Old Town School – On The Road
Dispatches from the road from our wayfaring travelers.
Packing my bags!
Hello! I’m Lindsay Weinberg, teacher of Wiggleworms, Kids Piano and Kids Voice. I’ve become quite connected in to the Old Town School in the past five years, by teaching, working at the front desk, and collaborating musically with other staff members on stages far and wide. I currently sing with Come Sunday and It’s A Girl, and while I perform regularly for kids, I’m sort of an emerging artist when it comes to the singer/songwriter world.
The Old Town School chose me to send to the Théâtre Petit Champlain in Québec, Canada to be a guest in a big program called Cinq Fois Cinq. “5×5″ is a residency offered by the Théâtre in which three selected young artists from around Québec participate in training workshops and performances with industry professionals. They perform in three thematic shows, each created and directed by a different renowned artist, which go up on stage at Petit Champlain. Finally, the fourth performance gives them a chance to play their own songs and interpretations of songs as they choose. You can read more about it on their website (in French), and see photos here, and even watch a video spot about the first thematic show here.
I’ll be a guest young artist for the 2nd thematic show. The theme of the first one was Happy Songs, and they did covers like Walking On Sunshine and Don’t Worry Be Happy. The second show, hosted by Pierre Flynn, has the theme Songs of Rebellion. We’ll be playing not just songs of political rebellion, but also music where people put their foot down in social, personal, humorous and romantic ways. It should make for a moving show and I’ve got a couple of originals that are great candidates for the theme!
I leave for Québec tonight. I’ll be there for 9 days. On the schedule: meeting Héra, Geneviève and Cynthia, the participants of 5×5; a brief radio spot on English-speaking Québec radio; struggling with all the French and putting my faith in the language of music; an adorable hotel a short walk from the Théâtre; planning the show with the house band and lots of rehearsal; a workshop with the three other ladies; the show next Wednesday April 7th; and poutine.
![Poutine (Quebec French pronunciation [ˈputsɪn]) is a dish consisting of French fries topped with fresh cheese curd, covered with brown gravy and sometimes additional ingredients.](http://oldtownschool.org/connect/ontheroad/files/2010/03/poutine.jpg)
I’ve got a brand new Facebook page for my music (listen to my songs and be a fan!) and some new boots that were made for international rockin….
…let the adventure begin!
Filed under: Canada,Notes from Lindsay,Quebec by Lindsay | March 31, 2010 | Comments (7)
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Go Lindsay! Bon voyage!
WOWOW! NIne days! I didn’t realize. What a great gig! I’m assuming Ben isn’t with you but otherwise this is really cool! (Quebec is where I met Mr. Rogers! – NAEYC Convention) I LOVED that city!
So I’m guessing you won’t be here for Easter right? – ha ha! Do let Ben know that he’s welcome of course!!!!
AND great boots!
I’ll be following your adventures. . . Safe travels!
☮ ♥ ♪, Deboe
Can’t wait to hear all the details!
Overflowing with excitement for you as you head out tonight, honey! I hope that it will be exciting, challenging, changing, and fun. Savor the experience! We will be waiting to read about your adventures on the blog, and even more, when you get home. My prayers go with you.
Love you!
Mom
Thanks so much for sharing your amazing journey with us! Can’t wait to read all about your adventures.
Yay Lindsay! I can’t wait to hear more and listen to your music!
Sounds great!! FYI to readers: the link doesn’t seem to update. Click on “Notes from Lindsay” on the righthand column of this page and there are two new posts!