Orcas Music

Gregory Books

I truly enjoy teaching beginning and intermediate saxophone to people of all ages. 

Not only can I help novices start playing saxophone, I can help them purchase their first saxes on-line.

What I am able to do as a music teacher is mix learning how to read music with how to improvise.  The goal is to help the beginner not only appreciate playing existing music, but also to learn to express themselves on their saxophone… blues, jazz, whatever emotions need to come out.

My rates are very reasonable and my time is flexible enough to adapt to students’ busy lives. I am also willing to swap music lessons for yard work or carpentry work.

Feel free to contact me for more information, either by phone at 360-376-5463 or by e-mail at gbooks@upperleftcoast.com

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Category: Saxophone, Teachers

Gregory Books

I play saxophones, soprano, alto, tenor and baritone: mostly jazz but I also dabble in classical music.

Local groups include Orcatrazz (swing band), Sinfonia (classical), Community Band (eclectic, marches, etc.), Classical Duos (with Linda Slone on flute), Jazz Duos (with Madrone when I can track him down), and when I’m really lucky I play Jazz Trios (with Madrone and Martin Lund).

I also play keyboard, synthesizers and organ, for fun and as part of Dustin Fox’s backup band (look for his next performance in July at the Orcas Center….).

From time to time I also contribute here and there to various performances at the Orcas Center, private parties, et al.

I love to jam as well as rehearse seriously, and am open to any invitations.

Home phone is 360-376-5463.  E-mail is gbooks@upperleftcoast.com.

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Category: Musicians

The Olga Symphony

For more information please see out web site: www.olgasymphony.org

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Category: Musicians

Dave Parish

“Sound Instruction”

Flute – All Levels
Piano – Beginning
Guitar – Beginning

Email: soundinstruction@rockisland.com
Phone: 360-376-3976

Dave Parish is also a member of The Olga Symphony

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Category: Flute, Guitar, Piano, Teachers

Tre Voci – A sting trio on Orcas Island

Tre Voci is a sting trio featuring the talent of Pamela Wright on violin, Teresa Chocano on viola, and Holly King on cello.

The trio offers a large classical repertoire ideal for weddings.

For availability, mp3 samples, rates, and contact information please see our web site:

www.trevoci.com

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Category: Musicians, Wedding Musicians

Pamela Wright

Piano – Beginning to advanced
Violin – Beginning to advanced
Voice – Beginning to intermediate
Cello – Beginning

Right now I have a waiting list for new students.
If you would like to be added to the list or want more information please email or call.

Email: musicpamela@centurytel.net
Phone: 360-376-5944

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Category: Cello, Piano, Teachers, Violin, Voice

What does music mean...

Music doesn't lie. If there is something to be changed in this world, then it can only happen through music - Jimi Hendrix


Music was my refuge. I could crawl into the space between the notes and curl my back to loneliness. - Maya Angelou


Music is a higher revelation than all wisdom and philosophy. - Ludwig van Beethoven