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May 2019
Mark & Greta in Concert with friends: Guitarists Teja Gerken & Doug Young
Mark & I will be performing our eclectic mix of playful jazz, Americana, originals, and eclectic pop. And we are thrilled to be joined by Teja and Doug, who will be offering their own duo guitar arrangements of original compositions, Celtic tunes, jazz standards and the occasional classical piece. Free will offering of $20 at the door.
Find out more »Mark & Greta in Morro Bay
Mark and Greta participate in Morro Bay Wine Sellers' “Songwriters At Play” event. Music starts at 6:30; M&G are scheduled for 8:15. No cover charge.
Find out more »June 2019
Youth Piano Recital
Greta's youth piano students share their music at this recital for students & families at Greta's home.
Find out more »Mark & Greta Concert in Shingle Springs, California
Mark will be showcasing his beautiful and compelling fingerstyle guitar work for the first half; Greta will join him later for their duo of playful jazz, Americana and more. Fingerstyle guitarists will want to come in the afternoon for Mark's workshop at 3:30, using original compositions and repertoire from his new Relaxing Songs book. Reservations & info for both concert & workshop: dcthomas5256 @ gmail.com (delete spaces when emailing).
Find out more »Greta at Newberg Library
Join Greta for a fabulous sing-along to launch Summer Reading for the birth-to-kindergarten age. Lots of songs, fingerplays, and movement!
Find out more »Student Recitals
Greta's Youth Voice students and Adult vocalists and pianists have their respective recitals at Greta's home: 1:30 for Youth and 3:30 for Adults. Ages range from 5 to 70-something! Open to current students and their families.
Find out more »Greta’s Crazy Camp Songs at Gresham Library
Join Greta for a lively sing-along of Crazy Camp Songs! We’ll sing traditional and original songs that are perfect for singing around the camp fire, in the family car … and at the library… with accompaniment on guitar and ukulele – and fascinating percussion instruments which selected members of the audience will play!
Find out more »July 2019
Music at Frog Pond Church, Wilsonville, Ore.
I'm pleased to be a part of the “Drawn In: Living Out the Creative Life with God” series. The theme for this Sunday is "Rest." And reflecting on how water helps me rest and relax, I wrote a new piano piece entitled "River." I'm looking forward to introducing it this Sunday!
Find out more »Toddler/Preschool program at Dallas Library in Dallas, Ore.
We'll be singing songs about exploring, whether in outer space, camping, or in our own backyards! Includes fingerplays, movement, and tips for parents and caregivers on how to promote early literacy and exploration through music.
Find out more »August 2019
“Teddy Bear Picnic” at Coffee Creek – private event
I'm looking forward to returning to Coffee Creek Correctional Facility for their annual "Teddy Bear Picnic." I'll be singing and sharing percussion instruments with the families in the morning. After lunch, the women and I get together to share ideas on music and literacy. Private gathering.
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