University of Illinois, Chicago: News
UIC's Annual High School Jazz Festival Features Harmonica Virtuoso
Published Date:January 25, 2012
[NOTE: Photos of Howard Levy for download at http://newsphoto.lib.uic.edu/v/howardlevy/
WHAT:
The University of Illinois at Chicago will host its third annual High School Jazz Festival, featuring an evening performance by nationally renowned harmonica virtuoso Howard Levy and noted musicians on the UIC jazz faculty.
WHEN:
Feb. 27
Festival, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Concert, 7 p.m.
WHERE:
Student Center East
750 S. Halsted St.
Illinois Room
DETAILS:
Noted Chicago jazz artists who teach at UIC, including Ernie Adams (percussion), Patricia Barber (vocals), Ari Brown (saxophone), Orbert Davis (trumpet), Stewart Miller (bass), Peter Stoltzman (piano), and Zvonimir Tot (guitar), will score and critique the performances of 10 to 14 Chicago-area high school jazz ensembles.
The UIC Jazz Faculty Combo, Student Combo and Jazz Ensemble will perform at midday. Admission is free.
The festival will culminate with a 7 p.m. concert featuring renowned harmonica virtuoso Howard Levy, the UIC Jazz Faculty Combo, and the UIC Jazz Ensemble, directed by drummer Joel Spencer, adjunct lecturer of music.
Tickets to the evening concert are $10 for the general public; $7 with student ID. Tickets will be available online at theatreandmusic.aa.uic.edu/musicpages/music-jazzfestival.htm or at the door (cash or check only). For information, please call (312) 996-6068.
"This festival is an outstanding opportunity for students to work with leading Chicago jazz artists while getting to know the UIC campus," said Tot, professor of jazz studies and festival organizer.
For more information about the UIC department of theatre and music, visit theatreandmusic.aa.uic.edu.
WHAT:
The University of Illinois at Chicago will host its third annual High School Jazz Festival, featuring an evening performance by nationally renowned harmonica virtuoso Howard Levy and noted musicians on the UIC jazz faculty.
WHEN:
Feb. 27
Festival, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Concert, 7 p.m.
WHERE:
Student Center East
750 S. Halsted St.
Illinois Room
DETAILS:
Noted Chicago jazz artists who teach at UIC, including Ernie Adams (percussion), Patricia Barber (vocals), Ari Brown (saxophone), Orbert Davis (trumpet), Stewart Miller (bass), Peter Stoltzman (piano), and Zvonimir Tot (guitar), will score and critique the performances of 10 to 14 Chicago-area high school jazz ensembles.
The UIC Jazz Faculty Combo, Student Combo and Jazz Ensemble will perform at midday. Admission is free.
The festival will culminate with a 7 p.m. concert featuring renowned harmonica virtuoso Howard Levy, the UIC Jazz Faculty Combo, and the UIC Jazz Ensemble, directed by drummer Joel Spencer, adjunct lecturer of music.
Tickets to the evening concert are $10 for the general public; $7 with student ID. Tickets will be available online at theatreandmusic.aa.uic.edu/musicpages/music-jazzfestival.htm or at the door (cash or check only). For information, please call (312) 996-6068.
"This festival is an outstanding opportunity for students to work with leading Chicago jazz artists while getting to know the UIC campus," said Tot, professor of jazz studies and festival organizer.
For more information about the UIC department of theatre and music, visit theatreandmusic.aa.uic.edu.
Published Date: January 25, 2012