2021 Reynolds Conducting Institute Now Accepting Applications
Mike Lawson | 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. Read More...
2021 DCJazzPrix Applications Open Through April 27
Mike Lawson | March 18, 2021DC Jazz Festival’s international band competition is actively accepting applications. Young and emerging jazz ensembles from around the world are encouraged to apply. The entry fee is $25 per band and the application deadline is April 27, 2021. More details from DC Jazz Festival (www.dcjazzfest.org): Applications are now being accepted for the DC Jazz Festival’s annual […] Read More...
2021 DC JazzFest Set for Sept. 1-5
Mike Lawson | March 16, 2021WASHINGTON, DC – The DC Jazz Festival (DCJF) announced the official dates for this year’s edition of the DC JazzFest as September 1-5, 2021. Due to the ongoing pandemic, DCJF will postpone this year’s festival to September as a celebration of all things jazz in DC, with a tentpole weekend at the District Wharf, a […] Read More...
South Florida Jazz Presents Live Stream Featuring Dan Tepfer on March 20
Mike Lawson | March 16, 2021PLANTATION, FL – South Florida Jazz will present a livestream performance featuring Dan Tepfer on Saturday, March 20 at 8pm. Tickets to Dan Tepfer – Solo Piano “Bach To The Future” are $15 and include virtual after-show Meet & Greet with the artist and 12 months replay access. More details from South Florida Jazz (www.southfloridajazz.org): […] Read More...
The Orchestra Now to Livestream Two Free Symphonic Concerts on April 10 and May 1, 2021
Mike Lawson | March 16, 2021Music director Leon Botstein will lead The Orchestra Now in two spring concerts livestreamed free from the Fisher Center at Bard on April 10 and May 1. More details from The Orchestra Now (www.theorchestranow.org): These two concerts represent an exciting return to performing symphonic works with a larger orchestra on stage. The April 10 program […] Read More...
Maria Schneider Wins Major French Award
Mike Lawson | March 10, 2021Noted composer and orchestra leader Maria Schneider has won Le Grand Prix de l’Académie du Jazz for her double album Data Lords. Inspired by conflicting relationships between the digital and natural worlds, Data Lords (July 2020, ArtistShare) features the Maria Schneider Orchestra. Read More...
ISC Announces 2020 Finalists
Mike Lawson | March 10, 2021The 2020 finalists for the International Songwriting Competition (ISC) have been announced. ISC’s judges, including Bebe Rexha, Coldplay, Dua Lipa, Tom Waits, Arturo Sandoval, Linkin Park, Trevor Daniel, Cam, and Laura Pausini, have selected 324 finalists from more than 26,000 entries representing 158 countries throughout the world. Read More...
New England Conservatory Alumni Win Grow Your Art Grants During Maria Schneider Residency
Mike Lawson | March 10, 2021New England Conservatory’s Entrepreneurial Musicianship team announced the winners of this year’s Grow Your Art grants. Totaling $13,500, the grants have been awarded to NEC alumni Emily Eng, Darynn Dean, Rafael Natan, and Linda Numagami. Read More...
Hal Leonard Adds Video Recording to Its Essential Elements Interactive Platform
Mike Lawson | March 9, 2021Hal Leonard continues to support music educators facing the challenges of distance learning. The latest addition to their virtual tool chest is the addition of new video recording capabilities to the company's Essential Elements Interactive (EEi) platform. Read More...
The Guitar Center Music Foundation Raises More than $500K to Assist Music Programs in Need
Mike Lawson | March 8, 2021The Guitar Center Music Foundation (GCMF) has raised more than $500,000 via a series of Guitar Center’s in-store and online fundraising initiatives known as “Round Up Your Change.” All funds will be used to help keep music education programs alive. Read More...
Wenger Corp. Shares “75 Years Told In 75 Seconds” Video
Mike Lawson | March 5, 2021In 2021, the Wenger Corporation celebrates its 75th Anniversary. The company, founded in 1946, is planning a lot of festivities this year as it celebrates its people, projects, and products in the coming months. To start things off, here’s a video from Wenger that recaps 75 years in 75 seconds. Read More...
Some NAMM 2021 Virtual Show Content Still Available; In-Person Summer NAMM Set for July 15-17
Mike Lawson | March 3, 2021NAMM announced that while its Believe in Music Week online portal has officially closed as of Feb. 28, some of the educational and entertainment content lives on, and those interested in accessing on-demand articles and videos can do so by going to namm.org. NAMM is also planning to welcome in-person attendees to its next major event, Summer NAMM, July 15-17, 2021. Read More...
