Jazz Festival
The Sacramento Jazz Orchestra, guest artists at the 2011 Jazz Festival
Philosophy:
The goal of the CSU Stanislaus Jazz Festival is to provide students and directors with a positive educational and musical experience in Jazz. Maximum interaction between students, directors, and guest clinicians will take place throughout the day, highlighted by 2 hours of clinics beginning at noon. Festival Format: The festival is non-competitive. Clinicians will provide written and verbal feedback to the directors and students. Each band will receive a warm-up room for 30 minutes prior to their performance. Each band will be allowed approximately 30 minutes to perform (this includes setup and teardown), followed immediately by a 30 minute clinic.
Awards:
- Festival clinicians will award medals to outstanding individual performers from each ensemble.
- Festival clinicians will select up to two ensembles to perform in the evening concert.
- Two partial-tuition scholarships to the CSU Stanislaus Summer Music Camp will be awarded to the most outstanding performers of the festival.
- Each participating school will be awarded a commemorative plaque.
Tentative Schedule:
Friday, Feb. 4th, 2011:
- 8:00 am - Festival Begins
- 12:00 to 12:45 pm: Clinics
- 1:00 to 1:45 pm: Masterclass
- 7:30 pm - Concert featuring the CSU Stanislaus Jazz Ensemble and the Sacramento Jazz Orchestra.
Sacramento Jazz Orchestra:
Saxophones
Patrick Langham
Jeff Alkire
Mike McMullen
Josh Murray
Aaron Lington
Trumpets
Steve Russo
Clyde Quick
Joe Mazzaferro
Max Kiesner
Steve Roach
Trombones
Mike Soulier
Phil Tulga
Cory Cunningham
Tony Portela
Rhythm Section
Matt Robinson
Steve Homan
Rick Lotter
Andy Nevala