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Musical Dust Collectors: 20,000,000 Unplayed Pianos!

February 18, 2010

"Why are there so many unplayed pianos in the United States?" Thats the question composer and professional piano instructor Edward Weiss is asking. And its not just pianos that are taking up living room space the number of unused electronic keyboards is just as staggering. Edward Weiss has been teaching people the joy of playing piano ...

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Le Moyne College Unveils Eric Dolphy Statue and Events

February 15, 2010

LE MOYNE COLLEGE PLANS SERIES OF EVENTS AROUND UNVEILING OF ERIC DOLPHY STATUE SYRACUSE, NY -- To mark the 40th anniversary of the first celebration of Dolphy Day at Le Moyne, the College has launched “The Eric Dolphy Project," an effort encompassing the commission of a bronze sculpture of legendary jazz musician Eric Dolphy and a ...

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Keep an Eye Summer Jazz Workshop 2010

February 12, 2010

Are you a young Jazz professional or student? Are you serious about improving your skills? Take this opportunity for networking and developing your skills by following an advanced jazz course! A week full of lessons, workshops, masterclasses, lectures and concerts in the heart of the lively Jazz community in Amsterdam. This exclusive workshop will ...

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The 8th Edition of Kosa Cuba: One-Week Study Program and Fiesta Del Tambor

February 11, 2010

KoSA is proud to present its 8th edition of the KoSA Cuba Workshop and Fiesta del Tambor (music festival) taking place in Havana. Participants will be hosted at the luxurious four-star Hotel Occidental Miramar. Course of Study: The KoSA Cuba Workshop is a one-week immersion in Cuban rhythms, music, and culture. Daily classes are ...

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Cooking Class on March 11 to Raise Funds for Jazz St. Louis Education Programs

February 10, 2010

To raise money for its youth education programs, Jazz St. Louis is offering a cooking class with JSL executive director Gene Dobbs Bradford at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, March 11 at Beck/Allen Cabinetry (IDC of St. Louis), 11626 Page Service Dr.In addition to helming the Jazz St. Louis organization, Bradford is a food and wine ...

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Spring CMA Grant Opportunities for U.S. Jazz Ensembles and Presenters

February 9, 2010

Commissioning and Ensemble Development and Residency Partnership are now posted on the CMA website. Application deadline: Friday, March 12, 2010. Ensembles are invited to apply to New Jazz Works. Either an ensemble or presenter can apply to Residency Partnership CMA will offer a series of grant application workshops. One can attend the workshop in person at ...

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Jamie Foxx Brings Kids $500k of Donated Instruments

February 9, 2010

Actor Jamie Foxx's love for music is inspiring the Oscar winning actor to give back to his community. The actor, who is also a Grammy winner, says music got him where he is today and he wants young people to enjoy the benefits of the arts. Foxx encouraged the next generation of musicians to pursue their ...

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The Vanguard Jazz Orchestra Summer Program in Italy

February 8, 2010

THE VANGUARD JAZZ ORCHESTRA SUMMER INTENSIVE WORKSHOP/PERFORMANCE PROGRAM IN ASSISI, ITALY FOR STUDENTS, MUSICIANS AND EDUCATORS The Vanguard Jazz Orchestra will be setting up residence in the hills of Assisi this summer from July 10 through July 15 The orchestras summer home will be open to students, musicians and educators from all over the world and ...

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Guitarist Oz Noy Joins Los Angeles Music Academy

February 5, 2010

Los Angeles Music Academy Welcomes Jazz Guitarist Oz Noy as Artist-in-Residence Pasadena, CA -- Los Angles Music Academy College of Music announced today that Israeli born jazz guitarist Oz Noy has joined the school's Artist-in-Residence (AIR) roster. LA Music Academy's AIR members put on performances and master classes for students throughout the year allowing some of ...

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Complete Jazz Guitar Workshop with Tom Dempsey, Presented by New York Jazz Academy, Now Registering

February 4, 2010

The Complete Jazz Guitar Workshop with Tom Dempsey, presented by New York Jazz Academy, is now registering interested students. This workshop is open to intermediate- advanced level guitarists who are looking to improve their skills related to playing jazz guitar. This is an 8-week workshop that will meet for two hours in each session. Topics covered ...