--- On Tue, 12/30/08, Jim Magill <jmagill@...> wrote:

> From: Jim Magill <jmagill@...>
> Subject: Fwd: Sara Hickman Class Descriptions/Ideas/Bio
> To: sarahick@...
> Date: Tuesday, December 30, 2008, 1:55 PM
> Sara,
> Just one other thing: the Living Life
> Creatively class description describes it as a 3-day
> intensive; do you want to re-write it at all for a 5-day
> workshop? It seems to read fine the way it is, but we can
> change it if you like.
> Jim
>
>   
>
> Begin forwarded message:
> From: Jim
> Magill <jmagill@...>Date: December 30, 2008 2:51:50 PM
> ESTTo: sarahick@...: Fwd: Sara Hickman Class
> Descriptions/Ideas/Bio
> Hi
> Sara,
> I'm working on the Contemporary Folk section
> of the catalog now. 
> I think the two classes you describe below,
> Songwriting and Living Life Creatively will work fine, so
> let's go with them.
> I think I have everything I need from you, now,
> though it was quite a task trying to condense your bio
> without leaving out anything significant – it's
> ALL significant!
> I'm really looking forward to working with
> you this summer.
> Happy New Year,Jim 
>
>
>
> Begin forwarded message:
> From: Jim
> Magill <jmagill@...>Date: December 19, 2008 4:37:05 PM
> ESTTo: sarahick@...: Re: Sara Hickman Class
> Descriptions/Ideas/Bio
> Hi Sara,
>
> I'm sorry I haven't responded quicker.
>
> Yesterday was my deadline to have everyone send me their
> catalog materials, and of course many waited until the last
> minute, so I've been wading through a small mountain of
> materials.
>
> It's late on a Friday and my brain isn't at its
> best, but I'll try to give answers to most of your
> questions. I still don't know quite yet exactly what
> I'd like you to teach, but will zero in on that next
> week. Look for more from me then.
>
> Cheers
> Jim
>
> Thanks, again, for writing! I'd
> like to know a few things so I can start prepping now for
> the classes next year. Also, I will give you my SS#
> when we talk on the
> phone. Ok! So, here we go...questions from me:
>
> 1) Do I teach one
> class a day for five days? Or two classes a day? Please let
> me know. (Also, happy to teach a class on performance, if
> need be. Never done an intensive on one, but I'm sure I
> could put one together.)
>
> Two classes a day.
>
> 2) What is the length of the
> class(es) I will teach?
>
> An hour and 15 minutes.
>
> 3) Will I be teaching in a room
> with tables/chairs/dry erase or chalk board? Will the floor
> have carpeting/pillows (for relaxation exercises or sitting
> on the floor)...
>
> Most of our rooms are typical college classrooms- students
> facing an instructors desk with blackboard. If your classes
> require a wooden floor, or carpeting, a blackboard, A/V
> equipment, a piano, etc. let me know.
>
> 4) If I utillize handouts, which I
> most always do, will you all be willing to print them up, or
> do I need to take care of that?
>
> You give us the masters and we print them.
>
> 5) How many students, on average,
> do you think my class(es) will have?
> (5-10, 10-20, 20-40,
> etc)
>
> Default size of our classes is 15. Most of last year's
> classes had at least this many. You can have more if you
> like, but we'd prefer you have at least 15 slots.
>
> 6) I'm delighted to come to
> open mics, to perform, and to do a one hour
> offshoot
> class...I'd like to do something with outdoor poetry and
> chalk, if possible. Sometimes I have a class do individual
> mandalas...Sacred and temporary, with lyrics/poetry
> incorporated, and we leave them around campuses for others
> to find. Would that be of interest to you all?
>
> I appreciate the offer and I'm considering it. I need
> to have a few more puzzle pieces fall into place before I
> can give you an answer.
>
> 7) If I photograph class members,
> will I have a way to print them out at your facility? If
> not, I can bring my poloroid, which works great! These
> photos are given to the students to place on the front of
> their workbooks.
>
> We also will have a camp photographer that can do that for
> you.
>
> I ask everyone to bring a spiral
> notebook to class.
>
> 8) Do you all supply
> pens/extra paper/scissors, etc, or would I need to bring
> those with me?
>
> You can specify in your class descriptions what you want
> students to bring, but we don't provide pens/extra
> paper/scissors.
>
> Here are some samples of two
> classes I love to teach. Once I know the answers from you,
> I'll be able to have a better idea of what you need so I
> can tailor the class for the students.
>
> SONGWRITING WITH SARA
> (For beginners or intermediate)
>
> Songwriters can get
> stuck. They can need encouragement to feel confident that
> their thoughts are unique enough to express, and yet, still
> fluid enough to capture an audience’s attention. Sara’s
> workshop will help point out the strengths and weaknesses of
> each individual writer while sharing creative ideas to help
> songwriters become more aware, more productive and better
> songwriters all around.
>
> Ms. Hickman’s
> objective is to remind class participants that they are
> truly one of a kind, and that their ideas, motivational
> skills and thought processes are important to share because
> they are the only ones who can share these ideas. Through
> personal and group interaction, Ms. Hickman brings humor and
> emotion to the surface for everyone, while lovingly igniting
> enthusiasm to bolster not only the classroom experience, but
> life experiences for all. (Tailored for your event)
>
> LIVING LIFE CREATIVELY
> (3 Day Intensive---Jim, I'll utilize aspects of this
> class to either use in the songwriting intensive or for a
> creativity course for beginners or intermediate students)
>
> Creativity is how we
> express ourselves in everyday situations through
> extraordinary, celebratory ways. We leave our mark of who we
> are through the individual and unique process of creating
> something that previously didn't exist!
>
> Are you wanting to be
> a more creative person but not sure where to begin? Then
> come take this class with creative
> elf/musician/artist/producer/mom
> Sara Hickman! Learn
> how to form new habits and ways of thinking creatively. Sara
> will take you on a journey to release your spark of insight
> with different methods of living creatively.  Weave
> storytelling, songwriting, art and the gospel of making
> something out of nothing into your daily routine via
> writing, drawing, dancing, talking, listening, noticing and
> games. Turn your life, your home and your community into a
> wonderland of non-stop creative ka-pow!
>
> Thanks for these. I'll respond more fully next week.
> BTW, Jon Vezner is confirmed; he said to say Hi.
>
> Cheers,
> Jim
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Jim: Here's my
> bio. I know you said you grabbed one off my site, but just
> in case, this is my most current one...
>
> SARA'S CURRENT
> BIO:
>
> SARA’S ADULT MUSIC
> Sara has been
> recording and touring since 1989 on major and indie labels.
>  MOTHERLODE, her latest adult cd, was released summer
> 2006. It is a two disc-set which offers the listener the
> opportunity to “choose their mood, choose their disc”. A
> collection of upbeat songs (disc one) and songs of woe (disc
> two), all relating to Sara’s thoughts on music,
> motherhood, and the state of the world. Sara releases all
> her cds on SLEEVELESS, her independent label. She oversees
> marketing, distribution, licensing and creation of the
> projects. With her husband (Lance Schriner) and two other
> designers/photographers (Todd Wolfson and Neil Ferguson),
> she also owns STINGRAY, a design company that creates cd and
> book jacket designs.
>
> SARA’S CHILDREN’S
> MUSIC
> Through her first
> self-released children's album, NEWBORN, Sara donated
> over $50,000 to the Hill Country Youth Ranch (which aids
> abused and neglected children) and to the Mautner Project in
> Washington, DC (which helps lesbians with cancer.)  In
> 2001, Sara released TODDLER, the follow up to Newborn, and
> in 2004 she gave birth to BIG KID, which heralded an 8 month
> #1 single, "Radiation Man", on XM Kids radio. (See
> "Awards" below)
>
> In 2007, Sara and her
> business partner, Alan Luecke, founded SUPER PAL UNIVERSE, a
> teen rock band that creates "pop driven activism".
> To learn more, check out www.superpaluniverse.com.
>
> HUMANITARIAN EFFORTS
> Sara is extremely
> involved in many humanitarian issues from the homeless, to
> Romanian orphans, to children's rights. To see some of
> the groups Sara supports and works with, check out her
> non-profit site, www.necessaryangels.org
>
> Sara is currently
> serving, or has served, on the Board of Directors for: the
> Mothers’ Milk Bank (Austin), the Texas Branch of the
> Recording Academy (the Grammys), Arts for People (Dallas)
> and currently serving on AAIM (Austin Area Interreligious
> Ministries), The Folk Alliance and she was appointed by city
> council as a commissioner for the Austin Music Commission.
> She has been honorary chair for the Humana Women in Health
> initiative, the Umlauf Sculpture Garden Party, Walk for Life
> and the Komen Austin Race For the Cure. She currently works
> tirelessly on behalf of House the Homeless. She has been on
> a yearlong tour with the Texas Coalition to Abolish the
> Death Penalty (TCADP), touring the state of Texas to start
> the dialogue about the death penalty in Texas on a tour
> called "Music For Life" (2007-2008).
>
> AWARDS
> One of the Top 100:
> Performing Songwriter Magazine Award (2008),
> National Association
> of Music Therapists, Austin Under Forty (2002-Humanitarian),
> the Kerrville Folk Festival (community service), the
> Speaking of Women’s Health Initiative (community service),
> the Dallas Observer Awards (Best Musician, Best Producer,
> Best Indie Release, Best Major Label Release, Best Female
> Vocalist), NAPPA Gold (Big Kid/2004), NAPPA Gold
> (Toddler/2004), Parents Choice Recommended (Big Kid/2004),
> Dr. Toy Best Vacation Product (Big Kid/2004), Children’s
> Music Web Awards Winner Classic Recording (Newborn/2003),
> Children’s Web Awards Winner Classic Recording
> (Toddler/2003), Parents’ Choice (Gold-Toddler/2001), NAPPA
> Gold (Newborn-2001), Dr. Toy’s 10 Ten Audio Tapes
> (Toddler/2001) and Dr. Toy’s 100 Best Toys (Toddler/2001),
> ICTN Best Live Concert (2006)
>
> DISCOGRAPHY
> On Four Dots: Equal
> Scary People (1988)
> On Elektra: Equal
> Scary People (re-release) (1989)
> Shortstop (1990)
> Necessary Angels
>  (Fans raised $50,000 and bought back her third album,
> which was released in 1994.)
> On Shanachie: Misfits
>  (1996)
> Two Kinds of Laughter
> (produced by Adrian Belew (1998)
> Spiritual Appliances
> (produced by Sara herself)
> On Sleeveless:
> Faithful Heart (1992) , Newborn (1999), Toddler (2001), Big
> Kid (2004) and Motherlode (2006)
>
> OLDER HISTORY
> Raised in Houston, Tx
> , Sara launched her professional career
> at age 14 at a Houston
> Oilers party with just her guitar and voice.
> She was soon singing
> at bank openings, psychiatric units and
> weddings. She
> graduated and received a B of A in painting from the
> University of North Texas.
>
> Her
> independently-released debut, Equal Scary People, was picked
> up in1989 by Elektra. This was followed in 1990 by the album
> Shortstop, which yielded the #3 adult contemporary hit
> "I Couldn't Help Myself."
>
> Sara has twice been a
> guest of NBC’s Tonight Show , hosted her own VH-1 special,
> and produced an independent video, Joy, which won first
> place in the USA Film Festival. She has performed
> nationally, from festivals to Carnegie Hall to house
> concerts.
>
> Sara has served as the
> National Ambassador for Half Price Books, helping to promote
> literacy throughout the United States by visiting hospitals
> and schools where she performs and reads to children, and
> she has sung on a diverse collection of national
> commercials---Daisy Sour Cream, Wal-Mart, Fannie Mae,
> Coca-Cola, to name a few.
>
> To contact Sara for
> bookings:  Please contact Charlie Dahan at charlie@...
> or
>
> To find out more about
> Sara, visit www.sarahickman.com
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