Festival Schedule
 Thursday, March 27, 2008
7:30 p.m. Artists Series Concert
Jazz Festival Kick Off with five-time Grammy Award nominee Nnenna Freelon backed by UW-Eau Claire's award-winning Jazz Ensemble I at Zorn Arena, UW-Eau Claire. (Call the university Service Center at 836-3727 for more information.)
Friday, March 28, 2008 - COLLEGE DAY
8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Critiqued performances for College Big Bands & Combos
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Topical clinics held by visiting artists and clinicians.
All clinics are free and open to all festival participants, directors, and the public.
3:00 - 4:30 p.m. Instrumental Master Classes
Gantner Concert Hall, Haas Fine Arts Center, UW-Eau Claire
4:30 p.m. Announcement of Honor Bands
Gantner Concert Hall, Haas Fine Arts Center, UW-Eau Claire
7:00 p.m. Pre-Concert Show
7:30 p.m. Evening Concert
Featuring UW-Eau Claire Jazz Ensemble I, Honor College Big Band and Combo, and Guest Artists Benny Golson, Dave Weckl and Chris Brubeck at Eau Claire Memorial High School Auditorium.
(Contact the University Service Center, 715/836-3727, for ticket information.)
10:00 p.m. Open Jam Session
with members of Jazz Ensemble I and Guest Artists at the Green Mill Restaurant, 2703 Craig Rd. (Holiday Inn-Campus)
Saturday, March 29, 2008 - MIDDLE SCHOOL DAY
8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Critiqued performances for Middle School Big Bands & Combos
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Topical clinics held by visiting artists and clinicians.
All clinics are free and open to all festival participants, directors, and the public.
12:00 noon Concert/Clinic
with Chris Brubeck and Triple Play
Gantner Concert Hall, Haas Fine Arts Center, UW-Eau Claire
3:00 - 4:30 p.m. Instrumental Master Classes
with Guest Artists Benny Golson & Dave Weckl
Gantner Concert Hall, Haas Fine Arts Center, UW-Eau Claire
5:15 p.m. Announcement of Honor Bands
Zorn Arena, UW-Eau Claire
Saturday, March 31, 2007- HIGH SCHOOL DAY
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Critiqued performances for High School Big Bands & Combos
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Topical clinics held by visiting artists and clinicians.
All clinics are free and open to all festival participants, directors, and the public.
12:00 noon Concert/Clinic
with Chris Brubeck and Triple Play
Gantner Concert Hall, Haas Fine Arts Center, UW-Eau Claire
3:00 - 4:30 p.m. Instrumental Master Classes
with Guest Artists Benny Golson & Dave Weckl
Gantner Concert Hall, Haas Fine Arts Center, UW-Eau Claire
4:30 p.m. Concert
UW-Eau Claire Jazz Ensemble II featuring Kenni Holmen, tenor saxophone with Phil Ostrander, trombone
Zorn Arena, UW-Eau Claire
5:15 p.m. Announcement of Honor Bands
Zorn Arena, UW-Eau Claire
6:30 p.m. Pre-Concert Show
7:00 p.m. Evening Concert
Featuring UWEC Jazz Ensemble I, Honor Middle School and High School Big Bands and Combos, and Guest Artists Benny Golson, Dave Weckl and Chris Brubeck at Eau Claire Memorial High School Auditorium.
(Contact the University Service Center, 715/836-3727, for ticket information.) |
Special Clinics
Friday, March 28, 2008
12:00 noon Vocal Jazz Master Class
with Special Guest Nnenna Freelon
Gantner Concert Hall, Haas Fine Arts Center, UW-Eau Claire
3:00 p.m. Dave Weckl Clinic
Gantner Concert Hall, Haas Fine Arts Center, UW-Eau Claire
3:45 p.m. Benny Golson Clinic
Gantner Concert Hall, Haas Fine Arts Center, UW-Eau Claire
Saturday, March 29, 2008
1:00 p.m. Clinic - "Performing Latin Music"
UW-Eau Claire Jazz Ensemble III, directed by Jeffery Crowell
Schofield Auditorium, UW-Eau Claire
3:00 p.m. Dave Weckl Clinic
Gantner Concert Hall, Haas Fine Arts Center, UW-Eau Claire
3:45 p.m. Benny Golson Clinic
Gantner Concert Hall, Haas Fine Arts Center, UW-Eau Claire
Maps & Directions to Campus
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