Author: Eric Staffeldt

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR NEW ALL-STARS:

Kris Jamerson, reeds – Junior, Smoky Hill HS

Alec Bell, cornet – Junior, Cherry Creek HS

Josh Emmons, banjo – Sophomore, Castle View HS

Rafael Castillo-Halvorssen, piano – Junior, Fairview HS

Colton Sparks, drums – Junior, Evergreen HS

We are still looking for 1 more reed player. THERE WILL BE DJC YOUTH ALL STAR OPENINGS ON CLARINET or SAX/CLARINET.    

WE WILL BE HOLDING THE REED AUDITIONS ON JUNE 3RD.

 AUDITION MUSIC and RECORDINGS CAN BE FOUND on the Downloads page.

On Sunday, May 20th be sure to attend the Denver Jazz Club Session at the Westminster Elks Lodge from 2:00 until 5:00pm! It’s the exciting sounds of the Jazz Cookers. Band members include: Rick Crandell, Cornet; Colton Crandell, Trumpet; Wes Leffingwell, Piano; Dave Ellis, Trombone; Jeff Henton, Tuba; Kevin Matthews, Drums; Madison Munn, Clarinet; and Lance Christensen, Banjo.

The Denver Jazz Club Youth All-Stars will also perform from 4:00 until 4:20 pm. See you on May 20th!!

Congratulations to the following musicians who have been selected to the Denver Jazz Club Youth All-Stars: Alec Bell, Cornet (Cherry Creek HS Junior); Josh Emmons, Banjo (Castle View HS Sophomore); Rafael Castillo-Halvorssen, Piano (Fairview HS Junior); and Colton Sparks, Drummer (Evergreen HS Junior). We have students auditioning for the final clarinet vacancy on May 13th. The 5 new musicians, along with our returning players, Rico (Tenor Sax), Cameron (Trombone), and Tim (Tuba), will take over as the new band in August. In the meantime, we will be transitioning and training the new players – you will get to hear these 4 new musicians at the May 20th DJC Session – don’t miss it!

The May/June Denver Jazz Club Newsletter is now available for download. There is info on the May performance of the Jazz Cookers, as well as the Neil Bridge 7+ Band’s June performance.

There is also information on our Youth All-Stars’ upcoming performance tours to Sacramento and New Orleans, along with their 2012-13 vacancy audition announcements. Columns by Walt Hewitt, Peter Robinson, Ed Danielson and John Sobott’s, “Prez Sez” article round out the newsletter.

May-June 2012 DJC Newsletter

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