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Register to Vote College Bowl

Source: JamBase
September 10, 2008

NATION'S LEADING VOTER REGISTRATION GROUPS JOIN FORCES WITH MYSPACE FOR “ULTIMATE COLLEGE BOWL" TO REGISTER COLLEGE STUDENTS TO VOTE Death Cab for Cutie to Headline Free Concert for Winning College Guitar Hero To Provide Scholarships for Winning Students

MySpace, the world's premier social network, and five of the leading voter registration and civic groups in the U.S. today announced a partnership to launch the Ultimate College Bowl, a contest that will award scholarships and ...

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U.S. Postal Service Celebrates Latin Jazz, Hispanic Heritage

Source: All About Jazz
September 9, 2008

The U.S. Postal Service dedicated the Latin Jazz commemorative stamp Monday at the National Postal Museum in celebration of the rich legacy of Latin jazz. “Through our stamp program, we have the privilege to shine light on the diverse gifts that make our nation great, “ said Marie Therese Dominguez, vice president, Government Affairs and Public Policy. “Today, we are here to celebrate the beauty of Latin jazz and its powerful influence on American culture." The Latin Jazz stamp is ...

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U.S. Postal Service Celebrates Latin Jazz, Hispanic Heritage

Source: All About Jazz
September 8, 2008

WASHINGTON, Sept 08, 2008 /PRNewswire-USNewswire via COMTEX/ -- The U.S. Postal Service dedicated the Latin Jazz commemorative stamp Monday at the National Postal Museum in celebration of the rich legacy of Latin jazz. “Through our stamp program, we have the privilege to shine light on the diverse gifts that make our nation great," said Marie Therese Dominguez, vice president, Government Affairs and Public Policy. “Today, we are here to celebrate the beauty of Latin jazz and its powerful influence on ...

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Riddimic Studies Workshop

Source: All About Jazz
September 8, 2008

If you are interested in the possibilities of rhythm and movement beyond “groove” then, come and join Us*. Percussionist David Pleasant presents a weekly study and practice of peculiar polyrhythmic forms. The class is challenging for musicians and non-musicians alike. It centers on the drum/rhythm as an intent-focused, semantic music: the drum is a voice rather than a time piece, framework, or marker. Gullah-Geechee folklorist Bessie Jones called it the DRUMFOLK. The whole person engages multiple metric, rhythmic, and time ...

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Community Works NYC Announces New Theater Season

Source: All About Jazz
September 8, 2008

Community Works, a trailblazer in arts education, announces its 2008-2009 Theater Connections calendar of events. Its eighteenth year of arts programming will present a spectacular line-up of over 130 events featuring multi-cultural dance companies, musical artists, poets and performers at 13 sites citywide. All performances are low cost, and average seven dollars per person. Performing sites include: Symphony Space; Merkin Concert Hall; Michael Schimmel Center for the Arts at Pace University; Kumble Theater for the Performing Arts in Brooklyn; Hostos ...

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Music Festival Jazzes up Recycling Efforts

Source: DeBlaze & Associates
September 6, 2008

Music Festival Jazzes Up Recycling Efforts Turning Green is easier with three simple ways to recycle, includes six economic & environmental benefits

ST. LOUIS, Missouri - September 6, 2008 -- Jazz and blues fans struggling to see the benefits of recycling can learn how to make a difference with “Three Simple Ways to Recycle" later this month during the Old Webster Jazz & Blues Festival on Saturday, September 20, 2008.

Three Ways to Recycle Proactive music festivals that ...

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Jazz at Lincoln Center's "Swing University" Program this Fall

Source: All About Jazz
September 5, 2008

Learn about jazz from the musicians who make it and the scholars who study it though Jazz at Lincoln Center’s “Swing University” program this fall. The program offers the opportunity to hear your favorite music anew as professionals such as Phil Schaap and Lewis Nash share their insights, expertise and tall tales. The program offers several different types of classes, which are held once a week in 4 and 8 week sessions, and is a great way to expand your ...

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Jazz St. Louis Looking For School Groups, Student Musicians to Take Part in Educational Programs

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
September 4, 2008

With the start of another school year, Jazz St. Louis' various education programs are getting underway, too: * JSL is accepting applications for its JazzU program through this Friday, September 5. JazzU is “a series of weekly workshops geared towards middle and high school students who have a desire to become better jazz musicians. JazzU focuses heavily on the jazz language, improvisation, ensemble playing, feel, the blues and basic music theory concepts in order to get students to ...

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