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Fall Events Sponsored by the Institute of Jazz Studies, Rutgers-Newark

Source: All About Jazz
August 29, 2008

RUTGERS UNIVERSITY Institute of Jazz Studies Jazz Events, Fall 2008 Attached is a schedule of events at the Institute of Jazz Studies for the Fall semester. In addition to our longstanding Jazz Research Roundtable forum, we are also presenting a a new solo piano series: Jazz Piano--Four Generations, featuring the work of four great piano stylists: Ray Bryant, Eric Reed, Geri Allen, and Brandon McCune. Prof. Lewis Porter is continuing his series of performances with distinguished ...

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Class Acts: Jazz 101 and Beyond

Source: All About Jazz
August 23, 2008

When I wanted to learn how to make sushi, I took a class at Cooks. Curious about Venice, I signed up for a Compleat Scholar course at the University of Minnesota. If I ever decide to try Bharatanatyam dancing, I'll go to Ragamala. We live where classes are available on almost anything, including jazz. Beginning in September, two esteemed jazz educators, performers and composers will offer their takes on that topic. No tests, no grades, just the joy of learning. ...

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Jazz Legend Maynard Ferguson's Music Library is Headed to UNT

Source: All About Jazz
August 23, 2008

DENTON -- Jazz legend Maynard Ferguson's entire music library will be located at the University of North Texas, and his extensive collection of memorabilia, horns, wardrobe and awards will likely be housed at a museum in Denton, the university has announced. An anonymous donor and a foundation bought Ferguson's estate for $600,000, UNT music professor Steve Wiest said. The Maynard Ferguson Music Library will cover Ferguson's career from the mid-1950s until his death, in 2006. The school was chosen because ...

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These Little Kids Think Coltrane is Cool

Source: All About Jazz
August 21, 2008

At Harvard's Graduate School of Education, Howard Gardner has long taught his theory of multiple intelligences to enable his students, when they enter their own classrooms, to understand and nurture these various strengths in the youngsters they teach. As explained by a Gardner practitioner, second-grade teacher Christine Passarella, in last fall's Adelphi University newsletter: “In the past, if you had linguistic intelligence, if you could read and write, you were smart. If you had mathematical and logical intelligence, you still ...

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FCC to Kick Off DTV Transition Education Tour

Source: PC Magazine
August 19, 2008

Having just wrapped its white spaces tour, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will hit the road once again to educate consumers about the upcoming digital television transition. The five commissioners and FCC staff will fan out across the nation over the next few months to ensure that citizens are not left in the dark come February 17, 2009. “As part of our efforts to prepare consumers for the transition, we have identified television markets in which the largest number of ...

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Grant Opportunity: French-American Jazz Exchange - October 15, 2008 Deadline

Source: All About Jazz
August 15, 2008

Chamber Music America and the French American Cultural Exchange are now accepting applications to the French-American Jazz Exchange Program. Created by Chamber Music America, the French Embassy, and the French American Cultural Exchange, this program fosters collaborations between French and American jazz artists. Projects may include composition, touring, recording, and/or audience development; and activities may take place either in the U.S. or in France. The program also welcomes collaborations with artists in such genres as world, electronic and contemporary classical ...

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A Singer's Guide to Reading Rhythms

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
August 13, 2008

Coming This Fall From D.O.M. Music Publishing A digital download at freehandmusic.com A Singer's Guide To Reading Rhythms By Dom Minasi Endorsements

Bob Gerardi: Adjunct Professor at New York University and Author of Opportunities In Music Careers. Singer, pianist, composer, actor and vocal coach

“I wish I had this book when I first started singing. It is concise and very easy to understand. I will recommend it to my voice students".

Phil Campanella: Former Executive Director, the Singer's Forum. New ...

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Career on a Grand Scale

Source: All About Jazz
August 7, 2008

TAMPA - Whenever he hears about budget cuts in music education, James Crumbly gets a sinking sensation in the pit of his stomach. For him, life without music would be unfathomable. “Just take away music for one day and see what life would be like," Crumbly said. “No singing, no radios, no instruments, no background music. I think the world would realize what an important role music plays in our lives. It's not just entertainment. It's an expression. It's essential." ...

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