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November 3, 2021 - Vocal Improv Boot Camp 2.0!
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Darmon Meader and Rosana are at it again! Vocal Improv Boot Camp 2.0 is here, this time focusing on tunes, tunes, tunes. Three different composer groupings, three classes in each group - a total of 9 classes. Learn about practice techniques, hearing through changes, building language, shaping solos, and more!
Register for one composer group (3 classes for $75), or all three (9 classes for $200). The first class is November 9, but classes can also be viewed on video afterward. The classes are offered ala carte through jazzvoice.com, and registration is open now. View the informational video! |
October 8, 2021 - Brasuka debut album, A Vida Com Paixao, released
It's finally here! Rosana's Brazilian band Brasuka has released their debut album on the Outside In Arts record label.
"Inspired by different styles of Brazilian music with spices of reggae, classical, jazz improvisation, folk-styled melodies, Uruguayan candombe, and splashes of pop, the six-member band, along with special guests, delivers a sublime album with every tune a pure delight of lyricism and percussive rhythms."
Available now on all streaming platforms and for purchase/download. Visit Brasukamusic.com to learn more about the band, see videos, or purchase music and merch!
Join us live or livestreamed for the 2 CD release concerts at The Kitchen Cafe in Dallas, TX. Livestream Link!
"Inspired by different styles of Brazilian music with spices of reggae, classical, jazz improvisation, folk-styled melodies, Uruguayan candombe, and splashes of pop, the six-member band, along with special guests, delivers a sublime album with every tune a pure delight of lyricism and percussive rhythms."
Available now on all streaming platforms and for purchase/download. Visit Brasukamusic.com to learn more about the band, see videos, or purchase music and merch!
Join us live or livestreamed for the 2 CD release concerts at The Kitchen Cafe in Dallas, TX. Livestream Link!
August 27, 2021 - "Eberhard" by Lyle Mays is released
Rosana and Gary Eckert had the honor and privilege of recording vocals for "Eberhard," the final, masterful, breathtaking musical work by Lyle Mays, the 11-time Grammy Award-winning pianist/composer/arranger best known for his work as the co-creator of the legendary Pat Metheny Group.
Learn about Lyle and this incredible piece at LyleMays.com.
Learn about Lyle and this incredible piece at LyleMays.com.
August 27, 2021 - Brasuka releases new singles and videos
Brasuka (Rosana's Brazilian jazz ensemble) is gearing up for their debut album release on Oct 8! The singles "Samba Jiji" and "Marakandombe" came out August 13th and Sept. 17.
Check out the video for Brasuka's first single, "Samba Jiji."
Check out the video for Brasuka's second single, "Marakandombe."
Subscribe to the Brasuka YouTube channel so you don't miss any videos. More on the way!
Check out the video for Brasuka's first single, "Samba Jiji."
Check out the video for Brasuka's second single, "Marakandombe."
Subscribe to the Brasuka YouTube channel so you don't miss any videos. More on the way!
August 15, 2021 - Rosana joins YouTube vocal jazz guru Aimee Nolte
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Rosana had fun jamming and chatting about ear training and musical reflexes with the totally awesome Aimee Nolte.
Have you checked out her incredible YouTube channel?? Wow! - take a look! |
June 21, 2021 -Happy World Music Day
UNT News featured Rosana on Twitter to talk about music in our lives -
it's for everyone!
Check it out! UNT News on Twitter
it's for everyone!
Check it out! UNT News on Twitter
Pandemic 20-21! - Vocal Jazz Improvisation Boot Camp with Darmon Meader
That's a wrap! The Vocal Jazz Improvisation Boot Camp hosted by Rosana and Darmon Meader, which took place pandemic-style on zoom September 2020 thru May 2021, has come to a close.
Missed the series and want to watch the recorded zoom videos? Videos still available to view until Dec 31, 2021
Topics included:
Send your payment of $200 to paypal.me/DarmonMeader. You will get a link leading you to all 9 class videos, handouts, and practice tracks as well as access to the private Facebook group.
Missed the series and want to watch the recorded zoom videos? Videos still available to view until Dec 31, 2021
Topics included:
- Syllables, guide tones, chord recognition, scales/modes, tension & release, solo contour, altered scales, odd meter...
Send your payment of $200 to paypal.me/DarmonMeader. You will get a link leading you to all 9 class videos, handouts, and practice tracks as well as access to the private Facebook group.
June 2, 2020 - Starter Girlz Podcast
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What a fun interview with Jennifer Loehding for her Starter Girlz podcast! We talk life balance, my process for starting a project, professional influences and memorable experiences, and even some fun "getting to know you" questions. With this podcast, she is hoping to inspire people to have the courage to take that leap -- "whether you are starting a podcast, starting a business, starting a brand, or starting a movement..."
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February 2020 - Rosana publishes article in Downbeat Magazine
"Bebop Language Drills for Vocalists" - Downbeat Magazine
Want to take your vocal improv to the next level?
Check out Rosana's article in the February 2020 issue of Downbeat Magazine! (Email Rosana for PDF)
Want to take your vocal improv to the next level?
Check out Rosana's article in the February 2020 issue of Downbeat Magazine! (Email Rosana for PDF)
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December, 2019 - Expressive Singing: A 3-part online class on Music Habit.com
Rosana recorded a set of 3 classes on solo singing/expression for Michele Weir's great site MusicHabit.com.
Get all 3 classes as a bundle for $36!
Class #1 = Expressive Phrasing
Class #2 = Expressive Tone
Class #3 = Expressive Style
Are you a teacher and want to use these classes as part of your classroom curriculum? Get the classroom version, allowing your entire class (unlimited users) access for a year! Plus, lots of additional assignments and activities included.
Classroom Bundle Information
Get all 3 classes as a bundle for $36!
Class #1 = Expressive Phrasing
Class #2 = Expressive Tone
Class #3 = Expressive Style
Are you a teacher and want to use these classes as part of your classroom curriculum? Get the classroom version, allowing your entire class (unlimited users) access for a year! Plus, lots of additional assignments and activities included.
Classroom Bundle Information
June 2018 - Hey look, Rosana wrote a book!
"Singing with Expression: a guide to authentic and adventurous song interpretation"
Exercises and etudes aimed at helping singers
Including over 145 listening examples in various keys, covering various styles including:
Rubato Ballad, Swing, Cha Cha, Salsa, Funk, Odd Meter, R&B, Double time-feel samba, and more!
Published by Hal Leonard. For more information or to purchase a copy, click HERE.
Exercises and etudes aimed at helping singers
- develop an original point of view with their songs
- react in-the-moment
- experiment with interpretation
- explore different grooves and styles
- unlock their vocal potential, stylistically and technically
- establish deeper connections with their audiences
Including over 145 listening examples in various keys, covering various styles including:
Rubato Ballad, Swing, Cha Cha, Salsa, Funk, Odd Meter, R&B, Double time-feel samba, and more!
Published by Hal Leonard. For more information or to purchase a copy, click HERE.
January 13, 2020 - The Working Singer Podcast Interview
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Wow - what a great podcast - about all things vocalists need to carve out a career! Rosana was interviewed for this awesome podcast by Jamila Ford on the topic of being a versatile singer.
Check it out HERE! |
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January 1, 2020 - The New Voice of KERA TV
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For many years, theater visionary, producer, and Undermain Theater owner Katherine Owens was the "voice of KERA," Dallas's award-winning PBS TV station. Her expressive voice could be heard every day, informing viewers of upcoming shows, exciting local events, donor benefits and opportunities, and more. She sadly passed away this summer, deeply mourned by the DFW community. It is Rosana's honor and privilege to take her place as the voice of KERA, a station of which Rosana has been a longtime sustaining member. Rosana's voice will begin to air in a gradual transition beginning January 2020.
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December 30, 2021 - New Video
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New Video - Meant for Me
For those who have loved and lost and hope to love again. From the album Sailing Home. Written by Rosana and Gary Eckert Video by Daniel Pardo |
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October 21, 2019 - New album!
Sailing Home - Available from Origin Records.
Rosana's fifth studio recording, Sailing Home, was released on June 21, 2019. Praised as "bright and imaginative," "alluring," and "world-class," it was produced by singer/songwriter Peter Eldridge, who also played piano on the project. Engineered by Grammy Award-winning engineer Tre Nagella (Kirk Franklin, Blake Shelton) and mastered by New York's legendary Scott Hull (John Mayer, Herbie Hancock, Steely Dan), the album features 11 original songs about life, love, loss, and hope.
Peter Eldridge - producer, piano/organ/keyboards, Corey Christiansen - acoustic and electric guitars
Young Heo - acoustic bass, Steve Barnes - drums, with special guests
Ben Wittman - percussion, Gary Eckert - percussion, Ginny Mac - accordion, Brian Piper - piano, Daniel Pardo - alto flute
Rosana's fifth studio recording, Sailing Home, was released on June 21, 2019. Praised as "bright and imaginative," "alluring," and "world-class," it was produced by singer/songwriter Peter Eldridge, who also played piano on the project. Engineered by Grammy Award-winning engineer Tre Nagella (Kirk Franklin, Blake Shelton) and mastered by New York's legendary Scott Hull (John Mayer, Herbie Hancock, Steely Dan), the album features 11 original songs about life, love, loss, and hope.
Peter Eldridge - producer, piano/organ/keyboards, Corey Christiansen - acoustic and electric guitars
Young Heo - acoustic bass, Steve Barnes - drums, with special guests
Ben Wittman - percussion, Gary Eckert - percussion, Ginny Mac - accordion, Brian Piper - piano, Daniel Pardo - alto flute
October 29, 2019 - The World of Texas Music Podcast
Interview on Apple Podcast "The World of Texas Music"
by Andrew Clendenen
What fun to be interviewed by Andrew for this wonderful podcast highlighting Texas musicians. We talked about jazz, my days as a French horn player (he even got me to bust out the horn and play a bit -- yikes!), my days marching drum and bugle corp, and my new album. His site is WTXM.ORG. You can listen to my interview here: The World of Texas Music
by Andrew Clendenen
What fun to be interviewed by Andrew for this wonderful podcast highlighting Texas musicians. We talked about jazz, my days as a French horn player (he even got me to bust out the horn and play a bit -- yikes!), my days marching drum and bugle corp, and my new album. His site is WTXM.ORG. You can listen to my interview here: The World of Texas Music
September 8, 2019 - It's Jingle Time! Rewound Radio Interview
You know those jingles you hear on the radio - the ones that sing the call letters of the station in the style of the station you're listening to? Like, WKRP in Cincinnati... or 102.1 Kiss FM...well, those kinds of jingles were first created here in Dallas decades ago. And one of the gems in this town who is a jingle creator, producer, historian, and guru is Jon Wolfert, owner of JAM Creative Productions. Check out Jon's interview with Rosana (who has sung jingles at JAM for many years). They talk jingles, the biz, Rosana's musical history, and they even hear jazz vocal legend Sarah Vaughn sing a commercial jingle!
Rewound Radio Interview with Rosana Eckert
Rewound Radio Interview with Rosana Eckert
August 20, 2019 - Voyage Dallas Interview
Rosana was delighted to be interviewed by Voyage Dallas - a wonderful online resource for all things DFW! Check it out here!
NPR Tiny Desk Contest 2019
Rosana and bassist Jeffry Eckels got together for a quick session to record one of Rosana's original songs for the NPR Tiny Desk Contest. (Her song "For Good" was inspired by Don Draper, a character on the popular show Mad Men, and his raging infidelity. ) Jeffry Eckels passed away in the summer of 2020.
Rosana and bassist Jeffry Eckels got together for a quick session to record one of Rosana's original songs for the NPR Tiny Desk Contest. (Her song "For Good" was inspired by Don Draper, a character on the popular show Mad Men, and his raging infidelity. ) Jeffry Eckels passed away in the summer of 2020.
10/1/18 - New album! Mike Steinel Quintet featuring Rosana Eckert: Song and Dance
Rosana was delighted to partner with renowned trumpeter, composer, educator, and author, Mike Steinel on his new album of all original songs, titled Song and Dance.
"Tasty playing that seems like effortless jamming... the underlying vibe is so tight and right on that you're in good hands throughout. Well done."
- Midwest Record
"[Steinel] has a sound of his own and a boppish style that is melodic yet both explorative and part of the jazz tradition...
Rosana Eckert is a joy throughout this set, showing that she is one of the best scat singers around yet also digging deep into the lyrics of a few of the ballads... swinging yet thoughtful music." - Scott Yanow - jazz journalist/historian
Available HERE.
November 12, 2018 - Vaishnava Jana To -
a tribute to Mahatma Ghandi on his 100th birthday
Rosana and her UNT colleague, world music faculty Vivek Virani , arranged and produced this rendition of one of Ghandi's favorite poems, Vaishnava Jana To by Narsinh Mehta. Sixteen UNT music students took part in this wonderful experience, learning about a new language and new culture.
a tribute to Mahatma Ghandi on his 100th birthday
Rosana and her UNT colleague, world music faculty Vivek Virani , arranged and produced this rendition of one of Ghandi's favorite poems, Vaishnava Jana To by Narsinh Mehta. Sixteen UNT music students took part in this wonderful experience, learning about a new language and new culture.
8/1/18 Fun with Scatability (Improvisation App) - Exercise 23 featuring Rosana Eckert
Want to practice your scat singing? Download Michele Weir's iphone app Scatability! Rosana is featured along with several other vocal jazz artists, having sung some of the exercises used in the app. In this tutorial, Michele demonstrates how to use the app, singing along with Exercise 23 from Rosana's module. With the free download, you get a sample of each artist's module. You can purchase an artist's complete module as well, and soon, you'll be able to pick and choose from various modules.
Want to practice your scat singing? Download Michele Weir's iphone app Scatability! Rosana is featured along with several other vocal jazz artists, having sung some of the exercises used in the app. In this tutorial, Michele demonstrates how to use the app, singing along with Exercise 23 from Rosana's module. With the free download, you get a sample of each artist's module. You can purchase an artist's complete module as well, and soon, you'll be able to pick and choose from various modules.
6/20/18 New Video from Groove for Thought, Featuring Rosana
Rosana was delighted to be asked to solo on Groove For Thought's new recording of the swingin' tune "Groovin' Hard" originally written by Don Menza for the Buddy Rich Band. This arrangement was done by Dave Barduhn, Kelly Kunz, and Amanda Kunz.
Rosana was delighted to be asked to solo on Groove For Thought's new recording of the swingin' tune "Groovin' Hard" originally written by Don Menza for the Buddy Rich Band. This arrangement was done by Dave Barduhn, Kelly Kunz, and Amanda Kunz.
5/1/2018 "The Voice Teacher's Cookbook:
Creative Recipes for Teachers of Singing"
Rosana is a contributing author for this great new resource. Description: From Meredith Music Resource, 57 experts from across the U.S. working as professors, studio teachers, professional singers, choral directors, composers, vocologists, and speech-language pathologists have all contributed to this amazing collection of quick-to-read, yet deeply insightful strategies. It's like finding expert trade secrets all placed in one easy source. With outstanding records of performance, workshop clinics, recordings, research, composition, leadership, and teaching, the authors provide their favorite "recipes" that will expand your current knowledge and inspire all levels of voice teachers and singers.
Creative Recipes for Teachers of Singing"
Rosana is a contributing author for this great new resource. Description: From Meredith Music Resource, 57 experts from across the U.S. working as professors, studio teachers, professional singers, choral directors, composers, vocologists, and speech-language pathologists have all contributed to this amazing collection of quick-to-read, yet deeply insightful strategies. It's like finding expert trade secrets all placed in one easy source. With outstanding records of performance, workshop clinics, recordings, research, composition, leadership, and teaching, the authors provide their favorite "recipes" that will expand your current knowledge and inspire all levels of voice teachers and singers.
4/22/17 "Jazz and Kids -
Songs and Activities for a Swingin' Classroom"
Rosana has once again teamed up with children's author/music educator Sharon Burch to release an 8-song collection of jazz songs for kids. It is a combination of well-known and original children's songs arranged to classic jazz grooves. Three of the songs are from the children's musical Freddie the Frog and the Jungle Jazz, written by Sharon and Rosana. Each song is accompanied by instructions for movement or a game activity, and the teacher kit includes additional teaching points for each song. Published by Hal Leonard.
Songs and Activities for a Swingin' Classroom"
Rosana has once again teamed up with children's author/music educator Sharon Burch to release an 8-song collection of jazz songs for kids. It is a combination of well-known and original children's songs arranged to classic jazz grooves. Three of the songs are from the children's musical Freddie the Frog and the Jungle Jazz, written by Sharon and Rosana. Each song is accompanied by instructions for movement or a game activity, and the teacher kit includes additional teaching points for each song. Published by Hal Leonard.
9/20/16
Vocal Jazz Improvisation: An Instrumental Approach by Darmon Meader
with demonstration CD by Darmon and Rosana
Calling all vocal improvisers! Want to add more altered dominant vocabulary to your brain? Want to sing more jazz lines like saxophone players? Want to just generally get better at improvising?? It's here! Darmon Meader has released a wonderful vocal improvisation etude book chock full of exercises and sample solos sure to keep you busy for years to come. It comes with almost 80 demonstration recordings, recorded by Darmon (vocals and sax) and Rosana (vocals). Available at www.darmonmeader.com.
Vocal Jazz Improvisation: An Instrumental Approach by Darmon Meader
with demonstration CD by Darmon and Rosana
Calling all vocal improvisers! Want to add more altered dominant vocabulary to your brain? Want to sing more jazz lines like saxophone players? Want to just generally get better at improvising?? It's here! Darmon Meader has released a wonderful vocal improvisation etude book chock full of exercises and sample solos sure to keep you busy for years to come. It comes with almost 80 demonstration recordings, recorded by Darmon (vocals and sax) and Rosana (vocals). Available at www.darmonmeader.com.
9/10/16 Ashleigh Smith CD debut on Concord, including Rosana's "Beautiful and True"
It's out! Sarah Vaughan International Vocal Jazz Competition winner Ashleigh Smith has released her debut CD titled Sunkissed! A former student of Rosana and UNT alumna, Ashleigh has been signed to the Concord Jazz Label and her debut CD was released on August 26. Ashleigh commissioned an original song from Rosana for the project, titled The Beautiful and True, with a gorgeous string arrangement done by Sergio Pamies. Check it out here!
It's out! Sarah Vaughan International Vocal Jazz Competition winner Ashleigh Smith has released her debut CD titled Sunkissed! A former student of Rosana and UNT alumna, Ashleigh has been signed to the Concord Jazz Label and her debut CD was released on August 26. Ashleigh commissioned an original song from Rosana for the project, titled The Beautiful and True, with a gorgeous string arrangement done by Sergio Pamies. Check it out here!
8/3/16 Vox Arsana "Turn it Up"
Slovenian vocal quartet Vox Arsana commissioned two original pieces from Rosana for
their debut CD with Big Band RTV SLO.
Rosana wrote and arranged "Into the Fire" and the title track, "Turn it Up."
Slovenian vocal quartet Vox Arsana commissioned two original pieces from Rosana for
their debut CD with Big Band RTV SLO.
Rosana wrote and arranged "Into the Fire" and the title track, "Turn it Up."
4/24/16 Texas Voices commission original song about food
The Texas Voices Chamber Choir is finishing up their "Joy of..." season, having performed concerts themed around the Joy of Dance, the Joy of Christmas, and the Joy of Nature. This final concert of the season centers around the Joy of Food! Yes - Food! Rosana was delighted to team up with husband Gary to write an original song for them entitled "Corn." Rosana did the cappella arrangement, and it will be performed at the Preston Meadow Lutheran Church in Dallas, TX on Sunday, May 15 at 6:30pm. It'll be fun!
The Texas Voices Chamber Choir is finishing up their "Joy of..." season, having performed concerts themed around the Joy of Dance, the Joy of Christmas, and the Joy of Nature. This final concert of the season centers around the Joy of Food! Yes - Food! Rosana was delighted to team up with husband Gary to write an original song for them entitled "Corn." Rosana did the cappella arrangement, and it will be performed at the Preston Meadow Lutheran Church in Dallas, TX on Sunday, May 15 at 6:30pm. It'll be fun!
4/1/15 UNT College of Music acquires collection of Grammy-winning vocalist and vocal arranger Gene Puerling
The UNT College of Music has received music written by Grammy-winning vocal arranger and renowned vocalist, the late Gene Puerling, along with musical scores, instrumental arrangements and other memorabilia from Puerling’s widow, Helen. The Gene Puerling Collection will reside in the Special Collections section of UNT’s Music Library, and arrived at UNT on Oct. 27. The collection will be accessible for the entire UNT community and guests by special arrangement. It will be housed in UNT’s Music Library on the fourth floor of Willis Library. Those who would like to access it should give the Music Library staff at least one day’s notice to make the collection readily available. Contact the Music Library staff at musicref@unt.edu or (940) 565-2860.
The UNT College of Music has received music written by Grammy-winning vocal arranger and renowned vocalist, the late Gene Puerling, along with musical scores, instrumental arrangements and other memorabilia from Puerling’s widow, Helen. The Gene Puerling Collection will reside in the Special Collections section of UNT’s Music Library, and arrived at UNT on Oct. 27. The collection will be accessible for the entire UNT community and guests by special arrangement. It will be housed in UNT’s Music Library on the fourth floor of Willis Library. Those who would like to access it should give the Music Library staff at least one day’s notice to make the collection readily available. Contact the Music Library staff at musicref@unt.edu or (940) 565-2860.
- Included in the collection of the renowned vocalist and vocal arranger for The Hi-Lo’s! and The Singers Unlimited is music written by Puerling from his earliest days, beginning in the 1940s, until his death in 2008. The instrumental arrangements that often accompanied Puerling’s vocal arrangements will also be included in the collection, including music penned by Frank Comstock, Patrick Williams, Roger Kellaway, Rob McConnell, Les Hooper and Clare Fischer. In addition to musical scores, the collection will contain memorabilia related to Puerling’s life and work, including letters of admiration from renowned musicians, scripts from live television programs, and countless recordings made throughout his life.
6/9/14 Now Available!
Freddie the Frog and the Jungle Jazz
-a musical for young voices
Rosana teamed up with popular children's author and educator Sharon Burch to create Freddie the Frog and the Jungle Jazz, a musical for young voices - published by Hal Leonard. Written for grades 2-5, it's a fun musical that includes five original songs, 26 speaking parts, and even a "beginner band student" performance option to feature some young players. The demo, recorded at Crystal Clear Sound, features Dallas's own N'Awlins Gumbo Kings as well as great vocals and script-reading from kids at Prestonwood Christian Academy, Liberty Christian Academy, and Mcauliffe Elementary School. Check it out here!
Freddie the Frog and the Jungle Jazz
-a musical for young voices
Rosana teamed up with popular children's author and educator Sharon Burch to create Freddie the Frog and the Jungle Jazz, a musical for young voices - published by Hal Leonard. Written for grades 2-5, it's a fun musical that includes five original songs, 26 speaking parts, and even a "beginner band student" performance option to feature some young players. The demo, recorded at Crystal Clear Sound, features Dallas's own N'Awlins Gumbo Kings as well as great vocals and script-reading from kids at Prestonwood Christian Academy, Liberty Christian Academy, and Mcauliffe Elementary School. Check it out here!