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				1	2 Jazzschool Young Musicians Program End-of-Quarter Performances SFJAZZ High School All-Stars & Jazzschool Advanced High School Workshop II SFJAZZ High School All-Stars & Jazzschool Advanced High School Workshop II November 2, 2012 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm Double Bill! SFJAZZ High School All-Stars and The Jazzschool Advanced High School Jazz Workshop II ($15 general, $10 adults w/children and $5 children) The Jazzschool is excited to present this concert…	3 SFJAZZ High School All-Stars & Jazzschool Advanced High School Workshop II SFJAZZ High School All-Stars & Jazzschool Advanced High School Workshop II Master Class with the Legendary Orquesta Aragón Master Class with the Legendary Orquesta Aragón November 3, 2012 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm The Heart of Havana: Master Class with the Legendary Orquesta Aragón For over 70 years, Cuba’s most venerable charanga orchestra, the Orquesta Aragón, has been the cornerstone of Cuban culture, pioneering… Roger Glenn Latin Jazz Ensemble Roger Glenn Latin Jazz Ensemble November 3, 2012 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm Multi-instrumentalist Roger Glenn (son of the late Tyree Glenn) leads this high-energy Latin jazz ensemble in performance of original compositions from Glenn’s forthcoming release “In the Moment.” Glenn has toured…
4 Roger Glenn Latin Jazz Ensemble Roger Glenn Latin Jazz Ensemble Roger Glenn Latin Jazz Ensemble Roger Glenn Latin Jazz Ensemble The Circle of Modes The Circle of Modes November 4, 2012 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm This workshop provides students with a visual tool to understand the modes of the major and melodic minor scales. Workshop includes in-class application to modal exercises. All instruments and voice… Personal Financial Planning for Musicians Personal Financial Planning for Musicians November 4, 2012 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Over the past decade, personal financial planning has become more complex than ever. Many people rely on their company-sponsored 401(k) plans as their main source of savings. Self-employed musicians often… Songs of Irving Berlin Songs of Irving Berlin November 4, 2012 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm Will Hull, Angharad Jones, Lisa Lindsley and Larry Smith Perform the Songs of Irving Berlin The Jazzschool Concert Preparation program presents an afternoon of songs by composer Irving Berlin, performed… Graham Connah NoPorkestra Graham Connah NoPorkestra November 4, 2012 8:30 pm – 10:00 pm Incredible Bay Area music featuring: Ben Goldberg-clarinet, Beth Custer-clarinet, Steve Adams-flute, Jarratt Rossini-bassoon, Cory Wright-bass clarinet, Jess, Ivry-cello, Alisa Rose-violin, Evan Francis-alto sax/flute, Kasey Knudsen-alto sax, Jayn Pettingill-alto sax, Sheldon Brown-tenor…	5	6	7	8	9 Graham Connah NoPorkestra Laurie Antonioli Laurie Antonioli November 9, 2012 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm Laurie Antonioli and her “American Dreams” band (featuring pianist Matt Clark, guitarist Dave MacNab, woodwind multi-instrumentalist Sheldon Brown, bassist John Shifflett and drummer Jason Lewis, share a glimpse into their latest…	10 Laurie Antonioli Oakland Jazz Choir Oakland Jazz Choir November 10, 2012 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm This community choir, which features 13 dynamic vocalists backed by a jazz trio, offers brilliant renditions of classic and contemporary jazz, including a take on Pat Metheny’s April Joy and…
11 Oakland Jazz Choir Oakland Jazz Choir Oakland Jazz Choir Oakland Jazz Choir Oakland Jazz Choir Drop 2 – Piano Magic with Just Four Notes Drop 2 – Piano Magic with Just Four Notes November 11, 2012 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Jazz pianists from Art Tatum through Mulgrew Miller have played “drop 2,” a technique that creates rich harmonies using a maximum of four notes. Grammy-nominated pianist/educator Mark Levine demonstrates, explains,… An Introduction to Gypsy Jazz An Introduction to Gypsy Jazz November 11, 2012 11:00 am – 1:00 pm An Introduction to Gypsy Jazz - for guitarists and other instrumentalists Acclaimed French guitarist Sébastien Giniaux leads a hands-on workshop on the basics of Gypsy Jazz style and technique. Students listen to… Just for Jazz Pianists – Playing Blues & Rhythm Changes Just for Jazz Pianists – Playing Blues & Rhythm Changes November 11, 2012 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Blues and rhythm changes continue to be the most commonly played chord progressions in jazz, largely because they are both highly pliable forms open to reinterpretation. In this workshop,… Drum Set Tuning & Maintenance Drum Set Tuning & Maintenance November 11, 2012 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm The sound of your kit is equally, if not more important than the notes you play on it. This workshop addresses proper tuning, head combinations, muting and muffling techniques,… The Directors! The Directors! November 11, 2012 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm The Jazzschool Board of Directors takes the stage for this first annual fall concert! Featuring: Susan Brand (Chair), piano Clifford Brown, Jr., percussion and MC Charles Charnas, guitar and vocals James Ellis, poetry and spoken…	12	13	14	15	16 The Directors! Karl Evangelista’s “Taglish” CD Release (with Grex & Ai-Ai) Karl Evangelista’s “Taglish” CD Release (with Grex & Ai-Ai) November 16, 2012 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm This special program celebrates the CD release of “Taglish,” guitarist/composer Karl Evangelista’s exploration of the multifaceted nature of both contemporary creative music and 21st century Filipino-American culture. Inspired by Evangelista’s…	17 Karl Evangelista’s “Taglish” CD Release (with Grex & Ai-Ai) The Dick Hindman Trio The Dick Hindman Trio November 17, 2012 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm Join these Bay Area jazz treasures for an evening of standards and originals in the traditional jazz piano trio format. Featuring Dick Hindman, piano; Seward McCain, bass; and Colin Bailey,…
18 The Dick Hindman Trio The Dick Hindman Trio The Dick Hindman Trio The Dick Hindman Trio The Dick Hindman Trio Meet the Author! Paul de Barros’ Marian McPartland Biography Book Signing Meet the Author! Paul de Barros’ Marian McPartland Biography Book Signing November 18, 2012 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Book Signing for Paul De Barros’ Shall We Play That One Together? The Life and Art of Jazz Piano Legend Marian McPartland Marian McPartland is a living legend in the world… Fay Victor Fay Victor November 18, 2012 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm Who is Fay Victor?  Vocalist, lyricist, composer and educator Fay Victor has been hailed by the New York Times as “artistically complete” for her unique vocal approach to the blues,… Upper Structures and their Application Upper Structures and their Application November 18, 2012 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Upper Structures and their Application Learn how to construct and apply upper structure harmony (triads overtritones). Prerequisites: Knowledge of major and melodic minor scales and basic proficiency at the piano. $20 advance… Sonoma State Faculty Ensemble Sonoma State Faculty Ensemble November 18, 2012 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm The SSU Faculty Jazz Ensemble, co-led by drum instructor George Marsh and program director Doug Leibinger, explores the intersections of jazz and free improvisatory music. The group uses improvisatory games… Vocal Jam Session Vocal Jam Session November 18, 2012 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm The Jazzschool Vocal Department presents a monthly jazz vocal jam session, hosted by Ms. Angharad Jones. All are welcome! Singers should bring three copies of their song for the band.…	19 Vocal Jam Session Jazzschool Studio Bands @ The Freight & Salvage Jazzschool Studio Bands @ The Freight & Salvage November 19, 2012 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm The Jazzschool Studio Bands present their first performance of the 2012-13 season. Join some of the Bay Area’s finest young musicians as they perform cutting edge arrangements for large jazz…	20	21	22	23	24
25	26	27	28	29	30 Jazzschool Studio Bands @ The Freight & Salvage Jazzschool Young Musicians Program End-of-Quarter Performances Jazzschool Young Musicians Program End-of-Quarter Performances November 30, 2012 Join the Young Musicians Program for this end-of-quarter performance series, free and open to the public! Tweet

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