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Syracuse NY 13202 Syracuse NY St, 441 E. Washington Our Very Best Coming to Your School or Event! Blues Shout! CNY Jazz Ronnie Leigh, Management internationally known jazz vocalist and former member of The Concerts Music and Musket: The Role of Drifters, takes a musical journey through time Music in the American Civil War that highlights the great shows the importance of music and the role African-American blues Festivals of musicians in the Union Army during one of and jazz voices of the the most pivotal episodes of American his- 20th Century in song tory, the Civil War. Bandleader and noted and commentary. Tracing a timeline of nearly Residencies musical instrument collector Jeff Stockham a century, his show is a tribute to the important brings the sights and sounds of the conflict voices in jazz and blues, tracing its lineage through the stylings of artists such as Jimmy Rushing, “ Big to your classes using rare original instru- Clinics Joe” Turner, Jimmy Witherspoon, Joe Williams, Nat ments and artifacts from the 1861-1865 “King” Cole, Ray Charles, Jon Hendricks, Al Jar- period to perform examples of the bugle, reau, George Benson and others. (Grades 4-12) drum, fife, and brass band music that was so Workshops essential to the everyday life of the Civil War soldier. Grades (6-12) Rhythm Tap Jam Sessions Candle in The Jimmy Tate, Window Broadway star of Our first non-improvisatory Bring In Da’ Noise, offering, this forty-five min- Bring In Da’Funk, The Tap ute chamber Dance Kid, Jelly’s Last opera based on the folk Jam, Riverdance and tale Stone Soup will cap- Big River. Presents a tivate teens addressing high-energy one-man themes of alienation, show highlighting trust, relationship building, the major styles of tap dancing in a friendly self-respect and hope. informal manner, from their origins to Composed by Patricia Lotito and Larry Luttinger. state-of-the-art tap techniques of tomorrow. Libretto and CD recording available. (Grades 4-12) (Grades 6-12) US POSTAGE PERMIT NO 1638 PERMIT SYRACUSE NY Created to serve school districts, colleges and diverse improvisational family of styles, by de- ORG NON-PROFIT theaters across Upstate New York, CNY Jazz veloping, sustaining and offering world-class Management is dedicated to the educational in-school performances especially designed to PAID mission of the CNY Jazz Arts Foundation, the support all academic disciplines. All programs region’s primary provider of jazz programming are offered in cooperation with your BOCES in concert, cabaret, scholastic and festival set- Regional Arts-in-Education Service. Call or tings, both in schools and public. Our goal is to write us for more information about presenting develop a knowledge of jazz, America’s inclu- any of our offerings in your school! siveOUR art form, and its incredibly MISSION All That Jazz “Piano- Our Public Programs Our Professional Orchestras Educational activities are built into virtually every ATJ was the first In addition to the CNYJO All That Jazz, we offer two Magination” educational one of the year-round events and series produced other ensembles for concerts and festivals! Clavier magazine has offering created by called John Stetch “one by the CNY Jazz Arts Foundation, including: musician, educator, of the most brilliant…jazz and Lincoln Center The CNY Blues pianist working today. In • CNY Jazz Orchestra Pre-Concert Clinics trained teaching Orchestra with a perfect world he would artist and founder be the more famous than • SummerJazz Workshop (“Jazz At The Fair”) Blues Brother Tom of the CNY Jazz Art Wynton Marsalis”. John and NY State Fair Youth Jazz Festival Foundation, Larry “Bones” Malone has designed a wonderfully accessible show for kids Luttinger. A high energy nine-piece based on a simple concept - using the multitude of • Scholastic Jazz Jam Series Originally an offering of the CNY Institute for the ensemble, the group sounds and textures possible at the piano to unlock Arts in Education, this narrated sextet has been features standouts young imaginations. This very interactive workshop/ • Stan Colella Parks and Rec All-Star Big Band performing audience-interactive shows on Gary Branch and Mark Hoffman and appears show explores jazz, world, classical and blues styles, ( a paying summer job for students) “The History of Jazz” and “How Musicians Im- regularly with David Letterman’s CBS Orchestra and the science of creating sound. Students will trombonist Tom “Bones” Malone, originator of the Scholarships to our programs are available provise” since 1988. (Grades 4-12) actually make critical choices in creating descriptive SNL “Blues Brothers” band that rocked John Belushi freely improvise play inside CNY Jazz sounds, with these ideas, and Dan Ackroyd to fame. and outside the piano and other classroom instru- Orchestra Day Scholastic Member Districts The “Birth of ments, and co-create a composition performed in Many districts across our region take advantage Residencies real-time. of our CNY Jazz Orchestra Concert Series in this The prize-winning the Cool” (Grades K-8, Grand or upright piano required) way. These annual “arts partnerships” consist of CNY Jazz Orchestra Orchestra ticket and clinic privileges, and include: led by musician and This unique Special Offerings educator (Woody Her- Nonet, led by • All offerings are based on artist availability and are • 60 CNYJO Concert Series tickets ( 20 per man, SUNY Potsdam) international stars exclusively represented by the CNY Jazz Arts concert to any school in your district) Bret Zvacek will Marcus Printup and Foundation, Inc. conduct clinics for the ensembles and rehearse Howard Johnson, • Fees include travel, lodging and meals, and are • Free concert clinic admission for you and with your ensembles at the sschool, district or presents a full-length concert devoted to one of the based on two-shows per day minimums in students (given by our internationally known guest county-wide level. Our artistic team will also help most pivotal moments in jazz history, the ground multiple-day blocks. artists) design an evening concert with your ensembles, breaking 1951 “Birth of the Cool” album by Miles providing inspirational guest solo, conducting and Davis and Gil Evans. This ensemble includes the • Public evening shows may also be available. • Rotating use of your students as “master “side-by-side” ensemble experiences for your non-traditional jazz instruments tuba and French Horn, and is led by the CNYJO Music director Bret class” subjects in clinics student musicians, as well as student solo oppor- • Scripts/study guides/internet resource lists avail- Zvacek. It is the only permanent ensemble recreat- tunities with the CNYJO. (Grades 6-12) able for all shows ing this landmark album, in its entirety, in the world. • Membership recognition in all programs JAI Workshops . Pre-concert lecture available. • Arts-in-Education Teacher Workshop “sampler” On The Road • Links to your district’s web site music page Scholastic Jazz showcase performances are available at reduced Our Jazz Arts Institute fees. Workshops hit the Jams On The Road Depending on your district’s level of state aid, Scholastic Membership can result in a per-ticket road! JAI Artistic Direc- Our groundbreaking series • All aspects of touring are managed exclusively by price of less than $1.00 per student! tor John Jeanneret held in Jazz Central is now the Central New York Jazz Arts Foundation to ensure (M.M. Univ. North available to come to your seamless logistics. Texas, Director of UNT school! These 2-3 hour To find out more about all of our “4 O’Clock BigBand”) events provide a Call us now at 315-479-JAZZ (5299) to discuss will come to your school with an inspiring and professional rhythm section from the CNY Jazz bringing the benefits of our offerings to your district. If scholastic and public programs • Visit www.cnyjazz.org mind-opening series of workshops for your jazz en- Orchestra to accompany students in a supportive, your district takes advantage of the BOCES Regional • Write us ay [email protected] semble with a special focus on the large ensemble user-friendly atmosphere. Each session concludes Arts-in-Education Service, you qualify for reimburse- • Or call us now at 315-479-JAZZ (5299) to find as a vehicle for improvisation. These sessions will with a marathon blues jam. (Grades 6-12) ment of a major portion of fees, perhaps as high as out more about our competitive pricing and break down fears of soloing, unravel improv myster- 90%! Alternate reimbursement strategies are also program availability. ies and energize your ensemble! (Grades 6-12) possible. .