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SFJAZZ Appoints Terence Blanchard Executive Artistic Director

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星期四, 六月 8, 2023

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SAN FRANCISCO, June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SFJAZZ announces the appointment of Seven-Time Grammy Winner and Two-Time Academy Award Nominee Terence Blanchard as Executive Artistic Director. This new position will lead the organization's artistic programming and guide its overall creative direction. Blanchard's appointment comes as SFJAZZ Founder Randall Kline prepares to step down this year from the organization he founded in 1983.

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SAN FRANCISCO, June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SFJAZZ announces the appointment of Seven-Time Grammy Winner and Two-Time Academy Award Nominee Terence Blanchard as Executive Artistic Director.
Blanchard has had a long relationship with SFJAZZ and has performed numerous times at the SFJAZZ Center and for the organization.
From 2014-2016, he was a SFJAZZ Resident Artistic Director and, in 2016, presented his opera Champion: An Opera in Jazz.
As Executive Artistic Director, Blanchard will be the artistic leader of the organization and will help formulate and implement artistic programming across diverse disciplines and genres.

Melmark New England Celebrates Twenty-Five Years of Mission First Moments Serving Individuals with Autism, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

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星期四, 六月 1, 2023

Leading the evening's ceremonies, nearly 300 guests also enjoyed co-emcees Cindy Fitzgibbon of WCVB StormTeam 5 and Kendra Petrone, MAGIC 106.7's morning co-host.

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Leading the evening's ceremonies, nearly 300 guests also enjoyed co-emcees Cindy Fitzgibbon of WCVB StormTeam 5 and Kendra Petrone, MAGIC 106.7's morning co-host.
Thomas Crofcheck, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, shared his thoughts on the state of employee wages.
Crofcheck said "Human services organizations rely on direct support professionals who are predominantly women, people of color, and immigrants.
Despite the fact that some public funding agencies do not support annual DSP wage increases, Rita did it anyway.

Yvette Noel-Schure to Receive Honorary Doctorate at Berklee Valencia's 2023 Commencement

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星期四, 五月 25, 2023

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VALENCIA, Spain, May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Berklee Valencia will present an honorary Doctor of Music degree to highly regarded entrepreneur and music and entertainment PR executive Yvette Noel-Schure at its 2023 commencement ceremony on Monday, July 10, at 6:00 p.m. CET at the Auditori del Palau de les Arts.

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VALENCIA, Spain, May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Berklee Valencia will present an honorary Doctor of Music degree to highly regarded entrepreneur and music and entertainment PR executive Yvette Noel-Schure at its 2023 commencement ceremony on Monday, July 10, at 6:00 p.m. CET at the Auditori del Palau de les Arts.
In the last five years, the Valencia campus has awarded honorary doctorates to Al Di Meola, Imogen Heap, Lila Downs, Gilberto Gil, and Alberto Iglesias.
At the ceremony the honoree will have the opportunity to address the graduating class of 2023.
Commencement festivities will begin on the evening of Saturday, July 8, at 7:00 p.m. with La Nit de Berklee, a celebratory concert featuring the talent of the Berklee Valencia students at the Auditori del Palau de les Arts.

Yvette Noel-Schure to Receive Honorary Doctorate at Berklee Valencia's 2023 Commencement

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星期四, 五月 25, 2023

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VALENCIA, Spain, May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Berklee Valencia will present an honorary Doctor of Music degree to highly regarded entrepreneur and music and entertainment PR executive Yvette Noel-Schure at its 2023 commencement ceremony on Monday, July 10, at 6:00 p.m. CET at the Auditori del Palau de les Arts.

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VALENCIA, Spain, May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Berklee Valencia will present an honorary Doctor of Music degree to highly regarded entrepreneur and music and entertainment PR executive Yvette Noel-Schure at its 2023 commencement ceremony on Monday, July 10, at 6:00 p.m. CET at the Auditori del Palau de les Arts.
In the last five years, the Valencia campus has awarded honorary doctorates to Al Di Meola, Imogen Heap, Lila Downs, Gilberto Gil, and Alberto Iglesias.
At the ceremony the honoree will have the opportunity to address the graduating class of 2023.
Commencement festivities will begin on the evening of Saturday, July 8, at 7:00 p.m. with La Nit de Berklee, a celebratory concert featuring the talent of the Berklee Valencia students at the Auditori del Palau de les Arts.

Degreechoices Reveals the 42 Worst Colleges in America Based on ROI and Economic Value - Is Your Alma Mater on the List?

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星期一, 四月 3, 2023

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla, April 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Degreechoices.com has just released a new article titled " 42 Worst Colleges in America ", exposing the colleges with the lowest return on investment (ROI) and economic value for students.
The article is based on an analysis of official government data from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) and Degreechoices.com's methodology.
Degreechoices identifies the top three worst colleges as the Berklee College of Music, Alabama State University, and Florida National University.
These institutions were found to have the lowest ROI and economic value for students, including high tuition fees and low median salaries for graduates.

Berklee Online Holds 2023 Berklee Onsite Music Conference June 2-3

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星期四, 三月 30, 2023

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BOSTON, March 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On June 2-3, Berklee Online will hold its sixth annual Berklee Onsite conference at the Berklee College of Music campus in Boston. Back for the first time since 2019 because of pandemic cancellations, Berklee Onsite 2023 is two days of workshops, panels, performances, and networking events, open to Berklee Online students and the music community at large.

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BOSTON, March 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On June 2-3, Berklee Online will hold its sixth annual Berklee Onsite conference at the Berklee College of Music campus in Boston.
Back for the first time since 2019 because of pandemic cancellations, Berklee Onsite 2023 is two days of workshops, panels, performances, and networking events, open to Berklee Online students and the music community at large.
"We're thrilled to be hosting Berklee Onsite again after a three-year hiatus due to the pandemic," said Berklee Online CEO and Cofounder Debbie Cavalier.
Christopher Wares , assistant chair of the Music Business/Management department at Berklee College of Music, will give the opening keynote address.

Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club Features NEA Jazz Master, GRAMMY® Award-Winner & 8x-GRAMMY® Award Nominated Saxophonist and Composer KENNY GARRETT on Thursday April 27 at 7:30 P.M.

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星期一, 三月 27, 2023

PORTSMOUTH, N.H., March 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club Features NEA Jazz Master, GRAMMY® Award-Winner & 8x-GRAMMY® Award Nominated Saxophonist and Composer KENNY GARRETT and his Acclaimed Quartet on Thursday April 27 at 7:30 P.M. Kenny Garrett won the 2022 Downbeat Magazine Critic's Poll for "Alto Saxophonist of the Year" and his album, Sounds from the Ancestors, was awarded the 2021 Jazz Journalist Association "Album of the Year."

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NEA Jazz Master and GRAMMY® Award-Winning Saxophonist KENNY GARRETT has 7 GRAMMY® Nominations for "Best Instrumental Jazz Album" – winning the GRAMMY® Award in 2009 for 'Five Piece Band Live'.
PORTSMOUTH, N.H., March 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club Features NEA Jazz Master, GRAMMY® Award-Winner & 8x-GRAMMY® Award Nominated Saxophonist and Composer KENNY GARRETT and his Acclaimed Quartet on Thursday April 27 at 7:30 P.M. Kenny Garrett won the 2022 Downbeat Magazine Critic's Poll for "Alto Saxophonist of the Year" and his album, Sounds from the Ancestors, was awarded the 2021 Jazz Journalist Association "Album of the Year."
Kenny Garrett has garnered worldwide critical recognition for his versatility in Jazz, Blues, and R&B contexts.
Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club's 2023 Schedule of Shows now includes 6 NEA Jazz Masters, 34 GRAMMY® Award-Winning Artists, 27 Blues Music Award-Winners, and a comprehensive list of talented musicians with 250+ GRAMMY® Award Nominations amongst them.

Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club Features 3x-GRAMMY® Award-Winner & 9x-GRAMMY® Nominated Guitar Icon JOHN SCOFIELD in a Rare Solo Performance on Thursday March 30 at 7:30 P.M.

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星期四, 三月 2, 2023

PORTSMOUTH, N.H., March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club Features 3x-GRAMMY® Award-Winner & 9x-GRAMMY® Nominated Guitar Icon JOHN SCOFIELD in a Rare Solo Performance on Thursday March 30 at 7:30 P.M. From 1982–1985, John Scofield toured and recorded with Jazz Legend Miles Davis. His Davis stint placed him firmly in the foreground of jazz consciousness as a Player and Composer. Scofield contributed tunes and guitar to three of Davis's acclaimed albums, Star People (1983), Decoy (1984), and You're Under Arrest (1985).

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John Scofield delivers a Rare Solo Performance at Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club in Portsmouth, New Hampshire on Thursday March 30 at 7:30 P.M. Tickets for John Scofield at Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club., as well as the current list of 2023 shows, can be found on Ticketmaster.com and Jimmy's Online Event Calendar at: http://www.jimmysoncongress.com/events .
PORTSMOUTH, N.H., March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club Features 3x-GRAMMY® Award-Winner & 9x-GRAMMY® Nominated Guitar Icon JOHN SCOFIELD in a Rare Solo Performance on Thursday March 30 at 7:30 P.M. From 1982–1985, John Scofield toured and recorded with Jazz Legend Miles Davis.
Scofield contributed tunes and guitar to three of Davis's acclaimed albums, Star People (1983), Decoy (1984), and You're Under Arrest (1985).
JOHN SCOFIELD took up the guitar at age 11, inspired by both Blues and Rock players.

Bob Holz New Video with Darryl Jones of the Rolling Stones, Concert, Album and Endorsement

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星期三, 二月 1, 2023

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LOS ANGELES, Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jazz fusion drummer and recording artist Bob Holz has released a new video featuring Darryl Jones bassist in the Rolling Stones and former American Idol contestant, vocalist Elliott Yamin.

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LOS ANGELES, Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jazz fusion drummer and recording artist Bob Holz has released a new video featuring Darryl Jones bassist in the Rolling Stones and former American Idol contestant, vocalist Elliott Yamin.
It was shot at Sunset Sound Recorders in Hollywood, CA and is a cover tune of Make Me Smile by Chicago.
Bob Holz will be playing with his band A Vision Forward on March 3rd, 2023 at Café Lena in Saratoga Springs, NY.
Bob Holz received a Syracuse Area Music Award in 2018 for his album Silverthorne.

Radio City Rockettes and Boston Conservatory Partner on First-Ever, College-Level Rockettes Precision Dance Technique Course

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星期四, 一月 19, 2023

The Radio City Rockettes and Boston Conservatory at Berklee announced today that the organizations are partnering to offer a Rockettes Precision Dance Technique course beginning with Boston Conservatory’s spring 2023 semester—the first class of its kind in both Rockettes and Boston Conservatory history.

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The Radio City Rockettes and Boston Conservatory at Berklee announced today that the organizations are partnering to offer a Rockettes Precision Dance Technique course beginning with Boston Conservatory’s spring 2023 semester—the first class of its kind in both Rockettes and Boston Conservatory history.
The for-credit course, which will be taught by members of the Rockettes organization, will be open to Boston Conservatory dance majors in both the contemporary dance and commercial dance programs, Boston Conservatory musical theater students with a dance emphasis, and Berklee College of Music dance minors.
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The Rockettes Precision Dance Technique course will be taught by a current Radio City Rockette and will focus on the Rockettes signature precision technique, which is based on a foundation of tap, ballet, and jazz.
Of the 84 Rockettes currently performing in the Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes, 18 are brand-new and 17 of those dancers came through the 2022 Rockettes Conservatory program.