Education News

Enter to win a ticket to Billy Cobham's Master Workshop at Birdland

Source: All About Jazz
September 4, 2004

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Fall 2004 Series at New School University Jazz & Contemporary Music Program

Source: All About Jazz
August 30, 2004

NEW SCHOOL UNIVERSITY JAZZ & CONTEMPORARY MUSIC PROGRAM ANNOUNCES FALL 2004 SERIES

SERIES INCLUDES CONCERTS WITH CHICO HAMILTON, LEE ANN LEDGERWOOD, CHARLI PERSIP AND AHMED ABDULLAH

(New York, NY - August 30, 2004)...New School University's Jazz & Contemporary Music Program announces the guest artists for the “Jazz Presents" series for fall 2004. The series showcases the Jazz Program's stellar faculty while introducing audiences to the rising stars of jazz - students who currently study in the Jazz Program or recent ...

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Michael Brecker Welcomes Entering Class And Accepts Honorary Doctorate

Source: All About Jazz
August 24, 2004

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Berklee College of Music's Online Extension School Announces Courses for College Credit and 17 New Certificate Programs

Source: All About Jazz
August 11, 2004

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Francisco Aguabella Conducts Clinic Crafters Master Class at Blue Note August 18

Source: All About Jazz
August 11, 2004

"Aguabella is the John Coltrane of the Conga Drums." -- Dizzy Gillespie 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 this special master class with percussion legend Francisco Aguabella ...

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New England Conservatory Summer School Presents Mahalia Jackson's Music

Source: All About Jazz
August 3, 2004

Ran Blake, Chair of Contemporary Improvisation/Third Stream Department, Leads Appreciation Class on Gospel Great

August 11 - 19 (five meetings) W,F,M,T,Th: 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Mahalia Jackson, an icon of gospel music, continues to inspire musicians the world over. Ran Blake, chair of the NEC Contemporary Improvisation/Third Stream Department, will explore Jackson's musical world -- her position within gospel music, her unique relationship with pianist Mildred Falls, and her exquisite vocal timbre. He will use selected recordings, articles, films, and conversations with ...

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Six Full-Tuition Scholarships for Inner-City Teens to be Awarded at Berklee City Music Blow-Out Concert, August 10, Berklee Performance Center

Source: All About Jazz
August 3, 2004

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Jazz at the Bistro in St. Louis to Host Student Ensemble

Source: All About Jazz
July 30, 2004

Contact: Cheryl Hughey, publicist 314-531-1012

THF REALTY TO SPONSOR ALL-STAR STUDENT ENSEMBLE WITH JAZZ AT THE BISTRO

ST. LOUIS / July 28, 2004

Jazz at the Bistro is proud to announce an exciting new initiative to nurture future generations of jazz musicians. Partnering with THF Realty, the leading real estate developer in the St. Louis community, Jazz at the Bistro has created the THF All-Star Student Ensemble. In keeping with their own commitment to improving our community, THF Realty has ...

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