Banff Jazz Workshop

So...

Thanks so much to Marc and Linda Daneman (Benje's parents!) for buying my plane ticket for me! I'm now in the home stretch!

I'm now almost halfway there after my dad's contribution of $1,000 through the mail. Thanks Dad!

Dear friends & family,

I've been given a great opportunity togo spend three weeks
in the mountains of Alberta, Canada at theBanff Arts Centre
from May 16 -June 6, 2010 and attend their "Workshopfor
Jazz & Creative Music."

I'm writing to ask for your helpso that I can get there
(no matter how small). This is a chance for meto focus just
on music in a great environment. Right now, I'm leaving
behind standard repertoire and focusing on composing.
Most of you knowthat I'm generally strapped for time to
create and going to Banff wouldbe an amazing gift.

About the program:"Underthe leadership of trumpeter/composer Dave Douglas and his hand-picked
group of leading jazz faculty, this unique program leaves
the rigidacademic environment behind, encouraging
creativity and facilitatingleaps of artistic innovation. Participants benefit from daily masterclasses, small
ensemble rehearsals, and common sessions with some of
theworld’s most inspiring jazz musicians. Club and concert
performances,recording sessions, and opportunities to
workshop new compositions allowartists to further develop
original music in a collaborative andsupportive environment."

I humbly ask for your financialsupport. Thank you to all my
friends and family for the lengths they arewilling to go to
so Elise is safely taken care of back here in thestates!

In addition to financial donations, I would reallyappreciate a
donation of "air miles" to help buy my plane ticket instead
of cash. I willalso mail or email tracks that I record while at
Banff to everyone whohas supported me getting there.

Here's how it stands so far:

PROGRAM COSTS
Tuition: $1155.00
Economy Room: $612.26
"Light" Meal Plan: $350.24
Airfare: $600.00 (approx.)
Bus to Banff: $100.00 (approx.)
TOTAL: $2817.50

"DONATIONS" ALREADY RECEIVED
Banff Scholarship: $500.00
Babysitting!!: Amazing In-Kind Donations!
My Credit Card: Um...my last resort if needed $1000.00
TOTAL: $1500.00

Thank you all so much,
Ashley

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