Barbara Amell-Piano Soloist
Specialty programs for seniors include all 1930′s-1960′s music; all-Gershwin; all-musicals/movie themes from 1930′s-1960′s; all-big band music; Christmas; and sacred music. Thirty years experience. Interact with audience. Flexible fees.
**NEW PROGRAM! Hear all the music composed for the 1936 movie Swing Time, starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. Features famous songs by Jerome Kern, such as ‘Pick Yourself Up’ and ‘The Way You Look Tonight,’plus more obscure out-of print pieces designed for Fred and Ginger’s amazing dance routines, obtained with assistance from the Library of Congress. This beautiful music is enhanced with delightful anecdotes about the making of the film, obtained from RKO documentaries and the stars’ autobiographies.
Please contact me to arrange a performance at your facility in the Portland/Vancouver area!
Listen to a brief Music Sample (Gershwin’s “Do it Again”): http://www.orartswatch.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Do-It-Again-sample.mp3
Praise for Barbara Amell: “Barbara Amell is a Gershwin encyclopedia, and that’s just the beginning. Her meticulously planned introductions for all 16 songs on the program were brimming with wit, knowledge, and passion… Her attention to detail with the melody and delicate voicing were captivating and intimate.” Daniel Fitzmaurice, Oregon Arts Watch, Aug 17,2012
“Barbara is a talented pianist with a warm heart for our residents at Gilman Park. She consistently shares her music and friendship on a monthly basis and is enjoyed by all who attend. Barbara goes out of her way to bring special requested songs and shares stories with her music.” Sher J., Gilman Park Assisted Living, Oregon City
Contact: Barbara Amell
Phone: 503-774-1205
Email: [email protected]
Tags: 30's-60's, Big Band, christmas, Gershwin, holiday, Jerome Kern, memory care, Music, musicals/movie themes, OK to contact on short notice, piano, Portland/Vancouver, sacred, travels to your facility
