Gregg Lawless
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JUNIOR SONGWRITERS' SHOWCASE

with professional songwriter Gregg Lawless

Meet the Ontario curriculum music expectations the easy way: through a dynamic, interactive songwriting workshop!

"An inspiring teacher, a great songwriter and a fantastic performer... Gregg has an undeniable gift for connecting with students."
-- Diana Murrell, Castlebridge P.S., Mississauga

"This workshop tied in beautifully with our curriculum. Examining musical form and how the elements work in music, regardless of genre, is a critical part of the students' musical growth. Thanks, Gregg, for a dynamic and informative workshop. Our students loved it!"
-- John Phillips, Music Dept Head, U.D.H.S., Markham

"Highly educational and entertaining... and very, very ‘cool’! Kids just love him!"
-- Caroline Davies, John Wanless P.S., Toronto

EMAIL NOW TO BOOK A WORKSHOP!
or call 416.778.5148

Gregg Lawless with some of his Junior Songwriters

Described by CBC Radio’s Shelagh Rogers as "the best singer/songwriter you’ve never heard!", Gregg Lawless is a highly personable, dynamic music educator. Gregg’s interactive songwriting workshops emphasize students’ musical and creative gifts; they are targetted at Grade 4-6 students. Teachers are provided in advance with a comprehensive workshop package, including integrated, curriculum-related activities that "run themselves", posters and copies of Gregg’s Wicked Little Buzz and Greggorian Chance CDs.

Length of workshop: 2 classroom periods (approx. 80 minutes).

Brief description: A dynamic, interactive songwriting workshop; students will learn about songwriting structure and techniques through the composition and performance of an original song.

Age levels: Grades 4-6.

Capacity: Maximum 60 students (w/ teacher supervision).

Tech. requirements: Chart paper with markers and/or chalkboard. Videotaping and/or audio recording of the students’ performance of the song is encouraged.

Classroom prep: CDs, comprehensive lead-up activities and posters are supplied in advance.

Additional CD orders: Wicked Little Buzz and Greggorian Chance are available via mail order ($18.00/CD). Autographed CDs are offered at a discount rate ($10.00/CD) only if purchased immediately following the workshop. Cheques payable to Gregg Lawless. For sound samples and more information, check out http://www.gregglawless.com/listen.html.

Workshop Fees: $295.00 (includes G.S.T.). A minimal travel/mileage charge may apply. Please make all cheques payable to Gregg Lawless.

EMAIL NOW TO BOOK A WORKSHOP!
or call 416.778.5148

MORE ABOUT GREGG LAWLESS

  • Has performed for over 200,000 elementary students as "Gregg LeRock"; wrote French language music for educational publishing companies Addison-Wesley/Longman, Copp Clark Pitman and Prentice-Hall/Ginn.
  • Has led workshops in Ontario universities and schools; workshop leader/panelist for the Ontario Arts Council, OMEA and various national music conferences; contributing writer for Songwriter’s Magazine; musical director for Camp Trillium, a support centre for families affected by childhood cancer.
  • PERFORMANCES: Mississauga Living Arts Centre, Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts, Markham Theatre, Brock Centre for the Arts, Brampton Heritage Theatre, Chatham Cul­tural Centre, Academy Theatre Lindsay, Showplace Peterborough, Kitchener Centre in the Square, Harbourfront Centre, Metro Hall, Celebrate Toronto Streetfest, "First Night" Toronto, Danforth Music Hall
  • TV: CBC, GLOBAL, CTV, CITY-TV, CHCH
  • RADIO: featured on 4 national and 37 regional CBC programmes, Q107, CJRT, CFNY, CIUT, CKLN

Gregg Lawless
99 Hogarth Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M4K 1K5

Tel: 416.778.5148
Fax: 416.778.5129
E-mail:
Website: http://www.gregglawless.com

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