Healdsburg Jazz Presents The Count Basie Orchestra: 85 Years and Still Swingin’! by Scotty Barnhart
Mike Lawson | March 24, 2021Healdsburg Jazz will present Scotty Barnhart: The Count Basie Orchestra – 85 Years And Still Swingin’! as a Zoom presentation on Sunday, March 28, 5 pm – 7 pm (Pacific Time), 8-10 pm Eastern, with special guests Clarence Banks and Will Matthews. The virtual event will be hosted by Marcus Shelby. More details from Healdsburg […] Read More...
Stetson University Selects Pianist Washington García as First Latin-American Dean of the School of Music
SBO Staff | March 24, 2021DELAND, FL, March 24, 2021 – After conducting a nationwide search, Stetson University has appointed Washington García, DMA, as the next dean of its School of Music. García is the university’s first Latin-American dean. His appointment begins on Monday, July 12. More details from Stetson University (www.stetson.edu): “The School of Music has a vast history […] Read More...
Stetson University Selects Pianist Washington García as First Latin-American Dean of the School of Music
Mike Lawson | March 24, 2021After conducting a nationwide search, Stetson University has appointed Washington García, DMA, as the next dean of its School of Music. García is the DeLand, FL-based university’s first Latin-American dean. His appointment begins on July 12. Read More...
The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation Reopens Music Relief Fund Application for Music Industry Workers, Apply by April 6
Mike Lawson | March 24, 2021The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation is now accepting applications from music industry workers for the Jazz & Heritage Music Relief Fund. More details from The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation (www.jazzandheritage.org): New Orleans, La. (March 24, 2021) — The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation, the non-profit organization that owns the New […] Read More...
Charleston Jazz Announces Art of Jazz Series June 23, July 21 and Aug. 25
Mike Lawson | March 22, 2021Charleston Jazz noted that its Art of Jazz Series, presented in partnership with the Gibbes Museum of Art and sponsored in part by Monster Music and Movies, will include three concerts this summer, on June 23, July 21 and Aug. 25. Read More...
Vocal Jazz Summit 2021 Set for March 27-28
Mike Lawson | March 19, 2021Virginia Beach, VA-based Zeiders American Dream Theater (The Z) in Town Center, under the leadership of Artistic Director Bart Kuebler and Executive Director Terry Flint, will present the Vocal Jazz Summit March 27-28. The annual conference is artistically led by Alexis Cole and produced by Elizabeth Terrell. Read More...
Vocal Jazz Summit 2021 Set for March 27-28
SBO Staff | March 19, 2021The first annual Vocal Jazz Summit kicks off The Z’s spring schedule with a packed virtual schedule. Virginia Beach, VA-based Zeiders American Dream Theater (The Z) in Town Center, under the leadership of Artistic Director Bart Kuebler and Executive Director Terry Flint, will the Vocal Jazz Summit artistically led by Alexis Cole and produced by […] Read More...
NEC to Celebrate Ran Blake’s 85th Birthday from March 22-24
Mike Lawson | March 19, 2021New England Conservatory’s Department of Contemporary Improvisation will celebrate Chair Emeritus Ran Blake with Portrait of Ran Blake: Celebrating 85 Years from Monday, March 22 to Wednesday, March 24, 2021. The streaming events will include interviews on March 22 and 23 and a concert March 24. Read More...
Hal Leonard Publishes Music from Netflix’s Bridgerton Series
SBO Staff | March 19, 2021Hal Leonard noted the release of music from Netflix’s Bridgerton Series, specifically five of the show’s string quartet arrangements. More details from Hal Leonard (www.halleonard.com): When Bridgerton smashed Netflix viewership records to become their biggest series of all time, they had the music to thank for it. Well, OK, maybe not just the music, but […] Read More...
Hal Leonard Publishes Music from Netflix’s Bridgerton Series
Mike Lawson | March 19, 2021Hal Leonard noted the release of music from Netflix’s Bridgerton Series. Five of the show’s string quartet arrangements are available, including “Wildest Dreams” (Taylor Swift) as arranged by Duomo, and “Bad Guy” (Billie Eilish), “In My Blood” (Shawn Mendes), “Thank U, Next” (Ariana Grande), and “Girls Like You” (Maroon 5) as arranged by Vitamin String Quartet. Read More...
Livestream Featuring Amy K. Bormet Set for March 22, 7pm ET
Mike Lawson | March 18, 2021DC Jazz Festival and An die Musik Live! are proud to co-present the multi-talented Amy K. Bormet, who will be performing during a livestream broadcast on Monday, March 22nd at 7 PM ET. Amy K Bormet is a pianist, vocalist, and composer, known for her fearless free-wheeling style and dedication to creating new music. To […] Read More...
2021 Reynolds Conducting Institute Now Accepting Applications
SBO Staff | March 18, 2021The 2021 Midwest Clinic, set for Dec. 15-18 in Chicago, will serve as the 75th anniversary event. The second annual Reynolds Conducting Institute will be held during the event, Dec. 16-18, at McCormick Place West. Applications are now open through May 17. More details from the Midwest Clinic (www.midwestclinic.org): The art of conducting has been […] Read More...
