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MUSIC LESSON AWARDS (est. 1979) — STJS provides funding for private music instruction for young musicians. Naturally, the emphasis is on jazz. Scholarship money is raised at the monthly raffle held at the "Jazz Sunday" concert, and by the STJS Foundation. If you are a young musician interested in studying traditional jazz, you can download information and an application to apply for one of these music lesson awards; click here for application.
TRAD. JAZZ CAMP — Youth and Adult (est. 1986) This week-long summer camp provides intensive jazz instruction for approximately 100 young musicians ages 12-18. Expanded in 2000 to provide an additional week-long camp for approximately 90 adults. For more info and to download applications, click here. Apply by April 1st.
For recap and photos of 2006 camps (PDF file), click here.
For recap and photos of 2005 camps (PDF file), click here.
TRAD JAZZ YOUTH BAND FESTIVAL (est. 2006) — STJS created the first Trad Jazz Festival for youth bands, and it was a huge success in its first year. Co-presented by Sac State Jazz Studies under the direction of Steve Roach, and sponsored by See's Candies. For the Web site, click here.
TNT: The New Traditionalists (Est. 1989) — This STJS-sponsored youth band is formed each summer by audition. Under the direction of Dave Johnson, TNT represents the Sacramento Traditional Jazz Society at several events throughout the year: the Sac. Jazz Jubilee, the Trad. Jazz Youth Band Festival, and Jazz Sundays, to name a few.
YOUTH BANDS FEATURED MONTHLY (Est. 2004) — Local youth bands are regularly featured at our "Jazz Sunday" monthly concerts. The first set (noon) on the Main Stage is devoted to our young, developing musicians. Take this opportunity to hear—and encourage—these upcoming musicians who will carry trad. jazz into the future!
2006-7 TNT BAND MEMBERS — The band continues under the direction of Dave Johnson, while STJS volunteer Barb Vagg is the band manager: Katie Greenstein, trumpet; Tristan Bell, clarinet; Michelle Rabowsky, tenor sax; Tyler Woodruff, trombone; Tyler McKinnon, piano; Paul Doerner, banjo; Anthony Swanson, bass; and Jonathan Withem, drums.
2007 Scholarship Awards
Congratulations to the 18 music award winners who each received $200 for music lessons, all paid for by the 2006 monthly Raffle receipts. The following students each :
RIVER CITY H.S. — Felicia Alleger, Director
Alyssa Thompson, Andrey Fekho,
Kalen Hansen, Sean Farnsworth, Teresa Beeding
SILVERADO MID.S. — Polly Edgerton, Dir.
Alyssa Clark, Amanda Vertido, Andy Clark,
Amanda White, Clay Crowley, Jonathon Toderean,
Kayla Youngblood, Nick Martelli, Nick Niebank
WOODCREEK H.S. — Brad North, Dir.
Amanda Morris
EL CAMINO H.S. — Kevin Glaser, Dir.
Elise and Scott Neuman
More lessons will soon be awarded with proceeds from STJS Fund Developement—a select group of business people who invest monies donated or bequethed to STJS, then oversee the dispersement of the interest to music education in the form of lessons and Jazz Camp Scholarships. All current and new music students may apply.
Kenton O. Smith Scholarship
Ms. Laura Lee Humes generously sponsors the Kenton O. Smith Traditional Jazz College Scholarhip for college music majors. This fund is administered by the STJS Foundation. Click here for more info and to apply.
2006 Scholarship Awards
Congratulations to these talented and deserving young musicians honored with music lesson awards in spring 2006:
Recipients of the 2006 STJS Spring Music Awards were announced at the March 12 “Jazz Sunday.” Students are awarded $250.00 each to pay for private music lessons. Proceeds from raffle tickets sold at “Jazz Sunday,” along with proceeds from STJS Foundation endowments, go directly to Music Lesson Awards in the spring and fall.
Congratulations to all recipients. We hope to see you playing for STJS audiences in the near future. Another set of Music Lesson Awards will be announced in September. All current and new music students may apply.
NORMA TEAGARDEN Award for piano:
1. Andy Clark (Silverado Mid. School, Dir. Polly Edgerton)
2. Victoria Parks (Silverado, Dir. Polly Edgerton)
3. Sarah Felix (River City H.S., Dir. Felicia Alleger)
4. Dinos San Pedro (Rio Americano H.S.)
PHIL JENKINS Award:
Meg Morrison (Silverado, Dir. Polly Edgerton)
SACRAMENTO BANJO BAND Awards
from Capital Banjo Kids (Peggy Lewis):
Jacob Anuczcgyk, Jan Williams, James Edaile,
Rosa Mira, James Mira, Paul Doerner,
and (Silverado’s) Sam Plecker.
UNRESTRICTED AWARDS:
From Silverado Middle School (Dir. Polly Edgerton): Daniel Pesola, Phineas Toderman,
Jonathon Toderman, and Tristan Bell.
From River City High (Dir. Felicia Alleger):
Trevor Langford, Kevin Langford,
Andrew Russell, and Corey Bakarich.
From Davis (Instructor Celia Cottle):
Tyler Woodruff and Alex Bell.
Thanks to all who buy raffle tickets each month so we can continue to help these students.
College Musician Award
The 1st annual Outstanding College Musician was honored at the 1st annual Trad. Jazz Youth Band Festival held at Sac. State on Feb. 11, 2006. Scholarship Founder Laura Lee Humes presented the $1,000 award to Michael Tobian of BYU, who earned it with his impressive trad. jazz performance, dedication to teaching, and perseverance in earning a degree in music. He exemplified the passion for traditional jazz so crucial to “Passing the Torch.” The Kenton O. Smith Trad. Jazz College Scholarship also provides annual funds to a sophomore, junior or senior music major. This award is announced on July 1st. 2006 applications now available through the STJS Foundation.
To learn more about Jazz Sunday concerts,
click here.
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