3rd Central Valley Jazz Educators Conference - September 11, 2010

The 3rd Central Valley Jazz Educators Conference, presented by JazzFresno, returns to Kingsburg High School on Saturday September 11th, 2010 from 8:00 AM till 3:30 PM.  Members of the jazz group bug will be the featured artists/clinicians and will present educational workshops & demonstrations on a wide variety of jazz topics, as well as performing a special lunch time concert.  The registration deadline is September 3rd.

Registration fees: $50.00 (JazzFresno members); $60.00 (non-JazzFresno members); $25.00 (student)
Continental breakfast & lunch provided for all participants.
2010 CVJEC online registration form...
Kingsburg High - Google Map link...

Featured Clinicians - Paul Lucckesi (Buchanan High School, Alta Sierra Intermediate)
bug:
Peter Epstein (University of Nevada, Reno); James Miley (Willamette University, Salem, OR); Jeff Miley (Cuesta College); Roger Shew (Fullerton College); Brian Hamada (CSU Fresno).

Conference Sessions (proposed):
Score Interpretation; Teaching Basic Improvisation; Rehearsal Scheduling & Techniques; Choosing Your Charts/Reading Band; Rhythm Section: Styles & Concepts; Digital Musical Technology; Raffle / Closing Session

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Jazz Roundtable Program

Tokyo Garden Jazz Jams

1st, 3rd & 4th Sundays of the Month at Tokyo Garden

For over seven years, local jazz fans and musicians have had a home at one of Fresno's longtime restaurants and music venues, Tokyo Garden, located 1711 Fulton Street in downtown Fresno.  On the first Sunday of every month, local pianist and jazz educator Craig Von Berg hosts a jam session with his trio, featuring John Lauffenburger on bass and Brian Hamada on drums. On the third Sunday of the month, jazz guitarist and Director of Jazz Studies at Fresno City College, Mike Dana hosts the session, with his band. On the fourth Sunday of the month the jam is hosted by pianist David Aus and guitarist Andre Bush. The sessions begin at 6:00pm.  

Help support JazzFresno

Jazz begins with you! Become a JazzFresno member today!

JazzFresno is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting jazz in the Central San Joaquin Valley through education and performance. The organization is made up of hundreds of passionate jazz lovers like you, who want to help support the organization's many programs and see the Valley's jazz scene flourish. You can become a part of JazzFresno today with your membership donation. Your contribution helps support events and activities that enrich the Valley's jazz community, and as a member, you also get special benefits, such as discounts at JazzFresno and other local jazz events. Being a member of JazzFresno also has other rewards, such as:

• Discounted tickets at all JazzFresno events
• Discounts at other events such as the San Joaquin Valley Jazz Festival
• News and updates on upcoming jazz events and activities

Join JazzFresno today with your gift of support. Membership levels start at just $25.00. Please download and print out our membership form, and send your check to:
Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 4951
Fresno, CA 93744
Phone: 559.275.8529

Mission and Vision

JazzFresno is a private non-profit 501(c)3 organization with a mission to promote jazz in the Central San Joaquin Valley through education and performance. JazzFresno envisions a Central San Joaquin Valley that appreciates and supports jazz. JazzFresno is made up of hundreds of members who wish to see the Valley's jazz scene grow and prosper.

Major ongoing programs & activities:

• The JazzFresno Concert Series

• Jazz @ the Library

• Artists In the Schools

• Conversations With the Artist

• Jazz Roundtable

• Juvenile Justice Jazz Program

• Online Local Jazz Calendar