sabrawoolley - singer, songwriter, instrumentalist.

<body bgcolor="#ffffff"> <script language=JavaScript>  </script> <font face="Trebuchet MS, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, SunSans-Regular, sans-serif"></font> <div align="center"> <p><font size="5" face="Trebuchet MS, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, SunSans-Regular, sans-serif"><b>Sabira Woolley</b></font><font face="Trebuchet MS, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, SunSans-Regular, sans-serif"><br> Singer, Songwriter, Instrumentalist<br> Steel Pan (Lead), Guitar, 5-String Banjo, Percussion</font></p> <p></p> <p><font face="Trebuchet MS, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, SunSans-Regular, sans-serif">Email: <a href="mailto:sjwoolley@cox.net">sjwoolley@cox.net</a><br> Websites: <a href="http://www.sabrawoolley.com">www.sabrawoolley.com</a> / <a href="http://www.islandfever.com">www.islandfever.com</a></font></p> <p></p> </div> <div align="left"> <p><font face="Trebuchet MS, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, SunSans-Regular, sans-serif">Sabira is a very soulful and versatile singer, musician and all around entertainer. She has toured throughout California, the Caribbean, Western Canada, Mexico and Hawaii performing in many styles including Jazz, Worldbeat, New Age, Reggae, Calypso, Soca, Folk, Salsa, Top 40, Oldies, Showtunes, Swing, and Country music. Sabira has appeared in Concerts, Expositions, Cruise Ships, Musicals, Rennaissance Faires, Street Theatre Troupes, Wholistic Celebrations and Benefits. She has been featured on TV shows including a PBS concert special & a spot on P.M. Magazine. Her original music has received airplay on California radio stations (B100, KIFM, KGB & KSDS). Sabira has written, recorded & performed compositions for special events, awareness workshops, meditation tapes & instructional videos. She can also be heard as a studio back-up vocalist on other recordings. Sabira sings and plays lead steel pan in the band Island Fever, and is a free-lance vocalist/instrumentalist as well. She is currently doing research for a book on the history of the steel pan. Sabira is currently at work on a CD of meditation music for DNA activation, and a CD of her original songs.</font></p> <p><font face="Trebuchet MS, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, SunSans-Regular, sans-serif">Sabira has had extensive vocal training including 3 1/2 years with the renowned classical instructor Stewart Brady, and 8 years with Rebecca Drake encompassing the Seth Riggs techniques, as well as various college courses in gospel, chorus, and solo voice.</font></p> <p></p> </div> <div align="center"> <p><u><b><font face="Trebuchet MS, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, SunSans-Regular, sans-serif">EDUCATION</font></b></u></p> </div> <ul> <div align="left"> <li><font face="Trebuchet MS, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, SunSans-Regular, sans-serif"><b>SAN DIEGO CITY COLLEGE:</b> Voice, Gospel Singing, Music Theory, Piano, Jazz Dance, Broadcast Audio/Special Events </font> <li><font face="Trebuchet MS, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, SunSans-Regular, sans-serif"><b>CAROL McCOMB GUITAR WORKSHOPS:</b> Intermediate Guitar, Guitar Duets, Harmony Singing </font> <li><font face="Trebuchet MS, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, SunSans-Regular, sans-serif"><b>CANADA COLLEGE:</b> Solo Voice, Choir, Chorus </font> <li><font face="Trebuchet MS, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, SunSans-Regular, sans-serif"><b>GROSSMONT COLLEGE:</b> Choir, Guitar, Drama </font> <li><font face="Trebuchet MS, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, SunSans-Regular, sans-serif"><b>STAGE SEVEN DANCE STUDIO:</b> Jazz Dance </font> <li><font face="Trebuchet MS, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, SunSans-Regular, sans-serif"><b>PALACE OF EASTERN ARTS DANCE STUDIO:</b> Belly Dance </font> <li><font face="Trebuchet MS, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, SunSans-Regular, sans-serif"><b>VISIONARY DANCE PRODUCTIONS:</b> Belly Dance </font> <li><font face="Trebuchet MS, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, SunSans-Regular, sans-serif"><b>MELEAH:</b> Belly Dance </font> </div> </ul> <div align="left"> <div align="left"> <p><u><b><font face="Trebuchet MS, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, SunSans-Regular, sans-serif">PRIVATE INSTRUCTION - VOICE</font></b></u></p> <ul> <li><font face="Trebuchet MS, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, SunSans-Regular, sans-serif"><b>STEWART BRADY:</b> Classical 3 1/2 yrs. </font> <li><font face="Trebuchet MS, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, SunSans-Regular, sans-serif"><b>REBECCA DRAKE:</b> Pop, all styles 8 yrs. </font> <li><font face="Trebuchet MS, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, SunSans-Regular, sans-serif"><b>CAROLYN TERPSTRA:</b> Classical 1 yr. </font> <li><font face="Trebuchet MS, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, SunSans-Regular, sans-serif"><b>LYNNE HENDERSON:</b> Pop, all styles 3 mos. </font> </ul> </div> </div> <div align="center"> <p><b><u><font face="Trebuchet MS, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, SunSans-Regular, sans-serif">RECORDINGS</font></u></b></p> </div> <ul> <div align="left"> <li><font face="Trebuchet MS, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, SunSans-Regular, sans-serif"><b><a title="Island Fever - Pirate's Party CD" href="products.html">ISLAND FEVER - PIRATE’S PARTY</a></b> (Caribbean Party Music) 1995 </font> <li><font face="Trebuchet MS, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, SunSans-Regular, sans-serif"><b><a title="Eckasha Flame CD" href="keylontic.html">ECKASHA FLAME</a></b>  Azurite Press 2003 </font> <li><font face="Trebuchet MS, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, SunSans-Regular, sans-serif"><b>WINNING SHADES OF BLUE</b> Theme Song for Earth Day On The Bay 1991 </font> <li><font face="Trebuchet MS, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, SunSans-Regular, sans-serif"><b>THE GIFT</b> by Bob Joyce (BMI) Jeannie Records </font> <li><font face="Trebuchet MS, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, SunSans-Regular, sans-serif"><b>DYNAMIC MANIFESTATION SYSTEMS</b> Original music tapes for a series of Meditation Workshops </font> <li><font face="Trebuchet MS, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, SunSans-Regular, sans-serif"><b>XSCRIBE CORPORATION</b> Music for Video Training Tapes </font> <li><font face="Trebuchet MS, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, SunSans-Regular, sans-serif"><b>I GET THE PICTURE</b> George Ashie Productions </font> <li><font face="Trebuchet MS, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, SunSans-Regular, sans-serif"><b>TURN ON THE MUSIC</b> George Ashie Productions </font> <li><font face="Trebuchet MS, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, SunSans-Regular, sans-serif"><b>WE'LL GET THERE</b> George Ashie Productions </font> </div> </ul> <div align="left"> <p></p> </div> <div align="center"> <p><b><u><font face="Trebuchet MS, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, SunSans-Regular, sans-serif">TELEVISION & VIDEO PERFORMANCES</font></u></b></p> </div> <ul> <div align="left"> <li><font face="Trebuchet MS, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, SunSans-Regular, sans-serif">SAN DIEGO ZOO - <b>NITE ZOO</b> Television Commercials 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 </font> <li><font face="Trebuchet MS, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, SunSans-Regular, sans-serif">CLASS ACT PRODUCTIONS: <b>"SAN DIEGO'S MOST ELEGANT & EXCITING MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT"</b> 1990 </font> <li><font face="Trebuchet MS, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, SunSans-Regular, sans-serif"><b>JOHN LENNON COMMEMORATIVE CONCERTS</b> 1985/1987 (KPBS) </font> <li><font face="Trebuchet MS, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, SunSans-Regular, sans-serif">XSCRIBE CORPORATION <b>"CARE & FEEDING OF YOUR FLOPPY DISK"</b></font> <li><font face="Trebuchet MS, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, SunSans-Regular, sans-serif">XSCRIBE CORPORATION <b>"HOW TO USE YOUR STENORAM"</b></font> </div> </ul> <div align="left"> <p></p> </div> <div align="center"> <p><b><u><font face="Trebuchet MS, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, SunSans-Regular, sans-serif">LIVE PERFORMANCES</font></u></b></p> </div> <div align="left"> <p><font face="Trebuchet MS, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, SunSans-Regular, sans-serif"><b><u>BANDS</u></b> (currently)</font></p> <ul> <li><font face="Trebuchet MS, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, SunSans-Regular, sans-serif"><b>ISLAND FEVER®</b> (Music of the Tropics featuring Steel Pans) since 1993<br> Numerous other performances. List available upon request. </font> <li><font face="Trebuchet MS, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, SunSans-Regular, sans-serif"><b>CLASS ACT</b> (Variety Dance Band) since 1985. Numerous performances. List available upon request. </font> <li><font face="Trebuchet MS, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, SunSans-Regular, sans-serif"><b>MA BELLE AND THE RINGIE DINGIES</b> (50s & 60s Revue) </font> <li><font face="Trebuchet MS, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, SunSans-Regular, sans-serif"><b>THE GANGBONGERS</b> (60s psychedelic era) </font> </ul> <p><font face="Trebuchet MS, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, SunSans-Regular, sans-serif"><b><u>BANDS</u></b> (previously)</font></p> <ul> <li><font face="Trebuchet MS, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, SunSans-Regular, sans-serif"><b>CRAWFISH PIE</b> (Cajun & Zydeco) </font> <li><font face="Trebuchet MS, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, SunSans-Regular, sans-serif"><b>RAPT PRESENCE®</b> (Holiday Specialty) </font> <li><font face="Trebuchet MS, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, SunSans-Regular, sans-serif"><b>SABRINA & LIVING FIRE</b> (Neo-Ethnic Unity Dance Music) </font> <li><font face="Trebuchet MS, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, SunSans-Regular, sans-serif"><b>SOLARIS</b> (New Age/World Beat) </font> <li><font face="Trebuchet MS, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, SunSans-Regular, sans-serif"><b>BACKSTREETS</b> (Original Folk) </font> <li><font face="Trebuchet MS, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, SunSans-Regular, sans-serif"><b>RAGS TO RICHES</b> (Renaissance Period English and Irish Folk) </font> <li><font face="Trebuchet MS, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, SunSans-Regular, sans-serif"><b>MUSIC FOR THE MIME</b> (Guitar, Vocal & Performance Art) </font> <li><font face="Trebuchet MS, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, SunSans-Regular, sans-serif"><b>CRAZY QUILT MIME CO.</b> (Performance Art, Guitar, Vocal, Face & Body Painting) </font> <li><font face="Trebuchet MS, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, SunSans-Regular, sans-serif"><b>SUNNYSIDE SWING BAND</b> (Pop, Rock, Folk, Jazz) </font> <li><font face="Trebuchet MS, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, SunSans-Regular, sans-serif"><b>SASSAFRAS & MOONSHINE</b> (Folk, Topical, Original) </font> </ul> <p><b><u><font face="Trebuchet MS, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, SunSans-Regular, sans-serif">CRUISE SHIPS</font></u></b></p> <ul> <li><font face="Trebuchet MS, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, SunSans-Regular, sans-serif">CARNIVAL CRUISE LINES <b>"THE HOLIDAY"</b> 1986 (Carribean Cruises) </font> <li><font face="Trebuchet MS, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, SunSans-Regular, sans-serif">CARNIVAL CRUISE LINES <b>"THE TROPICALE"</b> 1988 (Mexican Riviera) </font> <li><font face="Trebuchet MS, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, SunSans-Regular, sans-serif">CARNIVAL CRUISE LINES <b>"THE JUBILEE"</b> 1990 (Mexican Riviera) </font> </ul> <p><u><b><font face="Trebuchet MS, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, SunSans-Regular, sans-serif">MUSICAL THEATER</font></b></u></p> <ul> <li><font face="Trebuchet MS, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, SunSans-Regular, sans-serif">In San Diego, CA Rennaissance Pageant, Tempe, Arizona, Rennaissance Pageant, & in </font> <li><font face="Trebuchet MS, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, SunSans-Regular, sans-serif">Novato, CA Rennaissance Faires performing as a soloist and in the following acts:</font> <ul> <li><b><font face="Trebuchet MS, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, SunSans-Regular, sans-serif">CRAZY QUILT MIME CO.</font></b> <li><b><font face="Trebuchet MS, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, SunSans-Regular, sans-serif">RAGS TO RICHES</font></b> </ul> <li><font face="Trebuchet MS, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, SunSans-Regular, sans-serif">In San Diego Gilbert & Sullivan Company's <b>PATIENCE</b> and <b>THE SORCEROR</b></font> </ul> <p><u><b><font face="Trebuchet MS, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, SunSans-Regular, sans-serif">INSTRUCTIONAL THEATER</font></b></u></p> <ul> <li><font face="Trebuchet MS, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, SunSans-Regular, sans-serif">Reuben H. Fleet Space Theater & Science Center's<br> <b>MAGIC SKY</b> and <b>BUBBLE SHOW</b> as narrator, actress and demonstrator in 1993<br> Performer/Narrator/Demonstrator <i>(in "Magic Sky" educational children's show about astronomy, our solar system, planet and climate, with interactive puppets, computer and special effects, and "Bubble Show" showing physical properties of bubbles)</i>, Voice Overs <i>(in educational planetarium films and shows)</i>. </font> </ul> <p></p> </div> <div align="center"> <p><b><u><font face="Trebuchet MS, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, SunSans-Regular, sans-serif">TEACHING</font></u></b></p> </div> <ul> <div align="left"> <li><font face="Trebuchet MS, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, SunSans-Regular, sans-serif"><b>ABRAXAS SCHOOL:</b> 540 Thorn St., San Diego, CA 92103<br> (619) 299-8200 Headmaster - Charles Wallace<br> <u>From</u>: February 10, 1992 <u>To</u>: June 4, 1992 Music Teacher <i>(college prep students)</i> - Teaching music history and structure, using audio and video recordings, performance, hands on instrumental experience, and class discussion to bring about the appreciation of musical development and style as it reflects the tenor of an age. Emphasis on cultural roots and ethnic instruments demonstrated and played in class. </font> </div> </ul> <div align="left"> <p></p> </div> <div align="center"> <p><b><u><font face="Trebuchet MS, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, SunSans-Regular, sans-serif">OTHER RELATED FIELDS</font></u></b></p> </div> <ul> <div align="left"> <li><font face="Trebuchet MS, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, SunSans-Regular, sans-serif"><b>CLASS ACT PRODUCTIONS:</b><br> (619) 291-1225 Supervisor - Ron Nathan<br> <u>From</u>: June 1985 <u>To</u>: Present<br> <u>JOB TITLE/DUTIES</u>: Entertainer <i>(vocalist, steel drummer, guitarist, disc jockey, M.C.)</i>, Writer/Composer, Recording Engineer, Public Relations, Art Director <i>(logo design, graphics)</i>, Word Processing </font> <li><font face="Trebuchet MS, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, SunSans-Regular, sans-serif"><b>XSCRIBE CORPORATION:</b> 6275 Nancy Ridge Dr., San Diego, CA 92186<br> (619) 457-5091 Supervisor - John Layne<br> 1984-1985 <u>JOB TITLE/DUTIES</u>: Video Script Writer, Production Assistant, Music Composer, Audio Recording Engineer, "Talking Head" for Video Training Tapes, Writer For Employee Newsletter, Assistant Editor, Hands Model, Graphic Artist <i>(layout design, illustration, animation, photo retouching)</i>. </font> </div> </ul> <div align="left"> <p></p> </div> <div align="center"> <p><b><u><font face="Trebuchet MS, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, SunSans-Regular, sans-serif">OTHER SKILLS / FREE LANCE / SELF EMPLOYMENT</font></u></b></p> </div> <ul> <div align="left"> <li><font face="Trebuchet MS, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, SunSans-Regular, sans-serif">Computer Graphics, Word Processing <i>(Macintosh)</i>, Art, Writing, Animal Care/Training, Voice, Guitar and Steel Drum Teacher, Graphic and Fine Artist, Recording Engineer, Photography & Video </font> </div> </ul> <div align="left"> <p></p> </div> <div align="center"> <p><u><b><font face="Trebuchet MS, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, SunSans-Regular, sans-serif">VOLUNTEER WORK / AWARDS</font></b></u></p> </div> <ul> <div align="left"> <li><font face="Trebuchet MS, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, SunSans-Regular, sans-serif"><b>San Diego Earth Day</b> 1999 & 2000 <i>(Performing)</i></font> <li><font face="Trebuchet MS, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, SunSans-Regular, sans-serif"><b>"Earth Day on the Bay"</b> 1990 & 1991 <i>(Event Coordinating, Music & Guest Speaker Booking, Performing)</i></font> <li><font face="Trebuchet MS, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, SunSans-Regular, sans-serif"><b>"I Love A Clean San Diego"</b> <i>(manning information booths, educating about environmental issues)</i></font> </div> </ul> <div align="left"> <p></p> </div> <div align="center"> <p><b><u><font face="Trebuchet MS, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, SunSans-Regular, sans-serif">WHOLISTIC HEALTH STUDIES</font></u></b></p> </div> <ul> <div align="left"> <li><font face="Trebuchet MS, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, SunSans-Regular, sans-serif"><b>Taoist Sanctuary:</b> San Diego, CA 1982-1983<br> Taoist Healing <i>(5 Element Theory, Tui Na Massage)</i>, Taoist Yoga <i>(Nui Gung and Chi Gung)</i></font> <li><font face="Trebuchet MS, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, SunSans-Regular, sans-serif"><b>Ayse Whitney:</b> <i>(White Eagle Lodge)</i> Menlo Park, CA 1975-1980<br> Yoga <i>(Hatha & Kundalini)</i>, Massage, Nutrition, Metaphysical Studies </font> </div> </ul> <div align="left"> <p></p> </div> </body>