly holds a Bachelor of Music degree from Susquehanna University in Selinsgrove, PA and masters degrees in piano and accompanying from Syracuse University. In 2007, he was awarded the Doctor of Musical Arts by the Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music.
Dr. Daly has been heard in recital throughout the U. S., including performances on Cincinnati public radio, on Chicago's WFMT from the Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts, and on the Civic Morning Musical Concerts in Syracuse. Other concerts include the 57th Annual American Music Festival at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC, and the faculty artist series at Earlham College. More recently, his engagements included the Pianists of the World Concerts at Londons historic St. Martin-in-the-Fields, the Music at Earlsdon Series (UK) and the University of Warwick (UK). In 2001, the National Federation of Music Clubs awarded him the Faye & John Abild Prize in American Music.
An active church musician, Dr. Daly's liturgical expertise includes the Roman Catholic, Orthodox, Anglican, and Lutheran traditions. He has held many prestigious appointments, most recently at the Basilica & National Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation in Carey, Ohio. Currently, he is the proprietor of the Daly Music Studio in DuBois.
What other have said about Shawn Daly:
. . .an absolutely wonderful performance. -Benjamin Lees, eminent American Composer
. . .a good musician who met the often difficult demands of the music squarely. . .
-Ronald Broun, The Washington Post
. . .power and polish. . .brilliance and conviction. . . -Dan Tucker, The Chicago Tribune
5/17 Live Figure Drawing Workshop (Saturday) 10 am - 3 pm
With Instructor Dick Pasi Work with a well known artist and illustrator to refine your ability to draw the human figure with a live model. Figure drawing is the best way to refine your hand eye coordination and refine your ability to render a 3 dimensional object in two dimensions. Held in upstairs class room Need: A news print pad or other inexpensive large paper.
Members: $45.00, Non Members: $50.00. Ages 15 and up.
June, 2008
Elk County Council on the Arts
Summer Theatre Camp
June 9 14, 2008
9AM 4 PM
Ridgway Area High School Auditorium
Conceived and Originally Directed by John-Michael Tebelak,
with Music and New Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz
Cost: $75 per student ($70 per additional child in household)
$50 deposit due at time of enrollment; Balance due by June 2, 2008
Experience the thrill of acting and singing in ECCOTAs Summer Theatre Camp. Under the direction
of local music teacher Jason Phipps students will prepare a full-scale production of Godspell Junior
while developing their creativity, social skills, communication skills and self-esteem. Drawing from
various theatrical traditions, such as clowning, pantomime, charades, acrobatics and vaudeville,
Godspell Junior is a groundbreaking and unique story with a message of kindness, tolerance and love.
The camp will begin on Monday, June 9 and conclude with two public performances, one Friday
June 13 and a second on Saturday June 14. Campers who will be entering grades 3 through 12
in the fall of 2008 and are under 19 years of age are welcome to participate. Campers 6th grade
and up are encouraged, but not required, to pre-audition for larger roles. Those interested in
pre-auditioning will be contacted with more information.
To download a PDF version of the camp application form, click here.
Pre-registration required for all classes.
Please use the form below.
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ECCOTA Class Registration Form
Student Name: ____________________________________ Current ECCOTA Member? Y/N
Address: ___________________________________________________________________
Phone Number: ________________________ Email: ________________________________
I would like to reserve a place in the following class(es):
Class: Cost:
________________________________________________ $ ______________
________________________________________________ $ ______________
________________________________________________ $ ______________
ECCOTA Membership (Join today to save money on $ _____________
your classes!) $15 Individual; $30 Family
Total Enclosed $_____________
Payment method:
□ Check payable to ECCOTA (# _______) □ Cash / Money Order
□ Credit Card □ Visa □ Master Card
Name on Card ______________________________Card
Number_____________________________________
Exp. Date ___________ Signature ________________________________________________
Cancellations for classes must be made 48 hours in advance of the first class meeting.
After that time, refunds of tuition cannot be made.
Please return to ECCOTA, 237 Main Street, Ridgway, PA 15853, 814.772.7051, arteccota@windstream.net
Call ECCOTA at 814.772.7051 to register or for more information.
Elk County Council on the Arts is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. The official registration and financial information of Elk
County Council on the Arts may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll-free,
within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.
©2007, Elk County Council on the Arts