NCHS Basie Ensemble
Bradley Jazz Festival
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Information and Itinerary
7:55 – Go to 1st hour class (sorry!)
8:45 – Load bus
9:15 – Depart from NCHS
10:30 – Arrive at Bradley
11:00 – CLINIC (Denis DiBlasio)
12:00 – CONCERT (Denis DiBlasio w/Bradley Jazz Ensemble)
1:00 – Listen to West Jazz Kats perform
1:30 – Lunch
2:30 – Hang and listen to other bands
5:00 – Ellington PERFORMANCE
5:30 – Ellington CLINIC
6:00 – Load bus
6:20 – Depart Bradley, find someplace to eat
7:10 – Depart Peoria
8:15 – Arrive at NCHS, unload stuff
Read this information and share with it with the older (not old) people who feed, house, and take care of you!
Act responsibly: you are representing yourself, the band, Normal Community High School, as well as everyone who supports you. Make us proud of you.
Attire: Business casual (button-down shirt, khakis,etc.)
Bring enough money for two inexpensive meals ($20 to be safe). There may also be an opportunity to purchase jazz CD’s and books, so bring a little extra if you have it.
Unfortunately, Bradley did not have enough slots for both of our jazz ensembles to perform, but I thought you’d still like to go (and get a day off school!) You have a great opportunity to hear some music and learn some things that will make you a better player, not to mention have fun hanging out with friends. Enjoy it!
That is all.
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NCHS Ellington Ensemble
Bradley Jazz Festival
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Information and Itinerary
7:55 – Go to 1st hour class (sorry!)
8:45 – Load bus
9:15 – Depart from NCHS
10:30 – Arrive at Bradley
11:00 – CLINIC (Denis DiBlasio)
12:00 – CONCERT (Denis DiBlasio w/Bradley Jazz Ensemble)
1:00 – Listen to West Jazz Kats perform
1:30 – Lunch
2:30 – Hang and listen to other bands
3:45 – Begin getting ready (change clothes, get instruments and music, etc.)
4:30 – Warm-up
5:00 – PERFORMANCE
5:30 – CLINIC
6:00 – Load bus
6:20 – Depart Bradley, find someplace to eat
7:10 – Depart Peoria
8:15 – Arrive at NCHS, unload stuff
Read this information and share with it with the older (not old) people who feed, house, and take care of you!
Act responsibly: you are representing yourself, the band, Normal Community High School, as well as everyone who supports you. Make us proud of you.
Attire: Business casual for the early part of the day (button-down shirt, khakis,etc.). Dark suit and tie for our performance and clinic later on.
Bradley is providing all rhythm section equipment, so bring only what you need. Troy, bring a patch cord. Conor, you may want to bring cymbals/bass pedal and anything else you can’t live without.
Bring enough money for two inexpensive meals ($20 to be safe). There may also be an opportunity to purchase jazz CD’s and books, so bring a little extra if you have it.
Encourage your parents to cut out of work early to come hear us play! You’ll need a note if you intend to ride home with them.
PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE: Double check to make sure you have everything you need for the day before you leave your house in the morning.
That is all.
