Session Proposals
| Presenter Information | |
|---|---|
| Presenter Name | Sue Buzzard |
| Presenter's Position | D’Addario Educational Clinician |
| Presenter's Short Biography | Sue Buzzard is a violinist with an eclectic background in classical, jazz, folk, and improvisation. Combining the best of contemporary and classical worlds, her passion lies in empowering violinists to tap into their skill and creativity. Sue's professional work focuses on education, live performance, projects, and workshops. She has played alongside Howard Shore, Wyclef Jean, Mark O'Connor, Darol Anger, and many more GRAMMY award-winning artists. As a studio player, she appears on dozens of albums and soundtracks, including the Netflix original series Abla Fahita: Drama Queen, for which she contracted and led the recording session. Sue has performed concerts throughout the United States and Canada, and toured Japan, Italy, and Brazil. As an arranger, she creates string quartet versions of beloved film, TV, and anime series soundtracks. As a D'Addario educational clinician, she teaches free educational workshops in schools across the country. |
| Presenter's Address | 8067 S Big Pine Dr Sandy, Utah 84094 Map It |
| Presenter's Phone | (716) 983-9594 |
| Presenter's Email | Email hidden; Javascript is required. |
| Will there be additional presenters for your session? | No |
| Session Information | |
| Session Title | Beginner Jazz Improv for String Orchestra |
| Session Description | Bring your instrument and get ready to learn basic jazz improv elements for all orchestral string instruments. We will explore note choice, rhythms, and call-and-response techniques that make improv fun and accessible - no prior jazz experience is needed. Participants will walk away with a toolbox containing free backing tracks, PDFs, and listening resources for continued play and practice. |
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| Is this a demonstration session? | No |
| Sponsorship | |
| Will your session be sponsored? | Yes |
| Please provide the Sponsor's Name and Contact Information | D’Addario Orchestral ATTN: Lance Day, 595 Smith Street, Farmingdale, NY 11735, United States |