Lenora will join the Jazz Studies faculty at Michigan State University for a concert, and adjudicate with a peer panel for the Essentially Ellington High School Festival.
Jazz Spectacular MSU College of Music
Jazz at Lincoln Center: Essentially Ellington High School Jazz Band Regional Competition
4/22 Saturday, 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Murray Hall and other locations within the Billman Music Pavilion, Music Building, free
High school jazz bands compete and perform the music of Duke Ellington and other big band composers before a panel of Jazz at Lincoln Center clinicians and other jazz professionals.
Evening Concert 4/22 @ 8 pm
Jazz Spectacular Finale Concert
4/22 Saturday, 8:00 p.m.
Fairchild Theatre, MSU Aud. $$$
An inspiring evening of jazz follows the regional high school band competition. The concert features MSU Jazz Artists, Jazz Orchestra I, the Outstanding High School Band of the Day, jazz trumpeter Gilbert Castellanos, and other special guests.
Generously sponsored by Leonard and Sharon Tabaka.
Reserved seating: $25 for adults; $20 for seniors; $15 for students; tickets available from College of Music box office, (517) 353-5340, online at music.msu.edu, or at the door. Add a $1.50 convenience fee for all tickets ordered online or over the phone.