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Texas Jazz Educators Association Newsletter

Highlighting Jazz Activities in the State of Texas

February 2015

THE

PRESIDENT’S

. MESSAGE

Can you believe that

TMEA is just a few

short weeks away? As

we all get back to our

regular second

semesters, it is great to

sit back and reflect on

how lucky we truly are.

We all get to make

music for a living and share that love of

music making with a new generation.

This year, I was fortunate enough to

attend the Midwest Band and Orchestra

Clinic in Chicago. In addition to seeing

great concerts and clinics, I was able to

see Texas Jazz on display with the Sam

Houston State University Jazz Ensemble.

It was great to see Texas jazz take the spotlight and I

could not be more thrilled with their performance.

Thank you to the staff and students who were able to

make this performance legendary.

Two weeks ago, I was able to start a new jazz

ensemble at my school. I have always had the

traditional jazz settings, but this time I was able to start

an experimental ensemble. Instead of simply asking for

the traditional jazz instruments, I invited all who

wanted to experience jazz to come out and be a part of

the ensemble. I had French horns on trombone parts,

clarinets in the trumpet section, bass clarinets as my

tenor saxes, and flutes as my lead altos. The best part

was having five vibe players. For anyone else who

teaches high school, five percussionists willingly

playing mallets and four mallet technique is a small

miracle that felt like an incredible accomplishment. I

invite all of you to share our love for jazz with new

instruments. I wish I had recorded my bass clarinet

improv solo, it was priceless.

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Austin Academy Jazz Ensemble………….p. 2 C.E King HS hosts Kenton Legacy,

Houston’s HSPVA Jazz Hall of Fame…….p. 4 Region 26 Jazz Clinic/Concert…………….p. 6 Audition Etudes for 2015-16……………….p. 7 Houston’s HSPVA YouTube project.....….p. 8 Weatherford College news…………………p. 9 Evening of Jazz in Texas City…………....p. 10

St. Andrew’s Summer Jazz Camps……...p. 11

Live jazz in Galveston, Paquito D’Rivera in Brazosport………….p. 12 Jazz Events listing at TMEA………………p. 13 TJEA Newsletter guidelines………………p. 16

Continued, next page…

The Austin Academy Jazz Ensemble enjoy the zoo while at the 2015 Jazz Education Network (JEN) conference in San Diego, CA.

See p. 2

February 2015 T.J.E.A Newsletter

Now, I have all of the instruments in the band wanting to learn more about jazz music instead of just a small percentage.

They will be performing at the next school board meeting to show yet another aspect of our program.

I hope to see you all at our TJEA events during the TMEA convention. Come and see all of the ensembles, the clinics,

and come to the TJEA members meeting Thursday from 1 to 2 pm in CC 205. It is a great way to share ideas with each

other in ways you could have never imagined. Hope to see you soon.

Thank you,

Mark Nichols

Austin Academy Jazz Ensemble

Attends Jazz Conference in San Diego

The Austin Academy Jazz Ensemble was invited

to perform at the 2015 Jazz Education Network’s

(JEN) annual conference in San Diego, California.

Twenty-three seventh and eighth grade jazz

students under the direction of Margaret Wis and

Preston Cummins performed on Thursday,

January 8th in Visions/Harbor Ballroom at the

Manchester Hyatt Regency at 1:00pm. The band

was introduced by renowned jazz trumpeter and

educator Mike Vax.

The students performed a wide range of big band

jazz styles for nearly an hour. Professional and

student musicians, as well as jazz aficionados in

the audience appreciated the great performance

that belied the band’s young age. Former Austin

jazz saxophonist Ross Gerberich, now a freshman

at Rowlett High School, was a special guest of the

band and played on several songs, including a

tenor sax feature of Angel Eyes.

The JEN Conference is a four day annual meeting of jazz educators with daily forums, concerts, exhibits,

clinics and jam sessions. The students enjoyed a keynote address by Herbie Hancock and feature concerts by

student and processional musicians every evening of the conference. In the exhibit hall, Continued, next page…

Austin Academy Jazz Ensemble and director Margaret Wis with Mike Vax.


vendors display instruments, reeds, mutes, mouthpieces and such that the students were able to try. Several

students got together at the Yamaha booth and began to play together as a group. Many conference attendee

stopped to listen and record the Austin kids.

The highlight of the

musical

performances was

Gordon Goodwin’s

Big Phat Band on

Saturday night.

Gordon Goodwin is a prolific writer

of big band charts

and is known for his

movie scores. After

the concert, the

students were able

to buy CDs and to get autographs and selfies with Gordon and members of the band.

The trip wasn’t all performing and listening to music; the students experienced the sights and attractions of

San Diego too. The band spent time on Mission Beach and Coronado Island. Nearly all the meals were

enjoyed outside in the fantastic Southern California weather. The band toured the USS Midway aircraft

carrier, took a harbor cruise, and spent a day at the world famous San Diego Zoo. Although some of these

activities sound suspiciously educational, the students had fun and it was a nice reward for their hard work.

Austin Jazz student jam session in the exhibit hall

Gordon Goodwin and the Big Phat Band.

Getting signatures from Gordon.

San Diego Skyline from Coronado Island Mission Beach

Herbie Hancock keynote address

Impromptu jam session in the exhibit hall


C. E. King High School in Houston hosts The Stan

Kenton Legacy Orchestra

The C. E. King High School Jazz Band is proud to host The Stan Kenton Legacy Orchestra

in Houston on Monday, April 13, 2015.

There will be a clinic at 4:00 pm and

the concert will start at 7:30. Clinic

attendance is free with a concert ticket.

Adult tickets are $20 and student

tickets are $10.

This is a great opportunity for ANY

jazz musician to learn from some of the

best players in the industry!

Contact Eric Rokohl at C. E. King

High School for details and tickets. Phone: (281) 727-3597 Email: [email protected].

Houston’s HSPVA JAZZ HALL OF FAME

ANNOUNCED

EVERETTE HARP, INAUGURAL

INDUCTEE

Robert "Doc" Morgan retired in 1999 as Director of Jazz Studies at

Houston's High School for Performing and Visual Arts (HSPVA), a position held since 1976. Even before

retiring, he dreamed of the existence, some day, of an HSPVA Jazz Hall of Fame to honor the truly-significant

alumni who have emerged from this renowned

training program. The dream came to fruition on

December 27, 2014, with the public pronouncement

of the Hall of Fame at a Houston event called

DocFest.

The inaugural inductee into the Hall of Fame is

saxophonist Everette Harp, class of 1979. Harp was

Continued, next page….

Everette Harp accepting award.


the headline artist at DocFest '14, and

was obviously surprised, even

shocked, and immensely pleased

when interrupted during his concert

for the presentation. (The new Hall of

Fame award had been kept a secret

from everyone, except for a select

few, until that very moment.)

Harp had a distinguished

career at HSPVA, capped by his membership in the very first Texas high school All State Jazz Ensemble,

conducted by Dr. William F. Lee at TMEA/Fort Worth, 1979. After a period at the University of North

Texas, he returned to Houston, quickly becoming the busiest, most in-demand jazz saxophonist in the city. Of

many options for his "next step," Everette chose Los Angeles, where he relocated in 1988. He crossed paths

with the late, legendary George Duke, who quickly became a profound mentor, musically and personally.

With Duke as an initial conduit, Harp became a very popular sideman with the likes of Teena Marie,

Anita Baker, Sheena Easton, Kenny Loggins, and many others, leading to his first solo CD, Everette Harp,

in 1992 (Blue Note). He has since recorded four additional albums for Blue Note, one for A440, and four for

Shanachie. 2014's Jazz Funk Soul, with Jeff Lorber and Chuck Loeb (Shanachie), represents Everette's first

Grammy nomination, long overdue!

In 1993, it was Everette Harp who was caught on prime time

television jamming with newly-inaugurated President Bill Clinton,

at the Arkansas delegation inaugural ball (Clinton was using

Everette's tenor!). In the mid-90s, he was featured weekly on TV

with The Posse on the Arsenio Hall Show.

In addition to his solo career, Harp continues to enjoy being a

sideman in select situations. "I love playing for other artists

because I can show up, have a good time and not have to worry

about anything beyond doing a great performance." He currently

spends much of his time in Europe, where he has become a favorite

of European megastar pop singers, including Italy's Eros

Ramazzotti and Germany's Peter Maffay.

Continued, next page….


DocFest was conceived by Chris Walker (HSPVA '86; bassist/vocalist with Al Jarreau for over 15

years), with production assistance from Tamar Davis, Louis Moser, Rob Negrin, Joe Peine, and Warren

Sneed, all HSPVA jazz alumni. Planned as an annual tribute to the life and career of Dr. Robert Morgan, the

debut event, held at Houston's Ensemble Theatre, was adjudged to be successful beyond expectations in all

respects, including $ 10,000 raised for the Helen and Bob

Morgan Jazz Scholarship at New York's New School for

Jazz and Contemporary Music. Plans for DocFest '15 are

already underway, with this year's agenda as a model:

Reception with Doc and Helen Morgan

Concert, featuring preeminent HSPVA alumnus/a

as headliner

Announcement/induction into the Hall of Fame

Ex-students jam session

Further information on DocFest and Everette Harp:

www.docfestjazz.org www.everetteharp.com

Doc and Helen Morgan at DocFest 2014

Dr. David Guidi (Southwestern University and St. Andrew’s Episcopal School) recently served as the director for the TMEA Region 26 Jazz Band in Georgetown. The concert was held at East View High School on December 13th and facilitated by Region 26 Jazz Coordinator, Amanda Stevenson (Georgetown High School). Dr. Guidi, an active clinician, composer and saxophonist, directed a high-energy program that included his originals and other well-known staples for jazz ensemble: Punch Too A Leap, David Guidi Watermelon Man, Herbie Hancock, arr. John Mills Jazz Mind, David Guidi Stolen Moments, Oliver Nelson, arr. Paul Jennings Summer Samba, Mark Taylor Nostalgia in Times Square, Charles Mingus, arr. Sy Johnson

Region 26 All-Region Jazz Ensemble

http://www.docfestjazz.org/

http://www.everetteharp.com/


CALLING ALL COMPOSERS!

TJEA is soliciting jazz etudes for 2015-2016 All-State Jazz Ensemble audition packet. Etudes are needed for

the following instruments:

Saxophone (Alto, Tenor, and Baritone will use the same etudes) Trumpet, Tenor Trombone, Bass Trombone,

Guitar, Piano, Bass

Etudes are needed in the following styles:

Etudes should be relatively brief. Past etudes have ranged in length from approximately 16 to 40 measures.

Etudes should contain rhythmic, technical and range challenges (within reason) that allow judges to

differentiate the playing ability of those auditioning.

Etudes should be based on traditional jazz chord progressions, e.g. blues or standards. Include chord symbols

with your etude. (It is the intention of TJEA to make available mp3 files that will allow students to practice

the etudes with accompaniment. These accompaniments will NOT be used in the actual auditions.) Include

tempo/style markings, dynamics, and articulations with your etude. Etudes for tenor trombone and trumpet

may be written in such a manner that the first two thirds of the etude will be of moderate difficulty and range

with the last third reserved for more difficulty and higher range. This will allow a region to use the material at

local auditions for students who may not possess the skills for the State level, but may be interested in the

Region level.

Etudes for guitar, piano and bass should include sections that are fully-notated as well as sections with just

chord symbols.

Etudes should be notated with a computer notation program (preferably Finale or Sibelius), or can be neatly

handwritten and scanned.

Etudes should be sent to Alex Parker at [email protected].

The deadline for submission is February 28th!

Thanks to everyone planning to submit and get those etudes in ASAP!

- Swing - Ballad - Latin - Funk

Attend Your

TEXAS JAZZ EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION MEETING

During TMEA

Thursday / 1:00 – 2:00 PM / CC 205

mailto:[email protected]


HSPVA Jazz YouTube Project

Bob Morgan, retired Director of Jazz Studies at Houston's High School for Performing and Visual Arts,

has undertaken an upload project related to recordings/videos from his tenure at HSPVA, 1976 - 1999.

Items currently available are listed below and may be accessed via:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgkv_5p_oUCdy8KrIFa5Etw/playlists

Listings below include guest soloists and selected now-well-known student soloists (fascinating to check

them out in their formative years!). All are big band, unless indicated otherwise.

"CD Single:" (1977)

La Fiesta, comp. C. Corea, arr. Tony Klatka Scott Gertner, guitar

Albums:

Let It Go! (1978)

Guest soloists: John Park (alto sax/piccolo); Don Menza (tenor sax)

Students: Everette Harp (tenor sax); Warren Sneed (tenor sax); Herman Matthews (drums)

Impressions (1979)

Everette Harp (tenor/soprano saxes); Mike Rojas (piano); Herman Matthews (drums)

Nightfall (combo, 1980)

The late Sal Gonzales (trombone); Mike Rojas (piano/KB); Ed Smart (alto/flute/comp./arr.; now

very successful comp./arr. in L. A.); Dr. Simon Rowe (trpt./Flgl./comp./arr.; now Executive

Director of the Dave Brubeck Institute, Stockton, CA)

HSPVA JAZZ '81

Guest soloists: Tony Campise (alto sax); Kirk Whalum (soprano sax)

Students: The late Bill Fitzgerald (trombone); Warren Grant (drums)

Kohoutek (1982)

Shelley Carrol (tenor sax, performing Arnett Cobb's famous big band version of Willow Weep for

Me); Victor Nash (trumpet/Flügelhorn); Warren Grant (drums)

Morning Glory (1983)

Guest soloist: Frank Rehak (trombone)

Students: Victor Nash (trumpet/Flügelhorn); Sam Goldenhar (bass); Warren Grant (drums)

Eye of the Hurricane (1985)

Guest soloists: Marvin Stamm (trumpet/Flügelhorn); Lou Marini (tenor sax)

Students: Khabu Doug Young (guitar); David Craig and Chris Walker (bass); Sebastian Whittaker

(drums); Jason Goudeau (trombone); Dorian Gray (tenor sax); Erick Borling

(trumpet/Flügelhorn)

Professional video:

Live TV: The Little Ol' Show that Comes On after Monty Python

broadcast July 28, 1979, Houston KPRC-TV, Ch. 2 (same band as Impressions, above)

(Continued, next page….)

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgkv_5p_oUCdy8KrIFa5Etw/playlists


Amateur videos:

Spaghetti Supper (annual fundraiser/homecoming)

October, 1978 (same band as Impressions, above)

Doc Morgan's "home movies":

Sister cities concert tour to Aberdeen, Scotland, June, 1984 (also footage of London), including HSPVA Jazz Ensemble, dancers, string quartet, brass quartet, vocalists, etc.

Sister cities concert tour to Nice, France, July, 1985 (also footage of Paris), including HSPVA Jazz

Ensemble and dancers from Houston Dance Center. While in Nice, Jazz Ensemble appeared at George

Wein's Grande Parade du Jazz, and film includes glimpses of Steps Ahead, Woody Herman, Buddy Tate,

Harry "Sweets" Edison, Al Cohn, John Bunch, Jake Hanna, Clark Terry, Kirk Whalum/Bob James, Count

Basie Orch./Thad Jones, Joe Williams, Slam Stewart, Jon Faddis/Dizzy Gillespie, Shorty Rogers and his

Giants, others…

Special on-campus concert:

June 1, 1980: The Paul Smith Concert

Back-story:

In the late 1970s, the marvelous Los Angeles-based pianist, Paul Smith, and a friend/business

partner founded a record company, Outstanding Records, primarily to record Paul as a solo and trio

artist. In 1979, to create publicity for the new label, they sponsored a contest, heavily advertised in

Down Beat, etc., for high school big bands. Groups were solicited to submit recordings, from which "the

best" was chosen, with the selected school receiving, among other things:

On-campus concert by the Paul Smith Trio, sharing the stage with school's jazz ensemble

(at no expense to school)

Open rehearsal with trio and school jazz ensemble

Clinic by Paul Smith

HSPVA's submission consisted of several tracks from the school's 1979 album, Impressions, and,

HSPVA was selected as the nation-wide winner! Thus, for a brief period in May/June, 1980, 'PVA jazz

students enjoyed a deep on-campus association with:

Paul Smith, piano; Keter Betts, bass; Bobby Durham, drums

which happened to be Ella Fitzgerald's rhythm section!

The climactic concert was professionally recorded (for later broadcast on NPR), and, amazingly,

the tapes are extant and in very good condition. The YouTube upload is presented in three sets:

Set 1: HSPVA Jazz Ensemble (7 tunes)

Set 2: Paul Smith Trio (7 tunes)

Set 3: HSPVA Jazz Ensemble with Paul Smith (1 tune)

HSPVA Jazz Ensemble with Paul Smith Trio (1 tune)

Remarks

RIP Paul Smith (1922 - 2013)

NOTE: Complete personnel/composer/arranger/etc. for all of above can be found on "video" and/or

"Comments" section for each respective item.

Weatherford College News

The Weatherford College Jazz Program under the direction of Cal Lewiston will have their "Coyote Jazz

Fest 2015" on March 20, 2015 at the Weatherford Campus.

Also, their "Spring Jazz Concert", April 30, 2015.

Other directors include: Dutch (Arthur) Ode and Ric Flauding.

Works to be performed are yet to be announced but will include new pieces by Ric Flauding.


The College of the Mainland Jazz Ensemble

“An Evening of Jazz” in Texas City is being planned. The

College of the Mainland Jazz Ensemble under the direction

of Sparky Koerner along with Texas City High School

Jazz Band directed by David Richard and the Blocker

Middle School Jazz Band directed by Troy Eads will

present their 5th Annual Evening of Jazz. Guest artist for this

year’s event will be vocalist Kathy Kosins.

www.kathykosins.com

Kathy is an ASCAP award winning songwriter, record

producer and recognized modern abstractionist painter.

CD’s by her include “the SPACE between”, “Mood

Swings”, “Vintage” and her recent release, “To the Ladies

of Cool”. She recently toured Russian and performed at the

Jazz Education Network conference in San Diego in

January. Kathy performed at College of the Mainland in

2009.

The concept for the “Evening of Jazz” in Texas City came

out of a conversation Sparky had with Joseph Figarelli,

Director of Performing and Visual Arts for Texas City ISD.

This collaboration now is in its fourth year. Pasts guest

artist have included: Mike Steinel-trumpet, Ron Wilkins-

trombone, Johnny Gonzales-saxophone, Marvin Stamm-

trumpet and Dr. Robert Morgan-piano.

The event has proven to be an excellent educational learning experience for the students at all levels.

The concert is scheduled for Saturday, April 18, 2015 at 6 pm. The venue for the “Evening of Jazz” will be

the Texas City High School Auditorium, 1431 Ninth Avenue North, Texas City, TX 77590. The concert will

be free and open to the public. For more information contact Sparky Koerner at [email protected]

On Saturday, April 11, 2015 the COM Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Combo will participate at the GCIC Jazz

Festival being hosted at Alvin College, David Griffith organizer. A guest artist will be announced later.

Kathy Kosins with COM Jazz Ensemble

Visit your TJEA web site for All-State Jazz Ensemble audition

information, current jazz events, archived newsletters, available

clinician lists and more.

www.tjea.org

http://www.kathykosins.com/


http://www.tjea.org/


St. Andrew’s Middle School Jazz Camp June 15th - 19th

Registration prior to April 1st: $270 after April 1st: $295 6th grade (at least one year playing experience in band or private lessons) through students entering 9th grade

St. Andrew’s High School Jazz Camp June 22th - 26th

Registration prior to April 1st: $270 after April 1st: $295 Incoming 9th graders through graduating 12th graders

St. Andrew’s Summer Jazz Camps are a great way to learn more about music in a fun, creative, and encouraging environment. Topics will include ensemble playing, learning how to improvise, time feel, audition preparation, the music business, and much more. With a strong emphasis on musical fundamentals, each student will gain practical skills necessary to improve on their instrument. Whether an experienced player or just wanting to learn more about America’s true art form, St. Andrew’s Jazz Camps have something to offer everyone.

Each Week: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm 10 - 30 students Location: Ella Fitzgerald Music Building, St. Andrew’s Upper School Campus T-shirts and light snacks provided Friday Middle School Camp concert in the Dell Fine Arts Center (DFAC) Black Box from

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm. Friday High School Camp concert on the DFAC Stage from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Piano, drum sets, and all amps provided. Students should bring their own instrument and cables for bass or guitar

Students participating in either camp will have the opportunity to rehearse and perform with jazz combos and explore a myriad of topics focusing on key foundational styles (swing, bossa nova, afro-Cuban, funk, rock, etc.) essential for success in a jazz band, while working with professional jazz musicians and educators active in their field. A typical daily schedule includes:

9:00: Jazz Styles/Theory/Improvisation

10:00: Jazz History and Icons/Music Business and Marketing

11:00: Rehearsal 12:00: Rehearsal

Faculty:

Dr. David Guidi is a saxophonist, clinician, and award-winning composer in his sixth year on faculty at St. Andrew’s. He has performed across the country, in Europe and in Canada, with some of the world’s most recognizable jazz musicians, and has also taught at Southwestern University, the University of Texas at Austin, and Florida State University: www.davidguidi.com.

Mr. Ed Jarusinsky is a professional drummer, author, and educator who has been on faculty at St. Andrew’s for over ten years. He received his Jazz Studies degree from The University of North Texas and has been teaching, recording, and playing all over the world. Mr. Jarusinsky is honored to work with young musicians, and encourage them to fulfill their potential.

Registration opens with the launch of the new SAS website in late January/early February. For more information and to register, visit www.sasaustin.org following the ‘SAS Summer’ link, or email [email protected]

St. Andrew’s Episcopal Upper School: 5901 Southwest Parkway, Austin, TX 78735

http://www.davidguidi.com/

http://www.sasaustin.org/



Live Jazz on the Island

Jazz can be heard on Galveston Island at The Tremont

House on Friday and Saturday evenings from 6 to 10

pm. College of the Mainland jazz director, Sparky

Koerner-trumpet, has been performing there with

Leah Stonum-piano and Mel Drybread-bass. “It has

been nice having a place to play and hear jazz in

Galveston” said Sparky. The group known as Trio de

Jour uses various horn players throughout the month.

“I have been playing there two weekends a month,

you can check my Facebook page for the weekend

that I am performing”, Sparky said.

On the classical side Sparky continues to perform

with the Galveston Symphony Orchestra and

upcoming concerts are February 15, March 15 and

April 26. All concerts take place at The Grand 1894

Opera House in Galveston.

Paquito D’Rivera with the Brazosport Jazz Orchestra

April 25, 2015 at 7:30pm

The Clarion at Brazosport College

Paquito D’Rivera defies categorization. A winner of 14 Grammy

Awards, D'Rivera is celebrated both for his artistry in Latin jazz and

his achievements as a classical composer.

Born in Havana, Cuba, D'Rivera performed at age 10 with the

National Theater Orchestra, studied at the Havana Conservatory of

Music and at 17 became a featured soloist with the Cuban National

Symphony. As a founding member of the Orquesta Cubana de Musica

Moderna, he directed that group for two years while at the same time

playing both the clarinet and saxophone with the Cuban National

Symphony Orchestra. D'Rivera eventually went on to premier several

works by notable Cuban composers with the same orchestra.

Additionally, he was a founding member and co-director of the

innovative musical ensemble Irakere. With its explosive mixture of

jazz, rock, classical and traditional Cuban music never before heard,

Irakere toured extensively throughout America and Europe, earned

several Grammy nominations (1979, 1980) as well as a Grammy in

1979.



D’Rivera's numerous recordings include more than 30 solo albums. He was a founding member of the United

Nation Orchestra in 1988, a 15-piece ensemble organized by Dizzy Gillespie to showcase the fusion of Latin

and Caribbean influences with jazz. He continues to appear as guest conductor. A Grammy was awarded the

United Nation Orchestra in 1991, the same year D’Rivera received a Lifetime Achievement Award from

Carnegie Hall for his contributions to Latin music.

D'Rivera appears as a special guest artist with the Brazosport Jazz Orchestra on Saturday, April 25. The

Brazosport Jazz Orchestra is a 17-piece, professional big band featuring music educators and professional

musicians from the Brazosport and Greater Houston areas. The concert starts at 7:30 p.m. and advanced

tickets are available through The Clarion Box Office, located on the Brazosport College campus at 500

College Drive, Lake Jackson. Tickets are also available by calling 979.230.3156 or online at

clarion.brazosport.edu.

Jazz Events at TMEA

Editor: The following list was gleaned from the TMEA web site. Be sure to do your own research for jazz

clinics and concerts in case an event was accidentally missed in the listing below.

Wednesday, 2/11/15

President's Concert: Swingle Singers

Wednesday / 8:00 – 10:00 PM / LILA COCKRELL THEATER

Thursday, 2/12/15

TMEA First General Session

Thursday / 8:00 – 9:30 AM / LILA COCKRELL THEATER

Concert: Texas Christian University Jazz Ensemble

Thursday / 10:00 – 11:00 AM / CC BALLROOM B Conductor: Joseph Eckert, Texas Christian Univ

Presider: Andrew Sealy, Hebron HS, TMEA Band Vice-President

CPE 110BRB – 1.0 Hr

Effective Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal Techniques

Thursday / 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM / CC BALLROOM B Clinician: Joseph Eckert, Texas Christian Univ

Presider: Greg Ball, Tarleton State Univ

Demonstration Group: TCU Jazz Ensemble, Joseph Eckert

CPE 111BRB – 1.0 Hr Continued, next page…


The jazz ensemble is a unique vehicle for musical expression and as such, must be approached somewhat

differently from other large and small ensembles. Eckert will offer an overview of available repertoire, models

for listening, and effective ways to help the aspiring jazz ensemble director and performer achieve success.

Texas Jazz Educators Association Meeting Thursday / 1:00 – 2:00 PM / CC 205

Presider: Mark Nichols, La Porte HS, TJEA President

Effective Strategies for Teaching Jazz to Beginners

Thursday / 2:30 – 3:30 PM / CC 008

Clinician: Michael Steinel, Univ of North Texas

Presider: Aric Schneller, Sam Houston State Univ

Sponsored By: Hal Leonard Corporation

CPE 114008 – 1.0 Hr

Steinel, author of the Essential Elements for Jazz Ensemble, will demonstrate techniques for teaching jazz

style, theory, history, and improvisation in beginning jazz ensembles and concert bands.

Friday, 2/13/15

TMEA Second General Session

Friday / 8:00 – 9:30 AM / LILA COCKRELL THEATER

Concert: HSPVA Jazz Ensemble

Friday / 10:00 – 10:50 AM / CC BALLROOM B

Conductor: Warren Sneed, HSPVA


CPE 210BRB – 1.0 Hr.

What You Really Need to Know: Fundamentals for Jazz Ensemble

Friday / 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM / CC 205

Clinician: Mark De Hertogh, Paschal HS

Presider: Matthew Seifert, Marshall HS

CPE 211205 – 1.0 Hr

Beginning a high school jazz program can present a unique set of challenges. De Hertogh will give practical

insights and solutions for issues ranging from jazz style and improvisation to basic piano voicings and rhythm

section equipment.

TMEA/TJEA Region Jazz Coordinators Luncheon

Friday / 12:30 – 2:00 PM / MARRIOTT RW VALERO

Presider: Mark Nichols, La Porte HS, TJEA President

No extra details.



Jazz Rhythm Section 101

Friday / 1:00 – 2:00 PM / CC 008

Clinician: Steve Houghton, Vic Firth Company

Presider: Alan Black, Midwestern State Univ

Sponsored By: Vic Firth, Zildjian, Remo, Yamaha

CPE 213008 – 1.0 Hr

The clinician will give jazz educators a full overview of how to teach a developing big band rhythm section.

Houghton will discuss techniques for teaching, as well as authentic stylistic elements.

Recruiting and Retention Benefits of Middle School Jazz

Friday / 2:30 – 3:30 PM / CC BALLROOM B

Clinicians: James Keltner, Memorial MS; Julissa Garcia, Memorial MS

Presider: Heather Mensch, Tyler Junior College

Demonstration Group: Harlingen Memorial MS Jazz Band, James Keltner


Keltner and Garcia will explore the recruiting and retention benefits of a middle school jazz band program.

They will present methods, techniques, repertoire, and discuss the resulting community, school, and

administrative support. They will review warm-ups and discuss how to start bass and drum set players.

Arranging for Middle School and High School Jazz Ensembles

Friday / 6:30 – 7:30 PM / CC BALLROOM B

Clinician: Steve Owen, Univ of Oregon

Presider: Alex Parker, Baylor Univ

Sponsored By: Texas Jazz Educators Association


Owen will discuss how arranging decisions (voicing choices, orchestration, rhythm section writing, re-

harmonization, and intangibles) lead to a positive educational experience and strong performance.

Saturday, 2/14/15

Jazz Improvisation: Anyone Can Do It

Saturday / 8:00 – 9:00 AM / CC 217

Clinician: Aric Schneller, Sam Houston State Univ

Presider: Catherine Benford, Tascosa HS

CPE 38217 – 1.0 Hr

Schneller will provide students and band directors alike with practical techniques in teaching and performing

jazz improvisation from beginning to advanced levels. He will provide information and demonstrate these

skills in a hands-on and inclusive manner to give attendees something to take home for further study and

practice.

Concert: TMEA All-State Jazz Ensemble II

Saturday / 11:30 AM – 12:20 PM / CC BALLROOM B

Conductor: Antonio Garcia, Virginia Commonwealth Univ


Organizer: Brent Mathesen, Temple HS




Concert: ATSSB All-State Jazz Ensemble

Saturday / 1:00 – 1:50 PM / CC BALLROOM B Conductor: Robert Washut, Univ of Northern Iowa

Presider: John Young, Wills Point ISD, ATSSB President

Organizer: Martin Filip, Quinlan-Ford HS


Coordinator: Brian Donnell, Greenhill School

Concert: TMEA All-State Jazz Ensemble I

Saturday / 2:30 – 3:20 PM / CC BALLROOM B

Conductor: Steve Owen, Univ of Oregon


Organizer: David Lown, Carroll Senior HS


Concert: Texas Community College Band Directors Association All-State Jazz Ensemble

Saturday / 4:00 – 4:50 PM / CC BALLROOM B

Conductor: Alex Parker, Baylor Univ

Presider: Brent Colwell, Temple College, TCCBDA President

Organizer: Larry Greer, Angelina College


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