Education News

Thelonious Monk Institute's "Jazz in the Classroom" Students Participate in White House Music Series on June 15

Source: All About Jazz
June 15, 2009

Institute students from six cities across the nation to attend workshops with jazz masters and Duke Ellington Jazz Festival concert honoring Ellis Marsalis (Washington, DC -- The Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz is honored to participate with Mrs. Michelle Obama in the launching of the White House Music Series. The program will shine a national spotlight on music education, highlighting the important role music plays in the creativity and innovation that make this country great. Talented music students who receive ...

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Berklee Returns to New Orleans Musicians' Village to Build Homes

Source: All About Jazz
June 12, 2009

Continuing Berklee s commitment of giving back to the birthplace of jazz, the college s Gracenotes Volunteer Committee is sponsoring its third annual trip to New Orleans. This year, the committee awarded sponsorships to four staff members and four faculty members. The group will travel to Louisiana with two Gracenotes administrators June 22 28 to help build the New Orleans Musicians Village, an ongoing Habitat for Humanity project to create new and affordable homes in the city s Upper Ninth ...

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Trumpet and Trombone Auditions for York College Summer Jazz Program This Friday, 6/12 @ 3-6 P.M.

Source: All About Jazz
June 11, 2009

Calling all NYC public high school trumpet and trombone players! The York College Summer Jazz Program still needs brass!!! If you are a NYC public high schooler who plays trumpet or trombone, consider earning 5-college credits this summer studying jazz performance at York College. This is a scholarship program where students study with professional musicians and give several concerts. The dates are Mondays- Thursdays, June 29 - August 6. Brass auditions will be THIS FRIDAY, 6/12 @ 3-6 p.m. at ...

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Jazz Pro Musicians to Bring Affordable Jazz Education in New York City

Source: All About Jazz
June 11, 2009

New York -- The New York Jazz Workshop announces the creation of a new structure to provide affordable Jazz education in New York City. Starting with 3 jazz workshops in August 2009, the New York Jazz Workshop will offer ongoing classes for adults and young adults starting in September. The New York Jazz Workshop faculty is comprised of many well know jazz musicians such as the leader of the group Global Motion, tenor sax player and composer Marc Mommas, drummer ...

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"After Hours" Event at Urban Eats Cafe to Benefit the Sheldon's Educational Programs

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
June 10, 2009

The Urban Eats Cafe, 3301 Meramec Street in St. Louis' Dutchtown neighborhood, will raise money for the art music educational programs of the Sheldon Concert Hall and Art Galleries by hosting the Downtown Dutchtown Business Association's “After Hours" event on Wednesday, June 17. The event will take place from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in conjunction with Urban Eats' First Anniversary Celebration Street Party. The cafe will offer “free appetizers, drink specials, attendance prizes, live music by Dizzy ...

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Monterey Jazz Festival Announces Summer Jazz Camp June 15 - 26, 2009

Source: Monterey Jazz Festival
June 9, 2009

Monterey Jazz Festival Announces Summer Jazz Camp June 15 - 26, 2009 At Monterey Peninsula College Camp Instructors Include 2009 MJF Artists-In-Residence Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra Members Vincent Gardner And Ali Jackson Nationally-Renowned Clinicians Teach Over 150 Monterey County Music Students Free Concerts and Jam Sessions Slated For June 22 - 25 In Monterey, Sand City, And Pacific Grove Monterey Jazz Festival Summer Jazz Camp June 15 ...

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Jazz Speakers Bureau Launches

Source: All About Jazz
June 8, 2009

Leading professionals on the jazz web discuss innovative promotional strategies for jazz musicians.

The Jazz Speakers Bureau presents industry leaders with specialized experience in web-based promotions for lectures, workshops, and discussion panels.

Engaging, educational and entertaining, our speakers provide practical and useful information as well as pertinent strategies and career guidance for musicians and jazz professionals. Our team has presented at festivals, universities, association meetings, industry conferences, and on the radio--nationally and internationally.

Contact the Jazz Speakers Bureau and ask ...

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L.A. Music Academy Summer Music Camp Kicks Off June 22

Source: All About Jazz
June 2, 2009

Pasadena, CA LA Music Academy (http://www.lamusicacademy.edu/) announced details for its upcoming annual Summer Program, kicking off June 22nd. The school's popular summer experience is open to interested drummers, guitarists, bassists and singers ages 10 and up who have received at least one year of private instruction. Besides meeting new friends and expanding their professional networks, students can expect to learn from and play with some of Southern California's best professional musicians; write and record original music; and will have full ...

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