Posts Tagged ‘jazz’
Posted by glennled on June 3, 2014
On 1 April, four bands from Skyview Jr. High School in Bothell gathered before a gym-full of parents, relatives, and friends to present their “Skyview Spring with Tunes and Swing” concert in the SJHS gymnasium.
Glenn Ledbetter prepares to conduct Skyview Jr. High School’s second-year band, 1 April 2014
On Fridays, I rehearse the second-year band, and Mr. Shawn McGinn, Director of Instrumental Music, graciously let me conduct one piece (“Front and Center”) that night. It was the first time I ever conducted a band in public–what fun! The feeling was kind of like playing with a wind-up toy–first you practice, practice, practice to acquire the skill, and then on concert night, you just let it go and it does its own thing, automatically, perfectly! I was so proud of the kids.
The first-year elementary band (mostly 5th graders) played “When the Saints Go Marching In” and “Eye of the Tiger.” The second-year elementary band (mostly 6th graders) played “Front and Center,” “Clarinet Boogie,” and “I’m a Believer.” Then came the 7th-grade band from SJHS, playing “The Tempest,” “A Song for Friends,” and “Furioso.” And finally, the Skyview Jazz Band played “Dorian Journey,” “Moanin’,” “Work Song,” and “Mr. PC.”
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Shawn McGinn conducts SJHS Elementary 1st-year Band
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Shawn McGinn conducts SJHS Elementary 2nd-year Band
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Skyview Jazz Band, 4-1-2014
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Posted in School Concerts | Tagged: band, Bothell, jazz, music, Shawn McGinn, Skyview Jr. High School, solo, trio, trumpet, trumpeter | Leave a Comment »
Posted by glennled on June 1, 2014
On 31 January 2014, as a para-professional, I taught my first music classes at Inglemoor High School. Several trumpet ensembles from two IHS bands, the Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band, were in the final week of practice for the regional competition to be held on Saturday, 8 February. Winners advanced to the state competition.
On my first day, I critiqued their practice sessions, and for the remainder of this school year, I will continue to teach their sectional sessions. I work with the Symphonic Band trumpeters (8) on Mondays and the Wind Ensemble trumpeters (7) on Fridays. Mr. Ted Christensen is IHS Band Director and Northshore School District Music Coordinator. He conducts the Wind Ensemble. Mr. Jim Rice is Director of the IHS Orchestra, Symphonic Band, and Jazz Band.
Posted in Inglemoor High School, Student Competitions, Honors & Awards | Tagged: band, Christensen, Inglemoor High School, jazz, orchestra, Rice, sectionals, trumpet, trumpeters, wind ensemble | Leave a Comment »
Posted by glennled on May 31, 2013
It started in 1984, when Eric Lucas was a senior in high school—a concert called “Northshore Jazz Night” that features the high school jazz bands within the Northshore School District. Mr. Lucas is now Director of Instrumental Music and Performing Arts Department Chair at Woodinville High School. “So often,” he said, “when we play at jazz competitions and individual school concerts, we never get the chance to hear each other play. This is a fun event, usually about the first week of May, just for the entertainment of ourselves, parents, relatives, and friends.”
And on 30 April at Inglemoor High School in Kenmore, we heard five bands from Woodinville, Bothell, and Inglemoor high schools. I got photos of almost every band, but my camera’s battery died just before the Inglemoor Jazz Ensemble took the stage. The lead trumpeter in the Woodinville Jazz Ensemble is my former student. Please click on any photo to enlarge it.
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Woodinville Jazz II
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Six trumpeters, Woodinville Jazz II
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First trumpet soloist, Woodinville Jazz II
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Next trumpet soloist, Woodinville Jazz II
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Trombone soloist, Woodinville Jazz II
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Inglemoor Jazz II
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Saxophone section, Inglemoor Jazz II
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Trumpet soloist, Inglemoor Jazz II
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Trumpeters, Inglemoor Jazz II
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Saxophone soloist, Woodinville Jazz Ensemble
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Trumpet section, Woodinville Jazz Ensemble
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Vocalist, Woodinville Jazz Ensemble
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Eric Lucas, Director of Instrumental Music, Woodinville Jazz Ensemble
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Lead trumpeter, Woodinville Jazz Ensemble
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Trumpeter friends, Woodinville Jazz Ensemble
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Trumpet soloist, Bothell Jazz Ensemble
Posted in School Concerts | Tagged: band, Bothell, ensemble, high school, Inglemoor, jazz, Kenmore, Northshore School District, trumpeter, Woodinville | Leave a Comment »
Posted by glennled on March 6, 2013
Cole, a junior at Edmonds-Woodway High School, plays with Peter Bond of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra in New York
Yes, the evening concert at the fourth annual NW Trumpet Arts Festival on 3 March at Seattle Pacific University (SPU) featured five highly accomplished, professional trumpeters, headed by Peter Bond of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra in New York and Dr. Brian Chin of SPU and the Tacoma Symphony Orchestra.
But I went to the festival to hear the kids play. The afternoon program consisted of two Master’s Classes and a Student Concert. Peter Bond taught the class on “Practicing Fundamentals,” and Chad McCullough taught the one on “Practicing Jazz Improvisation.” There were almost 50 people at these sessions. Dr. Chin emceed the event, sponsored by the Yamaha Corporation, Kennelly Keys Music, and SPU.
The Student Concert gave six trumpet students the golden opportunity to play, with piano accompaniment, in a non-competitive environment for their peers, the five professional artists, and an appreciative public audience. All the students played very challenging music. They received written feedback from the professional trumpet artists and a classy festival T-shirt. What a special event this is! As it continues to grow, the festival aims to draw at least 100 people.
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Allison, freshman, SPU, Seattle
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Peter Bond, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, New York
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Aaron & Peter Bond
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Peter Bond emphasizes a point to Cole about practicing fundamentals
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Chad McCullough, jazz trumpeter
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Carter, senior, Shorecrest High School, Shoreline
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John, junior, Roosevelt High School, Seattle
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Brandon, a graduate of Central Washington University, Ellensburg
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Michaela, senior, Meadowdale High School, Lynnwood
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Aaron, junior, Kamiak High School, Mukilteo
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SPU Campus, Main Entrance
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McKinley Hall, E.E. Bach Theater, site of 2013 NW Trumpet Arts Festival
Posted in Festivals & Competitions | Tagged: Brian Chin, Chad McCullough, improvisation, jazz, Kennelly Keys Music, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, NW Trumpet Arts Festival, Peter Bond, Seattle Pacific University, SPU, Tacoma Symphony Orchestra, trumpet, trumpeters, Yamaha Corporation | 2 Comments »
Posted by glennled on February 4, 2013
Trumpeters! Want to become your best? Want a quick study on playing the trumpet? Feel like you’re stuck on something and just not getting any better at it, no matter what? Want to hear how advanced, professional trumpeters do things and what they’ve learned through their years of experience? Want to ask them a question about something?
Here’s your chance on Sunday, 3 March—attend the Trumpet Arts Festival being held at Seattle Pacific University (SPU) in Queen Anne. Please see http://trumpetarts.com/NW_Trumpet_Arts_Festival/Welcome.html.
The following trumpeters are featured this year: Peter Bond, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, NYC; Anthony Di Lorenzo, soloist; Chad McCullough, jazz soloist; Judson Scott, University of Puget Sound; and Brian Chin, SPU. To learn more about them, please see http://trumpetarts.com/NW_Trumpet_Arts_Festival/Artists.html.
It’s a full program:
- At 2 p.m., the Masterclass: “Practicing Fundamentals”
- At 3:30 p.m., the Masterclass: “Practicing Improvisation”
- At 4:30 p.m., Student Concert open to the public
- At 7:00 p.m., Artists’ Concert open to the public
- At 9:00 p.m., After-hours Jazz Jam at Thai Fusion, 15 Nickerson St
If you like, you can bring your horn and piano music and play for the Artists. They will give you written comments on your performance. This is supportive, professional, expert feedback, not a contest. Bring your own pianist/accompanist, or rehearse for a half hour and perform with the pianist furnished by the Festival. An extra $40 fee covers the cost. For details, please see http://trumpetarts.com/NW_Trumpet_Arts_Festival/Students.html.
The location is the E.E. Bach Theater, SPU, 3307 Third Avenue West, Seattle. The cost is $25 tuition for the day and $10 for the evening concert only. Come learn more about yourself and your horn and hear some great music!
Posted in Festivals & Competitions | Tagged: Anthony Di Lorenzo, arts, Bach Theater, Brian Chin, Chad McCullough, concert, festival, horn, jam, jazz, Judson Scott, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Peter Bond, piano, Seattle Pacific University, SPU, Thai Fusion, trumpet, trumpeters, University of Puget Sound | 2 Comments »
Posted by glennled on December 20, 2012
Please click on any of the 32 photos to enlarge it.
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7th-Grade Band, SJH
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Six trumpets, four trombones, one baritone
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Two French Horns
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8th-9th Grade Band, SJH, entertains orchestra (upper right), 7th grade band (middle right), and full-house audience
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The Brassy side of the band
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The Woodwinds side
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Trumpets (lead on left)
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More trumpets…
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And more trumpets…
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And even more trumpets…
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Hit it!
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Who’s playing? Saxes, tuba, baritones and French horns
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Muted trumpets
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Front and center
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Full orchestra
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Advanced orchestra
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Mr. Shawn McGinn, SJH Director of Instrumental Music
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Jazz 1 Band, SJH
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The Four trumpets
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Trumpet solo 1 (lead)
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Trumpet solo 2
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Trumpet solo 3
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Trumpet solo 4
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Alto sax solo
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Tenor sax solo
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Baritone sax solo
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Piano solo
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Mr. Shawn McGinn conducts
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Jazz 2 Band
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Four trumpets
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The Four Trumpeters
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Dawn Mark, SJH Principal, congratulates Shawn McGinn on the concert and the music program
Posted in School Concerts, Skyview Junior High | Tagged: band, concert, Dawn Mark, instrumental, jazz, music, muted, orchestra, Shawn McGinn, Skyview Jr. High, solo, trumpet, trumpeters | 6 Comments »
Posted by glennled on December 17, 2012
As the fans filled the stands in the gym at Skyview Junior High in Bothell, they were entertained by Arcade Mocha, a jazz combo formed by eight students in 2011. People were coming for the Winter Concert of the orchestra and 7th, 8th, and 9th-grade bands. Arcade Mocha played Christmas songs and other pieces for half an hour before the concert began.
Vaughan has been my trumpet student since 2010
It was their 19th gig so far (see http://www.facebook.com/ArcadeMocha?ref=ts&fref=ts). They play for festivals, auctions, fundraisers, variety shows, promotional events, and such at malls, stores, coffee shops, churches, schools, and more. For example, during the holidays in 2011, they played at the Barnes and Noble Book Fair in Woodinville, and twice in 2012, they played at the Crossroads Mall in Bellevue. Last November, they played at “This is the Night,” the Skyview Spaghetti Dinner, and helped raise $1,700 in funds for the Music Boosters and
Music Department of the school. Musically, they’ve stepped up into jazz circles by playing twice at afternoon gigs at Tula’s Jazz Club in Belltown in Seattle (see www.tulas.com).
This group of talented teenage musicians launched from the Skyview Jr. High music program (see http://www.nsd.org/education/staff/staff.php?sectionid=429). They practice, using The Real Book of charts, every Saturday at the home of their booking agent, Dianne Kinney, 425-275-8696, dianne@adamkinney.com.
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Alto sax solo, Arcade Mocha, jazz combo
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Trumpet solo, Arcade Mocha, jazz combo
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Vaughan, lead trumpet, Arcade Mocha
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Nikki, guitar, Arcade Mocha
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Dean, alto sax, Arcade Mocha
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Alex, tenor sax, Arcade Mocha
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Xinwang, piano/keyboard, Arcade Mocha
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Tori and Vaughan, trumpet, Arcade Mocha
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Nikki, guitar, and Sami, bass, Arcade Mocha
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Tori, trumpeter, and Olivia, guest drummer, Arcade Mocha
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Tori and Vaughan, trumpet, Arcade Mocha
Posted in School Concerts | Tagged: Arcade Mocha, band, Bothell, charts, combo, jazz, music, Skyview Jr. High, The Real Book, trumpet, trumpeter, Tula's Jazz Club | 4 Comments »
Posted by glennled on June 3, 2012
Puget Brass, a British brass band, since 1999
The Salvation Army, Northwest Division, is hosting a concert on 3 June at 6 p.m. at the Seattle Temple, 9501 Greenwood Ave. N., Seattle. The featured special guest is Puget Brass, a local British brass band of about 30 musicians which performs throughout the Pacific Northwest. Inspired by the movie, Brassed Off, and formed in 1999, Puget Brass performs a varied repertoire from brass band classics and marches to classical, jazz, and popular music. Please see http://pugetbrass.org/.
Also participating are the Seattle Temple Brass Band, Seattle Temple Songsters, and young musicians from The Salvation Army School of Music (SASOM). SASOM offers daily after-school tutoring and music education at the temple location. According to SASOM’s mission statement on Facebook, “We believe music is the key to creating and instilling in every child an appreciation for community, a desire to achieve, and the ability to excel individually and collectively.” See http://www.facebook.com/TSASOM and click on “About.”
Red Kettle Concert Band, Salvation Army, Northwest Division, Seattle
The Salavation Army, Northwest Division, has served Seattle for 125 years (1887-2012). For a synopsis of the history of The Salvation Army itself, see http://www1.usw.salvationarmy.org/usw/www_usw_seatmpl.nsf/vw-dynamic-index/F3B07AB3CC15DE438825766C00133A8C?openDocument&charset=utf-8.
Posted in Professional Concerts | Tagged: band, brass, Brassed Off, British, classical, jazz, marches, music, musicians, popular, Puget Brass, Salvation Army, SASOM, school, songsters, temple | Leave a Comment »
Posted by glennled on April 7, 2012
Jazz combos played as the crowd seated itself in the gym at Skyview Jr. High School in Bothell last Tuesday night, 3 April. And the Jazz Band I finished the night’s concert with some high energy, big band sounds and solos. Sandwiched in between these two on the program were performances by the 1st-year (5th grade) and 2nd-year (6th grade) elementary bands and the 3rd-year (7th grade) junior high band. The concert left the parents, relatives and friends in the audience feeling very good about the strength and benefits of these kids being in band! Here are selected photos from the concert. Please click on any photo to enlarge it.
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Jazz Band II
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Saxophone solo
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Trumpet solos
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Trumpet solo
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1st Year (5th Grade) Elementary Band
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Brass Section, 1st Year (5th Grade) Elementary Band
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2nd Year (6th Grade) Elementary Band
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Brass Section, 2nd Year (6th Grade) Elementary Band
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6th Grade (left), 7th Grade (center), and Jazz I (right) Bands
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3rd Year (Jr. High) Band, Mr. Shawn McGinn, Conductor
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Trumpet Section, 3rd Year (Jr. High) Band
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Jazz Band I
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Trumpet solos
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Piano solo
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Trumpet solo
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Drum solo
Posted in School Concerts | Tagged: 5th, 6th, 7th, band, big band, brass, combos, elementary, grade, jazz, junior high, Shawn McGinn, Skyview, solo, trumpet | 2 Comments »
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