Monthly Archives: May 2007

Workshops-guitar/community music

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Just what you want as a workshop leader  – an experienced teacher and a successful live performer.Offering workshops for festivals and community groups, Jen Hawley will tailor the session to give participants a lasting and meaningful musical experience in a fun, relaxed atmosphere.

Her most recent workshop was held at the Victoria Makes Music weekend in Bendigo. Click on this link to see a youtube video of the weekend:

Jen Hawley and Terry Cole, music camp tutors at Victoria Makes Music camp 2012

She’s been a regular tutor at Rose’s Gap and Turrumurra Folk Music Camps with 6 seasons teaching since 2002 and back by popular demand in 2010.

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Gypsy Jazz for folk and blues players

So, you’ve always wanted to play gypsy jazz…
A guitar workshop for guitar players who want to explore manouche guitar playing.
Whether you’re from a blues, folk or rock background, or just want to bump up your chord repertoire, Jen will take you through those special chord shapes that give you the ‘Django’ sound.
We’ll study some classic Django tunes and look at improvising.  First time improvisers just need a blues scale and more advanced players can explore diminished runs and altered scales to give your playing that gypsy spice!
If you can play a couple of chords, then this guitar workshop is for you.  If you can play lots of chords and want to work on playing heads and improvising, then this guitar workshop is for you!

 

a bit about Jen….

Originally from Sydney, Jen Hawley has been teaching and performing for many years.  She started playing guitar at 16 to play in an all-girl heavy metal band.   Now you’re more likely to see Jen pulling out some jazz licks and crooning Billy Holiday ballads.  My how times change!

She trained in classical guitar, cut her teeth on the cover band circuit in Sydney when she was 18 and studied jazz with Bruce Clarke.  During the last 5 years Jen has also made a name for herself as a guitar workshop tutor at community music events such as Turramurra and Roses Gap Folk Music Camps.  Jen has also presented workshops at Port Fairy and National Folk Festivals.

Currently Jen teaches from her home studio, plays concerts and gigs with many bands, including The Great Chefs of Europe, and teaches guitar at Kingsville Primary School.

Reviews

Turramurra Folk Music Camp 2008.  …Also I attended the Beginner’s Guitar workshops which were excellent, I learnt a few new tips and techniques and very much enjoyed being part of the group performance – thanks for your mentoring. Regards, Tim


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Wedding Ceremonies

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Sweet Strings are:

Jen Hawley Sweet Strings

Jen Hawley – guitar and vocals

Mathew Arnold Sweet Strings

Mathew Arnold – violin

click link to go to:
Bios —- Performance history —- Songlists

Music Demos – click on the arrow to listen.  Song titles are above  the track.

Bridal Chorus
[audio:http://sirenmusic.com.au/Audio/bridalchorussw_strings.mp3]

Canon in D
[audio:http://sirenmusic.com.au/Audio/canoninDsw_strings.mp3]

Romance
[audio:http://sirenmusic.com.au/Audio/romancesw_strings.mp3]

Spring
[audio:http://sirenmusic.com.au/Audio/springsw_strings.mp3]
Wedding March
[audio:http://sirenmusic.com.au/Audio/weddingmarchsw_strings.mp3]

Offering exquisite wedding music for your special day Jen and Mathew have been providing outstanding entertainment at weddings and special events for the past decade. Individually and together, they have achieved recognition as fine performers with many years of experience throughout Australia and overseas. Sweet Strings can also offer their blend of elegance and sophistication to your reception with light jazz and romantic music. Other instruments, such as cello for the ceremony, or bass, drums and saxophones for the reception can be added to this duo.

Songlist
* Pachelbel’s Canon
* Romance
* Jesu, Joy of man’s desiring
* Selections from Vivaldi’s 4 Seasons
* Air on a G String
* Amazing Grace
* Wedding March
* Ave Maria
* And many more! … Vocal selections available on request

Reviews

Thank you again for a wonderful performance we really enjoyed having you perform you created a relaxed, stylish and serene environment for our guests that they enjoyed. Melbourne Cup 2009.  AAMI marquee. Rachel Reed – sponsorship and marketing AAMI.

Bios
Jen Hawley has been playing in bands around Australia for the past ten years and has established a fine reputation as a guitarist, singer and composer. She trained in classical guitar, studied jazz with Bruce Clarke and has been teaching for many years. During the last 5 years Jen has also made a name for herself as a guitar workshop tutor at community music events. She performs regularly at popular venues and festivals with the many ensembles.

Mathew Arnold (Kavisha Mazzella, Brent Parlane and sessions for film and television) has been playing violin and touring both in Australia and around the world for many years, developing his talents in a diverse range of musical genres, such as swing and Latin jazz, Celtic, continental, classical Indian and eastern European styles.

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Wedding Receptions

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Rendezvous wedding band

Click link to go to:
Upcoming Gigs —- Jen’s bio and performance history —- Performance history
Reviews —- Photo Gallery —- Songlist

Music Demos
Vocals – click on the arrow to listen

[audio:http://sirenmusic.com.au/Audio/swayquartetwithviolin_vocals.mp3]
Sway (quartet with violin)

[audio:http://sirenmusic.com.au/Audio/mybabyjustcaresformequa_pia_vocal.mp3]
My baby just cares for me (quartet with piano)

[audio:http://sirenmusic.com.au/Audio/fevertriowithdrums_vocal.mp3]
Fever (trio with drums)

[audio:http://sirenmusic.com.au/Audio/LaMer_vocal.mp3]
La Mer (trio with guitar)

[audio:http://sirenmusic.com.au/Audio/iloveparisslow_instr.mp3]
I love Paris (quartet with violin)

[audio:http://sirenmusic.com.au/Audio/flymetothemoontriodrums_vocal.mp3]
Fly me to the Moon (trio with drums)

Instrumentals
For classical samples click here and you’ll be taken to the wedding ceremonies page.

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I wish you love (duo with sax)

[audio:http://sirenmusic.com.au/Audio/swayquartewithviolin_inst.mp3
Sway (trio with violin)

[audio:http://sirenmusic.com.au/Audio/auroratriowithguitar_inst.mp3]
Aurora (trio with guitar)

[audio:http://sirenmusic.com.au/Audio/spellquartetwithviolin_inst.mp3]
Spell (quartet with violin)

[audio:http://sirenmusic.com.au/Audio/girlfromipanematriowithflute_inst.mp3]
Girl from Ipanema (quartet with flute)

[audio:http://sirenmusic.com.au/Audio/flymetothemoon_instr.mp3]
Fly me to the Moon (quartet with piano/drums)

For your wedding day, you want everything to be perfect. You picture elegance, class, intimacy and lots of fun. Rendezvous can offer you all of that in one customised package to ensure that your wedding day is unforgettable. Let the talented band leader Jen Hawley create the perfect combination of musical performers to suit all of the special moments from the ceremony to the send off! Jen has been delighting audiences with her style and panache for many years. Offering music for ceremonies, functions and events for all types, Jen will add a touch of class to your special occasion.For elegance and the ceremony, Jen on guitar will combine with a violinist to guide you through choosing the most beautiful music for your special day. You will be touched by the quality as they present your favourite songs and melodies including such composers as Pachelbel, Mendelssohn, Wagner and Vivaldi. The duo will add elegance to the bridal entrance, the signing of the registry and throughout the ceremony.

As you move through to the reception, Jen can call on her years of experience to create the perfect atmosphere over dinner and drinks. By adding double bass, this trio can play all of your favourite jazz artists including Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin. Tantalising melodies and sophisticated ambient music are all part of this cocktail jazz trio. The perfect combination for pre-dinner drinks right through to dinner.

Just after dinner, add a drummer and a piano player or saxophone and dance the night away! This 5-piece band will have all of your guests on their feet. Start the dancing off by having Rendezvous put you in the spotlight by playing a romantic bridal waltz. Take a trip through the decades dancing along with artists such as Buddy Holly, Elvis, The Beatles, Neil Diamond, Van Morrison, ABBA and more! Or keep that jazz feel cooking along as they turn up the heat on the swing and Latin great hits.

From beginning to end, Jen will cover all types of music for all kinds of audiences customised perfectly for weddings! For an unforgettably elegant, classy and fun wedding experience, Jen Hawley’s Rendezvous is the perfect choice!


Reviews

Hi Jen and the Crew,

Just a quick note to say a HUGE thankyou for your performance at our wedding on the 28th March – the gorgeous music and atmosphere your group created was just perfect, and guest after guest commented on how fantastic they thought you were. Terry as MC worked a treat! He was hilarious and my Mum just wanted to hug him! We really appreciated the beautiful range of songs you played and the effort taken to play our bridal Tango (like something out of a dimly lit Buenos Aires bar – a CD just wouldn’t have cut it). Thanks again for contributing to our truly unforgettable day, and we’ll be in touch as my Mum wants to book you for her 60th!  Kind regards, Anita and Brett Comber.

I just wanted to drop you a quick note to say thanks again for the beautiful music at our Jan 5th wedding. You were so professional and the sound was just lovely, we couldn’t have asked for anything more. I will always remember Ashokan Farewell as I came down the isle – just perfect. Emily and Shaun.

Hello to such wonderful people. We would like to thank you so much for such a fantastic day. You were brilliant and everybody loved you. It was fun having you involved in such an important day for us. Sorry to miss saying goodbye but love to hear from you as to how you thought it all went. Many, many thanks again. Maria and Christopher.

Just a quick note to say thankyou for the wonderful job that you did for our wedding. You and the band were fantastic and every one raved about you. I would thoroughly recommend you to any other couple that is looking for a versatile band with lots of class! Once again, thankyou for making our wedding reception a great party. Emily and Steve –

Thank you so much for performing at our wedding. We were very pleased with all aspects of the celebration and are grateful for the warmth and vibrancy you added to the day. We received lovely feedback from family and friends who truly enjoyed your music. Livia and Randolph,

Once again, we would like to express our appreciation for your performance at our wedding last October. We have so many nice comments from our guests about your performance. Thanks for your beautiful music and I hope I will get to see al of you again once again in the future. Duc & Hien Ho.

Thankyou so much for last Sunday. As usual you were terrific and a real highlight of the party. We had a wonderful day and really appreciated you being there and celebrating with us. Mandy and Anthony.

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Glamorama stilt trio

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Bios —- Performance history —- Photo Gallery

Gorgeous glitter balls of glam ready to delight the ear and the eye with their magical, musical mayhem.

This tall trio’s fabulous fluff and frivolity is suitable for any event from festivals to fancy functions.

Glamorama are Jen Hawley, Kyra Smith and Mary Thorpe performing with guitar, ukulele, flute and percussion. These sassy stilt walkers will both stun and amaze with comic routines, circus skills and musical virtuosity.

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Reviews
Fire and Ice Festival, Docklands. 7 July 07
I just wanted to pass on my sincere thanks for your work on Saturday night… it was difficult weather to perform but I believe you made the best of the situation! The feedback I’ve received from Waterfront City and the retailers there has been great! It was fantastic to have you involved and I look forward to working with you in the future! I promise good weather next time!!

Ben Emerson
Event Project Coordinator
Events Melbourne
City of Melbourne

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Kyra Smith
Mary Thorpe

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Circus in a Suitcase circus show

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CIRCUS IN A SUITCASE is a 50 minute comedy circus show where the children will be taken on a journey through the brilliant and often chaotic world of circus.

Traditional circus acts take on a new twist when Terry keeps upping the stakes on himself, setting challenges that, when accomplished, are as electrifying as they are precise.

Accompanied by Jen Hawley on her snappy snare drum and unbelievably shiny ukulele, Circus in a Suitcase is a tight, spectacular, highly skilled and very, very funny circus show containing:

* masterful juggling with some surprising objects
* unicycle, stilts, and acrobatic stunts
* some pure contemporary clowning with the world’s squeakiest clown
* a towering finale featuring a tall unicycle and objects of intrigue
* continuous comedy
* lots of audience participation
* and, as always, the trademark live music.

This show is not only suitable for children and families, it’s downright beneficial!

Some acts will remain a secret until the show…
But you always get that with a clown.

Circus Show requirements
A gym or multi-purpose room with a ceiling height of at least 5 metres or a splendid theatre. Outdoor spaces may be appropriate, but please consult with us first.

Bios
Terry Cole is an accomplished actor, director, musician and circus performer. He is a long term member of Circus in a Suitcase and the Famous Fratellini Brothers and is also an inspirational workshop leader. Terry has many years of experience as a performer and is well-known and loved for his work both as a multi-instrumentalist musician and as a multidimensional circus performer. A short sample of some of Terry’s many performances include:

World Expo, Brisbane
Australia Festival, Istanbul
Fruit Fly 10th Anniversary Circus
Robertson’s Circus
He conducts Artist in Residence programs and performs over 300 shows every year.

Jen Hawley has been playing in bands in both Melbourne and Sydney for the past ten years and has established a fine reputation as a guitarist, singer and composer. She trained in classical guitar, studied jazz guitar with Bruce Clarke and has been teaching guitar for many years both privately and in workshops at Roses Gap and Turramurra folk music camps. She now has diverse interests in jazz, French, Brazilian, gypsy and folk music. Jen has worked at a number of Australian festivals including:

Port Fairy Festival
St Kilda Festival
Frankston International Guitar Festival
Echuca jazz festivals
Jen plays regularly at popular venues around Melbourne in her own jazz ensemble.

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Miss Fifi – solo roving

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Click link to go to:
Upcoming Gigs —- Jen’s bio and performance history —- Photo Gallery —- Songlists

Miss Fi Fi will liven up your event with her charming roving musical magic. Presented by Jen Hawley, one of Melbourne’s best loved performers, she will mingle with her music and create a fabulous atmosphere wherever she goes.

Singing super songs with her gorgeous guitar, Miss Fi Fi can cruise the room creating a beautiful atmosphere or mingle with your guests. For the young ones, she also has a bag of tricks…she might pull out balloon modelling, juggling or other little surprises.

You’ll hear a fun mix of up-beat Jazz and Latin, thigh-slapping Gypsy tunes, Aussie bush and some all-time favourites, all with a touch of circus.

Miss Fi Fi – the perfect roving entertainment act!

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Tall Poppies – Stilt Duo

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Tall Poppies are a larger than life comedy music duo. Performing on stilts in fab flower flavoured costumes, their highly engaging comedy skits, fun music and flower hats swaying to the songs are sure to make a splash at your next event.

Jen Hawley (vocals, ukulele and percussion) and Terry Cole (vocals, mandolin and whistles) will delight you with their wonderful and diverse repertoire of wandering minstrel musical magic … and all connected to the funny bone!

“These performers understand the beauty of a big visual and the joy of improvisation …. the tall poppies act … with or without the instruments demonstrates in a nutshell just what stiltwalkers can do … so bring em on!” Cathy Dean, Cathy’s Clowns.

You’ll hear a fun mix of up-beat Jazz and Latin , thigh-slapping Gypsy tunes , Aussie bush and some good ol’ country and all-time favourites …all with a touch of circus.

Tall Poppies. the perfect roving entertainment team!

Bios
Terry Cole is an accomplished actor, director, musician and circus performer. He is a long term member of Circus in a Suitcase and the Famous Fratellini Brothers and is also an inspirational workshop leader. Terry has many years of experience as a performer and is well-known and loved for his work both as a multi-instrumentalist musician and as a multidimensional circus performer. A short sample of some of Terry’s many performances include:

World Expo, Brisbane
Australia Festival, Istanbul
Fruit Fly 10th Anniversary Circus
Robertson’s Circus
He conducts Artist in Residence programs and performs over 300 shows every year.

Jen Hawley has been playing in bands in both Melbourne and Sydney for the past ten years and has established a fine reputation as a guitarist, singer and composer. She trained in classical guitar, studied jazz guitar with Bruce Clarke and has been teaching guitar for many years both privately and in workshops at Roses Gap and Turramurra folk music camps. She now has diverse interests in jazz, French, Brazilian, gypsy and folk music. Jen has worked at a number of Australian festivals including:

Port Fairy Festival
St Kilda Festival
Frankston International Guitar Festival
Echuca jazz festivals
Jen plays regularly at popular venues around Melbourne in her own jazz ensemble.


Songlist – click here

Reviews
Frankston Children’s Day. Jan 23 08. Thank you for today – you looked fantastic and you did a wonderful job engaging and entertaining the children and their parents, well done and thank you. Lucette Talbot, Arts Project officer. Frankston City Council — Urban Strategy

Moomba 2007. On behalf of the City of Melbourne I would like to thank the Tall Poppies for your involvement in the Moomba Waterfest 2007 Children’s Garden Program. The Tall Poppies brought a unique sound and energy to the festival and as a result we have had exceptional feedback on all areas of the children’s garden program. Additionally, I am very appreciative of your commitment, flexibility and professionalism during your engagement, yours sincerely Michell Bell, project coordinator.

The Bayside Festival held on Sunday 28 March 2004 on the Sandringham Foreshore was a huge success and featured three performance stages, 120 community, cultural and market stalls, street theatre and a range of spectacular entertainment. About 12,000 people attended the event. Sensational roving performers the Tall Poppies were a great hit.

Dear Jen and Terry Have just had a call from Margaret re. last night. She said you were great, so professional, entertaining, bounced off (not literally) one another, Fabulous! Thought you would like to know. Thanks again, Katrina, Orators & Creators.

Your stilt dance was wonderful. Lots of people commmented on it and loved it. The bride said it was amazing she had a ball and loved it and her friends thought it was great. Wedding Sofitel Hotel, Aug 04.

Thank you for your contribution towards making the 2006 Moonee Valley festival such a wonderful and colourful community event. Please pass on my thanks to the other poppies. Your performance at the festival was a great example of creating community connections. Ros Abercrombie, Festival Director.

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