The East End Arts Council’s First Artist in Residence
 
Riverhead, NY (December 20, 2007) — The East End Arts Council will host a series of intensive acoustic guitar workshops with Brooklyn composer and performer, Mark Yodice. As the East End Arts Council’s first artist in residence, Mr. Yodice, an accomplished classical guitarist with a distinctive musical approach, will be on the East End from February 8 – March 9, performing at local vineyards with Winterfest 2008 Jazz on the Vine on the weekends and teaching workshops during the week.

Mr. Yodice’s style possesses both classic timelessness and innovative freshness. He has been featured on the radio both nationally and internationally, including NPR and the BBC.

Workshops will be held on Wednesday evenings, 7 – 8:30 PM , February 13, 20, 27 & March 5, at the East End Arts Council and will focus on finger picking technique, musical composition, arrangements and musicality. There will be a nominal fee of $10 per workshop. During his stay, Mr. Yodice will also be available for private instructional sessions. For detailed information please contact the Community School of the Arts at 631. 369. 2171 or visit www.eastendarts.org.

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Laura Helms
Communications Coordinator
East End Arts Council
133 East Main Street
Riverhead, NY 11901
631.727.0900