Friday 28 September 2018
Dr. Kofi Gbolonyo Artist in residence for 2018/19
We are excited to announce that Dr. Kofi Gbolonyo will be our artist in residence for the 2018/19 academic year. Kofi is a renowned educator and musician from Dzodze, Ghana. He will be teaching and sharing music and dance from the Ewe people and collaborating with students and faculty on new music. This residency continues an ongoing relationship with Kofi and the Nunya Music Academy which has seen Cap students raising funds and equipment to send to Ghana.
Alumni feature: Sara Kim and Mili Hong
Vocalist, composer, and bandleader, Sara Kim and drummer, Mili Hong are Capilano Jazz Studies graduates making waves in Vancouver and Montreal by blending music from their Korean culture with jazz and other musical forms.
Check out this feature video...
Check out this feature video...
A Universal Language from Taehoon Kim on Vimeo.
Saturday 2 December 2017
Photos from Narwhal concert, Nov 28
Narwhal is a mixed vocal/instrumental ensemble at Capilano University.
The group focuses on student compositions and arrangements as well as collaborations with composers and players from a wide variety of musical styles and genre.
Recent Cap Jazz grads, Sara Kim (voice) and Mili Hong (drums) were special guests this semester as we explored a large ensemble version of Sara's Watermill Project: fusions between Korean folk music, jazz, and rock.
Audio and video recording are on the way!
Following photos by Tae Hoon.
Full photo album can be viewed here: https://flic.kr/s/aHsksgUpeA
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The group focuses on student compositions and arrangements as well as collaborations with composers and players from a wide variety of musical styles and genre.
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photo by Vincent Lim |
Audio and video recording are on the way!
Following photos by Tae Hoon.
Full photo album can be viewed here: https://flic.kr/s/aHsksgUpeA
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Thursday 14 September 2017
Spotlight on recent grad: Natasha D'Agostino
Check out a great video featuring recent Cap Jazz grad, Natasha D'Agostino.
Thanks to Tae Hoon Kim for putting this together!
Thursday 11 May 2017
Massive Cap Jazz presence at 2017 Vancouver International Jazz Festival
The good people at Coastal Jazz and Blues Society put on one of the most important and largest jazz festivals in the world. Cap students, faculty and alumni always play a big role, but this year we are especially well represented.
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students Natasha D'Agostino & Jessica Toplak photo by Laura Dunfield |
Hope everyone has a great gig!
Cap students and alumni in the 2017 Vancouver Jazz Festival
Allan Johnston
Ben Frost
Bernie Arai
Brent Gubbels
Bruno Hubert
Cary Campbell
Carman Carman J. Price
Cat Toren
Chris Fraser
Colin Maskell
Cory Weeds
Dan Gaucher
Dave David Sikula
David Blake
Dean Edward Thiessen
Eli Davidovici
Elliot Fanglord
Emma Postl
Gavin Youngash
Geoff Claridge
Gordon Grdina
Jack Duncan
Jen Hodge
Jesse Zubot
Jesus Jesus Adrian Caballero
Jon Bentley
Jonny Tobin
Josh Roberts
Kelly Brown
Kristian Naso
Leo Bae
Lou Mastroianni
Lyle Hopkins
Lyle Marc Isbister
Marcus Abramzik
Marc Rogers
Matthew Smith
Mike WT Allen
Miles Wong
Mili Hong
Natasha D'Agostinoo
Nikko Whitworth
Paul Rushka
Ridley Bishop
Sara Kim
Saul Alviar
Sharon Minemoto
Thad Bailey-Mai
Thomas Hoeller
Thomas Houlden
Trevor Whitridge
Cap Faculty Members in the 2017 Vancouver Jazz Festival
André Lachance
Bill Coon
Kate Hammett-Vaughn
Brad Turner
Chad Makela
Darren Radtke
Dave Robbins
Dennis Esson
Dylan van der Schyff
Jared Burrows
Laurence Mollerup
Mike Allen
Ron Samworth
Craig Scott
Steve Kaldestad
Cap students and alumni in the 2017 Vancouver Jazz Festival
Allan Johnston
Ben Frost
Bernie Arai
Brent Gubbels
Bruno Hubert
Cary Campbell
Carman Carman J. Price
Cat Toren
Chris Fraser
Colin Maskell
Cory Weeds
Dan Gaucher
Dave David Sikula
David Blake
Dean Edward Thiessen
Eli Davidovici
Elliot Fanglord
Emma Postl
Gavin Youngash
Geoff Claridge
Gordon Grdina
Jack Duncan
Jen Hodge
Jesse Zubot
Jesus Jesus Adrian Caballero
Jon Bentley
Jonny Tobin
Josh Roberts
Kelly Brown
Kristian Naso
Leo Bae
Lou Mastroianni
Lyle Hopkins
Lyle Marc Isbister
Marcus Abramzik
Marc Rogers
Matthew Smith
Mike WT Allen
Miles Wong
Mili Hong
Natasha D'Agostinoo
Nikko Whitworth
Paul Rushka
Ridley Bishop
Sara Kim
Saul Alviar
Sharon Minemoto
Thad Bailey-Mai
Thomas Hoeller
Thomas Houlden
Trevor Whitridge
Cap Faculty Members in the 2017 Vancouver Jazz Festival
André Lachance
Bill Coon
Kate Hammett-Vaughn
Brad Turner
Chad Makela
Darren Radtke
Dave Robbins
Dennis Esson
Dylan van der Schyff
Jared Burrows
Laurence Mollerup
Mike Allen
Ron Samworth
Craig Scott
Steve Kaldestad
Wednesday 26 April 2017
Cap Jazz concert raises $1100 for Nunya Academy
The benefit concert on April 21 for Nunya Academy was a great success! Wonderful music and great support from our audience. We were able to raise $1100 which will go directly to helping build the school in Dzodze, Ghana. Thanks to Adanu Habobo ensemble and all of the Cap U students that performed.
Tae Hoon, a photographer for Capilano U, has posted some great pictures on his flicker site here:
Saturday 22 April 2017
Ambrose Akinmusire performs with A Band and Nitecap
Brilliant young trumpeter and composer, Ambrose Akinmusire, performed as guest artist with A Band and Nitecap on March 31. Ambrose also spent some time giving a workshop to the Jazz Studies students. What a great musician and lovely person!
Cap Jazz Alumni and Faculty WIN Junos 2017.
An update from some of the previous news posts on Juno awards...
Alumna, Bria Skonberg won the Juno for Vocal Jazz Album of the Year for her album, Bria. Fellow Cap alum, Evan Arntzen plays on the recording.
Faculty member, Brad Turner, won Jazz Album of the Year as part of the band, Metalwood, for their album, Twenty.
Congratulations!
Alumna, Bria Skonberg won the Juno for Vocal Jazz Album of the Year for her album, Bria. Fellow Cap alum, Evan Arntzen plays on the recording.
Faculty member, Brad Turner, won Jazz Album of the Year as part of the band, Metalwood, for their album, Twenty.
Congratulations!
CBC coverage of Hugh Fraser Benefit show at Capilano U
CBC coverage of Hugh Fraser Benefit show at Capilano U:
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/hugh-fraser-jazz-fundraiser-1.3924741
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/hugh-fraser-jazz-fundraiser-1.3924741
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Hugh Fraser |
Cap Jazz Alumni and Faculty Nominated for Junos
Monday 26 September 2016
Grant Stewart Trio at Cap U Sept 28.
NYC saxophonist, Grant Stewart and his trio (Paul Sivikie, bass, and Philip Stewart, drums) are visiting Capilano U Jazz Studies Dept.to give a concert and workshop on Wednesday, Sept 28. 11:30am until about 12:50pm, room Fir 113, Free admission.
“Grant is one of the most innovative musicians still carrying on the tradition of jazz, which encompasses bebop, swing and a little avant garde.” Lou Donaldson
“Grant is one of the brightest, gifted players I’ve heard and had on my bandstand. He can only do good-he’s got a long, brilliant career ahead of him.” George Coleman
“Grant is one of the brightest, gifted players I’ve heard and had on my bandstand. He can only do good-he’s got a long, brilliant career ahead of him.” George Coleman
Thursday 15 September 2016
Itamar Erez Adama Ensemble
Capilano Jazz Studies Lunch Bag Concert Series
(scroll down the page for complete listings of upcoming events)
September 22, 2016
11:30am-1:00pm
Room Fir 113, North Vancouver Campus.
Free admission but very limited space, so arrive early!
Itamar Erez - piano & guitar
Francois Houle - clarinet
Laurence Mollerup - bass
Liam MacDonald - drums
Nick Apivor- vibes & marimba
Itamar’s music blends the delicateness of Middle Eastern music, the freedom found in jazz and the passion of flamenco, creating a unique sound all his own. He has released two CDs with his quartet The Adama Ensemble, “Desert Song” (2006) and “Hommage” (2010), and has shared the stage with such musicians as Omar Faruk Tekbilek, Tomatito, Avishai Cohen, Jean-Louis Matinier, Zohar Fresco, and others.
(scroll down the page for complete listings of upcoming events)
September 22, 2016
11:30am-1:00pm
Room Fir 113, North Vancouver Campus.
Free admission but very limited space, so arrive early!
Itamar Erez - piano & guitar
Francois Houle - clarinet
Laurence Mollerup - bass
Liam MacDonald - drums
Nick Apivor- vibes & marimba
Itamar’s music blends the delicateness of Middle Eastern music, the freedom found in jazz and the passion of flamenco, creating a unique sound all his own. He has released two CDs with his quartet The Adama Ensemble, “Desert Song” (2006) and “Hommage” (2010), and has shared the stage with such musicians as Omar Faruk Tekbilek, Tomatito, Avishai Cohen, Jean-Louis Matinier, Zohar Fresco, and others.
Jazz Studies Dept. Events for Fall 2016
Have a look at our lineup of great musical events for Fall 2016.
Members of the public are always welcome at all of our lunch time concerts and evening shows.
Come back to the blog for more detail on events as they get closer in the calendar.
Members of the public are always welcome at all of our lunch time concerts and evening shows.
Come back to the blog for more detail on events as they get closer in the calendar.
Sept
7, 8pm, Presentation House.
$10 at the door. Free tea and cookies.
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Len
Aruliah Quartet
UK saxophonist leads band including Cap
faculty and alumni.
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Sept
14, 8pm, Presentation House.
$10 at the door. Free tea and cookies.
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Natasha
D’Agostino Quintet
Cap student vocalist leads band of Cap
students and alumni in a concert of originals and standards
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Sept
15, 7:30, Blueshore Theatre.
Free admission for Cap students with ID.
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Bill
Evans Documentary
screening plus Miles Black Trio
performance. Featuring Cap jazz faculty Darren Radtke and Dave Robbins.
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Sept
21, 8pm, Presentation House.
$10 at the door. Free tea and cookies.
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Jesus
Caballero Band
Drummer and Cap alumnus presents original
tunes.
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Sept
22, 11:30am-1:00pm, Fir 113.
Free admission.
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Itamar
Erez Adama Ensemble
Guitarist
Itamar Erez leads a band of top Vancouver players in a concert of
original compositions influenced by jazz, classical, flamenco and Arabic
music.
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Sept
28, 11:30-1:00pm. Fir 113.
Free admission.
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Renowned NYC saxophonist Grant Stewart
and his trio present a concert/workshop session.
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Sept
28, 8pm, Presentation House.
$10 at the door. Free tea and cookies.
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Lyle
Hopkins and Friends
Cap alumnus, bass player, composer
presents original tunes. Lyle recently returned from MMus studies in Oregon.
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Oct.
3-8 Carlo Morena Residency
Various times and locations at Cap. Free
admission for Cap students.
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Carlo
Morena Residency
Italian pianist , composer, and educator will
coach students in combos, present workshops, and collaborate with faculty in
various concerts.
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Oct
5, 8pm, Presentation House
$10 at the door. Free tea and cookies.
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Ben
Frost’s Adanac
Fine young trumpeter and composer
presents original music with Jenny Xu (piano), Eli Davidovici (bass), Miles
Wong (drums)
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Oct
12, 8pm, Presentation House
$10 at the door. Free tea and cookies.
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Van
der Schyff/ Reed/ Clark/Burrows
Improvised music with Vancouver veterans
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Oct.
14, noon-1:30, Fir 113.
Free admission.
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Samuel
Blaser Quartet
Berlin trombonist, Samuel Blaser,
presents a concert and workshop with top NYC players.
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Oct.
18, 11:30am-1:00pm in Fir 113.
Free admission
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Guitar/Bass
Ensemble and Percussion Ensemble concert.
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Oct
19, 8pm, Presentation House
$10 at the door. Free tea and cookies.
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Jessica
Toplak Band
One of Vancouver’s finest young vocalists
presents originals and cover tunes.
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Oct.
20, 11:30am-1:00pm in Fir 113.
Free admission
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NARWHAL
concert
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Oct.
21, 11:30am-1:00pm in Fir 113.
Free admission
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B
Band and C Band concert.
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Oct.
24, 6:00-10:00pm. Blueshore Theatre.
Free admission
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3rd
and 4th year Combos Concert
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Oct
26, 8pm, Presentation House
$10 at the door. Free tea and cookies.
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Nomads
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Oct
27, 11:30-1:00, Fir 113.
Free admission.
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Donny
McCaslin workshop.
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Oct
28, 8:00pm, Blueshore Theatre. Tickets through box office.
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Donny
McCaslin concert with A Band and
Nitecap
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Nov. 1, 11:30-1:00. Fir 113.
Free
admission.
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Amanda
Tosoff Band
Toronto pianist and Cap alumna presents
her music and a workshop.
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Nov
9, 8pm, Presentation House.
$10 at the door. Free tea and cookies.
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Michael
Vlatkovich Quintet
Renowned LA trombonist leads a band of
Vancouver and Seattle players in a concert of original compositions.
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Nov
12, 8pm, Presentation House.
$10 at the door. Free tea and cookies.
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Thunder
Lizard
Funky jazz/rock organ trio with Jared
Burrows (guitar), Nick Peck (organ), Joe Poole (drums)
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Nov
16, 11:30-1:00. Fir 113
Free admission.
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Ken
Aldcroft Convergence Ensemble
Toronto guitarist and bandleader presents
a concert of improvised music plus Q&A session.
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Nov
16, 8pm, Presentation House.
$10 at the door. Free tea and cookies.
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Ken
Aldcroft Convergence Ensemble
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Nov
17. 11:30-1:00. Fir 113
Free admission.
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Rhythmic
Music Ensemble Concert
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Nov
21, 2:00-4:00. Fir 113.
Free admission
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Talk
with record producer and jazz historian, Zev Feldman.
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Nov
21 6:00-10:00pm. Blueshore Theatre.
Free admission
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3rd
and 4th year Combos Concert
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Nov
21, 8:00pm.
Tickets on Frankie’s website/at door
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A
Band at Frankie’s
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Nov
22, 11:30am-1:00pm in Fir 113.
Free admission
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Guitar/Bass
Ensemble concert.
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Nov
23, 11:30am-1:00pm in Fir 113.
Free admission
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Percussion
Ensemble concert.
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Nov
23, 8pm, Presentation House.
$10 at the door. Free tea and cookies.
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Aaron
Andrada Band
Cap alumnus and bass player, Aaron
Andrada presents originals and standards.
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Nov
24, 11:30am-1:00pm in Fir 113.
Free admission
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Hal
Galper Trio
Renowned NYC pianist and jazz educator
presents a concert/workshop with his trio
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Nov
25, 11:30-1:00. Fir 113
Free admission.
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Capital
Jazz Concert
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Nov
29, 11:30-1:00. Fir 113
Free admission.
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C
Band and B Band Concert
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Nov
29, 8:00pm, Blueshore Theatre
Free admission.
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NARWHAL
concert
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Nov
30, 11:30-1:00. Fir 113
Free admission.
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Ineke
VanDoorn Concert/workshop
One of Europe’s top vocalists presents
original music in duo with guitarist, Marc Van Vugt
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Dec
2, 12:00-1:30. Fir 113
Free admission.
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Nitecap
and A Band concert
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Dec
7, 8:00pm, Blueshore Theatre
Free admission.
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Capital
Jazz Concert
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Dec
8, 8:00pm, Blueshore Theatre
Free admission.
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C
Band and B Band concert
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Tuesday 19 April 2016
Cap Jazz Grads Head for Grad School
Where do graduates go? To graduate school of course! Well, at least some of them do.
We are very pleased that some of our highly skilled and hard working Cap Jazz grads have been accepted to graduate programs this year at some of North America's top music schools. MMus program provide an opportunity for musicians to refine their skills, expand their horizons, connect with peers from across the globe, and to develop a personal approach to their music. In many cases, they also provide opportunities to gain teaching and administrative experience, both of which will be very important in possible future careers in music education. We are extremely proud of all these fine musicians and wish them all the best for their future.
Leo Bae (piano, BMus 2015) will attend University of Oregon for his MMus is Jazz Studies. Leo has been offered a teaching fellowship and full tuition waiver.
Meghan Gihespy (voice, BMus 2015) will attend the University of Toronto for her MMus in Jazz Studies.
Thomas Houlden (trumpet, BMus 2015) will also attend University of Toronto for his MMus in Jazz Studies.
Brent Mah (saxophone, BMus 2013) will attend Rutgers University (New Jersey) for his MMus in Jazz Studies. Brent has been offered a full tuition scholarship.
John Nicholson (saxophone, BMus 2015) will attend University of Toronto for his MMus in Jazz Studies.
Other Cap Jazz grads currently attending graduate programs include:
Cary Campbell, Simon Fraser University, PhD Arts Education
Daniel Hersog, New England Conservatory, MMus Jazz Studies
Lyle Hopkins, University of Oregon, MMus Jazz Studies
Duncan Maunders, University of BC, MMus Composition
Brittany Mielnichuk, University of Manitoba, MMus Choral Conducting
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Meghan Gilhespy (photo Vincent Lim) |
Leo Bae (piano, BMus 2015) will attend University of Oregon for his MMus is Jazz Studies. Leo has been offered a teaching fellowship and full tuition waiver.
Meghan Gihespy (voice, BMus 2015) will attend the University of Toronto for her MMus in Jazz Studies.
Thomas Houlden (trumpet, BMus 2015) will also attend University of Toronto for his MMus in Jazz Studies.
Brent Mah (saxophone, BMus 2013) will attend Rutgers University (New Jersey) for his MMus in Jazz Studies. Brent has been offered a full tuition scholarship.
John Nicholson (saxophone, BMus 2015) will attend University of Toronto for his MMus in Jazz Studies.
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Lyle Hopkins (photo Vincent Lim) |
Other Cap Jazz grads currently attending graduate programs include:
Cary Campbell, Simon Fraser University, PhD Arts Education
Daniel Hersog, New England Conservatory, MMus Jazz Studies
Lyle Hopkins, University of Oregon, MMus Jazz Studies
Duncan Maunders, University of BC, MMus Composition
Brittany Mielnichuk, University of Manitoba, MMus Choral Conducting
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Thomas Houlden (photo ??) |
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Leo Bae (photo Vincent Lim) |
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John Nicholson (photo Vincent Lim) |
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