West Salem Jazz Festival Info – Jazz I, Jazz II, Combo

Dear Jazz Band Members & Chaperones, I’m really looking forward to Saturday, February 8th. While this is a competitive event, please focus on just making beautiful music, supporting each other AND other groups, and having fun at the guest artist Steve Houghton performance. Below is a finalized itinerary for the jazz festival this Saturday.  Please … Continue reading West Salem Jazz Festival Info – Jazz I, Jazz II, Combo

OMEA DISTRICT 14 SOLO & ENSEMBLE FESTIVAL SATURDAY, March 7th @ WEST LINN HIGH SCHOOL

This is an annual festival offered to HS band students in our area. Students are encouraged to prepare either a solo piece with accompaniment or to participate in a small ensemble (duet, trio, etc.) and perform in front of a small audience and adjudicator. This adjudicator writes comments in regards to the quality of performance … Continue reading OMEA DISTRICT 14 SOLO & ENSEMBLE FESTIVAL SATURDAY, March 7th @ WEST LINN HIGH SCHOOL

Katie Thiroux @GFU January 24-25th

Dear Music Educators, Musicians, and Jazz Fans, Katie Thiroux is coming to Oregon! A graduate of Berklee College of Music, Thiroux has performed with Geri Allen, Terell Stafford, Ken Peplowski, Jeff Hamilton, Tierney Sutton, and many, many more! www.katiethiroux.com Bassist and vocalist Katie Thiroux will be performing in concert with The George Fox University Jazz Ensemble and Faculty Quintet on January … Continue reading Katie Thiroux @GFU January 24-25th