The 2013 Vancouver Wine & Jazz Festival (Vancouver, Washington see: www.vancouverwinejazz.com) invites Washington & Oregon High School Vocal Jazz and Jazz Bands to perform at the 16th Annual Festival.  Thursday, August 22 is our 2nd annual "Jazz Education Night".  This is a family-friendly (no alcohol permitted) concert night, featuring vocal and instrumental jazz ensembles.  Each group will have 30 minutes to perform on the Main Stage of the Festival, beginning at 5 PM.  In addition, our Jazz Education Stage features student performers throughout the Friday, Saturday, Sunday main Festival.  Featured internationally acclaimed jazz artists this year include David Sanborn, Bob James, Marcia Ball, The Brubeck Brothers Jazz Quartet, and numerous other internationally acclaimed jazz artists.  Students will also have an opportunity to participate in a jazz Master Class with members of the Brubeck Brothers Quartet; and to hear and see world-class jazz performers at the Festival.

 

 

Spaces are limited to 6 schools.

 

To participate, please contact:

Dr. Michael Kissinger, Artistic Director

Vancouver Wine & Jazz Festival

email: bravovancouver@comcast.net

Tel: 360-906-0441

 

Please include the following information in an email:

1. Name of School

2. Vocal or Instrumental Ensemble information

3. Number of students

4. Repertoire List

5. Attach an mp3 or video file of your ensemble

 

Please submit by May 31, 2013 for consideration.

 

For more information see the Festival website at: www.vancouverwinejazz.com