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NEW YORK SHEET MUSIC SOCIETY FEBRUARY, 2008 New York President’S Message New York Sheet MusNicewSsloectiteetr y VOLUME 29, NUMBERS5 INCwwwE.NYS1MS.o9rg 80 FEBRUARY 2008 DEDICATED TO THE PRESERVATION OF CLASSIC POPULAR MUSIC Michael Lavine Takes us Back By Jerry LaiTrd o the Roots of Our Society Every meeting of paused perfectly, sometimes with a slight gesture so that s g n the audience got that laugh. (Not a “Look Ma, I’m the NYSMS is i l l i entertaining and B being funny” pause, but a subtle well timed pause that e interesting, but at s the song called for. No knee slapping.) He was just all o R round perfect. His mastery of music and diction goes least once a year, y b it’s nice to get o hand in glove with his background knowledge and t o back to our h interpretation of each song he used to demonstrate what P reason for being: his work is. the Sheet Music itself. And, once Michael also provided a marvelous again, the guest star, Christine Pedi* to help afternoon proved demonstrate his work. Christine is a perfect example of what happens s to be both g n i when one person manages to l l entertaining and i capture all the requirements for B interesting…and e s being a true star: charm, poise, o full of R humor, style, and a wonderful what- y information. When b o the-hell attitude that goes with t you get right down to it, there’s a special story about o h each and every song, sometimes simple, sometimes very capturing and holding an audience. P complex. As performers, there is a tendency to find a She owned each and every one of song, learn it, and interpret it, in an individual way. us after she sang. Which is fine. But, the more any one knows about a It was fun to be reminded of shows I always wished I song, the more one can put that feeling into an would have seen, such as “Park Avenue, “ “Whoop individual interpretation. And Michael Lavine did a Up,” “Barefoot Boy with Cheek,” (at least I read the fantastic job of providing this knowledge on a bushel of Max Shulman’s book that that was adapted from), and songs. Some we knew a lot about, but learned more. others. It was a little like inhabiting the tune “It Seems And some the majority of us had never heard (except to Me I’ve Heard that Song Before.” You really had to Paul Chamlin), and we really learned a lot about each be here, as I’ve often said. If I took some of the things song and the history of these unknown gems. out of context (such as comments about some of Oh. Before I forget. The afternoon was a Master Class Marshall Barer’s work) I might be accused of in how to perform these…and any other songs. Most prejudices that just don’t exist in the original material. importantly, Michael has perfect diction, and One wonderful bonus to Michael’s program is that it interpretation of how to space that diction. If the was shot full of trips down memory lane. One composer has a laugh hidden in the lyric, Michael example (here I digress, but that’s an Continued on page 7 PAGE 2 NEW YORK SHEET MUSIC SOCIETY FEBRUARY, 2008 New York President’s Message... Sheet Music Society A NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION Where did the month of January go? We are already about to have our second Program of the new year - the wonderful Karen Oberlin singing the music of OFFICERS Andre Previn with the marvelous Tedd Firth at the piano. Don’t miss this one! PRESIDENT: We certainly started off the year with a fabulous afternoon! Can’t thank Michael Lavine enough for Linda Amiel Burns his delightful program. Michael is not only a knowledgeable collector of sheet music and songs, he is also a fine musical director/singer/performer. His charm, remarkable abilities, and enthusiasm 1st VICE PRESIDENTS: were very evident. To add to the mix, Michael brought Christine Pedi, one of the most talented performers in cabaret and on Broadway today. You can read the details of this exciting program in Lynn DiMenna & Sam Teicher this issue, written by our editor, Jerry Laird. 2nd VICE PRESIDENTS: We all miss JOHN WALLOWITCH , and there will be a memorial for him on Monday, February Robert Kimball & Sandy Marrone 11th at 7:00PM at St. Peter’s Church , (54th St - east of Lexington Avenue in the Citicorp Center). I am very honored to have been asked to speak, representing the NY Sheet Music Society as well as TREASURER: speaking as his dear friend and admirer. The memorial will be hosted by Margot Astrachan; Glen Charlow scheduled to participate will be Dixie Carter, Steve Ross, Ronny Whyte, KT Sullivan, Lynn Lobban, 56 Garrison Ave., Jersey City, NJ 07306 Dr. Alice Levine, Yvonne Sherwell, Joanne Beretta, and there will be a statement by Stephen Holden of the NY Times. Never-before-seen out-takes from the prizewinning documentary “Wallowitch and Ross” will be presented by Sue Gandy of the producing team. Subject to their MEMBERSHIP: availability, Rex Reed and Elaine Stritch may participate. Glen Charlow & Trudi Mann Surprisingly, our membership numbers are down - so please do make it your New Year‘s Resolution RECORDING SECRETARY to tell people about the NY Sheet Music Society and have them join. Bring friends to the meetings - Edie Stokes still the biggest bargain in town. Where else can you find rare memorabilia, receive nine Newsletters and remarkable Programs for only a small membership fee? We have such a PROGRAMS & SPECIAL EVENTS: knowledgeable and appreciative membership and performers tell me that they love doing shows for Elliott Ames & Sandi Durell us. February 9th: Karen Oberlin will be performing her award-winning show on the songs of Andre MARKETING & PUBLIC RELATIONS: Previn , with Tedd Firth at the piano. I was blown away by this remarkable show, and by Karen’s Laura Slutsky beautiful singing. I learned a lot about the great Previn, as I’m sure we all will. WEBSITE: March 8th: John Meyer -“How I Became a Songwriter.” John will tell us about his early days Debi Smith hanging around the Brill Building ,l perform his songs, and tell us about his relationship with Judy http://www.NYSMS.org Garland, the subject of his well-received book, “Heartbreaker.” NEWSLETTER EDITOR & PUBLISHER: April 12th: Author Brian Kellow , author of the fabulously reviewed new Ethel Merman book, will join us, along with the zany and wonderful Kristine Zbornik singing the songs Merman made Jerry Laird famous. They will be accompanied by David Brunetti on piano. [email protected] 214 Highland Ave., Norwalk, CT 06853 May 10th : Sandi Durell’s Annual Songwriters’ Showcase. This Program always has show -stopping talent. Don’t miss it! ASSISTANT EDITOR: Joan Adams June 14th : Sheila Weiler’s show on the late and great Sylvia Syms with Barry Levitt as Musical Director and directed by Linda Amiel Burns. GRAPHIC DESIGNER: See you all on February 9th at Local 802. Come early and enjoy our “flea market” and find some Glen Charlow treasures. [email protected] Linda Now you can join or renew your We welcome your comments, information about membership ONLINE! performance dates, and other items you feel our It’s all right there, spelled out for you, in 3 easy steps! readers will be interested in. Please be brief, & send it www.NYSMS.org to the Editor at his email address. and follow the NEW link in the maroon bar. FEBRUARY, 2008 NEW YORK SHEET MUSIC SOCIETY PAGE 3 DelRay Beach, Fl. Many NY Broadway performers appear in these revues.More information is available at www.timelessdivas.com Member News... Vince Giordano & the Nighthawks will do a New Year’s Eve Gala 9:00pm - 1:30pm At the Algonquin Hotel. Res and Info: Ervin and Edith Drake were Tributed (editors are allowed to make 212.840.6800 up words when it’s appropriate and gets their names first…and it is here!) at Sardis for Musical Mondays on Sunday, Febr 10th . Trudi Mann’s Open Mic is now at the Butterfield Eight Restaurant, www.MusicalMondays.org or phone 212 868 4444 5 East 38th St. 212-679-0646) from 1 to 5. If you’re gonna sing, bring 2 copies of your music. Sign in starts around noon. No cover, John Wallowitch memorial on Monday, Febr 11th (his 82nd but the “hat’ is passed of behalf of the musicians. $16 min. birthday…or should have been) at 7 pm at St. Peter’s Church 54th & Lex. Anthony DeFlorio is listening to Philadelphia’s new Martini Lounge Radio 1340 AM. This fabulous music has been away from the Ronny Whyte will be doing 3 performances of Singing Astaire in Philadelphia radio dial far too long! Please help me spread the word New Jersey with Hilary Kole and Chris Gnes on 2/8 at Algonquin about this exciting new station. Tell your friends about our blend of Arts in Manasquan; 2/9 at the Sharp Theatre in Ramapo College, classics from Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett and Peggy Lee as well as Mahwah; ad 2/10 at the Stockton Performing Arts Centner in terrific new artists Michael Buble’, Harry Connick Jr and Diana Krall. Pomona. I received this as e-mail and was asked to forward it to 10 friends in the area and ask them to forward to 10 friends. So, if you happen to live Do you seek an elusive song? If so, contact Sandy Malone, , in the Philadelphia area, why not invite the whole City of Brotherly [email protected] or call 856-829-6104.
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