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Jazz Arts Group of Columbus Announces Placement of 2011-12 Youth Jazz Program
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Michael Ricci
The Jazz Arts Group of Columbus (JAG) is pleased to announce the placement of 63 students in its 2011-12 Youth Jazz program, part of JAG's Jazz Academy community programs. At this year's September auditions, 81 students, from 46 individual middle and high schools in 19 school districts in six counties, auditioned for placement in one of three ensembles: the Columbus Youth Jazz Workshop (CYJW); the Columbus Youth Jazz Studio Ensemble (CYJSE); and the Columbus Youth Jazz Orchestra (CYJO). The Jazz ...
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Over 50 Crowd Turns to Internet for Piano Lessons
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Edward Weiss
Educator and accredited piano instructor Edward Weiss has recently updated his unique online piano course. It's designed to take anyone from zero to piano composer in less than 30 days—especially those 50 years of age or older. And even better, it's all done over the internet in the privacy and ease of one's home. Almost everyone has unfulfilled dreams, and for many of us over 50 one of those dreams is playing an instrument. The ability to simply sit down ...
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Jazz Arts Group Announces 2011-12 PBJ & Jazz Concert Series
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Michael Ricci
The Jazz Arts Group of Columbus (JAG) is pleased to return to the Lincoln Theatre for the 2011-2012 season of the Jazz Academy's PBJ & Jazz concert series presented by Bob Evans Farms. Due to popular demand, this year's season has been expanded to include two performance times per concert, beginning at 10:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. The season kicks off on Saturday, October 15 with Columbus Jazz Orchestra saxophonist and composer Pete Mills. Other series highlights include the Vernon ...
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Antonio Ciacca Leads Jazz Workshop in Peekskill, NY on October 1
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Seton Hawkins
Pianist, composer, and bandleader Antonio Ciacca leads an intensive one-day jazz workshop at the Ford Piano Factory in Peekskill, NY on Saturday, October 1, 2011. Aimed at developing students' sight-reading, jazz theory, and improvisation skills in a fun and supportive environment, the workshop serves as the launch of a variety of jazz events in Peekskill. Lessons begin at 11:00 a.m. and run until 4:00 p.m. The workshop is open to students of all ages and is free for all participants. ...
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Jazz Band Classic (NYC) Announces Auditions For The 2011-2012 Season!
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Matt Holman
Jazz Band Classic Auditions Are you a jazz instrumentalist looking for a new musical challenge? Are you 22 or under and enrolled at a Tri-State Region college or high school? Are you looking to play and network with other like-minded musicians and perform with world- renown guest soloists in some of NYC's best venues? We're now accepting audition applications for Jazz Band Classic's 2011-2012 season! About Jazz Band Classic The New York Youth Symphony's opportunities for young musicians include ...
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Jazz Arts Group's 2011 Fall Classes and Workshops at the Jazz Academy
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Michael Ricci
The Jazz Arts Group of Columbus (JAG) offers a stellar line-up of music making opportunities to engage all ages and interests with ongoing classes and workshops at the Jazz Academy community instructional space in the Lincoln Theatre complex. With nearly 5,000 square feet, the Jazz Academy is a premier facility for multi-generational and recreational music making, ensemble playing, after-school programs, technology instruction and lectures with world-class musicians. Learn to listen to music more effectively while enhancing your enjoyment and appreciation ...
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Pete McGuinness new professor at William Paterson University
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Pete McGuinness
This past summer, GRAMMY-nominated arranger, trombonist and vocalist Pete McGuinness was selected to be the new Professor of Jazz Arranging at William Paterson University in Wayne, NJ. The William Paterson jazz studies program has been one of the strongest in the New York/New Jersey area for many years and is currently lead by legendary pianist and composer Mulgrew Miller and respected saxophonist David Dempsey. McGuinness will be the featured artist with the William Paterson Jazz Ensemble for the university's “Jazz ...
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