EDUCATION

FALL 2018 PROGRAMS, ENSEMBLES & CLASSES

INSPIRING. INFORMATIVE. INTERACTIVE.

SEPTEMBER

SEP 22 4 Family Matinee w/Chester Thompson Trio

SEP 22 4 Family Workshop w/Doug Goodkin & Friends

SEP 22 4 Digital Lab: Intro to Digital Audio Production w/Jef Stott

SEP 29 4 Pre-Concert Talk w/Cyrus Chestnut

OCTOBER

OCT 3 4 Digital Lab: DJing and Live Performance w/Jef Stott

OCT 6 4 Family Matinee w/Tammy Hall, Matt Clark & Maya Kronfeld

OCT 6 4 Family Workshop w/Doug Goodkin & Friends

OCT 6 4 Digital Lab: Live Looping w/Daniel Berkman

OCT 10 4 Digital Lab: weMusic! w/Daniel Berkman

OCT 13 4 Digital Lab: Music For Picture w/Heidi Trefethen

OCT 17 4 Digital Lab: Jazz & Hip Hop w/Michael Aaberg

OCT 17– 4 Koret Discover Jazz: The Music of Jobim NOV 7

OCT 24 4 Digital Lab: Intro to Logic Pro w/Heidi Trefethen

NOVEMBER

NOV 7 4 Digital Lab: Intro to Ableton Live w/Heidi Trefethen

NOV 10 4 Family Matinee w/Sammy Miller & The Congregation

NOV 10 4 Family Workshop w/Ami Molinelli

NOV 10 4 Digital Lab: Intro to Digital Audio Production w/Jef Stott

NOV 10 4 Pre-Concert Talk w/Kenny Barron

NOV 17 4 Hotplate: All-Stars Alumni Concert w/Will Magid

NOV 24 4 Masterclass: Gypsy Jazz Jam w/Dorado Schmitt

NOV 30 4 Artists On the Rise: Pascal Le Boeuf’s “Ritual Being” feat. Friction Quartet

DECEMBER

DEC 8 4 Digital Lab: The Art & Science of Mastering w/Michael Romanowski

DEC 9 4 High School All-Stars Winter Concert

DEC 10 4 Monday Night Band Winter Concert

DEC 15 4 Family Matinee w/Clairdee & Friends

DEC 15 4 Family Workshop w/Doug Goodkin & Friends

DEC 15 4 Digital Lab: Intro to Recording & Mixing w/Jef Stott

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FALL 2018 AT-A-GLANCE

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

HAPPY FALL!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.

PG 6 4 Family Matinees

PG 8 4 SFJAZZ High School All-Stars

PG 10 4 Monday Night Band

PG 11 4 Artists on the Rise

PG 12 4 Jazz Appreciation

PG 13 4 Pre-Concert Talks

PG 14 4 Digital Lab Program

PG 16 4 Master Classes

PG 18 4 School Programs

PG 22 4 The Future of SFJAZZ

PG 23 4 SFJAZZ Education Staff

“ AN INSTITUTION THAT UNDERSTANDS WHERE JAZZ COMES FROM, AND IT WILL BE A PLEASURE TO SEE WHERE IT GOES.” —DOWNBEAT

Rebeca Mauleón SFJAZZ Director of Education

THE MISSION OF SFJAZZ EDUCATION IS TO REACH, DEVELOP, AND NURTURE CURRENT AND FUTURE MUSICIANS AND AUDIENCES BY PROVIDING RICH, INNOVATIVE, INTERACTIVE, AND INFORMATIVE PROGRAMMING IN JAZZ APPRECIATION, CREATION, AND PERFORMANCE WITHIN OUR DIVERSE COMMUNITIES.

Family Workshop

For more information, visit SFJAZZ.org/education. Cover photo: Family Workshop

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FAMILY MATINEES

Funky Grooves

CHESTER THOMPSON & FRIENDSSEP 22 SAT • 11am miner

Chester Thompson is one of the most revered Hammond organists alive, recording and performing with two of the legendary bands to emerge in the Bay Area in the 1960s and 1970s, Tower of Power and Santana. For those familiar with the expression, “to pull out all the stops,” there is no doubt that the powerful sounds of the organ have remained deeply ingrained in our American landscape—from the movie theater and the church to blues dives and rock festivals. Join Thompson and his powerhouse trio for a celebration of joyous funk and soulful grooves, and get ready to get down.

Youth $5 | Seniors $10 | Adults $23

Mad About Monk

TAMMY HALL, MATT CLARK & MAYA KRONFELDOCT 6 SAT • 11am miner

For Thelonious Monk’s 101st birthday, we celebrate a true jazz icon with three of our Bay Area’s finest piano masters and share the legacy of Monk’s timeless compositions. Stalwarts Tammy Hall, Matt Clark, and Maya Kronfeld highlight the playful as well as complex repertoire of this giant of jazz, and remind us that Thelonious Monk was truly ahead of his time. Join SFJAZZ for a spirited tribute to one of music’s most enduring composers and innovators, and see why Monk continues to be venerated as the “High Priest of Jazz.”

Youth $5 | Seniors $10 | Adults $23

Feel Good Music

SAMMY MILLER & THE CONGREGATIONNOV 10 SAT • 11am miner

Drummer Sammy Miller makes no bones about it: he wants to bring jazz to the people, and he’s found true believers in the young members of his six-piece Congregation. Evangelists of swing, they’ve earned an avid following by drawing on a century of American songs, inviting listeners in with familiar melodies and rollicking rhythms. Converting new audiences and captivating longtime jazz fans, Miller and the Congregation make 21st century music by embracing some 150 years of American music—something they call “joyful jazz.”

Youth $5 | Seniors $10 | Adults $23

Soulful Sounds for the Holidays

CLAIRDEE & FRIENDSDEC 15 SAT • 11am miner

Soulfully alluring vocalist Clairdee captures the magic of the season, joyfully wrapping holiday classics, originals, and new arrangements of seasonal favorites with ribbons of swing, R&B, and Latin grooves. Acclaimed for her inventive artistryand magnetic stage presence, Clairdee’s lustrous voice harkens back to a time when jazz, pop, and rhythm and blues often blended seamlessly together. Combining scene-stealing charisma with heartfelt humility and a sincere belief in the transformative power of music, she bridges the gap between generations with a repertoire that is equally smart and entertaining. This show is guaranteed to warm your heart, lift your soul, and send you dancing out of the theatre.

Youth $5 | Seniors $10 | Adults $23

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. Our interactive Family Workshops follow select performances and are FREE to matinee ticket-holders, led by musician, educator, and Orff music expert Doug Goodkin. Enjoyed individually or as a series, these Family Matinees and Workshops will change the way you hear jazz and get families playing together.

Watch all Family Matinee concerts live online at SFJAZZ.org/live, or via Facebook Live or YouTube Live—you won’t miss a beat.

“THE COOLEST KIDDIE SHOW.” —RED TRICYCLE

Family Workshop with Doug Goodkin & Friends

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SFJAZZ HIGH SCHOOL ALL-STARS BIG BAND & COMBO

The skilled young musicians comprising our award-winning Big Band and Combo continue to earn accolades wherever they appear, including six consecutive wins at the Next Generation

Jazz Festival in Monterey, numerous DownBeat Awards, first place in the Savannah Swing Central, Portland Jazz Forward, and Charles Mingus festivals, and more. Under the expert direction of Paul Contos (Big Band) and Dann Zinn (Combo), the SFJAZZ High School All-Stars display a technical brilliance and musical maturity rarely seen in the youth ensemble arena. Don’t miss the All-Stars in concert and support the next generation of jazz ambassadors.

“ 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

For information on how to audition for the High School All-Stars, please visit SFJAZZ.org/auditions.

ALL-STARS ALUMNI CONCERTNOV 17 SAT • 7 & 8:30pm jhl

The extraordinary talent emerging from the All-Stars program takes shape each year as we welcome alumni from near and far to showcase their work. This year’s High School All-Stars Alumni Concert is part of a Hotplate series featuring 2004 trumpet alumnus Will Magid, whose combo will reimagine Herbie Hancock’s seminal Head Hunters. Come see and hear for yourselves as the future headliners in jazz take to the stage.Youth & Seniors $10 | Adults $20

WINTER CONCERT DEC 9 SUN • 1pm miner

Join the award-winning SFJAZZ High School All-Stars as the Combo and Big Band kick off the holidays in swinging style. From unique takes on timeless classics to the modern sounds of today, the All-Stars are some of the most talented young jazz cats around.Youth & Seniors $10| Adults $20

The SFJAZZ High School All-Stars Combo

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PASCAL LE BOEUF’S “RITUAL BEING” FEAT. FRICTION QUARTETNOV 30 FRI • 7pm & 8:30pm jhl

Described as sleek, new, and “hyper-fluent” by the New York Times, Pascal Le Boeuf is a GRAMMY-nominated composer, pianist, and producer whose works range from modern improvised music to cross-breeding classical with production-based technology. He is widely recognized for his polyrhythmic approach to chamber music and hybridization of disparate idioms. Le Boeuf’s trio, joined by the Friction Quartet, present “Ritual Being”—a musical diptych that explores the different manifestations of human behavior and how these “rituals” can be either propitious... or disastrous.

Youth & Seniors $10 | Adults $20

FALL 2018 SESSIONSEP 17–DEC 10 MON • 7–9:30pm jhl

12 Week Program: Members $400 | Public $450

SHOWCASE CONCERTDEC 10 MON • 7:30pm miner

FREE

Now into its 12th season, the SFJAZZ Monday Night Band has become one of the most in-demand community groups in the Bay Area, attracting a range of talented musicians—from

retired pros to emerging young artists—with a 12-week program that culminates in a thrilling free showcase in the SFJAZZ Center’s gorgeous Miner Auditorium. Directed by acclaimed Bay Area musician and bandleader Adam Theis, the Monday Night Band is open to intermediate and advanced level instrumentalists and vocalists, and provides band members with exciting opportunities to perform, compose, and create new works. Want to play with us? Sign up to audition and join our amazing community of Bay Area jazz musicians.

SFJAZZ Education proudly launches an exciting program to showcase a new generation of cutting-edge talent, from undiscovered Bay Area treasures to young artists on the

national scene. Experience some of the most talented and creative musicians working today.

MONDAY NIGHT BAND SFJAZZ COMMUNITY ENSEMBLE

ARTISTS ON THE RISE

Sign up to audition at SFJAZZ.org/auditions.

Monday Night Band performs at the SFJAZZ Center Pascal Le Boeuf

Claudia Villela & Celso Alberti at a Discover Jazz classKenny Barron

OCT 17 | class one Jobim & the Bossa Nova (R)evolution

OCT 24 | class two Classic Albums & Hit Songs

OCT 31 | class three Jobim the Collaborator

NOV 7 | class four Beyond Bossa Nova: Soundtracks & Film Scores

PRE-CONCERT TALKS

Free 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.

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JAZZ APPRECIATION 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. Each series offers an in-depth look

at the life and work of some of jazz music’s most enduring legends, and includes stellar live performances by critically-acclaimed guest artists, rich multimedia presentations featuring historic recordings, and engaging Q&A.

THE MUSIC OF JOBIMOCT 17–NOV 7 WED • 7–8:30pm jhl

A legend of Brazilian music and a prime architect of the bossa nova revolution of the 1960s, Antônio Carlos Jobim is undoubtedly one of the most enduring composers in modern music. SFJAZZ Education shines a light on the extraordinarily timeless work of a true genius with the guidance of our most treasured experts and artists, including vocalist Claudia Villela, drummer/producer Celso Alberti, pianist Marcos Silva, guitarist Ricardo Peixoto, and many others.

Cory Combs, Instructor Members: $20 per class | $60 full course Public: $25 per class | $75 full course

Made possible in part through the generous support of the Koret Foundation.

4 One class FREE when you purchase entire series

SEP 29 SAT • CYRUS CHESTNUT

NOV 10 SAT • KENNY BARRON

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INTRO TO DIGITAL AUDIO PRODUCTIONSEP 22 & NOV 10 SAT • 1–4pm

A hands-on overview to music production covering the latest gear as well as audio and MIDI editing, recording and effects with Garageband, Logic, Ableton Live, and ProTools.

Jef Stott, Instructor Members $50 | Public $60

DJING & LIVE PERFORMANCE WITH ABLETONOCT 3 WED • 7-9pm

Learn DJ and live remix techniques with Ableton Live and turn your laptop into a powerful performance tool.

Jef Stott, Instructor Members $40 | Public $50

LIVE LOOPING & SPONTANEOUS COMPOSITIONOCT 6 SAT • 1–4pm

Explore the technical wizardry behind live looping on stage or in studio in this hands-on workshop.

Daniel Berkman, Instructor Members $50 | Public $60

weMUSIC!OCT 10 WED • 7–9pm

Learn how to make music and jam with others on personal electronic devices (iPhones, iPads, etc.) using free or low-cost apps and software in this fun and informative class.

Daniel Berkman, Instructor Members $40 | Public $50

MUSIC FOR PICTUREOCT 13 SAT • 1-4pm

Learn elements of film composition, and how to create unique and impactful sounds for game audio and film scoring in this hands-on workshop.

Heidi Trefethen, Instructor Members $50 | Public $60

JAZZ AND HIP HOP IN THE MIXOCT 17 WED • 7-9pm

Explore remixing jazz into urban and hip-hop styles, and learn the process of sampling live improvisations and creating beats using jazz samples.

Michael Aaberg, Instructor Members $40 | Public $50

INTRO TO LOGIC PROOCT 24 WED • 7-9pm

A deep dive into producing music in Logic Pro X exploring the instruments, effects, arranging and mixing tools of this powerful audio program.

Heidi Trefethen, Instructor Members $40 | Public $50

INTRO TO ABLETON LIVENOV 7 WED • 7-9pm

Go under the hood with Ableton Live to learn its innovative creative workflow and powerful music production tools.

Heidi Trefethen, Instructor Members $40 | Public $50

THE ART AND SCIENCE OF MASTERINGDEC 8 SAT • 1-4pm

Mysteries of mastering revealed in this exclusive master class with celebrated engineer Michael Romanowski.

Michael Romanowski, Instructor Members $70 | Public $80

INTRO TO RECORDING AND MIXINGDEC 15 SAT • 1-4pm

A great introduction to recording vocals, instruments and drums, and how to turn those recordings into amazing mixes with Logic Pro X.

Jef Stott, Instructor Members $50 | Public $60

DIGITAL LAB PROGRAM FOR OLDER TEENS & ADULTS

Workshops exploring the ways digital music is created and performed today, with an emphasis on arranging, recording, performance and improvisation, mixing and

mastering, and exploration of the latest in state-of-the art music production techniques in a digital setting.

Masterclass w/Dorado Schmitt

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MASTERCLASSES & WORKSHOPS

Gypsy Jazz Jam

MASTERCLASS WITH DORADO SCHMITT & BAND MEMBERSNOV 24 SAT • 1pm jhl

Anyone who’s jammed with Gypsy jazz musicians knows how much fun it can be! A leading figure on the international Gypsy jazz scene, Dorado Schmitt continues to represent the art form at its highest level. Schmitt is joined by a cast of fiercely swinging compatriots who lead participants in the ultimate expression of the Gypsy jazz jam. Ideal for experienced musicians, especially string players ages 15 and older.

Members $30 | Public $40

Exciting educational programs designed for teens and adults, aspiring musicians, and experienced singers and instrumentalists.

School Day Concert w/Marcus Shelly & Tiffany Austin

OUR SCHOOL PROGRAMS

4 Serve all San Francisco and Oakland public and charter middle schools

4 Provide over 25,000 hours of instruction each year

4 Donate over 3,000 SFJAZZ Center concert tickets to schools and community groups each year

4 Provide students and educators special access to select interactive soundchecks, rehearsals, concerts, and professional development workshops

For more information: SFJAZZ.org/education/schools-and-partnerships

AWARD-WINNING PROGRAMS MAKING MUSIC EDUCATION ACCESSIBLE TO ALL

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SFJAZZ SCHOOL PROGRAMS

SCHOOL DAY CONCERTS

These free performances are tailored to students in grades K-12 with leading jazz artists and educators at the SFJAZZ Center’s beautiful Miner Auditorium, as well as direct to public and charter middle schools across San Francisco and Oakland. Students experience jazz in all its forms, explore how the African Diaspora shaped our musical landscape, participate in a highly interactive environment, and learn how jazz is alive, relevant, and continuing to grow today.

JAZZ IN THE MIDDLE

Sends jazz musicians and poets into middle school humanities classrooms to unlock the history of jazz from a social, historical, and creative perspective.

JAZZ IN SESSION

Collaborates with schools in strengthening existing music instruction programs by making jazz education accessible to the Bay Area public school community.

OPEN SOUND CHECKS

A sound check is the time allowed for technicians, instrumentalists, and vocalists to fine tune the details of their performance. Open Sound Checks at SFJAZZ are a special, behind-the-scenes opportunity for schools and community groups to witness the critical preparation that goes into making the performance a success. Select Open Sound Checks are more hands-on and interactive in nature.

Since 1983, SFJAZZ has reached out to youth with in-school performances and interactive programs. From field trips to our unique SFJAZZ Center Auditorium, to hands on learning

in their very own classrooms, our School Programs give students access to jazz’s rich and critical history.

For more information on SFJAZZ School Programs, please contact School Programs Manager Vanessa Varela at vvarela@SFJAZZ.org.

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OPEN SOUND CHECKS

For more information or to reserve seats for your group, please contact our Community Outreach Coordinator Imani Cezanne at icezanne@SFJAZZ.org.

JIM instructor Hector Lugo

Students at a School Day Concert

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THE FUTURE OF JAZZ STARTS AT THE CENTER

Your support of SFJAZZ Education ensures the continuation of our dynamic and creative programs in the classroom and in the community, including:

Whether 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.

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 band programs and teacher training

SCHOOL DAY CONCERTSFree school day concerts for children in grades K–12 at the SFJAZZ Center and in schools

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS

Collaborative partnerships with Bay Area cultural arts organizations

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Providing students with access to jazz across all programs

Rebeca Mauleón Director of Education 415.283.0326 rmauleon@SFJAZZ.org

Erin Putnam Ensembles Manager 415.283.0332 eputnam@SFJAZZ.org

Vanessa Varela School Programs Manager 628.400.9253 vvarela@SFJAZZ.org

Jef Stott Digital Resources & Production Coordinator 415.283.0365 jstott@SFJAZZ.org

Imani Cezanne Community Outreach Coordinator 415.539.8279 icezanne@SFJAZZ.org

Jasmarie Murry School Programs Coordinator 650.735.1572 jmurry@SFJAZZ.org

Jamahn Lee School Programs Assistant 510.858.9396 jlee@SFJAZZ.org

Sheba Aaberg School Programs Liaison 510.679.3109 saaberg@SFJAZZ.org

Veronica Limcaco Administrative Assistant 415.283.0343 vlimcaco@SFJAZZ.org

YOU BRING JAZZ TO LIFE

SFJAZZ EDUCATION STAFF

INSTITUTIONAL

Anonymous

California Arts Council

Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Foundation

Bill Graham Supporting Foundation of the Jewish Community Endowment Fund

The Kimball Foundation

Koret Foundation

Seyfarth Shaw Charitable Foundation

Stupski Foundation

Umpqua Bank

Walter & Elise Haas Fund

Willard L. Marmelzat Foundation

INDIVIDUAL

Anonymous

Anonymous, in honor of Randy Jones

Sam & Susie Britton

Ms. Andrea Freedman & Mr. Boris Khersonski

In Honor of Dr. Philip R. Weinstein

Mr. Keith Kappmeyer

Kendo Holdings Inc.

David Leinbach in Memory of David A. Tonelli

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Lurie

Ms. Susan Markovich

Drs. Mike McCune & Karen Kaye Smith-McCune

Robert Mailer Anderson & Nicola M. Miner

Hanna & Greg Ostroff

Anthony Politopoulos

Kay & Ray Roberts

Ms. Susan Sillins

Daphne & Stuart Wells

We are grateful to the foundations, corporations, and individuals who have supported SFJAZZ Education programs directly with a gift of $1,000 or more in the last year:

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

SFJAZZ is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Our tax ID is 94-2990335 Photography by Scott Chernis, James Knox & Bill Evans

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