Michi an Festival Schoolcraft College July 20, 2003 12-10:30 pm The following volunteers are largely responsible for the successful operation of the festival. They are wearing navy blue T-shirts and will assist you in finding your way to your favorite performances, dining, the Jazz Walk and Steinway Jazz Cafe. Just ask! Enjoy! Richard Aja Jim Gumley Shroyer Family Rose Apple Carol & Fritz Patti Smith Molly Berkau Hansen Betty Smolinski Phyllis Berryman Jeanette Harris Dave, Carol & John Brady Pat Hill Travis Sneary Robin Bringard Kristin Hoy Lynne Standley- Ryan Mary Beth Busto Paul Hunt Ray & Shirley Jack Campau Karen Kendall Steinke Judi Cartright Barbara Lawlor Sam & Bonnie Ted & Liz Janie Clark Stock Linderman Jim & Sharon Mary Ann Edward Methot Cooper Sutherland Ken Murray Mary Ann Cripps Barbara Taylor Jim Newman Deborah Dani Jean & Karen Peter Davis Marcel Niemiec Tomalis Brenda & Fred Cindy Pierson Tom Tomczak Durling Kristin & Pat Linda & Steve Van Michele Elias Prouty Haverbeke M.J. Falls Arnie Robinson Fred Welsh Joyce Galindo Catherine Sailus Marlene Werts Anne Gallagher Joan Schott Marnee Westberg Chris Geinzer Dianne See Patricia Wheatley Nancy Gillis Mary Sen Bob, Betty & Ann Zimmerman Charles & Louise David Sharpe Greenwald Salute to Jack Pierson The Pied Piper of Jazz Just mention Jack Pierson's name to a group of jazz fans and someone will always tell you they were in one of his bands at Fordson High School, Henry Ford Community College or Schoolcraft College. These students follow him around as though he was the Pied Piper. They love playing for him, admire him and say they never fail to learn something .1_ new each time. He has been a major force in the jazz scene in his adopted JiEiiim~"~~-----1 Michigan, serving in summers at \ Interlochen Arts Academy and Blue ______ ._ Lake Fine Arts Camps, conducted many district and area Honors Jazz Bands and concert bands. He has - been a clinician at the Midwestern Conference of Music, led clinics for the International Association of Jazz Education (JAJ E) and currently leads the IAJ E Reading Band at the Midwestern Conference and the Ford -Detroit International Jazz Festival. H is music career began when he played the piano by ear at age three. By the time he reached his teens, he was playing in major jazz clubs in Cleveland, Ohio. He earned his bachelor's and master's degrees from Ohio State Un iversity where he was solo cornet in the band, principa l trumpet in orchestra and arranger and first trumpet with faculty brass quintet. Jack fondly remembers first shock and then a standing ovation from football fans in 1949 when the marching band hit the shout chorus \\Artistry Jumps"! ! Festival Jack has been involved with the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association for many years, serving as the V P of Jazz Activities, began Guide the All Star Jazz Ensemble and Combo to perform at the Michigan Youth Festival and served as their Executive Director for nine years. After his Salute to Jack Pierson ...... 1 retirement from there, the Music Department at Schoolcraft College Festival Info ....................... 2 asked him to resurrect the jazz band. That band has grown into a big band and a jazz improvisation group. They are performing today from Festival Sponsors .............. .3 12:00-1:30 p.m. on the Cohen/Steinway Stage. Don't miss them. Then Featured 8ands ............... 4-5 follow him over to the Steinway Jazz Cafe for a sampling of his teaching Map of Events ................... 6 improvisation around 2 p.m. Performing Artists ............. 7 Besides his own groups, he has performed with Neil Hefti, Cannonball Adderley, Les Elgart and other national groups and most Detroit area Music at musicians. Former students to reach national prominence include Rick Schoolcraft College ........... 8 Margitza, Bob Hurst, Greg and Matt Bisonette, Walter White, David Thanks ............................... 9 Mann, Tim Reis, Brad Sharp, Matt Pierson and Don Swindell. Jazz Festival Jack Pierson's credentials as a player, teacher and fan are far too Mission Statement.. ......... l0 extens ive to fit in this space. You'll just have to wait for his book. Congratulations, Jack!! 1 Pestival Info FOOD COURT Menu includes hot dogs, sandwiches, pizza, ice cream and assorted soft drinks. Provided by the Schoolcraft College Food Service Department under the able direction of Tom Savage. AMERICAN HARVEST RESTAURANT Open today, operated by Food Service, especially for today's Jazz Festival. The restaurant is now located in the new VisTaTech Center and is open during the Fall and Winter semesters for lunch and dinner except for Christmas and Spring breaks. The lunch menu changes daily, featuring original gourmet dishes created by students and chefs. The faculty includes four certified master chefs and several executive chefs. The success of the program is acclaimed internationally. The fine dining experience is enhanced by the beautiful new dining room and excellent service. Prices range from $7-$12 for lunch entrees and $15-$24 for dinner entrees. An outstand­ ing selection of fresh Iy prepared desserts is offered daily. We strongly recommend reserving space by telephoning 734-462-4488. The restaurant will be open Louis Smith plays from 3:30-4:30 on the for service after September 6, 2003. InmartIWoodbridge stage. JAZZ FESTIVAL INFORMATION Michigan Jazz Festival Headquarters is located in the WIN VisTa Tech Center. Festival t-shirts, hats, and pins are a beautiful polished ebony available on the Jazz Walk. upright piano courtesy of Hammell Music! ALCOHOL RESTRICTIONS Raffle tickets are available in MJ F Schoolcraft's alcoholic beverage license limits sale and Headquarters, the Steinway Jazz Cafe, consumption to the VisTa Tech Center only. Beer and and at the Cohen/Steinway Stage for wine <available for sale at the American Harvest $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00. The winner entrance) MUST BE CONSUM ED ON MAIN will be drawn at 9pm before John STREET, AM ERICAN HARVEST RESTAURANT Trudell's Big Band begins. You do not AN D TH E COH EN/STEINWAY STAGE ON LY. have to be present to win. Schoolcraft's Public Safety officers are ready to enforce this restriction. 2 FFF1 The Hammell Music Mission: lllJ "To enhance life's experiences HAMMELL through active music making". MUS I C Founded in 1948, Hammell Music has grown to become Michigan's largest piano company and exclusive representa­ tives for Steinway & Sons pianos. Hammell Music is dedicated to helping expand the role of music in our community by taking part in creating and sup­ porting programs and people dedicated to music education-for it is the active participation in music making that builds character in the young and provides a wonderfully rewarding experience for adults. 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Thank you, Margo and Morry! 3 CHRIS COLLINS 8- JAZZ Featured from the SHAMROCK SHORES #4 5:00-6:00 InmartIWoodbridge Stage to Band Member Instrument Bands Dennis Tini piano 4, 15 PJ Jeff Halsey bass 4,13 Dave Taylor drums 4, 15 ~ Chris Collins reeds 4, 15, 16, 18 ~ Susan Bailey fiddle 4 .1_ Kersten Alvin harp 4 fI.2 JAM SESSION (Bring your axe) #5 \ 1:45- 2:45 Lear/Moro Stage who, where Band Member Instrument Bands Tad Weed piano 5 & when Don