Education News

AAJ and UArts Initiate Philadelphia Jazz History Project: Readers Invited to Participate

Source: All About Jazz
June 12, 2007

The University of the Arts School of Performing Arts, in cooperation with All About Jazz, is proud to honor the Philadelphia jazz legacy and musicians with a new project to document the history of jazz in the region from the inception to the present time. With such luminaries as Joe Venuti, Eddie Lang, Charlie Ventura, John Coltrane, Pat Martino, McCoy Tyner, Benny Golson, Mickey Roker, Christian McBride, Nina Simone, and Kenny Barron who came up in this area (the list ...

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American Voices to Unite Five Iraqi Orchestras on One Stage, as Part of Landmark Summer Performing Arts Academy

Source: Seth Cohen PR
June 12, 2007

American Voices to Unite Five Iraqi Orchestras as Part of Landmark Summer Performing Arts Academy The first project of its kind in the history of Iraq Classical, Jazz, Theater, Dance, Hip Hop -- Cultural Diplomacy Comes to the War Zone, as Free Educational Curriculum is Confirmed for July American Voices will unite five Iraqi Orchestras on one stage this July, as part of The Iraq Summer Performing and Visual Arts Academy. The Academy -- the first project of its kind ...

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Dexter Gordon Solo Transcriptions at the Official Site

Source: All About Jazz
June 1, 2007

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Monterey Jazz Festival Announces Summer Jazz Camp June 18-29 at Monterey Peninsula College

Source: Monterey Jazz Festival
June 1, 2007

Monterey Jazz Festival Announces Summer Jazz Camp June 18-29 at Monterey Peninsula College

Instructors include 2007 MJF Artist-In-Residence Terence Blanchard, Teaching Monterey County Middle and High School Students the Art of Jazz

Free Concerts, Jam Sessions and Classes Benefit Children and Audiences of Monterey County

Monterey Jazz Festival Summer Jazz Camp June 18-29, 9:00 am-5:00 pm Ages 12-18 Monterey Peninsula College 980 Fremont St, Monterey, 93940

Student Jam Session Monday, ...

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Jimmy Bruno Guitar Institute Receives Incredible Response from Guitarists Around the World

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
June 1, 2007

JIMMY BRUNO GUITAR INSTITUTE RECEIVES INCREDIBLE RESPONSE FROM GUITARISTS AROUND THE WORLD

Word is spreading rapidly around the Internet about the enthusiastic response to the opening of the Jimmy Bruno Guitar Institute. Guitarists from around the world have been posting positive comments and endorsements in blogs, news groups and guitar forums-creating even more interest in the already popular site.

Within the first week of opening, guitarists from fifteen different countries enrolled, making this an international phenomenon. Students around the globe ...

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Codarts Summerschool Jazz Around the World 2007 in Rotterdam, the Netherlands

Source: All About Jazz
June 1, 2007

Codarts Summerschool Jazz Around the World 2007 in Rotterdam, the Netherlands

This year the summer school organized by Codarts from 7 - 15 July 2007, will, besides its intense jazz education, have a heavy accent on the wonderful music from Brazil. It's going to be an exciting 2nd edition!

The whole cycle consists of 9 days of full immersion into the exciting city of Rotterdam. Education, playing, concerts, the largest Jazz festival in Europe...it's all part of the package! And ...

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Summer School Rotterdam in Collaboration with NorthSea Jazz Festival

Source: All About Jazz
May 30, 2007

Codarts Summer school 'Jazz Around The World' 2007 On friday July 6, a week before the start of the North Sea Jazz festival, the Codarts Summer school 'Jazz Around The World' will start. During six days a group of 55 international students will work with nine international musicians/educators: Rick Margitza (U.S.A, sax), Philip Catherine (Belgium, guitar), Dena DeRose (U.S.A, vocals), Gerard Presencer (U.K., trumpet), Cyro Baptista (Brazil, percussion), Hein Van de Geyn (Holland, double bass), Carlos Werneck (Brazil, electric bass) ...

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Alys Stephens Center "Fun with Jazz" Faculty

Source: All About Jazz
May 18, 2007

For the first time, the Alys Stephens Center (ASC) presents a free educational program that brings the arts to students at their schools. The Alys Stephens Center is collaborating with local jazz singer and pianist Ray Reach to present “Fun With Jazz," for grades 1-12 and beyond. In these free, one-hour lessons, Reach will come to a school or organization and introduce students to the exciting world of jazz music through a combination of live music and interactive lessons. With ...

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