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A COMPLETE SCHEDULE WILL BE COMING SOON! PLEASE READ ON...The Jazz Education Network 2010 Conference Committee is hard at work planning the First Annual Conference to be held at the University of Missouri - St. Louis, May 20-22. Check this page or the drop down menus under the "2010 St. Louis Conference Information" button above this text often as we will be posting all conference related information/updates here. Scroll down for a list of clinicians and performers. A complete schedule will be posted soon. However, we recommend you plan to arrive in St. Louis on Thursday, January 20 morning to attend the Open Board meeting at 10am. Concert/clinics from noon-5pm and the evening concert will prove to be spectacular. Friday & Saturday will be ALL DAY from 9am through about 1am!
Be certain not to miss out on being a part of JEN history by attending the First Annual Conference next spring!Here are a few exciting details about this once in a lifetime event.
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Conference Registration:
The $95 Early-Bird registration (membership required) fee has been extended until April 1, 2010! - a savings of $55. If you are a member and would like to register today, Click Here to purchase your conference registration. If you are not currently a JEN member, please
Join Today and you can register for the conference as part of the same transaction.
Members that have already purchased a Registration for the Conference and would like to bring their Spouse/Partner with them, please click here to purchase their registration.
For individuals that are not JEN members, but would like to visit the 1st Annual Jazz Education Network Conference for one day, please purchase a One Day Pass by Clicking Here.
If you have already purchased your conference registration, we will see you in St. Louis!
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Conference Housing:
The Jazz Education network is pleased to announce the Hilton Airport St. Louis as the official hotel for the 2010 Conference. Please be advised this hotel is now SOLD OUT! The link below will redirect you to the Hilton Garden Inn Airport Hotel. As part of this exciting partnership we are able to offer the same room rate of $74 per night, plus tax to our members.
Click Here to be redirected to the Hilton Garden Inn Airport St. Louis website to make your room reservation. Deadline for this fantastic offer is March 31, 2010.
If you prefer, you may contact the hotel directly by calling: 341-426-5500 direct or toll free at 1-800-314-2117.
Hotel Shuttle Service to and from the airport is provided by the Hilton. JEN will provide shuttle service to and from the University of Missouri-St. Louis for the conference. Those driving from shorter distances and staying at the Hilton will receive a 50% parking discount for the duration of the Conference at $5 per night. Parking at UMSL is free.
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Congratulations to the following School Ensembles that have been selected for performance:
- Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College - Tifton, GA
- Austin Academy - Garland , TX
- Brubeck Institute, Stockton , CA
- College of the Mainland - Texas City , TX
- Columbia College Chicago - Chicago , IL
- Hannes Sigfridsson Trio - Stockholm , Sweden
- Ft. Zumwalt North High School - O'Fallon, MO
- Hannibal High School - Hannibal , MO
- Jazz St. Louis All Stars - St. Louis , MO
- Johnston High School - Des Moines , IA
- Marshall University - Huntington , WV
- Milton Academy - Milton , MA
- Missouri 2010 All State Jazz Ensemble
- Metropolitan Area Youth Jazz Orchestra - Omaha , NE
- Niles North High School Jazz Choir - Skokie , IL
- Sperreng Middle Schol Jazz Band - St. Louis, MO
- St. Charles North High School - St. Charles, IL
- Tinley Park High School - Tinley Park , IL
- University of Alabama - Tuscaloosa , AL
- University of California Los Angeles - Canyon Country, CA
- University of Northern Iowa - Cedar Falls , IA
- University of Missouri-St. Louis - St. Louis , MO
- University of West Georgia , Carrollton , GA
- Webster Groves High School - St. Louis , MO
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We are very pleased to announce the Professional performers and ensembles that will appear at the Inaugural Conference:
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Conference Clinics:
Education is one of the three primary missions of the Jazz Education Network and we were fortunate to receive a significant number of clinic application s. The process of selecting individuals to present was a very difficult one and we would like to thank all of those who applied.
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Jamey Aebersold , Anyone Can improvise
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Ariel Alexander , Where are the Girls?
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Frank Alkyer , DOWNBEAT Blindfold Test
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Carol Argiro/Christy Farnbauch , New Knowledge for Engaging Jazz
Audiences
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Pete Barenbregge , Big Band Rehearsal Techniques
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Sharon Burch , Jazz for kids--easy and fun! Infusing jazz into elementary music
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Ndugu Chancler, Finding the Time: Swing to Salsa!
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Gerald Clayton & Friends, 29 & Under! Panel Discussion
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Tim Davies , Breaking the Mold: Taking your Big Band Writing to the next level.
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J.B. Dyas , Tune Learning: A Systematic Method for Memorizing and Retaining the Essential Jazz Repertoire
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Dave Fodor , JEN Student Composition Forum
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Antonio Garcia , Transcribing Jazz Solos Without Pitches
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Victor Goines/John Clayton/Terell Stafford , College Entrance Guidance from the Experts
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Mark Gridley , Teaching Jazz History and Appreciation: A Listening Skills Approach
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Stefon Harris, Composition: The Art of Melodic Progression and
Reharmonization
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Christian Howes , The Classical String Player: Making the Leap to Jazz Improvisation
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Cheryl Hughey , The Future of Online Media Technology in Jazz
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Lisa Kelly and JB Scott , Singing Jazz: How do you Begin to Learn Your Craft?
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Robert Klevan , Listening 101: Get your students to listen to jazz
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John Kuzmich Jr. , Digital Magic: Seamlessly From 'Live' Recording to Web Posting in Minutes
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Larry Lapin , Arranging for the Jazz Vocal Ensemble
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Mark Levine , Drop 2 for Pianists and arrangers
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Victor Lopez , Latin Rhythms: Mystery Unraveled
(A Practical Approach Introducing Latin Rhythms to the Jazz Ensemble)
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Sherry Luchette , Hands On Activites In Jazz for K-8 Students
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Bob Mintzer, The Saxophonist in the Rhythm Section
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Allan Molnar/Stewart Smith , The ALIVE Project - Jazz Education via Distance Learning
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Rufus Reid, Who's Minding the Store!
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Fran Morris Rosman , An Afternoon with Ella Fitzgerald
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Dave Robinson , Traditional Jazz--It's Not Just for Breakfast Anymore! featuring the Capital Focus Jazz Band
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Judy Shafer , Roundtable-Open Discussion on K-8
- Social Networking for New Artists
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Dean Sorenson , Jazz improvisation One Step At A Time
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Mike Tomaro , Instrumental Big Band Reading Session with the Army Blues
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Mike Vax , Care and Feeding of the Trumpet Section
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Richard Victor , ADVOCACY IN ACTION: Tips for EFFECTIVE advocacy!
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Michelle Weir , JAZZ CHOIR: Effective Rehearsal to Stellar Performance
- Artist & Self Management: Panel Discussion
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Industry Exhibit: 4,000+ square feet
Selected list of exhibitors:
- Advance Music
- Aebersold Jazz
- A.F. of M. Local 802
- Alfred Music Publishing
- Army Recruiting/National Conventions
- Berklee College of Music
- Buffet Crampon
- Capital University
- Cavanaugh Co.
- Cultural Tour Consultants
- DANSR Inc
- Downbeat
- ejazzlines.com/Jazz Lines Publications
- EM-BEE ideas
- Mark Gridley
- Hal Leonard Music Publishing, Inc.
- Jazz at Lincoln Center
- Jupiter Instruments
- Kendor Music Publishing, Inc.
- Dana Legg Stage Band
- Mozingo Music
- Music For All/Bands of America
- Penders Music Company
- Philomuse, Inc.
- Piano Distributors of St. Louis
- Powell Flutes/Sonare Winds
- Rufus Reid Productions
- SaxQuest
- Shattinger Music
- Sher Music Company
- Stanton's Sheet Music
- Symphony Publishing, Inc.
- Tenor Madness
- University of Miami
- Visual Jazz Publications
- Yamaha Corporation of America
- and More to come!
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Meet Me in St. Louis Celebration! $45 (ticket purchase required)
Join us on Friday evening just prior to the evening concert from 5:30-7:30pm for a Taste of St. Louis Cuisine complete with local wines and brews. Music will be provided by the Jazz St. Louis All Stars! See Conference Central buttons for Details!
We look forward to seeing you in St. Louis next May! Don't wait, register now to be a part of jazz history!
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