educating children
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www.hamiltonmusiccollective.org
EDUCATING CHILDREN
EDUCATING STUDENTS
HMC regularly co-presents master classes, clinics and workshops
featuring international artists in local educational institutions.
Master classes at Mohawk College are funded by the Steeltown
Friends of Mohawk Music.
Jazz in the Hubs - May 2010
1200 school children 5 elementary schools 10 performances 16 Mohawk College music students 50 instruments
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In May 2009 the Mohawk College Student Big Band
performed…
• ten free concerts
• reaching over 1200 children
• in five Hamilton neighborhood hubs
EMPOWERING CHILDREN THROUGH MUSIC
Fun-filled concerts
offered young children
an engaging introduction
to Jazz
‘Meet the Instrument’ sessions provided all children with
the opportunity to try a variety of instruments under the
guidance of Mohawk College music students
MUSIC TOUCHES
LIVES
The events were
presented in
association with
Mohawk College, Long
& McQuade, the
Hamilton Community
Foundation, and the
local Community
Planning Teams
ALL children should have access to music education
Music has the power
to transcend
challenging
situations and
transform lives
HAMILTON’S MUSICALMOVEMENT FOR
2010…
B
By 2016 we want 1000 inner-city
elementary school children to
play a musical instrument
B
HMC will be seeking significant private sponsorship funding, which has
already commenced with a six-figure commitment from the PasWord
Group of Hamilton
Music education develops life skills:
TeamworkLeadership skills
PersistenceSelf-expression
EngagementMotivation
Respect
Fulfillment Collaboration
Music Brings
Happiness To
Life!
The Hamilton Music Collective shares
the vision of Making Hamilton the
Best Place to Raise a Child
B
HMC will be seeking significant private sponsorship funding, which has
already commenced with a six-figure commitment from the PasWord
Group of Hamilton
For more information visit our website
www.hamiltonmusiccollective.org
Or Call
905-385-0003
Our teachers are committed to excellence
Visiting artists in our educational series include:
• Grammy winning baritone saxophonist Gary Smulyan (VJO, New York City) • Grammy winning trumpeter Nick Marchione (VJO, New York City) • Grammy nominated saxophonist Donny McCaslin (NYC) • International recording artist/vocalist Sheila Cooper (Vienna, Austria) • International recording artist, Don Mixon (Istanbul, Turkey) • Blue Note Recording Artist Bill Charlap (NYC) • Blue Note Recording Artist Renee Rosnes (NYC)
The funding for all Mohawk master classes was generously provided by the Steeltown Friends of Mohawk Music
PERFORMANCEPERFORMANCE
Testimonials
“….The Darcy Hepner Big Band swings with style and authority….”
- Ron Westray, Former lead trombonist in the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra
Winner of two 2009 TOURISM HAMILTON AWARDS
2009 Event of the Year(Portraits of Sound)
2009 Rookie of the Year(Jazz@The Corktown)
As a broadcaster, one of the things I've noticed over the last several years is the
amazing proliferation of jazz in the Hamilton area.Each year, we devote more and more airtime to the top-notch jazz musicians and
teachers in the Hamilton region.
Much of the credit has to go to the Hamilton Music Collective - they do more than
anyone to bring together the people who love to play and the
people who love to listen.
- Terry McElligott, Host JAZZ.FM91 One of the best radio stations in the world –
JAZZ.FM91
"The Jazz Orchestra filled me with love and excitement because it reminds me of my days in Harlem, NY where I met the giants of
the jazz world who touched me in a way that's indelible."
- The Honourable Lincoln M. Alexander
Jazz shows with absolute
world-class musicians. The
crowds have already come
out in full force..."
- Jason Leach, Hammerblog
Thank You! To Our PartnersThank You! To Our Partners• Mohawk College• The Hamilton Spectator• Hamilton Community Foundation• Long & McQuade• The Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra• The Steeltown Friends of Mohawk Music• The Art Gallery of Hamilton• HECFI• Brott Music Festival
www.hamiltonmusiccollective.org
Astrid Hepner, Chair Darcy Hepner, Artistic Director
Executive Board:Martina SchallJudy Marsales
Bob MillerJulie Shea
Anne McFarlaneRoss McFarlaneMolly Shannon
PERFORMING TONIGHT:The Mohawk College Student Band
Francis Smith - sax
Robert Chapman - guitar
Justin Sauson - bass
Adam Fielding - drums