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WELCOME TO THE GENE HARRIS JAZZ FESTIVAL


16TH ANNUAL GENE HARRIS JAZZ FESTIVAL
presented by the
Boise State University
Department of Music
WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY
MARCH 20-21, 2013
Student Union Building
COMPLIMENTARY, FREE PARKING
Lincoln Parking Garage
All-Events, Single-Day Passes $15 available Online at Ticket Information (above) and in the Student Union Building during the Festival.
ALL CONCERT PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE
GENE HARRIS JAZZ SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT
The Boise State University Department of Music is pleased to present the 16th annual Gene Harris Jazz Festival, Wednesday-Thursday, March 20-21, 2013 in the BSU Student Union Building.
This year's festival is founded upon jazz educational activities, supported by a great lineup of jazz artists, educator-adjudicators, and clinicians.
Our artistic theme is focused on the "big band" including Idaho student big bands, the Boise State Big Band, and the Gene Harris Festival SuperBand—comprising jazz all-stars from around the country, playing the great charts from the Gene Harris Superband library--not heard in public for over two decades.
FESTIVAL ACTIVITIES
Wednesday, March 20th
8 am -4 pm, Student Big Bands perform ~ Student Union Jordan Ballrooms
11:30 am – 12:30 pm, Artists/Clinicians present trumpet, trombone, saxophone, and rhythm section jazz workshops ~ Student Union Building
4:00 pm, Gene Harris Festival Superband performs ~ Student Union Special Events Center
7 pm, Winning School Bands perform ~ Student Union Special Events Center
8 pm, Boise State Big Band performs ~ Student Union Special Events Center
Thursday, March 21st
8 am - 4 pm, Student Big Bands perform ~ Student Union Jordan Ballrooms
11:30 am – 12:30 pm, Artists/Educators present rhythm, saxophone, trumpet, and trombone jazz workshops ~ Student Union Building
4:00 pm, Boise State Big Band performs ~ Student Union Special Events Center
7 pm, Winning School Bands perform ~ Student Union Special Events Center
8 pm, Gene Harris Festival Superband featuring saxophonist Mark Taylor and trombonist Scott Whitfield performs ~ Student Union Special Events Center
All single, day passes $15 available Online above and in Student Union Building during the Festival
Featured jazz artists with the Festival Superband include the trombonist,
Scott Whitfield, http://www.scottwhitfield.com/
and the saxophonist, Mark Taylor, http://marktaylorjazz.com/
Other Guest Artists and Clinicians
Aaron Miller, Brigham Young University-Idaho, bass
Andy Plamondon, Eastern Washington University, trumpet
Bob McCurdy, South Dakota State University, trumpet
Chuck Smith, Boise State University, piano
Sandon Mayhew, Boise, Idaho, saxophone
Steve Owen, University of Oregon, saxophone
Jason Palmer, Portland Community College, drum set
For a swinging, big-band extravaganza and a great educational experience for all, check out the artists, adjudicators, clinicians, and artists' audio samples, then purchase your single day passes and join us for the 16th annual Gene Harris Jazz Festival.
As always, call or write for additional clarifying information.
Sincerely,
Mike Samball, Director of Jazz Studies
Chuck Smith, Assistant Director of Jazz Studies
Dr. Mike Samball
Interim Director of Jazz Studies
Director of the Gene Harris Jazz Festival
Department of Music
Boise State University
1910 University Drive
Boise, Idaho 83725
208-426-3498
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