Monday, October 26, 2009
Why Music Matters
From YouTube "Why Music Matters". This is a fairly short audio piece that I highly recommend listening to. Click HERE to listen to it.
Monday, July 13, 2009
Midwest Jazz Collective
July 7, 2009 Press Release Contact: Alison Hatcher
Midwest Jazz Collective
At McLean County Arts Center
McLean County Arts Center presents a jazz clinic and performance by the Midwest Jazz Collective on Friday, July 17.
Midwest Jazz Collective features Adam Larson on saxophone, Gabe Medd on trumpet, Adam Kromelow on piano, Sam Selinger on bass, and Bryan Carter on drums.
The free jazz clinic with Midwest Jazz Collective will be on Friday, July 17, from 3:30pm to 5:00pm for Grades 6 through 12. Please register in advance by phone, 309.829.0011 or email tony@mcac.org.
The performance, which marks the release of Midwest Jazz Collective’s new cd, divine accident, will be on Friday, July 17, at 7pm. Tickets are $5/MCAC members and students and $10/general.
Midwest Jazz Collective’s jazz clinic and performance are generously sponsored by Carl’s Pro Band, Anonymous, The Doran Family, The Thoma Insurance Group, Bruce & Jeannie Breitweiser, Ralph Clark, and Jim & Carol O’Donnell.
McLean County Arts Center is located at 601 N. East Street in downtown Bloomington. MCAC hours are Tuesday, 10am – 7pm; Wednesday – Friday, 10am – 5pm, and Saturday, Noon – 4pm. For more information, please call 309/829-0011 or visit w
Saturday, May 9, 2009
NCHS Jazz Night photos
At last I have all the Jazz Night photos uploaded!! There are quite a few, so it make take awhile to browse them. Click here to go to the album.
All the performances were great! A big well done to all everyone, students and parents!!!
Enjoy!!
Monday, April 27, 2009
Summer Music Camps - updated 04/30/2009
Summer Music Camps – 2009
Music for All Summer Symposium (held on the campus of ISU)
June 22-27
http://www.musicforall.org/Programs/Symposium/reg_download.aspx
Northern Illinois University Summer Jazz Camp
July 19-24
http://www.niu.edu/extprograms/Summer/JazzCamp.shtml
Illinois State University Junior High Summer Band Camp
July 12-18
http://www.bands.ilstu.edu/events/junior-high-camp.shtml
Eastern Illinois University Summer Band Camp
http://www.eiu.edu/~music/camps_band.php
Western Illinois University Music Camps
(various dates)
www.wiu.edu/musiccamps
Smith-Walbridge Clinics
(various dates)
http://www.swclinics.com/
Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp
(various dates)
http://www.bluelake.org/
Birch Creek Music Performance Center
http://www.birchcreek.org/
Midwest Young Artists
http://www.mya.org/
Interlochen Center for the Arts
http://www.interlochen.org/
Music for All Summer Symposium (held on the campus of ISU)
June 22-27
http://www.musicforall.org/Programs/Symposium/reg_download.aspx
Northern Illinois University Summer Jazz Camp
July 19-24
http://www.niu.edu/extprograms/Summer/JazzCamp.shtml
Illinois State University Junior High Summer Band Camp
July 12-18
http://www.bands.ilstu.edu/events/junior-high-camp.shtml
Eastern Illinois University Summer Band Camp
http://www.eiu.edu/~music/camps_band.php
Western Illinois University Music Camps
(various dates)
www.wiu.edu/musiccamps
Smith-Walbridge Clinics
(various dates)
http://www.swclinics.com/
Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp
(various dates)
http://www.bluelake.org/
Birch Creek Music Performance Center
http://www.birchcreek.org/
Midwest Young Artists
http://www.mya.org/
Interlochen Center for the Arts
http://www.interlochen.org/
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
JAZZ NIGHT INFO for Chiddix Jazz Band
JAZZ NIGHT INFO
Chiddix Jazz Band
DATE: Friday, May 8th
TIME: 6:00 p.m.
PLACE: Auditorium
CALL TIME: 5:15 p.m.
SCHEDULE:
6:00 p.m. – Chiddix JH
6:30 – Kingsley JH
7:00 – NCHS Basie
7:30 – NCHS Jazz Choir
8:00 – NCHS Ellington
WHAT TO BRING:
The jazz bands are responsible for bringing desserts and goodies for people to snack on during the show. Please bring one pan or plate of cookies, brownies, bars, etc. Mr. Masterman loves to eat homemade stuff, but store-bought is okay too.
Please deliver your baked goods to the auditorium by 5:45 p.m.
PARENT HELP:
We need four parents from the Basie Jazz Ensemble to help serve drinks and snacks in the back of the auditorium from 7:00 to 7:30 p.m. It’s an easy job!
We also need an unlimited number of parents to assist with creating and installing decorations (jazz posters, twinkle lights, pictures from past years, creative stuff, etc.). It may be a good idea to have one parent (or set of parents) coordinate this and delegate. If this is your thing, we need you! If left on his own, Mr. Masterman will probably only manage to find a weak, pathetic-looking potted plant to put on the stage. Very tacky.
We have plenty of crayons, but need some large paper for the kiddies use for artistic purposes. But please, no scissors or glue. Or paste.
If you would like to help at Jazz Night, please contact Mr. Masterman at mastermj@unit5.org. Thank you!
THAT IS ALL.
Chiddix Jazz Band
DATE: Friday, May 8th
TIME: 6:00 p.m.
PLACE: Auditorium
CALL TIME: 5:15 p.m.
SCHEDULE:
6:00 p.m. – Chiddix JH
6:30 – Kingsley JH
7:00 – NCHS Basie
7:30 – NCHS Jazz Choir
8:00 – NCHS Ellington
WHAT TO BRING:
The jazz bands are responsible for bringing desserts and goodies for people to snack on during the show. Please bring one pan or plate of cookies, brownies, bars, etc. Mr. Masterman loves to eat homemade stuff, but store-bought is okay too.
Please deliver your baked goods to the auditorium by 5:45 p.m.
PARENT HELP:
We need four parents from the Basie Jazz Ensemble to help serve drinks and snacks in the back of the auditorium from 7:00 to 7:30 p.m. It’s an easy job!
We also need an unlimited number of parents to assist with creating and installing decorations (jazz posters, twinkle lights, pictures from past years, creative stuff, etc.). It may be a good idea to have one parent (or set of parents) coordinate this and delegate. If this is your thing, we need you! If left on his own, Mr. Masterman will probably only manage to find a weak, pathetic-looking potted plant to put on the stage. Very tacky.
We have plenty of crayons, but need some large paper for the kiddies use for artistic purposes. But please, no scissors or glue. Or paste.
If you would like to help at Jazz Night, please contact Mr. Masterman at mastermj@unit5.org. Thank you!
THAT IS ALL.
Monday, April 13, 2009
Illinois Wesleyan University Jazz Night
Chiddix Jazz Band
Illinois Wesleyan University Jazz Night
Tuesday, April 21
I’m still awaiting some specific information for this performance, but this is what I have so far:
Schedule:
6:15 – Call time
6:30 – Warm-up
7:00 – PERFORMANCE (Westbrook Auditorium)
Masterman Sez:
REMEMBER: We’re NOT playing at the Normal Coffeehouse; we’re playing at Illinois Wesleyan University!
Act responsibly: You are representing the band, Chiddix Junior High School, and everyone who supports you.
Meet in the lobby of Presser Hall outside Westbrook Auditorium no later than 6:15 p.m. We will find a place to put coats and cases.
Illinois Wesleyan University Jazz Night
Tuesday, April 21
I’m still awaiting some specific information for this performance, but this is what I have so far:
Schedule:
6:15 – Call time
6:30 – Warm-up
7:00 – PERFORMANCE (Westbrook Auditorium)
Masterman Sez:
REMEMBER: We’re NOT playing at the Normal Coffeehouse; we’re playing at Illinois Wesleyan University!
Act responsibly: You are representing the band, Chiddix Junior High School, and everyone who supports you.
Meet in the lobby of Presser Hall outside Westbrook Auditorium no later than 6:15 p.m. We will find a place to put coats and cases.
Dress:
Boys – Dress shirt/tie, dress pants, belt, dress shoes, matching socks
Girls – something dressy; skirts must reach past the knees when seated
Double-check to make sure you have:
Instrument (reeds, valve oil, slide grease, drum sticks, mallets, auxiliary percussion, patch cord, etc.)
Music folder with all the music
IWU is providing a drum set, piano, guitar amp, and a bass amp, so the rhythm section only needs to bring what’s listed above.
Music – Here’s a list of tunes you should be ready to perform:
The Blues Walk
Orange Sherbert
Blue Bossa
Mercy, Mercy, Mercy
South Street Blues
Cell phones should be shut OFF during all performances.
At this point, I’m not sure if there is an admission charge; I’ll get back to you on that.
Fun will be had by all.
That is all.
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Jazz Audition
Jazz audition music is available for next fall. Students who are interested in auditioning for the IMEA District jazz ensembles, the All State jazz ensembles (for juniors and seniors), and/or the NCHS jazz program next year should pick up a copy of the music outside the band room.
Joshua Masterman
NCHS Bands
CJHS Bands
mastermj@unit5.org
Joshua Masterman
NCHS Bands
CJHS Bands
mastermj@unit5.org
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Unit5 Jazz night collage
©Mark R Coons – Music Man5 Photos
To see all of the photos from NCWHS Jazz Night held on 3/13 click here. Photos should be in the same order the bands played in.
NCWHS Jazz night
©Mark R Coons – Music Man5 Photos
To see all of the photos from NCWHS Jazz Night held on 3/13 click here. Photos should be in the same order the bands played in.
Friday, March 6, 2009
R.O.W.V.A. Jazz Festival
Chiddix Jazz Band
R.O.W.V.A. Jazz Festival
Saturday, March 14, 2009
ROWVA High School
346 E. Rova Dr.
Oneida, IL 61467
Schedule
9:45 – CALL TIME – LOAD BUS
10:15 – Depart from Chiddix
12:15 – Arrive at ROWVA High School
1:00 – Warm-up
1:30 – PERFORMANCE
2:00 – Clinic
2:30 – Put instruments away; listen to other bands perform
4:00 – Awards
4:15 – Knox College Jazz Ensemble (concert)
5:00 – Load bus, depart ROWVA High School
7:00 – Arrive at Chiddix
Masterman Sez:
Act responsibly: You are representing the band, Chiddix Junior High School, and everyone who supports you. Be respectful to the clinicians and other performers. If you hear something cool, clap. If you hear something lousy, keep it to yourself!
Dress:
Boys – Dress shirt/tie, dress pants, belt, dress shoes, matching socks
Girls – something dressy; skirts must reach past the knees when seated
Before leaving on the bus, triple-check to make sure you have the following:
Instrument (reeds, valve oil, slide grease, drum sticks, mallets, patch cord, etc.)
Music folder with all the music
All personal belongings you intend to bring
ROWVA High School is providing a drum set, keyboard and amp, guitar amp, and a bass
amp, so the rhythm section only needs to bring what’s listed above.
Don’t bring anything you don’t want stolen (i.e., IPods, video games, etc.) If you bring these items on the bus, store them out of sight (in a bag) when we reach our destination.
Cell phones should be shut OFF during all performances and clinics.
Bring money for lunch/snacks. Concessions will be provided.
If your parents are coming and you intend to ride home with them after the Knox College Performance, you need to bring a note. You may only ride home with your parents!
Fun will be had by all.
That is all.
R.O.W.V.A. Jazz Festival
Saturday, March 14, 2009
ROWVA High School
346 E. Rova Dr.
Oneida, IL 61467
Schedule
9:45 – CALL TIME – LOAD BUS
10:15 – Depart from Chiddix
12:15 – Arrive at ROWVA High School
1:00 – Warm-up
1:30 – PERFORMANCE
2:00 – Clinic
2:30 – Put instruments away; listen to other bands perform
4:00 – Awards
4:15 – Knox College Jazz Ensemble (concert)
5:00 – Load bus, depart ROWVA High School
7:00 – Arrive at Chiddix
Masterman Sez:
Act responsibly: You are representing the band, Chiddix Junior High School, and everyone who supports you. Be respectful to the clinicians and other performers. If you hear something cool, clap. If you hear something lousy, keep it to yourself!
Dress:
Boys – Dress shirt/tie, dress pants, belt, dress shoes, matching socks
Girls – something dressy; skirts must reach past the knees when seated
Before leaving on the bus, triple-check to make sure you have the following:
Instrument (reeds, valve oil, slide grease, drum sticks, mallets, patch cord, etc.)
Music folder with all the music
All personal belongings you intend to bring
ROWVA High School is providing a drum set, keyboard and amp, guitar amp, and a bass
amp, so the rhythm section only needs to bring what’s listed above.
Music – Here are the tunes we’ll be playing:
The Blues Walk
Orange Sherbert
Blue Bossa
Mercy, Mercy, Mercy
Don’t bring anything you don’t want stolen (i.e., IPods, video games, etc.) If you bring these items on the bus, store them out of sight (in a bag) when we reach our destination.
Cell phones should be shut OFF during all performances and clinics.
Bring money for lunch/snacks. Concessions will be provided.
If your parents are coming and you intend to ride home with them after the Knox College Performance, you need to bring a note. You may only ride home with your parents!
Fun will be had by all.
That is all.
Friday, February 27, 2009
March Jazz Events of Interest
Adam Larson Quartet
Clinic/Performance
Tuesday, March 10
NCHS Band Room
7:30-9:00 p.m.
Adam’s bringing his small group from the Manhattan School of Music, NYC, to perform and talk about improvising and starting/rehearsing small groups. This event is being sponsored by the NCHS Band Parents.
Normal West Jazz Night
Friday, March 13
Normal Community West High School
6:00 p.m.
(Performance times TBA)
This event is on your original jazz calendar.
Twin City Jazz Concert
Tuesday, March 17
Bloomington High School
7:00 p.m.
(Performance times TBA)
A concert that will feature jazz ensembles from West, Bloomington, and U-High. Will be laid back and a lot of fun.
Clinic/Performance
Tuesday, March 10
NCHS Band Room
7:30-9:00 p.m.
Adam’s bringing his small group from the Manhattan School of Music, NYC, to perform and talk about improvising and starting/rehearsing small groups. This event is being sponsored by the NCHS Band Parents.
Normal West Jazz Night
Friday, March 13
Normal Community West High School
6:00 p.m.
(Performance times TBA)
This event is on your original jazz calendar.
Twin City Jazz Concert
Tuesday, March 17
Bloomington High School
7:00 p.m.
(Performance times TBA)
A concert that will feature jazz ensembles from West, Bloomington, and U-High. Will be laid back and a lot of fun.
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Tentative 2009 Calendar
Chiddix Jazz Ensemble
Tentative Spring 2009 Dates
March 13 Friday West Jazz Night
March 14 Saturday ROWVA Jazz Festival
April 21 IWU Jazz Night
May 2 Saturday IESA Organization Contest @ Chiddix
May 5 Tuesday Chiddix Band Concert
May 8 Friday NCHS Jazz Night
Tentative Spring 2009 Dates
March 13 Friday West Jazz Night
March 14 Saturday ROWVA Jazz Festival
April 21 IWU Jazz Night
May 2 Saturday IESA Organization Contest @ Chiddix
May 5 Tuesday Chiddix Band Concert
May 8 Friday NCHS Jazz Night
Monday, November 10, 2008
Recommended reading & listening
CJHS Jazz Listening Library “Wish List” - The recordings wanted are listed here: http://www.aebersold.com/FQ/08_historically_signfcnt_recrdings.pdf
Aebersold “Jazz Handbook” – a useful resource for students: http://aebersold.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=JAZZ&Category_Code=_HANDBOOK
Link to significant jazz artists:
http://www.aebersold.com/FQ/07_suggested_listening.pdf
Aebersold “Jazz Handbook” – a useful resource for students: http://aebersold.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=JAZZ&Category_Code=_HANDBOOK
Link to significant jazz artists:
http://www.aebersold.com/FQ/07_suggested_listening.pdf
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Audition results
2008-09 Chiddix Jazz Ensemble
Saxes:
Aaron Lebow
Andrew Payne
Carly Blystone
Briana Fields
Rachel Hile-Broad
Parker Fields
Mallory Ludwig
Trumpets:
Ethan Peebles
Sam Furlong
Chase Ramsey
Tanner Kuenneth
Alexander Bruno
Trombone:
Wesley Ward
Adam Bruno
Garrett Watts
Craig Morris
John Robinson
Guitar:
Jared Gibson
Piano:
Mimi Dong
Flannery Cash
Jacqui Walters
Bass:
Nate Fritts
Drum Set:
Jake Thaker
Camden Delaney
MASTERMAN SEZ: Thanks to all who auditioned, and congratulations to everyone who made the band. This year is going to be AWESOME! The first rehearsal will be next TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28TH at 7:30 a.m. in the band room. The band will start rehearsing every Tuesday and Thursday from then on.
Saxes:
Aaron Lebow
Andrew Payne
Carly Blystone
Briana Fields
Rachel Hile-Broad
Parker Fields
Mallory Ludwig
Trumpets:
Ethan Peebles
Sam Furlong
Chase Ramsey
Tanner Kuenneth
Alexander Bruno
Trombone:
Wesley Ward
Adam Bruno
Garrett Watts
Craig Morris
John Robinson
Guitar:
Jared Gibson
Piano:
Mimi Dong
Flannery Cash
Jacqui Walters
Bass:
Nate Fritts
Drum Set:
Jake Thaker
Camden Delaney
MASTERMAN SEZ: Thanks to all who auditioned, and congratulations to everyone who made the band. This year is going to be AWESOME! The first rehearsal will be next TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28TH at 7:30 a.m. in the band room. The band will start rehearsing every Tuesday and Thursday from then on.
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Jazz Handbook
The 2008-2009 Chiddix Jazz Band student handbook is now available.
The handbook is required reading for all students and parent who are interested in participating this year.
The handbook can be downloaded by clicking HERE. (This link works in Internet Explorer but not in Firefox for some reason. You do not need to register to the page that opens up, just click on the 'Download File Now' link and then click on Open or Save.)
Note:
To open most of this handbook you will need the software Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your PC. To acquire Adobe Acrobat Reader go to: http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html
(This is a free utility.)
The handbook is required reading for all students and parent who are interested in participating this year.
The handbook can be downloaded by clicking HERE. (This link works in Internet Explorer but not in Firefox for some reason. You do not need to register to the page that opens up, just click on the 'Download File Now' link and then click on Open or Save.)
Note:
To open most of this handbook you will need the software Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your PC. To acquire Adobe Acrobat Reader go to: http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html
(This is a free utility.)
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Chiddix Jazz Band Photos from 2007-08
For photos from NCHS Jazz Night 05/09/2008 click HERE.
For photos from the ISU Jazz Festival (04/05/2008) click HERE.
For photos from the Unit 5 Jazz night (03/14/2008) click HERE.
For photos from the ISU Jazz Festival (04/05/2008) click HERE.
For photos from the Unit 5 Jazz night (03/14/2008) click HERE.
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