Education News

Ran Blake Steps Down from Chairmanship

Source: All About Jazz
April 28, 2005

Jazz Pianist Ran Blake to Step Down as Chair of Contemporary Improvisation Department at New England Conservatory

“Noir" Master Served in the Position 32 Years Allan Chase, Ken Schaphorst Named Interim Co-chairs

Ran Blake, the first and only chair of New England Conservatory’s Contemporary Improvisation department (formerly Third Stream), will step down from his position at the end of the current semester. MacArthur “Genius" grant winner and double Guggenheim fellow, the “noir" jazz master has held the job ...

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International Worskhop to take place in Tuscany, Italy

Source: All About Jazz
April 27, 2005

An international jazz workshop will take place in Tuscany, Italy, this summer with a truly exceptional faculty from the Netherlands and USA: Harold Danko (piano), Hein Van de Geyn (bass) and Hans van Oosterhout (drums). Students enrolled at a music program, music teachers or professional musicians who want to know more about jazz improvisation or fairly strong amateurs, with a passion for jazz, have the chance to participate in this extraordinary full-immersion musical happening. The workshop takes place from 11-16 ...

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Jazz Pianist Stuart H. Tresser (Hank Johnson) & Inventor discovers a substitute for dental amalgam

Source: All About Jazz
April 24, 2005

Besides being a jazz pianist, electrician, printer, now inventor Stuart H. Tresser has been hard at work trying to invent a substitute for amalgam fillings used by dentists presently which contains 50% mercury (a toxic metal). For over 150 years regular dental amalgam (the stuff fillings are made of)has found it's way into the mouths of millions of people! Toxic mercury fumes have contributed to cronic exposure to this poisonous metal, mercury. Using some simple basic chemistry, and knowledge of ...

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Music Business Consultant, Vocalist, and Boston Hip-Hop Alliance Co-Founder to Talk with Berklee Students

Source: All About Jazz
April 11, 2005

On Tuesday April 12, 2005, Music Business Professional Darcie-Nicole Wicknick participate in a forum and discussion for students about Women in Leadership, particularly in the music industry. Jane Stachowiak will facilitate. The workshop is open to the Berklee Community and is sponsored by The Student Activities Department, Student Affairs, and the Women's Network of Staff and Faculty at Berklee. ABOUT MISS WICKNICK: Berklee Music Business/Management Alumna Darcie-Nicole Wicknick began her career in the entertainment industry in 1976. A professional R&B ...

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Percussion Legend Candido Camero Conducts Clinic Crafters Master Class at Blue Note April 2

Source: All About Jazz
March 30, 2005

"Let your talent hit the rafters...get yourself to Clinic Crafters." - Jim Hall

From the audience, a great performance comes across like a seamless miracle. If you could get the performer's commentary on what he does, though, you'd learn that each combines theory, technique and tricks of the trade with his talent in a totally individual way - and that's what students and fans have the opportunity to discover in an intimate series of workshops scheduled at Blue Note, 131 ...

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Tresser Printing Office Inks Presses for Two New Original Compositions and One Renewal

Source: All About Jazz
March 28, 2005

The Tresser Printing Office, TRESSER MUSIC and Jazzbone Records are getting ready to bring two new tunes into the world: “WALK WITH ME", and ON THE BRIGHT SIDE. Both tunes were written by jazz pianist and composer, Stuart H. Tresser at the beginning of 2005. As of March 29th, 2005 you can visit our website at http://www.jazzbonerecords to print out a free “artist copy" of the sheet music and add the tune to your collection of new standards for the ...

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Keys 4 Kids To Provide Jensen Academy With Musical Instruments

Source: All About Jazz
March 23, 2005

On Tuesday April 5th, Keys 4 Kids will provide Chicago Elementary School Jensen Academy with nearly $5000 worth of Musical Instruments, including a full drum line, trumpets, trombones, clarinets, and flutes. Keys 4 Kids is a Chicago based non-profit organization that aims to transform music education in Chicago by providing music educators with the tools and support needed to teach and inspire students. The funds to purchase instruments and materials are raised by hosting and co-promoting a series of music ...

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Musicians: Health & Pension Benefits Seminar on 3/28

Source: All About Jazz
March 17, 2005

HEALTH AND PENSION BENEFITS SEMINAR for Jazz and other Freelance Musicians March 28, 2005 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Local 802 AFM Headquarters 322 West 48th Street, New York

We invite you to attend this important seminar to learn how you can access the health insurance and pension benefits available to musicians.

3PM - 5PM: Health Insurance for Musicians - What are your Options? Panelists: Gloria McCormick, Administrator, ...

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