Milestones Youth Jazz Workshop is a JazzFresno project that was established to offer kids in the upper elementary grades through high school the opportunity to play in a big band jazz ensemble.
While the Valley has many outstanding jazz programs, access is limited to kids that attend these schools. The Milestones program bridges that gap, offering kids the opportunity to study under an outstanding jazz educator in the after-school setting.
Directing the ensembles are three of the Valley's great jazz educators:
Larry Honda, music department chair, instructor of woodwinds, jazz improvisation and theory at Fresno City College, will lead the advanced ensemble;
Mark Kasparian, whose jazz program at Tenaya Middle School has achieved widespread recognition including multiple wins at the Reno and Fullerton Jazz Festivals, will direct the intermediate ensemble;
Ed Hull, who teaches brass at CSU Fresno and leads one of the nations finest elementary band programs at Manchester GATE Elementary, is charged with the direction of the beginning ensemble.
The ensembles will meet two hours per week from late September through April. Auditions for placement will take place in mid-September. A generous scholarship fund has been established, allowing any student who wishes to participate the opportunity to do so, despite financial barriers.
For more information on the program, including registration and scholarship forms, visit the Milestones website or contact the project coordinator. |
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Thursday, June 13th, 2013 at venues throughout the Tower District and Downtown Fresno
JazzFresno is proud to announce JazzHop, a monthly series designed to promote local jazz (& assorted other styles) at various venues throughout the Tower District and downtown Fresno area, on the second Thursday of every month.
Come out on Thursday, June 13th and support the local jazz scene!
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 Since 2006, JazzFresno has presented over a dozen concerts featuring some of the top names in jazz. Hearing jazz performed live, whether in a concert hall, or a small jazz club, is a truly unique experience, and JazzFresno is working to provide additional opportunities to hear what has been called "America's Classical Music" locally, right here in the Central San Joaquin Valley. From Grammy award winners and international stars to established local legends and young up and comers, JazzFresno has been instrumental in enhancing opportunities to hear live jazz in the Fresno area.
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 JazzFresno's "Conversation With the Artist" series brings jazz listeners face to face with some of the most accomplished and talented musicians in jazz. These free events feature a moderated discussion with the artist, a question and answer period, and an intimate performance. Check back soon for more information about upcoming "Conversation With the Artist" events for 2011.
Support for this program comes from the Community Enrichment Program, administered by the Fresno Arts Council.
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Every year, JazzFresno brings accomplished jazz artists from across the globe, to our local schools for workshops and concerts. These unique opportunities can have life changing impacts in the lives of students, and provide the spark of inspiration that's sometimes necessary to keep young adults in school and off the streets.
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