InspIrIng. InformatIve. InteractIve.

SFJAZZ EDUCATION prOgrAms, wOrkshOps, & ClAssEs

spring 2015

FOr ADUlTs, kIDs, & TEENs

“The SFJAZZ Center is a home for cultivating new generations of talent.” —San franciSco ExaminEr

Bob mintzer w/ the sfJaZZ High school all-stars

on the cover: family Workshop w/ Joshi marshall

Joy Spring!SFJAZZ ServeS thouSAndS oF youth And AdultS across the Bay area with dynamic education programs in the concert hall, classroom, and community.

Whether you are an aspiring musician wishing to brush up on technique, an enthusiastic jazz fan eager to dive deeper into jazz history, or a parent searching for engaging musical experiences to share with your child, SfJaZZ provides musicians and students of all ages with a beautiful space to learn and play.

rebeca mauleón SfJaZZ Director of Education

“This is an institution that understands where jazz comes from, and it will be a pleasure to see where it goes.” —DoWnBEat

“The SFJAZZ Center is a home for cultivating new generations of talent.” —San franciSco ExaminEr

JANUArY mONDAY NIghT BAND AUDITIONs sun/mon, 1/11 & 1/12

FEBrUArY DIgITAl lAB: Ableton Live Level I mon, 2/2–2/16 (3 weeks)

DIgITAl lAB: Logic Pro X Level I tue, 2/3–2/17 (3 weeks)

kOrET DIsCOvEr JAzz: Sounds of Resistance tues, 2/3–2/24 (4 weeks)

DIgITAl lAB: Digital Songwriting & Production Wed, 2/4–2/18 (3 weeks)

FAmIlY mATINEE: Harriet Tubman & The Blues w/ marcus shelby Orchestra sat, 2/14

prE-CONCErT TAlk: w/ Terri lyne Carrington sat, 2/14

mONDAY NIghT BAND mon, 2/23–5/11 (12 weeks)

mArCh DIgITAl lAB: Ableton Live Level II mon, 3/2–3/16 (3 weeks)

DIgITAl lAB: Logic Pro X Level II tue, 3/3–3/17 (3 weeks)

kOrET DIsCOvEr JAzz: Pioneering Women of Jazz Wed, 3/4–3/25 (4 weeks)

mArCh (CONT.) DIgITAl lAB: Recording & Mixing in Protools sat, 3/7–3/21 (3 weeks) FAmIlY mATINEE: Great Ladies of Jazz & Blues w/ pamela rose feat. Allison miller sat, 3/21

CONCErT: w/ sFJAzz high school All-stars feat. melissa Aldana & Angela wellman sun, 3/22

sFJAzz gIrls DAY sat, 3/28

AprIl prE-CONCErT TAlk: w/ zakir hussain sat, 4/4 ThE BUsINEss OF mUsIC: w/ kerry Fiero Wed, 4/8–4/29 (4 weeks)

FAmIlY mATINEE: w/ gerald Clayton Trio sat, 4/25

mAY mONDAY NIghT BAND shOwCAsE - FrEE! mon, 5/11

FAmIlY mATINEE: w/ The Carolina Chocolate Drops sat, 5/16

prE-CONCErT TAlk: w/ laurie Anderson sat, 5/30

vOCAl mAsTEr ClAss: w/ kitty margolis sat, 5/30

sprINg 2015 AT-A-glANCE

Black hiStory

month

sFJAzz EDUCATION hONOrs BlACk hIsTOrY mONThin celebration of Black history month, SfJaZZ Education is pleased to present exciting programs highlighting the sounds of the african american experience, from work songs through the civil rights era and beyond.

Sounds of Resistance: Tracing the African American Experience koret Discover Jazz at the African American Arts & Culture Complex w/ linda Tillerytuesdays, 2/3 - 2/24 • 7pm

Harriet Tubman & The Blues

Family matinee with the marcus shelby Orchestra featuring Faye Carol sponsored by pg&E

sat, 2/14 • 11am

Work Songs/Play Songs

Family workshop with marcus shelby & Friends FrEE workshop for Family matinee ticket-holders

sat, 2/14 • 12:15pm

family Workshop with marcus shelby and faye carol

allison miller provides insight at a drum workshop

sFJAzz EDUCATION CElEBrATEs wOmEN IN JAzz!this march we honor the many contributions of women in jazz, blues, and beyond with an entire month devoted to instrumentalists, vocalists, composers, arrangers, and educators. Every SfJaZZ Education program will highlight the power of women in america’s music!

Pioneering Women of Jazz koret Discover Jazz series Wednesdays, 3/4—3/25 (4-class series)

Great Ladies of Jazz & Blues Family matinee w/ pamela rose & special guest Allison miller sat, 3/21

Caldonia! Celebrating Songs About Women

Family workshop w/ rhonda Benin FrEE for Family matinee ticket-holders sat, 3/21

Honoring the Great Jazz Women

The sFJAzz high school All-stars in Concert feat. melissa Aldana & Angela wellman sun, 3/22

SFJAZZ Girls Day

FrEE workshop for Female musicians ages 13-18 with All-star Female Faculty! sat, 3/28

WomEn’S

hiStory month

kiDS & family

FAmIlY mATINEEsSaturdays • 11am miner auditorium $5 youth & Seniors/$15 adults

Both fun and educational, family matinees provide a window into the exciting world of live jazz. Each one-hour matinee features live performance, audience participation, Q&a, and amazing music. for our spring season we are thrilled to treat audiences to some of the biggest names in jazz today! our interactive family Workshops follow select performances and are frEE to matinee ticket-holders. Enjoyed individually or as a series, these family matinees and Workshops will change the way you hear jazz and get families playing together.

Harriet Tubman & The Blues w/ marcus shelby Orchestra sponsored by pg&E sat, 2/14

The Great Ladies of Jazz & Blues w/ pamela rose & special guest Allison miller sat, 3/21

Young Lions in Jazz w/ gerald Clayton Trio sat, 4/25

Where the Spirit Moves—Downhome Roots Music w/ Carolina Chocolate Drops sat, 5/16

family matinees captivate audiences

monday Night Band showcase Concert mon, 5/11 • 7:30pm miner auditorium Directed by adam theis, the SfJaZZ monday night Band presents a showcase concert highlighting exciting arrangements and original compositions they have crafted during this 12-week program. from big band swing to world music, the monday night Band features diverse repertoire delivered in unique fashion by one of the Bay area’s most creative band directors. Join us in celebrating jazz and community as we open the doors to the gorgeous miner auditorium for this free concert!

Free!

ENsEmBlEs, mAsTEr ClAssEs & wOrkshOpsExciting educational programs designed for teens and adults, aspiring musicians, and experienced singers and instrumentalists.

monday Night Band mon, 2/23–5/11 • 7-9:30pm (12 weeks) Joe henderson lab $350 members/$400 Public

Directed by acclaimed Bay area musician and bandleader adam theis, the monday night Band at SfJaZZ provides musicians with a structured approach to interpreting and creating diverse repertoire in a hip community band setting. open to intermediate and advanced level instrumentalists and vocalists, this ensemble program culminates in a showcase concert highlighting exciting arrangements and original compositions.

for more information on how to audition for the monday night Band please visit sfjazz.org/education/monday-night-band.

adam theis directs the monday night Band

aDultS & tEEnS

New workshop: SFJAZZ Girls Day–for Female Jazz musicians sat, 3/28 • 12-5pm Joe henderson lab Ideal for girls ages 13-18 • maximum 40 students Join celebrated women jazz faculty in this very special workshop for female jazz musicians ages 13-18. Essential skills including ensemble techniques, theory, and musicianship will be the focus of this program geared toward emerging jazz players. all instruments are welcome. to sign up please visit sfjazz.org/jazzgirlsday space is limited so reserve your spot soon!

master Class: Vocal Jazz Deep Dive w/ kitty margolis sat, 5/30 • 12-3pm Joe henderson lab $105 members/$150 Public

an exclusive opportunity to spend quality time diving deep into the art of vocal jazz with one of today’s most exciting singers. margolis, whose award-winning recordings have earned her top 10 airplay and an international fan-base, is well known for her inspiring and humorous teaching style. at SfJaZZ, she will share concept, technique, and individualized feedback to stimulate improvisational fluency and develop your artistic vision. a world-class accompanist will be on hand. come ready to sing and leave with enhanced understanding, refreshed creativity, and brand new chops. Limited to ten (10) intermediate–advanced level vocalists.

“Kitty Margolis is an original who has made the heritage of all of the great jazz singers her own. She is, as they say, ‘The real thing.’” —StanlEy crouch

Free!

Kitty margolis, jazz vocalist

DIgITAl lAB prOgrAm

for older teens and adults

learn logic, ableton live, and Protools in our state-of-art facility! our intensive 3-week classes in recording, mixing, and live performance start in february! Grab your spot today—these exciting programs sell out quickly! visit sfjazz.org/education/digital-lab for more information.

students get hands-on experience

Digital audio lab classes demystify midi controllers

DiGital laB

Ableton live level I mon, 2/2—2/16

6:30-9:30pm Jef Stott, instructor $225 members/$270 Public

logic pro X level I tue, 2/3—2/17

6:30-9:30pm David White, instructor $225 members/$270 Public

Digital songwriting & production Wed, 2/4—2/18

6:30-9:30pm Jef Stott, instructor $225 members/$270 Public

Ableton live level II mon, 3/2—3/16

6:30-9:30pm Jef Stott, instructor $225 members/$270 Public

logic pro X level II tue, 3/3—3/17

6:30-9:30pm David White, instructor $225 members/$270 Public

recording & mixing w/ proTools sat, 3/7—3/21

11am-2pm heidi trefethen, instructor $225 members/$270 Public

all courses are 3 weeks.

ableton Live Level I gives a solid start to the powerful software

new!

“The All-Stars are some of the most talented and committed young players I’ve ever had a chance to work with.” —SaxoPhoniSt miGuEl ZEnón

High school all-stars perform with regina carter and carla cook

all-star alumnus nora stanley solos on baritone sax

sFJAzz hIgh sChOOl All-sTArs OrChEsTrA & COmBO

founded in 2001, the award-winning SfJaZZ high School all-Stars program has cultivated some of the most talented young players in jazz today. for their spring concert, the all-Stars celebrate the extraordinary contributions of women composers, arrangers, and instrumentalists, highlighting works by mary lou Williams, melba liston, maria Schneider and others in addition to original compositions by band members. We are honored to feature two remarkable guest soloists for this matinee performance: melissa aldana (tenor sax) and angela Wellman (trombone).

for information on how to audition for the High school all-stars, visit sfjazz.org/auditions.

honoring the great Jazz women feat. melissa Aldana and Angela wellman sun, 3/22 • 2pm miner auditorium $5 youth & Seniors/$20 adult

tEEn EnSEmBlES

terrence Brewer and a Jim student

kOrET DIsCOvEr JAzz sErIEs Jazz history, live performance, classic audio, and exciting video make Discover Jazz the most distinctive jazz appreciation course available for adults.

sounds of resistance: Tracing the African American Experience tuesdays, 2/3—2/24 • 7-8:30pm (4-class series) hosted by linda tillery african american arts & culture complex • 762 fulton St @ Webster St, Sf members: $20 per class/$60 full course Public: $25 per class/$75 full course One class Free when you purchase the entire series!

from the field hollers and work songs of the american South through the era of civil disobedience and into the 21st century, african american music has expressed myriad forms of cultural resistance. in this special series honoring Black history month, we will highlight the many secular oral traditions that paved the way for contemporary music in the united States, exploring the lineage of rural forms and their impact on urban life and culture. Join Bay area vocalist and cultural historian linda tillery along with celebrated guest artists for a look at the music behind the movements—from emancipation to civil rights, and from song to spoken word.

From the Blues to post Bop: pioneering women of Jazz Wednesdays, 3/4—3/25 • 7-8:30pm (4-class series) curated by rebeca mauleón Joe henderson lab members: $20 per class/$60 full course Public: $25 per class/$75 full course One class Free when you purchase the entire series!

throughout the history of jazz, women have played a major part in the development and evolution of america’s art form despite facing extreme discrimination as well as an undeniable lack of advocacy among historians and critics. often toiling away in the background while their male counterparts reveled in the limelight, women instrumentalists, composers, and arrangers were seldom acknowledged for their equally prolific and transformative work, needing to fight twice as hard for acceptance among their male counterparts. from lil armstrong’s careful crafting of husband louis’ career to Bessie Smith’s unprecedented popularity, mary lou Williams’ groundbreaking compositions, and maria Schneider’s exquisite arranging and conducting, we will trace the extraordinary accomplishments of america’s blues and jazz women and highlight the shifting paradigm for women in contemporary society.

for information, visit sfjazz.org/education/discover-jazz.

made possible in part through the generous support of the koret foundation.

pre-concert talk with John Blake

prE-CONCErT TAlksfree to ticket holders, Pre-concert talks provide deep insight into the performer’s music and creative process. they begin one hour before show time in miner auditorium.

sat, 2/14 • terri Lyne carrington sat, 4/4 • Zakir Hussain sat, 5/30 • Laurie anderson

NEw prOgrAm AT sFJAzz!The Business of music: perspectives on an Ever-Changing Industry Wednesdays, 4/8—4/29 • 7-8:30pm (4-class series) curated by kerry fiero Joe henderson lab members: $20 per class/$60 full course Public: $25 per class/$75 full course One class Free when you purchase the entire series!

the music business is a multi-million dollar industry, yet even those who work within it are often unclear as to how to maximize their talent and build a career. this series is designed for vocalists, musicians, and those interested in seeking strategies and information on how to further their careers, as well as music lovers curious about the inner workings of the business. Experts from varying fields will share their perspectives, knowledge and expertise, and highlight the ongoing changes that are shaping the industry today. non-musicians will gain an appreciation for the diverse subject matter, while musicians will find ways to leverage their talent by having their questions answered. may be enjoyed as a series or individually.

aDult JaZZ

aPPrEciation

sFJAzz IN ThE COmmUNITYSfJaZZ brings world-class jazz artists out of the concert hall and into the community, connecting youth and adults, students and professionals, musicians and non-musicians, with a diverse array of interactive workshops. Since 1984, SfJaZZ has reached out to youth and adult audiences with in-school performances and programs in alternative, intimate, and informal settings.

our partners include the african american arts and culture complex, youth art Exchange, old Skool cafe, museum of the african Diaspora (moaD), the San francisco unified School District, yerba Buena arts & Events, San francisco Ballet, youth Speaks, and others.

Hector Lugo leads a community performance with Youth art exchange

For more information on these and other community based programs please contact Vanessa Varela at vvarela@sfjazz.org or visit sfjazz.org/education.

“Testimony to the continuing persistence of the creative spirit.” —loS anGElES timES

community

JAzz IN ThE mIDDlE (JIm)

Established in 2001, the Jazz in the middle (Jim) program provides public middle school students with curriculum-based residencies, linking jazz and academic subjects in the 6th, 7th and 8th grade classroom. Jim was created by SfJaZZ in partnership with the San francisco unified School District (SfuSD) to address the need for arts education in middle schools. offered free to public middle schools, the Jim curriculum complies with government guidelines and district content standards, and extends into the classroom, where SfJaZZ artist/Educators engage students in a process of creative transformation.

JAzz IN sEssION (JIs)the Jazz in Session (JiS) program collaborates with SfuSD schools in strengthening existing jazz programs as well as fostering continued expansion through teacher support, hands-on clinics, and professional development for school faculty, band directors and administrators. the goals of the program include our efforts to support the District’s “arts Education master Plan” in making music instruction—in particular jazz music education—accessible to a significant portion of the San francisco public school population.

terrence Brewer with Jazz in the middle students

ThE FUTUrE OF JAzz sTArTs AT ThE CENTEryour support of SfJaZZ Education ensures the continuation of our dynamic and creative programs in the classroom and in the community, including:

sfJaZZ High school all-stars training, mentorship and performance opportunities for advanced jazz students

Jazz in the middle free residencies in middle school classrooms throughout the Bay area

Jazz in session free clinician support for school jazz band programs and teacher training

In the community collaborative partnerships with Bay area cultural arts organizations

scholarship program Providing students with access to jazz across all programs

For more information about sFJAZZ education programs please visit sfjazz.org/education.

YOU BrINg JAzz TO lIFE! sUppOrT EDUCATIONWhether you give $50 or $50,000, your tax-deductible gift helps bring the rich tradition of jazz to thousands of students, schools, and adults. you can support specific programs or all SfJaZZ Education offerings through a gift of cash, stock, or a bequest in your will.

For more information, please contact Katiti Crawford at kcrawford@sfjazz.org or 415.283.0324.

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robert mailer anderson & nicola m. miner

Bill & kate Duhamel

Diane, tom, Emma & Daniel Durst

ambassador James c. hormel & michael P. nguyen

kathleen & James hormel, Jr.

teresa keller & Doug tilden

Janet & curtis louie

aric, Danielle, alijah & Saul rubin

the three Vernas

Daphne & Stuart Wells at&t

Bank of america charitable foundation

Bill Graham Supporting foundation of the Jewish community Endowment fund

california arts council

capital Group co. charitable foundation

the hut foundation

kimball foundation

koret foundation

macy’s foundation

Pacific Gas & Electric company

San francisco federal credit union

San francisco foundation

Surdna foundation

target corporation

u.S. Bank

Walter & Elise haas fund

Willard l. marmelzat family foundation

We are grateful to the foundations, corporations and individuals who have supported sfJaZZ education programs directly with a gift of $2,500 or more in the last year:

SfJaZZ is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. our tax iD is 94-2990335.

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201 franklin Street (at fell) San francisco, ca 94102 education@sfjazz.org Public: 866.920.5299 members: 415.788.7353

pUBlIC TrANspOrTATION for detailed directions, visit 511.org.

mUnI metro: Van ness Station Bus: 6, 16x, 21, 47, 49, 71, 71l, 90

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sFJAzz EDUCATION sTAFF reBeca maULeón Director of Education 415.283.0326 rmauleon@sfjazz.org

HaLLeY eLWeLL Education Program manager 415.283.0343 helwell@sfjazz.org Jef stott Digital resources & Production coordinator 415.283.0365 jstott@sfjazz.org

erIn pUtnam Ensemble coordinator 415.283.0332 eputnam@sfjazz.org

vanessa vareLa community outreach coordinator 415.283.0310 vvarela@sfjazz.org

Photography by Scott chernis. the SfJaZZ center is a lEED Gold certified facility.

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