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There is info on the March 18th performance of the Crystal Swing Band, and the April 15th Annual Ron Cope Rent Party Fundraiser with the Hot Tomatoes Dance Orchestra, the Denver Jazz Club Youth All-Stars, and the UC Denver Claim Jumpers.
You will find columns by Peter Robinson, Casey Hayes and John Sobott. There is also a tribute to our Denver Jazz Club Treasurer, Walt Hewitt. Scenes from the February Mardi Gras session are included, along with a listing of the contributors to the DJC Youth All-Stars over the past 9 years. There is also info on the Youth All-Stars upcoming invitational performance at New Jersey’s Seton Hall University Jazz Concert Series. 2018-19 DJC Youth All-Star Audition information is outlined as well.
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THE DJC YOUTH ALL-STARS ARE LOOKING FOR DEDICATED HIGH SCHOOL CLARINET, TENOR SAX, TRUMPET, TROMBONE, PIANO, AND GUITAR OR BANJO PLAYERS!
THE AUDITION MUSIC AND RECORDING HAVE NOW BEEN POSTED AT: http://bandresourcesunlimited.com/downloads/.
WHEN WILL AUDITIONS TAKE PLACE? Sunday (6:30-9pm), March 25th, and Sunday, April 8th (6:30-9pm), at Denver Percussion (7399 S. Tucson Way, Suite B2, Centennial).
WHAT EXPERIENCE IS NEEDED? Intermediate to advanced jazz experience is preferred.
MONTHLY CLINICIANS: Retired UC-Denver Music Professor Bill Clark, tuba player/leader of the Queen City Jazz Band, is a regular clinician. Additional professional jazz musicians do clinics from time to time as well.
REHEARSALS: Weekly rehearsals take place at Denver Percussion, from 6:30 until 9:00 pm, each Sunday. Some rehearsals will take place earlier on Sundays, when necessary.
PERFORMANCE GIGS? We feature our band during each monthly Denver Jazz Club session, professional jazz festivals, and performance gigs throughout the area. The Youth All-Stars will be performing at the 2018 Evergreen, Denver Vintage, and Sacramento, California Hot Jazz Jubilee Festivals!
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 $140, and are payable at the start of each month. Due to the invitation to perform in the 2018 Sacramento, California Hot Jazz Jubilee, over Labor Day Weekend (8/31/18-9/3/18), each selected student will need to pay their $274 airfare by April 30th so the plane tickets can be ordered at this lower fare. The remaining balance of the trip ($331) will be prorated monthly, through July (meals and hotel).
WILL PAID GIGS REDUCE FUTURE TRIP COSTS? Starting on August 1st, any money the band is paid will go towards 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/.