Piano Lesson for Intermediate to Advanced Students! Award-winning concert pianist Paul Tobey issued a press release today that he will be rolling out Online Piano Lessons for pianists wishing to improve their craft by April 2007! The 20 week downloadable video program promises inspiring pianists and professionals a training program designed to improve both a pianist’s technique, ability to memorize and motivation for learning. For more information about the online piano lesson and training program visit http://www.paultobey.com/piano-lesson.html
January 2007
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Tue 30 Jan 2007
Thu 25 Jan 2007
New Symphony Not Possible Without Modern Technology
Brantford, Ontario, Canada, January 24, 2007 –(PR.COM)– Canadian composer and virtuoso pianist Paul Tobey joins forces with the Brantford Symphony Orchestra for the world-premiere of “A Journey Through Spain — The Road to Santiago Suite.” Guest Pops conductor Daniel Warren of the Kitchener symphony orchestra will be at the baton on Sunday, Feb 18th at the prestigious Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts in Brantford, Ontario.
Composed by Tobey during his 850 km trek across northern Spain, The Road to Santiago Suite began as a result of an accidental meeting with a local Spanish conductor. “He saw that I was composing for smaller ensembles and asked me if I’d consider arranging one of the pieces for his orchestra,” said Tobey. “I took it as a challenge and without realizing it, eight hundred kilometers later; I ended up with an entire suite for piano and orchestra!”
And there was plenty of inspiration in Spain for Tobey’s masterwork. “The rhythmic sound of my footsteps on gravel, the pulsations of my heartbeat, the flow of the wind in the windmills, the joyful musings of the wheat fields, the chimes of the church bells, the crackle of the fire, and grumblings of tired pilgrims is the natural music of the Camino. The music is part of the road if you just listen,” explains Tobey.
During his journey, Tobey had the rare opportunity of being welcomed inside the famous 16th century Monastery of Santo Domingo de Silos. There he met with Padre Ramon, a monk from the Benedictine Order world-renowned for their Gregorian Chants. Tobey was encouraged by the Padre to perhaps incorporate chanting into his compositions. So he did. The honor of performing these chants at the concert will be special guests The Grand River Chorus.
Tobey’s vision of The Road to Santiago Suite delivers much more than traditional classical music. While still honoring classical tradition, the music is laced with hot Spanish rhythms, folk music, jazz and some wonderful solo piano passages. Samples of Tobey’s symphonic suite can be heard on his website at http://www.paultobey.com/symphony-orchestra.html
“The shear volume of music that I composed wouldn’t have been possible without modern technology. When I think about how composers used to do it with quill and ink, I get bewildered. Imagine carrying that amount of paper across Spain in my backpack,” jokes Tobey.
Armed with a laptop computer and a small 2-octave keyboard Tobey was able to get the job done. “I stuffed more than double the recommended weight in my backpack, 17 kilos worth, and walked an average 25km a day,” said Tobey. He and his Director of Photography, Drew Dekker, also carried video gear to film the journey. Clips from Tobey’s journey will be screened during the live performance.
To attend Brantford Symphony Orchestra’s world-premiere of A Journey Through Spain – The Road to Santiago Suite, tickets can be purchased by calling the Sanderson Box Office at 1.800.265.0710. Tickets are already 60% sold out.
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About Paul Tobey
Tobey graduated with a composition degree from Concordia University. As a jazz veteran, Tobey has toured both nationally and internationally with highlight performances in Tokyo, Washington, and Arabia. Tobey’s success was complimented by numerous industry awards and government grants, and an 8 record deal from an American label. Tobey is no stranger to the media who have often compared him to Bill Evans and Oscar Peterson and even JS Bach.
“Paul Tobey finally has revealed himself to a wide international audience to be an outstanding pianist and a group leader who individualistically honors the jazz tradition, even as he extends it.” All About Jazz Magazine
“One of Tobey’s greatest gifts is his ability to improvise piano music in the same league as J.S. Bach and come out sounding like an equal.” Brantford Expositor
“…it came as no surprise to read that Tobey studied with Kenny Barron. I was also reminded of keyboard artists such as Cedar Walton, George Cables and Tommy Flanagan. Like Tobey, each combines prodigious harmonic/melodic and pianistic chops to make music that ins never merely pleasant and unfailingly rich and deep.” - Jazz Weekly
“A legend in the making!” – The Kitchener Record
“An agile, lyrical pianist style hinting at Bill Evans, Chick Corea and Herbie Hancock …” — Toronto Star
“His virility and passion recall a young Dodo Marmaros, who routinely combined single notes with five and six note clusters that burst at the seams, at times sounding like an entire brass section.” - Pittsburgh Post
“Tobey plays with absolute assurance throughout, in a manner that has its sources in the harmonic feel of the late Bill Evans and the Keyboard approach of a Chick Corea.” – Opus Magazine
Paul Tobey Artist Management
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519-759-5381
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Wed 24 Jan 2007
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I remember the day he walked into the club with the news that an industry magazine had rated Datasym’s POS Systems
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Wed 24 Jan 2007
Symphony Orchestra, A Journey Through Spain 60% Sold Out!
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Symphony Orchestra A Journey Through Spain, The Road to Santiago Suite Presented by the Brantford Symphony Orchestra on Sunday Feb. 18th is now 60% Sold Out! To avoid dissappointment should you wish to catch Paul Tobey’s premiere of his new Road to Santiago Suite, for piano and symphony orchestra: reserve your seats call the Sanderson Centre Box Office Today!
Tickets are on sale now. Call 1-800-265-0710 !
Presented by the Brantford Symphony Orchestra and conducted by Daniel Warren.
Wed 24 Jan 2007
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Mon 15 Jan 2007
The Canadian Hearing Society Tinnitus Seminar
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The Canadian Hearing Society in London Ontario will be hosting a Tinnitus Seminar
A Practical Guide to Tinnitus Free Living - by Certified Trainer Paul Tobey
March 14th - 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Central Library, London
Is Tinnitus driving you CRAZY? If you are a chronic tinnitus sufferer and you feel mentally frustrated, emotionally drained, and phycially stressed out by the loud intrusion of the ringing in your ears, then this seminar is for you! Pianist and Composer Paul Tobey has travelled the world in search of gurus, shamans, healers, pills, maskers,diets, and anything that would promise a cure.
Find out what he has learned from his own journey with severe chronic Tinnitus and HOW IT CAN HELP YOU find your own road towards tinnitus free living.
Paul Tobey’s story “MY CHOICE” was published by the American Tinnitus Association in June 2006 Edition of Tinnitus Today. Read Here for full story http://www.paultobey.com/blog/?p=4. Paul’s Tinnitus eBooks, Seminars, and Meditations have been downloaded world-wide to rave reviews by fellow tinnitus patients. Paul Tobey is a certified trainer and motivational speaker.
If you would like to attend the Tinnitus Free Living Seminar contact:
Julie Menten, B.A., M.Sc. Couple and Family Therapy
CONNECT Counsellor
The Canadian Hearing Society
(519) 667-3325 ext. 234
OR email jmenten(at)london.chs.ca
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Interested in seeing Paul Tobey perform live? Visit and learn more about “A Journey Through Spain“, the world-premier of Paul Tobey’s Road to Santiago Suite with the Brantford Symphony Orchestra Sunday Feb. 18th at the Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts.
Thu 11 Jan 2007
Attention Pilgrims! Free Road to Santiago Movies and Camino Music at
http://www.paultobey.com/symphony-orchestra.html
Paul Tobey’s “Road to Santiago Suite”
A Musical Journey Through Spain - Tickets Call 1-800-265-0710
Feb 18th 2007 at the Sanderson for the Performing Arts, Brantford, Ontario
It’s a pilgrimage you don’t want to miss!
Musically yours,
Paul Tobey Symphony Orchestra
Thu 11 Jan 2007
Job Posting - Brantford Symphony Orchestra Program Assistant
$15.00 hour for 20 hours per week ($300.00 week x 52 weeks) $15,600.00 per year for a two-year term
Terms of Employment: Part-time Contract, not to exceed 20 hours per week
Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible
Location: Brantford, Brantford Symphony Orchestra Office
Languages: English Spoken & Written
Security and Safety: Bondable
Transportation/Travel Information: Own transportation, valid Driver’s Licence
Education: Completion of high school, some college or university
Experience: 1 - 2 years
Technical Terminology: Business & Customer Service Skills
Fast-paced environment, Work under pressure, Tight deadlines, Team player, Able to work with staff, members and volunteersWriting and Computer skills, Oral communication, Problem solving, Decision making, Critical thinking, Job task planning and organizing, Finding information, Continuous learning, Self-motivated, Confident, Able to motivate others and work independently.
Employed for a charitable organization the successful candidate must have excellent communication & organizational skills, work flexible hours (some evenings and weekends), enjoy working with the general public, organization members, volunteers and other contract staff. This position will report to the Manager, Development and Communications under the supervision of the board of directors. The successful applicant will coordinate and manage all recital programs included in our Ontario Trillium Foundation Outreach Program request. Liaise with school principals, music teachers, the BSO education committee, musicians, Artistic Administrator, board of directors and program partners - Brant Community Healthcare System and Ontario Early Years management and staff. All programs are to be evaluated using quantitative and qualitative measures to track improvements and demonstrate impact internally and externally.Other administrative duties may include the preparation of donor packages, education and outreach programs materials, assist with the preparations of fundraising and marketing activities and their committees. The candidate must have experience with data base management, mail merges, filing, flyer distribution and general office procedures.Will train to gain experience with procedures pertaining to board of directors and committee reports, and specific duties to expand current outreach programs with community partners.Work in the Arts, Work in Culture, Brantford, Ontario
Wed 10 Jan 2007
Listen to Piano Music new release by composer and pianist Paul Tobey! Composed for piano jazz quartet and symphony, the Road to Santiago Suite makes its debut with the Brantford Symphony Orchestra on Sunday Feb. 18th at the Sanderson Center for the Performing Arts in the City of Brantford. The suite will be conducted by the masterful Daniel Warren at the baton.
The music features lush and hot spanish rhythms based in both classical and jazz traditions. This Canadian composer has taken many untraditional liberties, placing a piano, bass, drummer and percussionist in front of the 44 piece orchestra.
Suffice to say the composer wasn’t looking to please classical or jazz purists. It’s obvious he was after the symbiotic energy that exists between the emotional state of a human being and the power of seductive sound.
When asked Paul’s influences he sites classical music composer johann sebastian bach, and ludwig van beethoven, famous jazz composers chick corea, dave brubeck, and various great british and american film composers. It’s not difficult to see how his influences seeped its way into this pleasing suite of music.
Join us and book your tickets today by calling - 1-800-265-0710
Listen to piano music by noteworthy composer Paul Tobey at http://www.paultobey.com/symphony-orchestra.html
Wed 3 Jan 2007
Symphony Orchestra premiere of “The Road to Santiago Suite” - Featuring a nine piece suite for piano and symphony orchestra. Inspired by the legend of the Templar Nights, the Suite was composed by Canadian concert pianist and jazz composer Paul Tobey while he walked 850 km across Northern Spain for 60 days. As a modern composer, he carried a laptop and 2 octave keyboard on the ancient Road to Santiago which lays directly under the milky way.
Paul Tobey composed 22 works, and one complete symphony during his composing quest which was to be performed by the local symphony in Astorga Spain if he completed it during his pilgrimmage. He did complete it. But, upon his arrival to Astorga, it was clear the orchestra was not ready to perform it.
Instead, Paul, his wife Nancy, and cameraman Drew Dekker jumped into a rented car and searched for the ancient order of the Benedictine Monks nestled inside the walls of Santo Domingo de Silos. Paul wanted to hear the live sounds of the Gregorian Chanting Monks that have preserved the ritual of chant since the 11th century. It would largely influence his entire Suite.
Upon his arrival to Canada, it would take more than 2 years before the Road to Santiago Suite - A Journey Through Spain would make it’s way before a live audience. The suite debuts with the Brantford Symphony Orchestra on Feb. 18th 2007.
Conducted by Daniel Warren (POPS conductor for The Kitchener Waterloo Symphony Orchestra)
When: Sunday, February 18th Pre-Concert Chat 6:45 p.m Concert at 7.30pm
***Media please note Photo Opportunity: Paul Tobey and Daniel Warren will be rehearsing during the afternoon of February 18th at the Sanderson for the Performing Arts. ~advance publicity welcomed~.
Where: Sanderson For the Performing Arts 88 Dalhousie Street, Brantford, Ontario
Cost: Adults $40.00, $35.00, $27.00, Students $18.00, $16.00, $14.00, eyeGO $5.00
Tickets: Call Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts Box Office 1.519.758.8090 or Toll Free 1.800.265.0710
Brantford Symphony Orchestra Contact: Wanda Dzierzbicki
Manager of Development and Communications
Telephone: 519-759-8781 Fax: 519-443-4141
E: wanda@brantfordsymphony.com
Web: http://www.brantfordsymphony.com/
Paul Tobey Artist Management: Pilgrim Productions Inc. www.paultobey.com. For Paul Tobey Interviews Contact: Nancy Houle 519-756-5381, info@paultobey.com Sample Music, Photo, Movie Downloads of the Journey Through Spain at http://www.paultobey.com/
Recording of the Road to Santiago Suite Available Upon Request. File Under Symphony Orchestra. Classical, Jazz, Symphony and Instrumental Music
Full 40 Piece Orchestration Available for Rent or Sale. Full Downloadable Score on PDF or preferred formats.