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The mission of IAJE is to assure the continued worldwide growth and development of jazz and jazz education. Current memberships totals upwards of 9,000 educators, students, performing musicians, music industry representatives, and enthusiasts spanning 56 countries. An affiliation of 36 state unit chapters provides local representation for the national headquarters office, located in Manhattan, KS, helping to elevate programs, sponsorships, and implementation of music education initiatives. A valued role for IAJE is the promotion of teacher training institutes, an artist outreach network, and talent recognition programs. IAJE publishes a monthly magazine, Jazz Education Journal, serving the jazz education community and all IAJE general membership. An executive level subsidiary, Jazz Alliance International, is dedicated to expanding the audience and visibility of jazz and, through education, leadership and advocacy, seeks to raise the profile of the jazz art form and foster better working relationships within the global jazz community. The Board consists of members from both the not-for-profit and for-profit sectors and includes the foremost decision-makers in jazz education, the music industry, and artistic circles. Yet another recognized vehicle for education and outreach at IAJE is the Campaign for Jazz, a multi-million dollar fundraising initiative that connects jazz audiences through consolidated research, marketing, and advocacy. IAJE collaborates with recognized educational partners to promote audiences and influences in jazz education. These partners, among others, include the Smithsonian Institute, the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz, and the National Endowment for the Arts. Approaching its 36th year, IAJE's annual jazz education conference (upcoming January 7-10, 2009 in Seattle, Washington) attracts 8-10,000 global educators, musicians, students, recording industry, and business professionals representing over 40 countries. It is regarded as the largest and most significant industry summit for jazz educators worldwide. |
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Adrian College Music Department 110 S. Madison St. Adrian, MI 49221 Ph: 800-877-2246 Ph: 517-265-5161 Web Site: http://www.adrian.edu/academics/MUS.php Jazz Director: Dr. Marty Marks, Director of Bands Ph: 517-264-3879 e-Mail: mmarks@adrian.edu Bands: Jazz Ensemble The Adrian College Jazz Ensemble provides students with opportunities for musical growth in rehearsal and performance by participation in a jazz ensemble. A variety of literature will be used as the medium to present a diverse exposure to related history and culture, as well as a forum to develop the crafts of individual and collective musical artisanship, including jazz articulation and improvisation. Faculty: http://adriancollegemusic.org/faculty.htm Jazz Events: http://adriancollegemusic.org/calendar.htm , Jazz
Band Concert, with special guest
Kathy Kosins
Wednesday, January 23, 2008 - 8 PM Dawson Auditorium, Free admission TOUR - Chamber Choir / Jazz Band Mar 27-29, 2008 Michigan - Ohio Region  TopAlbion College 611 East Porter Street Albion, Michigan 49224 Ph: 517-629-1000 Web Site: http://www.albion.edu/music/ Jazz Director: James Ball - Associate Professor; Director of Orchestra, Jazz, Conducting Office: 115, Goodrich Chapel Ph: 517-629-0481 e-Mail: jball@albion.edu James Ball is currently Director of Orchestral Activities, Associate Professor of Conducting, and Director of the Jazz Ensemble at Albion College. He began his duties at Albion in the fall of 1999 when he was also named Conductor of the Tecumseh (MI) Pops Orchestra. He has performed a wide variety of music with a number of professional musical organizations and institutions during his twenty-five year career. Prior to accepting his position at Albion College, Dr. Ball served for five years as Music Director and Conductor of the Danville (IL) Symphony Orchestra. In recent years he has guest conducted the Bohuslav Martinu Philharmonic Orchestra of Zlin in the Czech Republic, Vidin State Philharmonic Orchestra in Vidin, Bulgaria and the Oaxaca Symphony Orchestra in Mexico. In 1997 he was one of 50 conductors invited worldwide to compete in the “Mario Gusella” International Conducting Competition in Pescara, Italy where he advanced to the semi-final round. Ball is the founding Music Director of the Sandy Springs (GA) Chamber Orchestra and the founding conductor of “New Ear”, Kansas City’s widely acclaimed professional contemporary music chamber ensemble. He has also served as Music Director and Conductor of the Lawrence (KS) Symphony Orchestra and the Kansas City String Orchestra and has held conducting posts with the Missouri Symphony Society, the Kansas City Civic Orchestra, the Atlanta Chamber Orchestra, the Jackson (MI) Youth Symphony Orchestra and the National Youth Orchestra of Costa Rica. He has also conducted the Shinsei Nihon Symphony Orchestra in Japan, the Elkhart (IN) Symphony Orchestra, the Mid-Columbia (WA) Symphony, the Macon (GA) Symphony, the Kingsport (TN) Symphony, and the Lawrence (KS) Chamber Players. Dr. Ball has taught on the faculties of the University of Costa Rica, the University of West Florida, Pensacola Junior College and served as a staff administrator at the University of Missouri – Kansas City and the Kansas City American Arts Festival. He is a graduate of the Oberlin Conservatory of Music and holds Master of Music degrees from Northwestern University and Georgia State University. He completed the Doctor of Musical Arts degree at the Conservatory of Music of the University of Missouri – Kansas City in 1992. Ball has studied conducting with Theo Alcantra, Uri Mayer, Frederick Ockwell, and Robert Olson and has attended workshops and master classes with such noted conductors and composers as Daniel Barenboim, Pierre Boulez, Zubin Mehta, Lukas Foss, Maurice Abravanel, Gustav Meier, William Kraft and David Amram. Band: Albion Jazz Ensemble  The Albion Jazz Ensemble is comprised of students from Albion College selected by audition each fall. The ensemble performs eight to ten concerts per school year, including two shows each semester on the Albion College campus. Additionally, the band has a monthly engagement at Cascarelli's Restaurant in downtown Albion. The Jazz Ensemble plays a wide range of repertoire, from classic big band compositions by Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn to modern arrangements by contemporary composers such as Bob Mintzer, Vince Mendoza, Pat Metheny, and Maria Schneider. Faculty: http://www.albion.edu/music/faculty.asp Jazz Events: http://www.albion.edu/music/concertSchedule.asp Fall 2007
Friday, Oct 19, Jazz Ensemble - "Jazz at Relli's", Cascarelli's Restaurant of Albion, 9 pm Friday, Nov 7, Jazz Ensemble Concert - "Jazz in The Stack", 2nd Floor, Kellogg Center, 8 pm Tues, Nov 13, Tuesday Guest Artist Series "Bug" - Jazz Ensemble, 8 pm Friday, Nov 16, Jazz Ensemble - "Jazz at Relli's", Cascarelli's Restaurant of Albion, 9 pm Winter 2008 Friday, Feb 15, Jazz Ensemble - "Jazz at Relli's", Cascarelli's Restaurant of Albion, 9 pm Wednesday, March 5, Jazz Ensemble Concert - "Jazz in The Stack", 2nd Floor, Kellogg Center, 8 pm Friday, April 18, Jazz Ensemble - "Jazz at Relli's", Cascarelli's Restaurant of Albion, 9 pm Wednesday, April 23, Jazz Ensemble Concert - "Jazz in The Stack", 2nd Floor, Kellogg Center, 8 pm TopAlma College Alma College Music Department 614 W. Superior St. Alma, MI 48801 Ph: 989-463-7167 Music Department Ph: 800-321-ALMA Alma College Admissions Web Site: http://www2.alma.edu/academics/music/ Jazz Director: Jeff Kressler, Director, Alma College Jazz Ensemble Eddy Music Building 989-463-7167 e-Mail: Kelly Masley, masley@alma.edu Bands: Alma College Jazz Ensemble Faculty: http://www2.alma.edu/academics/music/faculty.htm Jazz Events: http://www.alma.edu/academics/departments/humanities/music/events Jazz Ensemble
Concert
Sunday, December 2, 2007, 3 pm Alma College, Heritage Center -Presbyterian Hall Jazz Ensemble Concert Wednesday, April 9, 2008; 8 pm Remick Heritage Center, Presbyterian Hall Serving as the kick-off for the 2008 Alma College 12th Annual High School Jazz Festival, the Alma College Jazz Ensemble presents their Spring Concert featuring a varied program of big band music by prominent jazz, blues, swing and third stream artists, composers and arrangers. 12 Annual Alma College High School Jazz Festival Thursday, April 10, 2008, 8 p.m. Remick Heritage Center, Presbyterian Hall Free Admission !! Top
Alpena Community College 666 Johnson St. Alpena, MI 49707-1495 Ph: 989-356-9021 Ph: 888-468-6222 Web Site: http://www.alpenacc.edu/index.asp, http://www.alpenacc.edu/se arch/coursesearch.asp?dept_id=35 Jazz Director: John Schubert, Jazz Ensemble Instructor/Director Bands: ACC Jazz Ensemble Faculty: http://www.alpenacc.edu/search/per sonnelsearch.asp Jazz Events: http://www.alpenacc.edu/calendar/default .asp Tuesday,
March 4, 2008 – ACC Jazz
Ensemble with guest artist, Diego Rivera, on saxophone
TopAquinas College 1607 Robinson Road S.E. Grand Rapids, MI 49506-1799 Ph: 616-632-8900 Ph: 616-632-2413 Web Site: http://www.aquinas.edu/music/ Jazz Director: Paul S. Brewer, Director of Instrumental Music Dr. Paul Brewer, Associate Professor and Director of Instrumental Music at Aquinas College holds a Doctorate of Musical Arts in Music Composition and Jazz Pedagogy from the University of Northern Colorado. Dr. Brewer also holds a Bachelors and a Masters degree in Music Education from the University of Central Oklahoma. In addition to his teaching duties, Dr. Brewer has been active as a professional trombonist since 1970. While jazz is his main musical endeavour, Dr. Brewer has also played in a variety of musical ensembles including everything from orchestral groups to rock and roll bands. His many years as a trombonist in musical theater productions gave Dr. Brewer the opportunity to work with celebrities such as Mickey Rooney, Ann Miller, Richard Harris, Robert Goulet, and many others. As a jazz performer Dr. Brewer has performed with such greats as J.J. Johnson, Max Roach, Urbie Green, Mel Torme, Randy Brecker, and many others. Among his many contributions to the field of jazz education, Dr. Brewer has been chosen three times to lecture at the prestigious International Association for Jazz Education annual conference (twice in New York City and once in Toronto). Dr. Brewer is also called upon each year to adjudicate jazz festivals and to perform as a guest soloist on public school jazz band concerts. Along with his tenure at Aquinas College and as a Jazz Artist sponsored by the Yamaha Corporation, Dr. Brewer is also on the jazz faculty at the Interlochen Arts Camp held each summer in Interlochen, Michigan. At Interlochen Dr. Brewer has taught many wonderful students from all over the world among them, five-time Grammy Award winner Norah Jones and Dr. Brewer's son, Matthew Brewer, an upright bassist currently performing with the great alto saxophonist and Blue Note recording artist, Greg Osby. At Aquinas College Dr. Brewer is the Director of Bands, concert and jazz. Dr. Brewer also teaches instrumental conducting, instrumentation/arranging/orchestration, jazz improvisation, studio trombone and trumpet, band methods courses, popular music history, and counterpoint. Bands: Aquinas College Jazz Band Faculty: http://www.aquinas.edu/music/biosmusic.html Jazz Events: http://www.aquinas.edu/music/events.html Fall 2007
Saturday, September 29 Homecoming Weekend Events: Battle of the Bands (AQ Music Club) from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. in the AMC Amphitheatre Art and Music Center Open House from 1-4 p.m. in the AMC Aquinas College Jazz Band, directed by Dr. Paul Brewer, 2 p.m., Homecoming Grounds Main Tent Wednesday,
November 7, 7:30 p.m.
Fall Jazz Night featuring the Aquinas Big Band, Improv Class, and Vocalists Wednesday, November 14, 9:30 p.m. Jazz Jam at the Moose!, Moose Café in the Cook Carriage House Winter
2008
Thursday, April 10, 7:30 p.m. Spring Jazz Night TopCalvin College Music Department 1795 Knollcrest Circle SE Grand Rapids, MI 49546-4404 Ph: 616-526-6253 e-Mail: music@calvin.edu Web Site: http://www.calvin.edu/academic/music/ , http://www.calvin.edu/academic/mu sic/ensemble/jazz/ Jazz Director: Dr. James Sawyer, Jazz Band Director Ph: 616-526-6253 e-Mail: music@calvin.edu Dr. Sawyer holds a BME from VanderCook College of Music, a MM in Trumpet Performance from the University of Michigan and an Ed.D from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He also attended Grambling College of Lousiana where he was a member of the famous Tiger Marching Band. Dr. Sawyer’s career as a music educator began in 1974 as band director of a small parochial school in Chicago. He has since taught at every level of the educational spectrum including Director of Bands at Livingstone College in Salisbury, NC and Assistant Director of Bands at the University of Nebraska-Omaha. He taught 13 years in the Grand Rapids Public Schools. He also performs as a guest conductor and lecturer across the U.S. His professional performance credits include leas trumpet for many internationally known artists such as the Bob Hope Show, the Chi-lites, the Dells, the Four Tops, the Manhattans, the Temptations, the Stars of the Lawrence Welk Show, the Jim Nabors Show, and most recently, the Shirley Jones and Bob Newhart Shows as a member of the Holland Tulip Festival Jazz Orchestra. He is currently Co-Director at East Kentwood High School. Bands: Jazz Band  The Calvin Jazz Band is a full-size big band [debut concert - 05/04/05], and directed by Dr. James Sawyer, who is new to the Calvin faculty in the fall semester 2006. The Jazz Ensemble focuses on playing a variety of repertoire and developing improvisational skills and technique. It rehearses on Wednesdays from 7:00-9:00 p.m. Faculty: http://www.calvin.edu/academic/music/fa culty/ Jazz Events: http://www.calvin.edu/academic/music/c alendar/ Fall 2007
Wednesday, December 5; 8:00 p.m. Fall Concert: Jazz Band and Knollcrest Band Concert James Sawyer and Tiffany Engle, conductors Fine Arts Center Auditorium Winter 2008 Saturday, March 29; 8:00 p.m. The Artist Series - Chicago Jazz Ensemble Fine Arts Center Auditorium Wednesday, April 30; 7:30 p.m. Spring Concert: Handbell Ensemble, Knollcrest Band, and Jazz Band Stephanie Wiltse, Tiffany Engle and James Sawyer, conductors Fine Arts Center Auditorium TopCentral Michigan University School of Music Music Building, Room 162 Mount Pleasant, MI 48859 Ph: 989-774-3281 Web Site: http://www.mus.cmich.edu/ Jazz Director: Rob Smith, Assistant Professor of Jazz Studies Rob Smith, Assistant Professor of Jazz Studies at Central Michigan University, graduated from CMU in 1986. He went on to earn a Master of Music-Jazz Studies degree from The University of North Texas (1989), where he performed with the world-renowned One O’clock Lab Band, and can be heard on recordings from 1987-89. Most recently, Rob held a faculty position at The University of North Carolina-Greensboro, The Miles Davis Jazz Studies Program (2004-05). He has also taught at St. Francis Xavier University in Nova Scotia, Canada (1991-93, 1997), Michigan State University (1994-97), Mott Community College (1995-97), Interlochen Center For The Arts (2000), and Central Michigan University (2000-04). Rob performs regularly on trumpet and saxophones throughout the United States, Canada and Europe with several notable jazz groups, including: The Woody Herman Jazz Orchestra, The Kirk MacDonald Quintet, The Steve Haines Quintet, The Jeff Haas Quintet, and is scheduled to tour this fall with Terri Lyne Carrington and Dianne Reeves. Rob can be heard on several recordings, including: “Step By Step” – The Terry Lower Quintet (2005); “Itchin’ To Groove” – Jim Cooper Quintet (2004); “Beginner’s Mind” – Steve Haines Quintet (Artist House – 2002); “HaGesher Chai – The Bridge Lives” – Jeff Haas Trio & Friends (2001); “Live At The Montreaux – Detroit Jazz Festival” – Larry Nozero (2000). “Live in London at Ronnie Scott’s” – The Woody Herman Jazz Orchestra (1999); “New Beginnings” – Kirk MacDonald Septet (1998); “Sherman Mitchell & Friends” & “Sherm, In n’ Out”; various recordings by the group, Mind’s Eye. Bands: Jazz Lab I, Jazz Central, JazzBone Jazz has been a part of Central Michigan University since 1956, when the "Swingin' Chips" were organized. Students at CMU can participate in - Jazz Lab I, Jazz Central, JazzBone ensemble and jazz percussion groups. Auditions for jazz bands generally take place the first week of classes. Faculty: http://www.mus.cmich.edu/facstaff.htm Jazz Events: http://www.mus.cmich.edu/musicevents.htm Jazz Bands
Sun, Nov. 4, 2007 - 3 & 8 p.m. Staples Family Concert Hall CMU Jazz Weekend Jazz Weekend
Kick-off Concert, 8 p.m., Staples Family Concert Hall
Thursday, February 14, 2008 Jazz Weekend Concert Finale, 8 p.m., Warriner Hall, Plachta Auditorium Friday, February 15, 2008 Guest Artist - Terri Lyne Carrington, drums Jazz Bands Sun, Apr. 14, 2008 - 3 & 8 p.m. Staples Family Recital Hall TopConcordia University Department of Arts & Sciences 4090 Geddes Road Ann Arbor, MI 48105-2797 Ph: 734-995-7391 Ph: 888-734-4237 Web Site: http://www.cuaa.edu/cuarts/ Jazz Director: Sean Dobbins, Professor of Jazz Studies Ph: 734-995-7484 e-Mail: dobbis@cuaa.edu Bands: Jazz Ensemble Faculty: http://www.cuaa.edu/aboutCUA A/directory.asp?sub_cat_id=A Jazz Events: http://www.cuaa.edu/cuarts/?d_id=1315 December
8, 2008
Concordia University Jazz Ensemble Kreft Center Black Box Theatre, 4:30 p.m., FREE ADMISSION The Concordia University Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Professor Sean Dobbins, will perform a wide variety of jazz styles, from funk to blues to swing. April 27, 2008 Concordia University Jazz Ensemble Kreft Center Black Box Theatre, 8 p.m., FREE ADMISSION The Concordia University Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Professor Sean Dobbins, will perform a wide variety of jazz styles, from funk to blues to swing. TopEastern Michigan University Department of Music & Dance 411 Pray Harrold Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197 Ph: 734-487-4380 e-Mail: dave.woike@emich.edu Web Site: http://www.emich.edu/music/index.html Jazz Director: Donald Babcock, Trombone, Assistant Professor Ph: 734-487-6842 e-Mail: donald.babcock@emich.edu Donald Babcock is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Music & Dance where he teaches trombone and jazz. He previously taught at North Central Bible College and Lansing Community College. He is frequently in residence at Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp in the summers. As a teacher, performer, and clinician, Babcock is busy throughout the Detroit-Metro area. He currently plays principal trombone in the Ann Arbor Symphony and the Michigan Chamber Brass. He visits local schools and gives frequent solo recitals. Other recent symphony performances have been with the Grand Rapids Symphony, Lansing Symphony, and Kalamazoo Symphony. Band performances include a select Blue Lake Festival Band performance under Dr. Harry Begian at the Midwest Band and Orchestra Convention in Chicago, IL. Jazz performances have been with the Paul Keller Jazz Orchestra, Ann Arbor Jazz Bones and the Blue Lake Monster. Babcock has studied with Curtis Olson, Vern and Jan Kagarice, Thomas Ashworth, Nick Keelan, and Dudley Bright. Dr. Babcock holds a DMA from Michigan State University, and a Master of Music from the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. He completed both a Bachelor of Music and a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics from Lawrence University in Appleton, WI. Bands: Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Combo Faculty: http://www.emich.edu/music/html/faculty.html Jazz Events: http://www.emich.edu/music/html/events.html Ph: 734-487-2255 - Music Events Hotline e-Mail: emu.musicevents@emich.edu Fall 2007
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Donald Babcock directs the Jazz Ensemble in a program featuring music by the great leaders in jazz. Quirk Theatre, 4 p.m. Mon, Dec 4: Percussion and Jazz Ensembles John Dorsey leads the Percussion Ensemble in collaboration with the Jazz Ensemble, directed by Donald Babcock, in this annual rhythmic extravaganza. Pease Auditorium, 8 p.m. Wed, Dec 6: Jazz combo night Director Mark Pappas swings with a variety of jazz combos, performing and improvising charts old and new. Alexander Recital Hall, 7:30 p.m. Winter 2008 Sat, Feb 17: Jazz Ensemble Donald Babcock conducts the Jazz Ensemble in a varied program of jazz classics and fresh charts. Pease Auditorium, 8 p.m. Wed, April 18: Jazz combo night Director Mark Pappas and numerous student jazz combos swing as they perform and improvise charts, both old and new. Alexander Recital Hall, 7 p.m. TopFerris State University The Music Center 1030 Campus Drive Big Rapids, Michigan 49307 Ph: 231-591-2501 e-Mail: Ms. Tracy Federoff, Music Center Secretary federofft@ferris.edu Web Site: http://www.ferris.edu/music/ Jazz Director: Matthew Moresi, Assistant Professor, Director of Jazz Band Music Center 110 Ph: (231) 591-2587 e-Mail: moresim@ferris.edu Besides directing the jazz band, Matt Moresi also teaches courses in Beginning Piano and Music Appreciation. Moresi graduated from the University of Oregon earning both Bachelor and Master of Music degrees, while studying trombone and jazz arranging/composition. He has won many awards for his playing and writing including the 2003 Reno jazz Festival Outstanding College Performer, the 2004 Reno Jazz Festival Outstanding College Trombonist, and a finalist for the 2005 ASCAP Foundation Young Jazz Composer Awards. The UNC Jazz Press currently publishes his arrangements. Moresi continues to remain active as an educator, performer, writer, and clinician. Bands: FSU Jazz Band The FSU Jazz Band is sponsored by Ferris State University as part of its Music for Life! initiative. The FSU Jazz Band performs traditional and contemporary literature for big band, along with additional instruction in improvisation. Membership is open by audition to university students and members of the community. Auditions are required for new and returning members. The auditions are held on Monday and Wednesday evening in the first week of classes. The FSU Jazz Band rehearses on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:30-6:45 p.m. Faculty: http://www.ferris.edu/music/contacts.htm Jazz Events: http://www.ferri s.edu/htmls/colleges/artsands/MusicWebSite/concerts/ Fall 2007
Fall Jazz Concert Wednesday, Nov 14; 8:00 pm Fall Jazz Band -conducted by Dr. Arthur Falbush G. Mennen Williams Auditorium, Free admission Tuesday, December 4; 8:00 p.m. HOLIDAY JAZZ & CHORAL CONCERT FSU Jazz Band & FSU Choral Ensembles Big Rapids High School Auditorium, *Free Concert* Winter 2008 Saturday, February 9; 8:00 p.m. JUMP RHYTHM JAZZ PROJECT Live! at Williams Series Event G. Mennen Williams Auditorium Tuesday, March 18; 8:00 p.m. WINTER CHORAL & JAZZ CONCERT FSU Jazz Band & FSU Choral Ensembles Rankin Student Center Dome Room, *Free Concert* Wednesday, April 16; 8:00 p.m. SPRING JAZZ CONCERT - FSU Jazz Band G. Mennen Williams Auditorium, *Free Concert* TopGrand Rapids Community College Performing Arts 143 Bostwick Avenue, NE Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503 Ph: 616-234-GRCC Web Site: http://www.grcc.edu/?PageID=1759 Jazz Director: Michael Gillan, Assistant Professor of Music, Director of Jazz Orchestra Ph: 616-234-3941 e-Mail: mgillan@grcc.edu Michael Gillan leads the jazz band along with duties as director of the Wind Ensemble, Jazz Orchestra, Mariachi Ensemble, Kent Philarmonia Orchestra, and the Grand River Winds. He also teaches low brass and Aural Comprehension. Gillan received his undergraduate musical training at Michigan State University and his Masters Degree in Trombone Performance from Ball State University. He is currently pursuing a doctorate in Wind Conducting from Michigan State University. Gillan has taught in the secondary schools in Montana, Wyoming, Indiana, Nevada and North Dakota. He was formerly Interim Director of Bands at University of Michigan-Flint and Wayne State College in Nebraska. His groups have been featured at both the Wyoming and Nebraska Music Educators Conventions. Gillan has also presented clinics at numerous state MENC Conventions and has conducted many honor bands in the Midwest area. Bands: Jazz Orchestra, Jazz Combo  Jazz Orchestra - Michael Gillan, Director The Jazz Orchestra rehearses and performs pieces in various styles and from various periods in jazz and big-band developments. Improvisation is taught and emphasized in performance. Membership is by audition. Jazz Combo - Michael Gillan, Coach Membership in the Jazz Combo program is by audition. The instrumentation varies according to the number of students available. Groups in the past have been anything from the traditional 3 horns & rhythm section, to a quartet consisting of vibes, cello, bass, drums. Music varies from published charts, to the Real Book, to original compositions of the students. Each combo meets once a week for 1 hour. Performances include, once each semester at the School of Music (Fall and Spring Jazz Night), once a month at the GRCC school library, outside gigs at the Van Andel Arena, and other private functions. Faculty: http://www.grcc.edu/musicFaculty Jazz Events: http://www.grcc.edu/musicCalendar Fall
Jazz Night
Tues, Oct 23, 2007; 7:30 pm, FREE ADMISSION An evening of jazz presented by the GRCC Shades of Blue & Jazz Orchestra GRCC Music Center Recital Hall (Room 200) Winter Jazz Night Tues, Feb 20, 2008; 7:30 pm, FREE ADMISSION An evening of jazz presented by the GRCC Shades of Blue & Jazz Orchestra GRCC Music Center Recital Hall (Room 200) TopGrand Valley State University 1 Campus Dr. Music Department 1300 PAC Allendale, Michigan 49401-9403 Ph: 616-331-3484 Ph: 800-748-0246 Web Site: http://www.gvsu.edu/music/index.cfm Jazz Director: Kurt Ellenberger, Associate Professor and Director of Jazz Band Ph: (616) 331-2943 e-Mail: ellenbek@gvsu.edu Kurt Ellenberger began his professional career at the age of thirteen in his hometown of Windsor, Ontario. He received a D.M.A. in Composition from the University of Texas at Austin, M.M. in Theory/Composition from the University of Northern Colorado, and a B.A. from the University of Windsor. Ellenberger has performed extensively on both trumpet and piano in a wide variety of musical settings in the contemporary, classical, and improvisatory genres, including performances with Kenny Wheeler, Billy Eckstine, and Della Reese. His jazz trio, which he has led for over fifteen years, has been recorded by CBC Radio in Canada and NPR in the United States, featuring Ellenberger as both performer and composer. He recently recorded his first CD, entitled Songs from Far West, a collection of his own pieces along with works by Paul Hindemith and Duke Ellington. The CD was released worldwide by Challenge-A Records (Netherlands) and has been reviewed in publications in Canada, America, and Europe. He is also an ASCAP award winning composer who has written music for solo piano, voice and piano, orchestra, brass quintet, brass choir, and also two concertos. Bands: Large Jazz Ensemble, Small Jazz Ensembles http://www.gvsu.edu/music/index.cfm?id=13954B6C-B01E-FA1F-50BC3435C445AB84  The group performs both traditional and contemporary jazz music, including new works composed especially for the jazz program. It's featured at concerts, dances, on tours, and at jazz festivals. Open to music majors and non-majors. Audition required. Small Jazz Ensembles The group focuses on mastery of tunes from the jazz repertoire. Emphasis is on improvisation and arranging using lead sheets and original compositions. Jazz Improvisation Seminar The student unit meets as a performing ensemble with emphasis and instruction on various approaches to jazz improvisation. Faculty: http://www.gvsu.edu/music/index.cfm?id=AA186572-DBA7-EA78-DF730F3741C563A1 Jazz Events: http://www.gvsu.edu/music/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.events Jazz
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Tim Froncek, Director October 18, 2007, 8 PM Free Admission Louis Armstrong Theatre, PAC Jazz Orchestra Tim Froncek, Director November 26, 2007, 8 PM Free Admission Louis Armstrong Theatre, PAC Jazz Orchestra Tim Froncek, Director April 1, 2008, 8 PM Free Admission Louis Armstrong Theatre, PAC Top
Henry Ford Community College Fine Arts and Fitness Division MacKenzie Fine Arts Center, Room 132 5101 Evergreen Rd. Dearborn, MI 48128-1495 Ph: 313-845-9600 Ph: 800-585-HFCC Web Site: http://www.hfcc.edu/ , https://my.hfcc.edu/site_manager/catalog_manager/programs/view_program1.asp?id=529&view=s , http://www.hfcc.edu/programs/documents/HFCC_2007_08_catalog.pdf Jazz Director: Rick Goward, Associate Dean-HFCC Fine Arts and Fitness Division; Director of Bands-HFCC Ph: (313) 845-6470 e-Mail: rgoward@hfcc.edu Bands: Henry Ford Big Band, Blue Fusion (vocal jazz), Studio 110 (Big Band jazz), Midnight Blue (vocal jazz) HFCC Big Band, Rick Goward, Director The HFCC Big Band has played at more than 750 concerts, dances and convention performances since 1983. The band performed at the 2005 and 2001 Presidential Inauguration festivities in Washington, D.C. The group is the only band – professional or amateur – to appear at the Ford Detroit Jazz Festival for 24 consecutive years. The Big Band also joined with Evergreen Blues for a 2002 concert tour in Hawaii. The Big Band also has made prestigious concert appearances at Carnegie Hall, New York (1992 and 1989) and at many international jazz festivals, including the Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland (1998, 1994, 1990, 1988, and 1985), Jazz Vienne in France (1998) and the North Sea Jazz Festival in the Netherlands (1990). The musicians have shared the concert stage with Maynard Ferguson (1998 and 1993) and the Count Basie Orchestra (1992). Blue Fusion, G. Kevin Dewey, HFCC Vocal Music Instructor Blue Fusion performs a variety of classic and contemporary vocal jazz, featuring both ‘a cappella and accompanied selections. Blue Fusion traveled to Chicago in 2003 with Studio 110 and joined the HFCC at the 2003 Ford Detroit Jazz Festival. The group consists of vocalists and instrumentalists. Studio 110 Jazz Orchestra, Randall Knight, HFCC Music Instructor The Studio 110 Jazz Orchestra performs a wide selection of jazz favorites at many Detroit-area events. Its members range from recent high school graduates to retirees. Studio 110 often shares the stage with Blue Fusion, and the two groups traveled to Chicago for a concert tour in 2003. Midnight Blue, G. Kevin Dewey, HFCC Vocal Music Instructor Midnight Blue performs vocal jazz. Midnight Blue joined with the HFCC Big Band in January 2005 to perform for the Presidential Inaugural Ball in Washington, D.C. and at the 2005 Ford Detroit Jazz Festival. Faculty: http://www2.hfcc.edu/staff/StaffSearch.asp Jazz Events: 24th
annual Autumn Jazz Concert
Sat, Nov 17, 2007; 8 p.m. Stout Middle School Auditorium, 18500 Oakwood Blvd. (near Rotunda Rd.), Dearborn Tickets: $10 adults / $7 students, seniors TopHillsdale College Music Department - Fine Arts 33 East College Street Hillsdale, MI 49242 Ph: 517-437-7341 Web Site: http://www.hillsdale.edu/academics/majors/music.asp Jazz Director: Christopher McCourry, Artist/Teacher of Music (Trumpet), Director of Jazz Ensembles Ph: 517-437-7341 e-Mail: cmccourry@hillsdale.edu Chris McCourry holds trumpet performance degrees from The Ohio State University, the University of North Texas, and the University of Michigan. He has held teaching fellowships at both the University of Michigan and the University of North Texas, and has performed as a member of many symphony orchestras, including the Lansing Symphony, the Flint Symphony, and the Cleveland Pops Orchestra. He has also performed with the Woody Herman Orchestra and the Mannheim Steamroller, and with a number of jazz and entertainment greats, including Jimmy Cobb, Dave Leibman, Mel Torme, Bob Hope, and Marcus Belgrave. While attending the University of Michigan, Chris was a member of the prestigious Michigan Faculty Brass Quintet, performing with such international soloists as Armando Ghitalla and Lowell Greer. Bands: College Jazz Big Band, Jazz Combos, Vocal Jazz Quartet, Saxophone Quartet, Faculty Jazz Sextet Combos Students interested in playing jazz are assigned to small jazz combos of various instrumentations with other students who share similar experience and technical levels. In the combos, focus is placed on learning to improvise through understanding jazz scales and chord changes. The combos perform at different college and community functions both on and off campus. Most instruments, including voice, are welcomed to participate in the jazz combos. Big Band The College Jazz Big Band is a 20-piece jazz ensemble modeled after the standard instrumentation of the popular groups of the swing era. The ensemble performs standard charts as well as new compositions. The group has a very active performing schedule both on and off campus culminating with a main stage performance featuring a guest artist each spring. Past guest artists have included trumpeter Marcus Belgrave, trumpeter Walter White, and trombonist/arranger Paul Ferguson. Faculty: http://www.hillsdale.edu/academics/majors/music/faculty.asp Ronald Disalvio, Adjunct Instructor, Jazz Piano
http://www.hillsdale.edu/academics/display_profile.asp?cid=858991145 Jonathon Gewirtz, Adjunct Instructor, Saxophone http://www.hillsdale.edu/academics/display_profile.asp?cid=858984963 Eric W. Jones, Artist/Teacher of Percussion http://www.hillsdale.edu/academics/display_profile.asp?cid=858990341 Jazz Events: http://www.hillsdale.edu/news/events/fine_arts.asp Winter
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Faculty Jazz Sextet Markel Auditorium January 25, 2008; 8-10:00 p.m. The Faculty Jazz Sextet performs an historical overview of the history of jazz featuring the music of Wayne Shorter and Freddie Hubbard. College Jazz Big Band Concert with special guest drummer Jim Rupp Markel Auditorium April 26, 2008; 8-10:00 p.m. Drummer Jim Rupp, currently of the Woody Herman Band and formerly with Maynard Ferguson and Ray Charles, joins the Hillsdale College Big Band, under the direction of Chris McCourry, for a tribute to Buddy Rich and Woody Herman. TopHope College Department of Music 127 E. 12th St Holland, MI 49423 Ph: 616-395-7650 e-Mail: music@hope.edu Web Site: http://www.hope.edu/academic/music/ Jazz Director: Brian Coyle, Associate Professor of Music and Director of Jazz Studies e-Mail: coyle@hope.edu Brian Coyle is currently Associate Professor of Music and Director of Jazz Studies at Hope College. He is an active performer, composer, arranger, adjudicator and clinician who frequently appears at festivals, universities, colleges, high schools and clubs both Nationally and Internationally. Professionally, Brian has performed with Al Jarreau, Marcus Roberts, Gene Bertoncini, Roberta Flack, Melissa Manchester, the New Buddy Rich Band, Jermaine Jackson, Bobby Shew, Marvin Stamm, Gary Foster, the O'Jays, Pia Zadora, Eric Reed, Ravi Coltrane, Jeffrey Osborne, Susan Anton, Mac Davis, Chris Vadala and Lorrie Morgan, among others. He has also performed with the National Touring Companies of Dream Girls, How to Succeed in Business, The Will Rodgers Follies, Guys and Dolls, Teddy and Alice and the Radio City Music Hall Rockettes. He is the author of numerous New Music Reviews for the Jazz Educators Journal, serves on the Resource Team and is chairman of the New Music Committee for the International Association for Jazz Education. Brian also serves as IAJE President for the state of Michigan. He received a Bachelor of Music Degree in Trumpet Performance from the University of South Florida, a Masters Degree in Instrumental Conducting from California State University at Northridge, and a Doctorate in Instrumental Conducting from Michigan State University. He is a member of the Jazz Faculty at Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp, where he directs big bands, teaches improvisation and performs in the Blue Lake Monster. Bands: Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Combos Hope offers performing opportunities in both big band and combo settings as well as a vocal jazz workshop. The ensembles are open to all students, regardless of academic major or prior jazz experience, and placement is determined by audition.  Jazz Ensemble The Jazz Ensemble is Hope's primary big band. Directed by Brian Coyle, it presents several concerts each semester as well in performing in departmental events such as the Arts and Humanities Fair and the Devos Showcase. The ensemble plays a wide range of jazz music, from Count Basie and Duke Ellington to Thad Jones, Charles Mingus, Bill Holman, and Maria Schneider, as well as student compositions. Rehearsals are held from 1:30-2:50 on Tuesdays and Thursdays in Snow Auditorium. Jazz Combos Hope has several jazz combos that provide an opportunity for students to play in a small group setting. The combos meet regularly with their faculty coaches as well as rehearsing on their own. Performance opportunities vary with the skill level of the combo, with more advanced combos playing for various campus and community functions in addition to the combos concert at the end of each semester. Jazz Chamber Ensemble I has recorded several CD's and toured nationally. Combos are open to anyone who is interested, regardless of experience with jazz. Rehearsal times are determined individually. Faculty: http://www.hope.edu/academic/music/people/faculty/index.html
Jazz Events: http://www.hope.edu/academic/music/calendar.html Hope
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Kalamazoo College Department of Music 1200 Academy Street Kalamazoo, MI 49006-3295 Ph: 269-337-7000 Web Site: http://www.kzoo.edu/music/, http://www.kzoo.edu/music/jazz/ Jazz Director: Thomas G. Evans, Kalamazoo College Jazz Band Director Ph: 616-337-7070 E-mail: tevans@kzoo.edu Prior to accepting the position of Assistant Professor of Music at Kalamazoo College, Dr. Thomas Evans was Associate Professor of Music and Director of Bands at Alfred University in Alfred, NY. While at Alfred, he was responsible for rebuilding the instrumental portion of the music program. One result of this rebuilding was the realization of two highly successful international concert tours with the Jazz Ensemble (Russia, Finland, and Estonia, 1990; and Tunisia, 1992). Dr. Evans also has six years of public school teaching experience in New York state where his high school bands and orchestras received the highest rating at state ensemble festivals. He holds degrees from the University of Michigan (Doctor of Musical Arts in Trombone Performance), Boston University (Master or Music in Music Education and Performance), and the State University of New York at Fredonia (Music Education). He is a recent contributor to The Instrumentalist magazine and frequently appears as a soloist, clinician, adjudicator, and guest conductor. Bands: K College Jazz Band  Faculty: http://www.kzoo.edu/music/index.php?page1=faculty.html Jazz Events: http://www.kzoo.edu/music/ , http://www.kzoo.edu/music/jazz/ Sat,
Nov 4, 2006 - Jazz Band Concert
Dalton Theatre, 8 pm Fri, March 2, 2007 - Jazz Band Concert Dalton Theatre, 8 pm Contact the Music Department for 2008 Winter Performances TopLansing Community College Humanities & Performing Arts Department Arts and Sciences Building, Room 255 419 N. Washington Square Lansing, MI 48933 Ph: 517-483-1018 Web Site: http://www.lcc.edu/hums/music/index.htm Jazz Director: Michael Nealon, Lead Faculty Music Ph: 517-483-1507 e-Mail: nealonm@lcc.edu Bands: LCC Jazz Ensemble Faculty: http://www.lcc.edu/hums/music/staff/ Jazz Events: http://www.lcc.edu/hums/events/index.htm FALL 2007 October 20, 8 p.m. SoundScapes 2007 Dart Auditorium A spectacular showcase of LCC's diverse musical ensembles featuring the Jazz Ensemble, Concert Choir, Guitar and Percussion Ensembles, guest artists and more. October 21, 3 p.m. SoundScapes 2007 Dart Auditorium A spectacular showcase of LCC's diverse musical ensembles featuring the Jazz Ensemble, Concert Choir, Guitar and Percussion Ensembles, guest artists and more. WINTER 2008 February 28, 7:30 pm The LanSwingers Vocal Jazz Ensemble directed by BIll Bastian and The LCC Jazz Ensemble directed by Jonathon Gewirtz Dart Auditorium Free Admission April 24, 7:30 pm The LanSwingers Vocal Jazz Ensemble, directed by Bill Bastian Dart Auditorium Free Admission April 26, 8 pm The LCC Jazz Ensemble, directed by Jonathon Gewirtz Dart Auditorium Free Admission April 30, 7:30 pm The LCC Faculty Jazz Combo Dart Auditorium Free Admission Top
Michigan State University College of Music 100 Music Practice Building East Lansing, MI 48824 (517) 353-5340 Web Site: http://www.music.msu.edu/ , http://www.music.msu.edu/academic/degrees/jazzstudies.php Jazz Director: Rodney Whitaker, Associate Professor of Double Bass, Director of Jazz Studies Ph: 517-432-2194 e-Mail: whitak22@msu.edu Rodney Whitaker is one of the leading performers and teachers of jazz double bass in the United States. He is a member of the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, and received national recognition performing with the Terence Blanchard Quintet. Whitaker has also toured internationally as a featured performer with the Roy Hargrove Quintet. In addition, he has appeared and presented master classes at the International Association of Jazz Educators (IAJE) conferences. Featured on more than 100 recordings - from film to compact discs - Whitaker's film score, China, directed by Jeff Wray, will be released on PBS in Fall 2002. A proven and committed jazz educator, Whitaker has presented numerous master classes across the nation at locations such as Duke University, Howard University, University of Iowa, University of Michigan, the New School (NY), Lincoln Center, and the Ford Detroit Jazz Festival. In addition, he is a consultant with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra in the development of a jazz education department, and has served on the faculties of University of Michigan and Juilliard Institute of Jazz. Whitaker attended Wayne State University, and studied with Robert Gladstone, principal bass with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, and trumpeter Marcus Belgrave. Bands: Jazz Ensembles: two big bands, three octets, multiple jazz combos Web Site: http://www.music.msu.edu/academic/degrees/jazzstudies.php#student, http://www.music.msu.edu/ensembles/jazz.php  Jazz Band I, Rodney Whitaker, conductor The 16-piece Jazz Band I is a young swinging college band playing the repertoire of the great jazz masters, including soul, swing, blues and gospel. The group’s instrumentation includes vocals, bass, piano, drums saxophone (5), trumpet (4), and trombone (4). Octet I, Jazz Band II Derrick Gardner, conductor The 8-piece Octet I perfectly blends the combination of big band with small group performance. This ensemble features our most advanced students and gives them more opportunity to improvise. The group’s instrumentation includes bass, drums, piano, tenor saxophone, alto saxophone, trumpet, trombone and vocals. Vocal Jazz Ensemble, Sunny Wilkinson, conductor The MSU Vocal Jazz Ensemble is comprised of seven singers and four rhythm section players, including piano, bass, drums and congas. MSU Assistant Professor of Vocal Jazz Sunny Wilkinson, who just went from a part-time to full-time faculty member in fall 2004, established the group to help students sing in close harmony, develop their musicianship, and deepen their understanding of jazz music. They also get experience singing with a sound system and working with a rhythm section. Octet II & Octet III, Diego Rivera, conductor Jazz Combos, Rick Roe, conductor Super Sax Ensemble, Christopher Bullock, conductor Faculty: http://www.music.msu.edu/academic/degrees/JazzStudies2.php#faculty
Faculty Ensemble: MSU Professors of Jazz Web Site: http://www.music.msu.edu/professorsofjazz/  (L-R,
Diego Rivera, Rodney Whitaker, Sunny Wilkinson, Derrick Gardner, Randy
Gilespie, Rick Roe)
The MSU Professors of Jazz are a jazz group established and maintained through the Jazz Studies area at Michigan State University. Each member is a professional jazz musician and a member of the Jazz Studies faculty at MSU. The hard-swinging group performs music from the Jazz Canon, including Duke Ellington, Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk, and original compositions. Members have performed at national and international venues and clubs, and continue to perform locally to support Michigan jazz presenters and educators. Jazz Events: http://www.music.msu.edu/events/bigcalendar.php, http://www.music.msu.edu/ensembles/jazz/MSU-SchoolofMusic-Ensembles.upcomingconcerts.php The Music Building Auditorium and Hart Recital Hall are located in the Music Building on West Circle Drive. Visit the Event Calendar [www.music.msu.edu] or call the Music Events Line, (517) 355-3345. With questions about events, call (517) 432-5253. Fall
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