Raku-Fired Hands Inspired by Rodin
Spring 2020 3D Design final
Rodin is known for his virtuoso abilities and directing his focus on capturing expressions of the human condition through the figure. In a similar spirit, Spring 2020 3D Design students paired up to choose a posture for their hand to photograph from all sides to use as a model.
Rodin inspiration
Instead of making replicas of Rodin sculptures, we focused on the formal qualities exhibited in this series and how the artist focused on the expressive nature of the subject’s posture, combined with the expressive nature of modeling a form out of clay.
Students focused on the elements of line, shape, color, texture and space in the creation of their hands. Final products were evaluated according to principles of balance, dominance, proportion, scale and contrast.
The resulting sculptures were fired using the Raku method, which removes pieces from the kiln while they are still glowing red hot and places them with combustible materials, yielding an unpredictable visual result.
Songwriting Tips From The Trenches
Join us for the final installment of our spring series of guest artists as PVCC Music welcomes songwriters Jon Iger and Randy Brown. Jon and Randy will present Songwriting Tips From The Trenches, discussing songwriting tips and techniques, resources for songwriters, and the Arizona Songwriters Association, a group started by Jon in 1977.
Wednesday, April 24th
5:30pm-7:00pm
CPA 115
Free Admission | Open to all
Jon and Randy, Arizona Songwriters Association members, have had songs placed in many movies and TV shows with major label cuts on MCA and Capitol Records and have taught songwriting at the annual Arizona Songwriters Gathering, the Musical Instrument Museum and are co-hosts of the ASA Songs in Progress Workshop, happening the 3rd Saturday of each month at the Glendale Public Library.
Late Start Songwriting Class Begins March 18th
Looking for a late start class? Try Songwriting Techniques (MTC 113 #29722) with Michael Ferraro. Held on Mondays and Wednesday from 3:30-4:30pm, Songwriting Techniques is an introduction to pop melody writing and harmonic settings. Develop your ideas into complete songs with this eight week in-person course.
Songwriting Techniques
MTC113 #29722
March 18th, 2018 — May 5th, 2019
Monday & Wednesday 3:30pm - 4:30pm
N101, Michael Ferraro
Register here
A Nostalgic Project for David Bradley's Ceramic Students
This spring professor David Bradley tasked his ceramics students to create sculptures of cherished childhood friends. Taking the form of pets, toys and stuffed animals, the works are on now on display in the PVCC Buxton Library.
No Experience Necessary: Free Music Workshops at PVCC
The music department at Paradise Valley Community College is pleased to present an exciting series of hands-on musical opportunities for students, staff and members of the community. All events in this series are FREE and only require an interest to learn something new and have fun.
MONDAY EVENINGS: COMMUNITY SING!
6:30 - 8:30 pm | CPA 115 Music Room | June 4, 11, 18, 25
June 4th: The Beatles
June 11th : Selections from Broadway
June 18th: Selections from Disney
June 25th: Selections from Popular Music
MONDAY EVENINGS: THE ART OF AUDIO MIXING AND REMIXING
6:30 - 8:30 pm | CPA 120 Music Lab | June 4, 11, 18, 25
June 4th: How to do a remix featuring remixed by Beyonce, Katy Perry & U2 - John Keenan
June 11th : Mixing acoustic instruments - Brett Reed
June 18th: Production elements and beat-making for radio-friendly songs - John Keenan
June 25th: Modern drum sounds: mixing with samples - Brett Reed
TUESDAY EVENINGS: BRAZILIAN DRUM AND DANCE
6:30 - 8:30 pm | KSC 1000 | June 5, 12, 19, 26
Learn to play, sing and dance to the exciting rhythms of Brazil. All drums provided.
WEDNESDAY EVENINGS: MUSIC TECHNOLOGY
6:30 - 8:30 pm | CPA 120 Music Lab | June 6, 13, 20, 27
June 6th: Analog and Modular Synthesis I
June 13th: Analog and Modular Synthesis II
June 20th: Interactive Multimedia Art and Handmade Electronic Music
June 27th: Introduction to Sound Design for Film and Video Games
THURSDAY EVENINGS: FILM SCORING ANALYSIS
6:30 - 8:30 pm | CPA 120 Music Lab | June 7, 14, 21, 28
June 7th: The origin of film music. Why music?
June 14th: Diagetic vs. non-diagetic sound
June 21st: Hollywood sound: John Williams (film scoring analysis)
June 28th: The use of leitmotifs as both narrative and structural device (music-dramatic)
For additional information about the NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY events and workshops, please call (602) 787-6596 for information, or e-mail music@paradisevalley.edu.
Summer Music Camps at PVCC
Exciting new summer music camps created in collaboration between music faculty from PVCC, Paradise Valley Unified School District and the Phoenix Children's Chorus are now available for registration. Visit www.paradisevalley.edu/music for detailed information.
PVCC Student Roxanne Saccketti wins Women's Orchestra of Arizona Composition Competition
Paradise Valley Community College Honors student Roxanne Saccketti has been selected as the first winner of the Women’s Orchestra of Arizona’s Composition Competition for her string orchestral piece, Second Thoughts, written as a class project for Music Composition (MTC 240) with the guidance of her instructor Dr. Christopher Scinto. It will be premiered at WOA’s concert The Wright Notes: Architectural Music at Taliesin West on May 13th, 2018.
Maricopa Community College opportunities have changed her life as she prepares to change the life of others with the gift of music
Roxanne Saccketti, Winner of the Women's Orchestra of Arizona's Composition Competition
In the Fall of 2015, Roxanne began driving from Prescott, Arizona, where she lives, to study for a Certificate in Electronic Music at the Maricopa Colleges and is simultaneously studying for an Associates Degree at Yavapai College in Prescott. This semester she is working on her fifth Honors course in the Maricopa Colleges and has been accepted into Rio Salado’s Post-Baccalaureate Teaching Program to become certified to teach K-12 music. Once certified and employed, she will work to earn her Master’s in Music Education. Maricopa Community College opportunities have changed her life as she prepares to change the life of others with the gift of music.
Where synthesizer, drums and flute meet
She sings several parts in groups according to whatever is needed (1st Soprano, 2nd Soprano, 1st Alto, 2nd Alto, and Mezzo Soprano), writes in several genres, and records music. Each week she takes private lessons in percussion and violin. Her primary instruments are: synthesizer, drums, and flute. She began violin lessons in 2016 with Dr. Philip Kuhns at Yavapai College, who also provided guidance with her composition and advised her regarding the necessary bowings. The other instruments she plays are: fifes, piccolo, recorder, clarinet, MIDI Wind Controller, rhythm guitar, and piano. This semester at Paradise Valley she is drumming for Jazz Combo. At Yavapai College, she has played percussion for Concert Band, sang a solo in Community Chorale, and sang in Master Chorale. In the Fall of 2018 she plans on continuing with Master Chorale and also playing flute in Symphonic Band.
The versatility of electronic music
Throughout her life Roxanne has volunteered and performed in music. In the Prescott area she sings for the Prescott Pops Chorus, sings and plays instruments for several occasions in the community, churches, and was an Acker Musician last year. Currently she is volunteering with the PUSD middle school orchestras. She has mentored middle school students in churches in voice, vocal ensembles, special music, violin and flute and has taught flute private lessons to middle school students.
The music she loves writing best is all groove-based, due to the versatility of electronic music. At Paradise Valley, Professor Anthony Obr has been challenging Roxanne to grow in her ability to write music technology papers for her Honors projects. In May of 2018, she will have completed Electronic Music I, II, and III Honors- all by submitting proposals for her Honors contracts.
Building and developing skills as a composer
The Honors Achievement Award Program has enhanced Roxanne’s study of music as she prepares for the future. All of her instructors have been excellent and have encouraged her by their example- both as instructors and contributors to the community. Winning WOA’s competition motivates her to continue to build and develop more skills as a composer.
The Wright Notes: Architectural Music at Taliesin West
May 13th, 2018
Performed inside Frank Lloyd Wright’s iconic Taliesin Community Auditorium, an acoustically intimate performance space.
For tickets, click here.
Free World Music Workshops: Brazilian Drum & Latin Jazz
The Music Department at PVCC is pleased to offer two FREE World Music Workshops to students and the public this spring. On Tuesday, January 23rd and Thursday, January 25th join PVCC Instructors Samuel Peña, Joseph Goglia and Josiel Perez for a no-experience-necessary World Music experience. With all equipment provided, the workshops offer a hands-on introduction to the ensemble experience at PVCC.
BRAZILIAN DRUM WORKSHOP
Tuesday, January 23rd @ 7:00pm-8:30pm. Center for the Performing Arts Music Room (CPA115)
Talented musicians Samuel Peña and Joseph Goglia will lead a drum and percussion workshop focusing on the music of Brazil. No Experience Necessary. Drums will be provided.
LATIN JAZZ WORKSHOP
Thursday, January 25th @ 7:00pm-8:30pm. Center for the Performing Arts Music Room (CPA115)
PVCC Latin Jazz instructor Josiel Perez will lead a workshop focusing on various styles in Latin Jazz! No Experience Necessary. Drumset, Congas, Amps, and Piano will be provided.
Search ensemble classes and learn more about the world music experience at PVCC at www.classes.sis.maricopa.edu
CLASS SPOTLIGHT: LATIN JAZZ ENSEMBLE WITH JOSIEL PEREZ
"I believe that each note I write or play is a story." —Josiel Perez
The Music Department at PVCC is pleased to welcome Josiel Perez to the #pvccensembles family, teaching Latin Jazz Ensemble on Thursday nights. Beginning February 1st, the ensemble is for musicians eager to play Latin Jazz music as a life-long experience. The course will explore a variety of styles such as Afro-Cuban Latin, Brazilian, Caribbean Jazz and Jazz Standards with Latin arrangements. This course allows musicians to comprehend the connection between all musical styles. Students will have the opportunity to arrange and/or compose tunes for the ensemble.
Meet Professor Perez
Born in Pinar Del Rio, Cuba on October 9, 1986, Josiel Perez comes from an extensive musical family, beginning with his grandfather who is a refined flautist to his uncle, Andres Perez, who is considered one of Cuba’s best baritone saxophonists.
Currently residing in Phoenix, Arizona, Josiel has performed alongside top-level musicians, Luis Conte, Haakon Graf, Rayford Griffin, Hans Zermuelen, Dan Lutz, Stan Sergeant, Walfredo Reyes Jr., Luis Eric Gonzalez, Kamasi Washington, Jimmy Branly, Raul Pineda, Sawa Perez, Joey De Leon. He also led, composed for, and arranging music for the AC Jazz Project aka Afro Cuban Jazz Project, a nationally known group produced by PJ Oliva, and formerly led by world renowned Cuban percussionist Long John Oliva who passed away in 2004.
"Music changed my life. I like teaching music because it allows me to share my experience and joy with my students. Also, I have the opportunity to teach valuable life-skills such as self-expression, communication and global perspective through music."
Curious about the ensemble experience at PVCC? Click here.