19th Annual Jazz & World Music Festival : April 8-26, 2013
Capital University's Conservatory of Music will present the 19th annual Jazz & World Music Festival from April 8-26, 2013. This event features music student, faculty and guest ensemble concerts, both on campus and in the community, and world-class jazz artists in clinics, workshops, and in concert throughout the period. Check the online schedule for full details. All events are free and open to the public unless marked otherwise.
In addition, one day is earmarked for the Jazz Ensemble Invitational (Friday, April 12, 2013) that brings together middle and high school, collegiate and community jazz ensembles from within a five-state region for a friendly non-competitive atmosphere in an educationally emphasized setting. Adjudication is provided by internationally, nationally and regionally recognized judges annually. The event is an endorsed event of the Jazz Education Network.
» Download the complete festival schedule (PDF)The 2013 Jazz Fest Guest Artist/Adjudicators
The Stan Kenton Alumni Band
Directed By Mike Vax
SAXOPHONES: Kim Richmond, Alan Yankee, Pete Gallio, Rick Condit, Joel Kaye
TROMBONES:Roy Wiegand, Dale DeVoe, Scott Whitfield, Kenny Shroyer, Rich Bullock
TRUMPETS: Mike Vax, Dennis Noday, Carl Saunders, Don Rader, Steve Huffsteter
PIANO: Geoff Stradling
BASS: Jennifer Leitham
DRUMS: Gary Hobbs
VOCALS: Scott Whitfield and Ginger Berglund
» Learn more about the band. (PDF)
Special Event
Friday, April 12, 2013 at 7 pm
The Capital University Big Band under the direction of Dr. Lou Fischer
The Stan Kenton Alumni Band under the direction of Michael Vax
General Admission $15 – Students/Seniors (60+) $10 • Capital Students/Faculty with ID Admitted Free
Tickets available for purchase at the Door the day of the event only beginning at 6pm in the Mees Hall Box Office
Capital Jazz & World Music Festival ‘Reflections Street Festival’
at the Reflections Fountain on Mound St. Plaza
Saturday, April 13 from 1 to 7 pm
Bring your lawn chairs, your picnic blankets, picnic baskets, non-alcoholic beverage coolers, and enjoy a day of continuous music & festival fun featuring the music of:
Jazz Percussion Ensemble
conFUSION BAND
World Music Ensemble
Savoy Ensemble
Capital University Big Band
Jazz Consort
The C.U.R.E. (Capital University Rock Ensemble)
A Word About Our Sponsors
Jazz & World Music Festival wouldn't be possible without the support of numerous corporations, local businesses and organizations. Support the businesses that sponsor the Jazz & World Music Festival!
For more information, contact Dr. Lou Fischer at ljazzmanf@yahoo.com or call (614) 236-6285 and respond to the appropriate menu prompts.