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Music Fest Nationals Ottawa 2006 London Regional Music Fest 2006 Golden Horseshoe Music Fest 2007 Music Fest Windsor 2007 Trillium OMEA Conference 2007 Kiwanis Vancouver Jazz Music Fest 2009 Collingwood Jazz Music Fest 2009 B.C. Interior MF 2009 West Coast Jazz MF 2009 Glorioso BCMEA Conference 2009 Chilliwack MF 2010 B.C. Interior MF 2010 Southern Ontario Band Festival Oshawa 2011 Brandon Jazz MF 2011 |
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Below are some of the presentations available. Inclusion of your festivals values in the creative process in choosing the right clinic is encouraged. |
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Be A Team Player Part I "Getting Started" Percussion should be fun! The key to development of your percussion section is in knowing how to make it enjoyable. Learn the tips and tricks that will save you time, promote forward progress and develop team spirit. Be A Team Player Part II "Prep Is Everything" You can’t play the part if the gear is not accessible! Learn how to cover most of the parts for three players with must two or even one percussionist. Pit players today are more and more asked to cover two books ... sound familiar? Positioning of equipment and how to apply your mallets and sticks effectively are but a couple of the many trade secrets to be shared in this clinic. "You really want me to play tap shoes?" Be A Team Player Part III "Prep - The Clave is Key Is Everything” Latin Style? Yes, there is a difference in how to play Latin styles. Fast track your understanding of Latin Grooves found in contemporary concert band and jazz ensemble charts. Unlock the mystery of standard percussion gear to effectively perform the musical styles of the Caribbean & South America. Focus on Cha Cha / Samba / Bossa Nova & Calypso. Buzz Roll Basics "Developing A Good Buzz Roll" All young percussionists seem to find the buzz roll a mystery and most teachers are at a loss to help them. Come see how quickly you can improve your technique. This is a hands-on workshop, all equipments will be supplied. Intermediate/Senior Levels. The Business of Music Round Table Discussion focusing on the carers available in the changing music market. Open mic Q & A highlighting the history of opportunities in music from 1960s through to the present. Gain insight into what courses are available to students at the post secondary level where those courses will take them. Discussion of how the industry has changed and what has maintained a constant place. |
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Michael has presented workshops / clinics & master classes at the following: University of Ottawa, Wilfrid Laurier University, University of Windsor, University of Waterloo, Brandon University Edmonton, Fort Richmond Collegiate Edmonton, Vincent Massey Collegiate Edmonton, Westwood Collegiate Edmonton, John Taylor Collegiate Edmonton, University of Western Ontario Music Fest Canada, Capilano College Vancouver. Ontario Music Educators Conference Trillium Event 2006 and British Columbia Music Educators Conference in Glorioso in Surrey BC. |
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"As a member of Nexus for over thirty years, and as the former principal percussionist in the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra (NY), I have had the good fortune to attend numerous performances and workshops by many of the world’s leading percussionists. I believe Mr. Wood possesses a combination of skills and musicianship that enables him not only to inspire professional percussionists, but also to touch concert audiences with his music making." William Cahn "Michael brings years of experience and a dynamic love of percussion to every clinic. He is an excellent performer, whose flexibility in moving from mallet instrument to mallet instrument is a delight for everyone involved." Greg Edwards / Westwood Collegiate Winnipeg "..... thanks for making the planning and organization of the event so easy. I’m not always so fortunate to be able to work with the rarest of species - the organized musician." Hali Krawchuck/ University of Ottawa "The Rhythm Section workshop was an awesome opportunity for the kids to get credible information from a top flight musician." Rich Sumstead - St. Marys District Collegiate |
B.C Interior Jazz Music Fest Kelowna Bernie Addington (Bass) and I in workshop discussing the dynamics of working in a dual setting. |
Fellow adjudicators Ashley Summers & Rod Wiedman 2011 Brandon Jazz Music Fest. |
West Coast Jazz Music Fest 2009 Me, Brent Jarvis (Piano), Ross Taggart (Tenor), Pat Coleman (Guitar), Ken Lister (Bass) Lina Allemano (Trumpet) with Carmella Luvisotto & Sarah Fall (Directors of the festival). |
Workshop with Bill Kristjanson's Jazz Ensemble March 15/2011 Vincent Massey Collegiate Winnipeg, Manitoba Special thanks John Balsillie at St. Johns Music! |
Hanging with WSO percussionists Matt Abraham, Victoria Sparks & Jeremy Epp prior to the Brandon Jazz Musicfest 2011. |
Sandy Hunter of St. John's Music, Jonathon Wade Professor of Percussion University of Ottawa and Michael after the Master Class at November 14, 2008. |
Clowning around at the Chilliwack Music Fest 2010 L-R: Host Shane Monkman, Band Co-coordinator Janine Webster, Adjudicator Mike Keddy Un of Victoria and Michael. |
Bernie Addington (Bassist), Michael and Ross Taggart (Piano/Tenor) wearing thin during discussion of best player awards at the 2009 B.C. Interior Jazz Music Fest. These guys were so much fun! |
Michael enjoys co-adjudicator William Carn (Trombonist) at the Collingwood Music Fest, March 2009. |
Windsor Music Fest 2010 Kingsville Ontario.Doug Bianchi (Adj.), Sondra Gallina (Adj.), Janice Waldron (Bellair MF Ast), Chris Ingratta MF director, Ken Jones (Adj.), Rita Gatt (Bellair MF ASt.) and Michael. |
Max Marshal (Bassist), Michael Wood, and Nicholas Papador Professor of Percussion, at a University of Windsor Master Class, 2007 |
Cuban Music Clinic with Mike Beauclerc, Bobby Carassas, Michael Wood and Mike Manny, at the Ontario Music Educator's Conference, Hunstville, 2007. |
On January 7,2008 the Teen Challenge Drum Line previewed its first showcase concert with Yamaha Artist Michael Wood. The line was started on September 17th, 2007. All members are residents of the Teen Challenge Farm Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program. |
Michael with Greg Prior (Bass) presenting master class "Vibes & the Jazz Song Book" at Wilfrid Laurier University, 2009. |
University of Ottawa master class with the Professor Jonathon Wade and percussion students, 2008. |
Myself with Nick Clayton, Kevin Hamlin & Mark Spencer Collingwood Jazz Musicfest 2009. |
