Upcoming Events & Networthy News
JEN Partnerships in Jazz Education
•NAMM/Support Music Coalition Anaheim, CA www.supportmusic.com
•The Quincy Jones Musiq Consortium, NY, NY. www.qmusiqconsortium.ning.com
•January 4-7, 2012
3rd Annual JEN Conference: Louisville, KY at the renowned Galt House Hotel - Click on Conference Central for current details!
•June 18-23, 2012
Music For All/Jazz Education Network Summer Jazz Camp at the Music For All Summer Symposium - Ball State University, Muncie, IN. Faculty includes: Rex Richardson, trumpet; Ryan Hamilton, trombone; Jeff Rupert, saxophones; Ndugu Chancler, drums; Lou Fischer, bass; Stan Smith, guitar; Luke Gillespie, piano For more details or to make application to attend, visit Summer Camp at www.musicforall.org
•March 15-17, 2012
Music For All National Festival - MFA/JEN National Honors Jazz Band of America - John Clayton, Artist/Director for 2012. Clowes Hall, Butler University, Friday, March 17th, 8pm Indianapolis, IN For more details and/or to make application visit: www.musicforall.org
JEN Endorsed Events
•July 8-13, 2012
The National Jazz Workshop with The US Army Blues Jazz Ensemble is residence. Tracks include Performance, Arranging and Recording Technology. Credit available. Ages 13 to adult. Hosted by Shenandoah University in Winchester, Virginia. www.nationaljazzworkshop.org.
•February 11, 2012
7th Annual Traditional Jazz Youth Band Festival, Sacramento, CA at Sacramento State University. www.sacjazz.org/youthfestival
•March 15-19, 2012
Crescent City Jazz Festival College/University and High School Jazz Ensemble Inclusions. Internationally recognized Clinicians in 2011 included: Tony DaGradi, Doreen Ketchens, Dr. Lou Fischer, and Mary Jo Papich. Contact: gerry@amclass.com Call 1-800-733-8384 or 712-899-8391 - American Classic Tours and Music Festivals
Networthy News
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE : Grammy‐winning bassist, composer and conductor John Clayton to conduct the 2012 Jazz Band of America,!
Part of the Music for All National Festival, presented by Yamaha, March 15‐17 in Indianapolis, the Jazz Band of America, presented in cooperation with the Jazz Education Network, will perform Friday evening, March 16, at Clowes Memorial Hall. The members, high school musicians, are selected by recorded audition. The application deadline for the 2012 Jazz Band of America is September 15, 2011, with audition recordings due by October 3. “Music for All is thrilled to have Mr. Clayton leading the Jazz Band of America in 2012,” says Eric Martin, President and CEO of Music for All. “I know the student musicians will have an unforgettable experience working with Mr. Clayton and each other as they prepare for their Festival concert.” The Jazz Band of America has a prestigious legacy and reputation for the highest level of excellence. Past conductors and guest artists include: Patti Austin, Shelly Berg, Wayne Bergeron, Dr. Lou Fischer, Wycliffe Gordon, Wynton Marsalis, Dr. Ron McCurdy, and Phil Woods. Seven members of the 2011 GRAMMY® Jazz Combo and GRAMMY® Jazz Band were alumni of the MFA/JEN Jazz Band of America. The 2011 Jazz Band of America concert, which includes footage of these students, is currently available for viewing for a limited time on Music for All’s YouTube channel: youtube.com/musicforalltv.




