Cami Thompson: NEWS

Cami has just been cast in the Gershwin musical "GIRL CRAZY", in the comic sidekick role of Kate Fothergill, the character that introduced Ethel Merman to the Broadway stage, and made famous the snappy "I Got Rhythm". The show is produced by 42nd Street Moon Theater Company in San Francisco, and will run for 4 weeks from Oct. 23 thru Nov. 16. Cami is VERY excited as this is her first theatrical role outside of Northern Nevada, and hopes many of you can venture to Eureka Theater in San Francisco for this unique glimpse into a forgotten Broadway classic. Tickets will go on sale in August, as this is part of next year's season, and not yet announced on the website. More info on the calendar page.

Cami can help you discover your strongest, healthiest and most expressive voice!
And yes, you CAN afford it!

* Develop correct, powerful BREATHING

* Increase vocal RANGE and CONTROL

* Improve QUALITY and tone of voice

* Discover your OWN UNIQUE SOUND

* Find your "personal power" in a song

* Get advice on the variety of opportunities in the music business

* Learn techniques for reducing stress onstage, at auditions, in school

* Become more CONFIDENT in all that you do - singing, speaking, living - by gaining self-awareness, self- expression and self-esteem


In her lessons and clinics, Cami first guides the student through relaxation and stretching techniques to calm, connect and energize the body. Then she teaches proper breathing for the most powerful and healthy sound. Finally she shares her vocal techniques and singing exercises that have helped hundreds of students create a strong, clear, expressive voice they love, and love to share!

Cami can help you prepare for auditions, shows, goals, and can coach in improvisation, interpretation and presentation.

Cami is currently teaching private lessons in Reno and the Bay Area, and is available for clinics and group classes as well.

"Cami is dynamic, knowledgeable: her vocal jazz expertise is second to none. Her ideas and direction are clear and easy to grasp, and she is one of the few who really understands scat syllables and vocal improvisation."
.... Peggy Vax, President, No. Calif. Unit, International Association of Jazz Educators (I.A J.E.)


"Cami has given 2 clinics for my musical theater students - the improvement was great! The kids LOVE her, they still practice her exercises before rehearsals, and they can't wait for her to come back!"
....Sabrina Cellucci, Drama teacher, Reno High School


"I've asked Cami to return again this year to give another clinic to my Jazz Choir. She works with their interpretation of songs as well as their solos, and helps give the choir sound a better blend. Well worth the money! They love to talk about her business experience, too!"
....David Robinson, Vocal Jazz Director, El Camino High, Sacramento

Cami is featued on the cover of the new January issue of teh Northern Nevada regional magazine :RLife:, and its lead story is all about her life on and off stage!
Their magazine motto: Real people. Real Places. Real Passion.
Click here to find out how to subsribe and get a copy!
http://www.rlifemagazine.com/jan08/magazine/

RLife will also be launching their new website with Cami as their feature web interview by editor Jackie Shelton.... lots of insights into her life and life style, family, music, ethics... and new and unusual photos!

so click on and enjoy an inside look at the real Cami Thompson...

http://www.rlifemagazine.com/jan08/features/cami.php

Well, the nights are getting chilly and the leaves across the Sierra are ablaze with bright oranges, yellows and reds! The holidays are quickly approaching, so I have moved my delightful Christmas CD, "Colors of Christmas" to the top of the list on my LISTEN and PURCHASE web pages, so you can find it quickly. It's the favorite CD of my family (maybe because they all got to sing on it!) - but mostly because of the feel-good emotions and the warm romance of it all.... Makes a great gift to bring to a Holiday party when your fruit cake has lost its uumph, and you can't decide on the right wine!

If you already have this CD, please write a few words about it in my GUESTBOOK and share your thoughts.

And don't forget - this album is available digitally - iTunes, Rhapsody, Napster, wherever you go to buy digital download music -- you can buy on eosng or the whole album. Two other CDs available, too.

Happy Holidays!

"RENO GIRL MAKES GOOD!"

I keep hearing from people across the country who happened to watch "SO YOU THINK YOU CAN
DANCE!" on July 19 and hear that my 2000 recording of "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy" (from my CD "By Request") had been selected for the opening group dance song featured on that night. It aired nationally (at 9:00 pm PST) on Fox TV stations and I hope you caught it - it was the first song! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU for sending me your congratulations and best wishes!

This program has now been licensed to several countries, so the blessings continue with royalty checks coming soon!

Here is the link to the website for "So You Think You Can Dance"...
http://www.fox.com/dance/
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So how did they happen to choose me?...
One of the choreographers, Jean Marc, was hoping to use Bette Midler's version of "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy" that week for a big
swing dance production, but because she was on vacation and unable to
respond to the quick request, Jean Marc searched iTunes for another
version and discovered mine. I'm so thrilled that he chose it over so many others to be used for their hot new TV show. It was edited in length for the broadcast, but you can listen to it in its entirety right now on my website...
http://camithompson.com/music.html, or on Itunes or dozens of other Internet music sites.

My recording of "Boogie Woogie" features wonderful musicians I have been playing with for many years, some for decades: Tony Savage on drums, Richard Ray on bass, Peter Supersano on piano, Frank Falcioni on guitar. My friend Remmel Wilson let me use his horn arrangement,
which showcases the trumpet stylings of Matt Nygren, with Paul Lenz
(trumpet), Rich Lewis (trombone) and Remmel Wilson and Brian Landruss
on saxes. Thanks for the great notes, guys!!!

That's my voice overdubbed with up to 4 tracks of harmony which I arranged. We recorded it in my hometown Reno at IMIRAGE SOUND LAB, the awesome studio of recording genius "Too Tall" Tom Gordon!

http://www.myspace.com/imiragesoundlab

Remmel Wilson's CD can be found here:
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/baronvonremmel
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I feel truly grateful to be a music-maker, and I thank the Universe for my abundant Blessings!!!!
Thanks to you all for listening!

Wel, I'm either too short or my head's too small for the wigs -- !!! -- at Beach Blanket Babylon in San Francisco, so they passed me by after my callback. I appreciate the opportunity and the experience.... (now if I could just get CAST!!!) ... NEXT?

Hi Friends!

I just felt like making a webstie design change - kinda rich and cool for the coming change of season from Spring to Summer. And since I have made a few changes in my life, I thought it appropriate... I am now an officially MARRIED WOMAN! Yep, me - married! After our exciting whirl-wind engagement (of 11 YEARS !!! ) Scott Lenau, my wonderful "kitchen mechanic", married me on Feb. 23 -- our anniversary --during our Hawaiian vacation. Well, it was more of an elopement - it only took 3 days to plan and complete! Four friends were there, and an old musician friend of mine performed the ceremony - jazz pianist Sal Godinez.

So as the world turns, and the days get warmer, and children's laughter gets louder, and our hopes for peace get stronger -- I enjoy looking at this gold ring on my finger and thinking, "Oh yeah, I'd better do the laundry!"

Peace, Cami

I am now in the digital world! Three of my 5 CDs are available for download purchase at iTunes - you can choose to buy the whole CD for $9.99, or individual songs for 99cents each!

The albums are:

"NO MORE BLUES" (the CDs are currently out of stock, so this is the only way to get this album) at
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?playListId=207404165
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"BY REQUEST" (most popular) at
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?playListId=207402074
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"COLORS OF CHRISTMAS" at
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?playListId=207579818
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Please have a look and a listen, and feel free to write a review!

If you don't have iTunes, here is a link to their FREE download site: http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/
Thanks for listening!

Hi Friends,
Just a friendly note to remind you to vote November 7th, or before. Early elections are available in most areas.

Having just returned from singing in Europe last week, I am reminded of the millions of people over the past several hundred years who have died fighting for their right to have a voice in their own country, or protecting that right. We are lucky here to HAVE this voice, and yet barely 30% of us use it! If you only knew how many people today WISH they could share our freedom.... But that freedom is diminishing with each person who refuses to speak up and speak out. As a vocal teacher I help people find their voice, but I can't help if they don't wish to be heard. PLEASE choose to use your vote as your voice for CHOICE. (Wow, how poetic!) WE really CAN make a difference. Hope is always over on the horizon, until you open your arms to it and embrace it - then you OWN it. Don't be one of those who opens their eyes November 8th and says, "Oh, if only I had voted." SO SHOW UP -- GET OUT AND VOTE!

Hey, just felt like making some changes to my website design - sort of "Spring Cleaning" for my lifework. This style is much easier to read, and schedule dates are clearer.

Wishing you and yours a powerful, inspiring and exciting season of change, compassion and growth!

Blessed Be!
Cami

As we already move out of the first month of 2006, remember that this is the month to celebrate romance! (Lucky for me both my birthday and anniversary are in February!) So be nice to those you love -- heck, even the ones you don't love -- and feel your own heart grow bigger and stronger.

Peace and Light!

So many wonderful memories made this year! I have met great new friends at the last few festivals, and look forward to sharing more music and laughter with you all!

As we approach the seasons of feasting and festing, I hope we all take a moment to be grateful for all that we have -- health, happiness, home, friends, family, safety -- we've all seen how it can be taken away so swiftly! Be at peace with yourself, be generous and forgiving of others, and show kindness whenever possible --- WE are the change we are searching for!

Blessed Be!
Cami