For universities and other educational institutions, Gentleman Brawlers offers ENGAGEMENT ACTiVITIES & master classes in music and performance.
Pre and post-performance discussions available & encouraged.
JOY IN MOVEMENT workshops
exploring physical storytelling
Beyond the stage, Gentleman Brawlers believes that if you can move, you can dance. The group excels in community outreach activities, encouraging joy and freedom of self-expression no matter a person’s age, skill level, or ability in an uplifting and accessible way.
Introducing dance vocabulary rooted in styles such as rhythm tap, West African, and pop-modern, the movement ethos behind GB serves as a detailed visual extension of their music. This enables audiences to connect, discover, and participate in fun and unexpected ways. Workshops center around structured improv, “just saying yes,”and creating individual choices to support physical storytelling. Participants find that, ultimately, the most memorable experiences blur the lines between spectator and performer.
Workshops are led by co-director and frontwoman Becca Fox (BFA, University of Florida), a visual and performing artist (Metropolitan Opera, La Jolla Playhouse, and York Theatre Company) and Quincie Hydock (BFA in Dance & Choreography with dual-degree in VCU/Richmond Ballet Performance track, VCU), a NYC-based dancer, choreographer (Q&A Productions), arts administrator (Director of Programming at Pentacle), and group fitness instructor (the ness). Together they seek to help participants move in new directions and create pathways in a fun and supportive environment. No experience is needed.
MUSIC MASTER CLASSES
drumming & the music business
1. Band Introduction
Experience as a musician & educator
About the music and genres being played
2. Playing as a Band
Song form, comping, dynamics, and expression
Knowing songs/playing other genres
Studio vs. live
3. Performance Examples
Students sit in with the band
Give feedback to student players
4. Music Careers & Business
Band leading and finding musicians
Professionalism
EPK, booking, & knowing your audience
Alternative revenue streams
Q&A
In addition to Gentleman Brawlers, Jeremy Warren has also performed and/or recorded with artists such as GZA-Wu-Tang, Deanna Martin (daughter of Dean Martin), Andy Milne, Lenny Pickett, John Scofield, Tom Scott, and NYU Combo Nuvo.
Masters Degree in music, NYU
bass & the rhythm section
1. Role of the Rhythm Section
Defining the harmonic rhythm of the piece and setting the tone of a piece
Playing time vs “walking”
Tuning into the drummer
2. Improvisation
Defining various approaches for improv
Sample exercises for students to improve their improvisational skills
Live demo
Students sit with the band
3. Role of Playing Your Instrument in an Ensemble
The “why” behind your instrument & how it contributes to a piece of music overall
Solo approaches and how that feeds back into your work in an ensemble
Q&A
Trevor Brown is a professional NYC Upright/Electric Bassist and Producer for the last decade. He has also played the Beatles classic, “I Saw Her Standing There” with Paul McCartney at his event (video on instagram). Winner of the ASCAP Harold Adamson Lyric Award for producing. Brown plays all styles (Pop, R&B, Rock, Funk, Jazz, Gospel, Salsa, Folk, Singer-Songwriter, & Afro-Beat).
BA/Jazz Studies program, NYU