Ragtime Pianist Nan Bostick Feb 5
Posted on January 31, 2010
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Ragtime originated in African American music in the late 19th century, descending from the jigs and music marches played by black bands. It reached its peak between 1897 and 1918, until Jazz took over the music scene. Its main characteristic trait is its syncopated, or “ragged”, rhythm.
Ragtime pianist and historian Nan Bostick will perform at the South Lake Tahoe Senior Center on February 5, 2010 at 7pm presented by the Tahoe Arts Project.
During her live performances, Ms. Bostick takes her audience on an illustrated, toe-tapping tour of America’s early popular music business as seen through the experiences of her “Uncle Charlie” (ragtime era composer/publisher Charles N. Daniels).
Starting with the gaslight Gay Nineties to the days of radio and “talking” films, Nan illustrates how technological innovations influence the way music is composed and emphasizes the importance of youth in changing our nation’s pop music styles.
Sponsored by the Lake Tahoe Education Foundation, Nan will perform at several school assemblies throughout South Shore between February 1 – 5, 2010.
Ragtime Pianist Nan Bostick
presented by the Tahoe Arts Project
Friday, February 5, 2010
7:00 pm
South Lake Tahoe Senior Center
Admission $5
FREE to members of the South Lake Tahoe Senior Citizens Inc.
For more information, please visit www.tahoeartsproject.org or call 530-542-3632.
Nan Bostick is the grand niece and biographer of Charles Daniels (Neil Moret), composer of such well loved standards as “You Tell Me Your Dream I’ll Tell You Mine,” “Chlo-e,” “She’s Funny That Way,” and “Sweet and Lovely.” Serving as editorial director of Jerome H. Remick Music Co. in Detroit and as President of Villa Moret Music Publishers, San Francisco, Nan’s “Uncle Charlie” was responsible for discovering and publishing numerous ragtime composers. As Nan often demonstrates at the piano, Daniels composed some good rags himself.
Hailed as one of ragtime’s most dedicated researchers, Nan is a frequent contributor to vintage music publications and her musical seminars and performances are warmly received at festivals throughout the country.
About the Tahoe Arts Project:
The Tahoe Arts Project (TAP) has been bringing professional performing artists to local school children and the community for over 23 years. As a non-profit, bi-state organization it is only funded through donations.
TAP was established in 1987 by a group of parents, professional musicians and teachers who wanted to expose children to professional performing artists. For the past 23 years, TAP’s primary focus has been the production of in-school residencies. TAP’s artists-in-schools programs meet the need for high quality fine arts activities for the region’s children. TAP also produces a public performance series for the enjoyment of our community. TAP’s programs include acclaimed performing artists from various genres and cultures and has been nationally recognized as a role model for other arts-in-education organizations.
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