STG Presents MOORE MUSIC @ THE MOORE, 3/17

Seattle Theatre Group (STG) presents the 10th annual MORE MUSIC @ THE MOORE (MM@M) on Friday, March 11, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. Young local artists, musical collaboration and professional mentorship take center stage in this evening length concert, celebrating Seattle's vibrant musical past, present and future.
 
MM@M 2011 is a commemorative performance featuring exceptional musicians from past years mixing diverse music styles with newly selected young artists and very special guests.
 
This year's line up includes:
Michael Lee -- 17 year old Jazz Pianist from Bellevue. He attends Interlake High School.
Solomon Simone -- 20 year old Hip Hop artist from the Central District.
Mads Jacobsen -- 17 year old Singer-songwriter from Magnolia, attending Educational Advancement Academy in Northgate.
Garfield High School -- Jazz Ensemble, led by Clarence Acox and Drumline, led by Thomas Sodano pay tribute to Garfield alumni with a Quincy Jones number and Jimi Hendrix's "Fire."
Young Songwriter's Lab -- R&B Ensemble performing an original composition. Students were selected from those who participated in STG's Young Songwriter's Lab 2010. Young musicians are Essence Henderson (vocals, 17 years old, Rainier Beach High School), Devin Carter (vocals, 17 years old, Garfield High School), Forrest Clements-Gallagher (guitar, 14 years old, Shorewood High School), Sydne Rice (vocals, 16 years old, Secondary Academy for Success, in Bothell).
MM@M All-Stars:
Sam Shrieve (2007) -- Singer-songwriter, guitarist and pianist; currently a junior at Berklee School of Music
Merrily Scruggs James (2004) -- Singer-songwriter, pianist; currently a senior at Berklee School of Music
Katie Jacobson (2006) -- Jazz Vocalist
Paul Stoot (2008) -- Drummer
Ryan Leyva (2001) -- Guitarist
Musician mentors confirmed to date include, Bernadette Bascom (vocals), Michael Shrieve (drummer), Jill Wangsgard (composer), Dr. Carlene Brown (Professor of Music at SPU), and more mentors to be announced. Past mentors included, Alan White, Sue Ennis, Ernestine Anderson, and Dave Dederer.
 
For the sixth consecutive year, Haitian-American artist Daniel Bernard Roumain (DBR) will serve as MM@M Music Director (dbrmusic.com).
 
"I'm a composer because I love the art and tradition of creating music," said Daniel Bernard Roumain (DBR). "MM@M shares that same love with some of Seattle's most creative and inspiring young artists, and have created their own tradition of arts education, that is proudly 10 years young. Here's to the next 10 years, and another generation of art lovers, creators, and consumers."
 
MM@M, produced by STG's Education and Community Programs department, is a training and performance program that provides teen musicians with the tools and setting to rehearse and perform music under the direction of industry mentors and professionals. Mentors coach these talented young artists through the artistic process, from the creation of original compositions to the preparation of the performance day.
 
MM@M is made possible by Starbucks, Andrew Conru, The ASCAP Foundation, BECU, ArtsFund, 4Culture, Seattle's Office of Arts & Culture.
 
"The talents of tomorrow's composers and songwriters are nurtured today by this unique program," said Julie Lapore, Program Manager for The ASCAP Foundation. "MM@M is innovative and cutting edge - it's through programs like this that The ASCAP Foundation carries out its mission of supporting young music creators."
 
Tickets: MM@M tickets are $15.00 for adults and $12.00 for students, in advance, and are on sale now. Purchase tickets online at www.STGpresents.org, by phone at (877) 784-4849, in person at The Paramount Theatre box office, Monday through Friday 10am - 6pm and The Paramount and Moore Theatre venue kiosks, 24-hours a day, 7-days a week. Group sales are available through STG's Group Sales Hotline at (206) 315-8054. The Moore is located at 1932 Second Ave in downtown Seattle.

STG is the 501 (c)(3) non-profit arts organization that operates the historic Paramount and Moore Theatres in Seattle, Washington. Our mission is to make diverse performing arts and education an integral part of our region's cultural identity while keeping these two landmark venues alive and vibrant. STG presents a range of performances from Broadway, off-Broadway, dance and jazz to comedy, concerts of all genres, speakers and family shows - at both historic theatres in Seattle and venues throughout the Puget Sound and Portland, Oregon.

Based off Pollstar 2010 Mid-Year Worldwide Ticket Sales, STG was ranked #43 of the Top 100 promoters and The Paramount (ranked #12) and The Moore (ranked #44) were placed very well among the Top 100 Theatre Venues.

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