Creating Visionary Youth
December 20, 2018
Large Ensemble Improvisation and the Young Musicians of the Visionary Youth Orchestra
Read More…Building a Lasting Lineage Through Mentorship
November 16, 2018
A look at developing student-teacher and peer relationships that truly hold lasting meaning and significance.
Read More…Blending Genres
March 21, 2018
James Carter Collaborates with the Eastman School of Music.
Read More…Teaching Jazz Through the Big Band
November 30, 2017
To some, the title of this article may appear redundant. What is being taught through school big bands if not jazz?
Read More…Business of Music 101
November 7, 2017
By Harry Schnipper AUTHOR DISCLAIMER: This article is not intended to encapsulate every aspect of our industry. The business of music is all about uncovering quantifiable solutions to pragmatic problems. It is also about making more money, at the very least, and about earning a living at the same time. The simple act of making […]
Read More…Teaching Jazz in the ‘Classical’ Lesson
May 1, 2017
Improvisation is Essential to Becoming a Truly Complete Musician By Andrew J. Allen
Read More…The Titan Jazz & Art Festival: A Model for Others
January 12, 2017
In Part II of this feature, we pick up Brian Rollins’ in-depth look at the Titan Jazz & Arts Festival.
Read More…The Titan Jazz & Art Festival: A Model for Others – Part I
December 13, 2016
A distinctive approach to festivals where students perform AFTER receiving the clinician’s advice.
Read More…Jazz in the Context of Chamber Music – Part I
October 27, 2015
Jazz is not usually considered chamber music in the classical sense… should it be?
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