Thursday, January 21, 10:00 am | 1:00 pm
10:00 am - 11:30 am | 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
FREE EVENT
During the 2nd part of this series, Nicole focuses her attention on some of the most memorable songs from the silver screen. Citing music from signature films of the 1930’s, 40’s, and 50’s. Nicole also examines the form, structure and magic behind such unforgettable film scores like “Gone With The Wind”, “The Wizard of Oz”, “Casablanca” and “Singing in the Rain.” Listeners will also be invited to participate in composing a short film “cue” with Nicole in the moment.
Getting Here
Instructor
Nicole Pesce *
Pianist, keyboardist, composer and arranger Nicole Pesce entertaining audiences with a unique blend of virtuosity, humor, and pizzazz. Nicole’s “Happy Birthday Variations” video has over six million views on YouTube, and Nicole was recognized by Arizona Foothills Magazine with their “Best of 2014” Award for Best Local Band/Musician. With a repertoire consisting of over 12,000 memorized songs, Nicole is often dubbed “the human iPod,” and is hailed as “one of the top ten musicians to hear in Phoenix,” by the Arizona Republic.
Nicole has performed for George Benson, Muhammad Ali, Ricky Martin, President George HW Bush, Waylon Jennings, Taylor Hicks, Janet Napolitano, Shaquille O’Neal, President Jimmy Carter, Chris Rock, Steve Nash, The Gypsy Kings, Glen Campbell, Margaret Cho and Brian Setzer. She’s appeared with American Idol contestant David Hernandez, The Moscow Ballet, Zowie Bowie, and the casts of Mary Poppins, Young Frankenstein, and Mamma Mia!
www.nicolepesce.com
* returning Musicfest artist