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The Denver Jazz Club Presents its Sunday, September 19th (2-5pm) Session at Westminster Elks Lodge

PERFORMANCE DETAILS:

  • Artist: Lance Acker and Friends
  • Date: 09/19/21
  • Time: 2:00pm
  • Venue: Westminster Elks Club
  • City: Westminster
  • Address: 3850 Elk Drive
  • Admission: $8/$10
  • Age restrictions: All Ages
  • Notes: Performances by the Denver Jazz Club Youth All-Stars in between the sets of Lance Acker on Reeds, and Friends (Charlie Smith, Trumpet; Eric Staffeldt, Trombone; Mark Flory, Piano; Maury Walker, Banjo; Cedrick Forsythe, Bass; and Tony Pantelis, Drums),

For the protection of our Denver Jazz Club members and guests: Please bring a copy of your proof of vaccination card, and show it at the entry to the Ballroom. It is required that those attending our monthly sessions at the Westminster Elks Lodge be vaccinated against COVID-19. Those 15 years and younger are required to wear masks at all times. For club-sponsored student organizations, full vaccinations are required for ages 12 and up. The club will keep a record of each member’s vaccination status, so only a one-time check will be needed. Thank you for understanding and cooperation!

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High School Bass, Tuba or Trumpet Player Needed to Fill a Vacancy in the Denver Jazz Club Youth All-Stars

GREAT PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITY FOR HIGH SCHOOL MUSICIANS!!!!! 

Denver Jazz Club Youth All-Star Auditions are Taking Place on Sunday, September 12th for High School Musicians who play Bass, Tuba and Trumpet (Must be COVID-19 fully vaccinated, or scheduled to be COVID-19 fully vaccinated).

THE AUDITION MUSIC AND RECORDING HAVE BEEN POSTED AT: http://bandresourcesunlimited.com/downloads/. 

WHEN WILL AUDITIONS TAKE PLACE? Sunday, September 12th (3:45-6:30pm), at Denver Percussion (7399 S. Tucson Way, Centennial). 

WHAT EXPERIENCE IS NEEDED? Some jazz experience is preferred, but not necessary. 

MONTHLY CLINICIANS: Professional jazz musicians do clinics from time to time. 

REHEARSALS: Weekly rehearsals take place at Denver Percussion (7399 S. Tucson Way, Centennial), from 3:45 until 6:30pm, each Sunday. 

PERFORMANCE GIGS? We feature our band during each monthly Denver Jazz Club session, professional jazz festivals, and performance gigs throughout the area. Past performances have included concert tours to New York City, and international jazz festivals at Montreux, Switzerland; Umbria, Italy; and Kongsberg, Norway. The Youth All-Stars will be performing on a summer 2022 European concert tour. 

SCHOOL CONFLICTS? No performances or rehearsals conflict with school activities. 

COST: Each selected student will be required to become a member of the Denver Jazz Club ($10 yearly fee). The monthly dues (4 weekly sessions) run $165, and are payable at the start of each 4 week period. 

WILL PAID GIGS REDUCE FUTURE TRIP COSTS? Any money the band is paid will go toward future trip expenses. 

MORE INFORMATION & AUDITION SCHEDULING: ecan11@msn.com or 303-328-7277. Ed’s complete resume, audition music, and audition recordings can be found at: www.bandresourcesunlimited.com. Please complete the Pre-Audition Contract and Audition Registration Form in advance. Additional information can be found at: http://youthallstars.denverjazzclub.com/. 

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September-October 2021 Newsletter is Now Available for Download

An explanation that important COVID-19 vaccination proof is now required for entry to the Denver Jazz Club monthly sessions, in order to protect all our Denver Jazz Club members, is highlighted in this newsletter. Lance Acker and Friends will be featured at the Denver Jazz Club’s session, on September 19th, followed by the Summit Hot Seven on October 17th. All the information is included in this newsletter, including a summary of the Denver Jazz Club Youth All-Star’s recent New Orleans concert tour, and their recent cd, “It’s Mardi Gras Time!,” now available for purchase. Rounding out the newsletter is information on the September 11th Mikey’s Colorado Best Jazz Bands Party.

http://denverjazzclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Sep-Oct-2021-2.pdf

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