Impulse Artist Series

Alter Ego Costume Party

Impulse Artist Series — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 19:44:26 +0000

Our official kick-off event requires you to come dressed as your alter ego and ready to party hard with your “other side” on full display! Join us for a red-carpet night complete with an Alter Ego fashion show, amazing art, savory eats and delicious cocktails.

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Interview with Brandee Younger

Impulse Artist Series — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 21:15:15 +0000

Just don’t call her a hip-hop harpist. Brandee is a classically trained musician with multiple genres and some quirky alter egos. Find out some of her hidden talents by listening to her interview below.

Salon Series Returns!

Impulse Artist Series — Sun, 24 Oct 2010 15:04:17 +0000

Salon Series returns Nov. 5; CSO beat goes on

By Peggie MillerPerforming arts columnist

The second presentation in this 10th season of THE WOODLANDS SALON SERIES happens Nov. 5 in its traditional location, SCOTT CUTLER’S fabled music room.

The facilitating artist is JADE SIMMONS, with abundant accomplishments, including being first runner up in the 2000 Miss America Pageant.

Ms. Simmons was last featured in the 2009 salon series. Classically trained by noted JON KIMURA PARKER, she has branched out beyond solo and orchestral performances.

As the celebrated Internet host of the 2009 Van Cliburn International Competition, Ms. Simmons now concentrates on the IMPULSE ARTIST SERIES which promotes the highest caliber of young classical musicians.

“The November concert will allow each of these artists to perform a portion of their individual recitals,” Scott said. “While the exact complement of musicians has not yet been confirmed, likely you will hear solo piano, harp, and trumpet.”

The Nov. 5 event begins at 7:30 p.m. with wine, hors d’oeuvres and genteel conversation, followed by the performance at 8.

Admission in advance is $25, for adults; $15 students. It’s $5 more at the door – but lots of luck showing up without a reservation! For more, go to www.WoodlandsSalonSeries.org., and don’t dawdle; this event sells out fast! Credit cards are accepted.

More here: http://www.hcnonline.com/articles/2010/10/24/conroe_courier/lifestyles/1024_peggie_miller.txt

Career Planning Seminar Release

Impulse Artist Series — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 03:33:01 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Media Contacts:
K.C. Scharnberg – Spacetaker
kc@spacetaker.org
713.868.1839

Jade Simmons – Impulse Artist Series
jade@jademedia.org
832.247.6647

Waiting To Be Discovered? Stop Waiting, Start Breaking Through

Impulse Artist Series & Spacetaker host a Free Career Workshop to help Modern-Day Artists Break Through

WHAT: Breakthrough Skills for the Modern-Day Artist: A career seminar presented by Impulse Artist Series and Spacetaker
WHEN: Saturday, November 6, 10AM – 5PM
WHERE: Spacetaker ARC @ Winter Street Studios (2101 Winter Street, Studio B11, Houston, TX 77007)
COST: Free, but registration is required. Register at www.impulseartistseries.org/careerseminar2010

Short version:
Spacetaker and Impulse Artist Series host Breakthrough Skills for the Modern-Day Artist, a career planning seminar to address some of the challenges and opportunities that musicians face in this new era of artistic endeavors. An expert panel of successful musical industry entrepreneurs and music promoters will share their insight as well as recommend tools and actions one can take to emerge with confidence and make significant breakthroughs in his/her career. Free, but registration is required. Saturday, November 6, 2010, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Spacetaker ARC @ 2101 Winter Street, B11, Houston, TX 77007. www.impulseartistseries.org/careerseminar2010

Full version:
Each year, several thousand classically trained musicians finish their studies and enter the workplace. With a limited number of orchestral jobs available and presenters are booking fewer recitalists than ever before, many of these “emerging artists” are creating work for themselves by becoming more entrepreneurial in their endeavors. While the demise of the major record labels is eminent, the new technological ease of “self-made” recordings and the rise of social media offer many exciting tools to musicians who want to break out and make a career for themselves. All of these factors create a wealth of opportunities and dilemmas for up-and-coming artists.

Spacetaker and Impulse Artist Series host a unique seminar to address some of the challenges and opportunities that musical artists are facing in this new era of musical endeavors. The seminar will include insight from an expert panel of successful musical industry entrepreneurs and music promoters, an open forum to discuss current issues at hand, and recommendations of tools and actions one can take to emerge with confidence and make significant breakthroughs in his/her career as a working artist.

Hosted by Chris Johnson of KUHF Houston Public Radio

Topics include:

Marketing: branding and media relations
Fiscal sponsorship, commissions & grant writing
Copyright laws & licensing your work
Creative programming & audience engagement
Crafting an artistic package
What a modern-day manager is looking for in a modern-day artist

Speakers include:

Monica Danna, the Cosmopolitician
Maria Guralnik, Arts Management, Purchase College
Michael Remson, Moores School of Music & American Festival for the Arts
K.C. Scharnberg, Spacetaker
Jade Simmons, Impulse Artist Series
Al Staehely, Jr., Music Lawyer
Jenni Rebecca Stephenson, Spacetaker

The seminar will include a brief lunch break. Visitors are invited to come for any or all portions of the seminar. Speaker bios and specific topics/times are listed at http://bit.ly/cQlIfa

High Res Photo:
http://www.spacetaker.org/images/userfiles/image/CareerSeminar-hires.jpg

For Social Media Mavens:

Twitterpitches/Tweetnopsis:

Spacetaker & Impulse team up to host free career seminar: breaking through for the modern-day artist: http://bit.ly/cQlIfa #impulseart

Don’t wait to be discovered. Get the tools to make a career breakthrough with Spacetaker & Impulse: http://bit.ly/cQlIfa #impulseart

Website: http://www.impulseartistseries.org/careerseminar2010
Website Bit.ly: http://bit.ly/cQlIfa

Facebook Event: http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=140498099331401
Facebook Invite Bit.ly: http://on.fb.me/c5ZxXu

Hashtags: #impulseart #breakthrough

Suggested keywords: career, artist, modern, Spacetaker, Impulse Artist Series, classical musician

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About Impulse Artist Series:
Replacing “the image of a stuffy, staid collection of dead guys in white wigs with fresh, young, cutting-edge artists” (Houston Press), the Impulse Artist Series provides performance opportunities and career building assistance to emerging concert artists who have come to the end of their academic endeavors and are in the midst of embarking on their professional careers. For their dazzling artists and unforgettable concerts, Impulse was awarded “Best Non-Profit Arts Series” for 2009 by the Houston Press. www.impulseartistseries.org

About Spacetaker:
Spacetaker is a 501(c)3 professional organization and Artist Resource Center located in Houston’s First Ward whose mission it to provide artists and small non-profits access to economic development, continuing education, and networking opportunities to support their professional growth. Spacetaker is funded in part by grants from the City of Houston through the Houston Arts Alliance. www.spacetaker.org

Spacetaker is funded in part by grants from the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance.

Breakthrough Skills for the Modern-Day Artist

Impulse Artist Series — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 09:32:27 +0000

Spacetaker and Impulse Artist Series host a unique seminar to address some of the challenges and opportunities that musical artists are facing in this new era of musical endeavors. The seminar will include insight from an expert panel of successful artist entrepreneurs and music promoters, an open forum to discuss current issues at hand, and recommendations of tools and actions one can take to emerge with confidence and make significant breakthroughs in his/her career as a working artist.

Interview with Phyllis Chen

Impulse Artist Series — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 05:28:36 +0000

Is toy piano really a toy? And really for children. Phyllis is right. I haven’t met any child that opts for a toy piano in lieu of a video game console. So, is playing toy piano a way to relive one’s childhood? For Phyllis, it’s a way to continue to explore sounds extending the standard piano’s capabilities.

Interview with Suresh Singaratnam

Impulse Artist Series — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 05:19:22 +0000

For Suresh, is playing classical music and jazz different? He shares his views and his secret love for all things techie, while escaping inconsistent childhood television dreams for music.

Alter Ego Season 2010

Impulse Artist Series — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 02:00:53 +0000

From Classical to Jazz to Cutting edge, Impulse Artist Series brings the most innovative rising stars to Houston

Interview with Kris Becker

Impulse Artist Series — Sat, 09 Oct 2010 17:17:16 +0000

Talking to an Impulse Artist feels like navigating into unchartered territories. Creative personalities makes us laugh and their responses to are always thought provoking, unpredictable and impulsive.

In this video, Kris explores what Alter Ego means to him and his aesthetic approach to programming music for the season.

Reserve for 2010 Alter Ego Festival Discount Passes NOW!

Impulse Artist Series — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 13:31:26 +0000

Become a friend of the Impulse Artist Series simply by purchasing one of these discount passes.