featuring MYSO's Jazz Studies program musicians and faculty

and guest artist Matt Heilmann

Wed, Feb. 26 | Thurs, Feb. 27 | Fri, Feb 28* | Sat, Mar. 1

Milwaukee Youth Arts Center
*The Jazz Estate

Schedule

Selections will be announced from the stage.

Wednesday, February 26: 6:00-8:00 pm, at MYAC

Performances by:

• Cornerstone
• Outlook
• Template
  

Thursday, February 27: 6:00-7:00 pm, at MYAC

Performances by:

• Perception
• Connection
• Effect

Friday, February 28: 8:00 pm, at The Jazz Estate

Performances by:

• Jazz Studies combo featuring Luke Murray, Guitar; Jack Monagle, Drums; Connor Rossi, Piano; Zachary Watson, Tenor Sax; CC Bartel, Alto Sax; Elizabeth Fiest, Alto Sax; and Isaiah Simons, Bass
• Guest Artist Matt Heilmann with MYSO Jazz Faculty Isaiah Simons, Bass; Neil Davis, Guitar; Jason Goldsmith, Tenor Sax; and Chris Mell, Drums

Saturday, March 1: 1:00-5:00 pm, at MYAC

• • Bronzeville Jazz Ensemble
  • Apex
  • Summit
  • Rumba
  • Guest Artist Matt Heilmann with MYSO Jazz Faculty Isaiah Simons, Bass; Neil Davis, Guitar; Jason Goldsmith, Tenor Sax; and Chris Mell, Drums

MYSO Jazz Studies

Chris Mell, Director

CORNERSTONE

 James Sodke, Instructor

Elliot Tiefenbrun, Drums
Elijah Piechocki, Piano
Peter Schultz, Bass
Lucas Kunsmann, Guitar
Aaryaa Mardikar, Alto Sax
Carter Zieger, Trombone

OUTLOOK

John Simons, Instructor

Anders Faivre, Drums
Oliver Pape, Piano
Jacob Harris, Guitar
Peter Kearney, Guitar

TEMPLATE

Neil Davis, Instructor

Rehaan Muqeet, Drums
Colton Klingenmeyer, Piano
Christopher Fisher, Guitar
Benjamin Morris, Guitar
Cameron Kotlyarsky, Alto Sax
Jaden Brinson, Tenor Sax

PERCEPTION

Isaiah Simons, Instructor

Kiema Stampley, Guitar
Nelson Schultz, Drums
Jameson Rush, Piano

CONNECTION

 Johnny Padilla, Instructor

Alex Gomeniok, Drums
Ivy Taylor, Guitar
Finn Rogers, Trumpet
JT Laurie, Piano

EFFECT

Neil Davis, Instructor

Joseph Condecon-Stone, Guitar
Max Neyer, Piano
Thomas Kearney, Drums

BRONZEVILLE JAZZ ENSEMBLE

Neil Davis, Instructor

Hogan Kolowrat, Piano
Rohan Grasso, Drums
Zachary Watson, Tenor
CC Barthel, Alto Sax
Nathanael Cueto, Guitar

APEX

Jason Goldsmith, Instructor

Jack Monagle, Drums
Luke Murray, Guitar
Axel Zepeda-Garduno, Piano
Nick Pienkos, Trumpet
Elizabeth Feist, Alto Sax

SUMMIT

 James Sodke, Instructor

Teddy Keppler, Drums
Connor Rossi, Piano
Eli Darko, Guitar
Thomas Doerr, Trombone

RUMBA

 Johnny Padilla and Tony Ayala, Instructors

Ezra Olson, Piano
Weston Eichmeier, Drums
Sam Mitch, Saxophone/Bass
Jameson Rush, Vibes
Jack Monagle, Drums
Rohan Grasso, Drums
Teddy Keppler, Drums
Luke Murray, Guitar
Nolan Berg, Percussion

FACULTY COMBO

Matt Heilmann, Trumpet
Isaiah Simons, Bass
Neil Davis, Guitar
Jason Goldsmith, Tenor Sax
Chris Mell, Drums

Founded by Cliff Gribble in 2004, the Jazz Studies program offers top quality jazz training to young musicians from the Greater Milwaukee area, with a focus on urban students whose culture and heritage are deeply rooted in the origins of jazz and Latin jazz music.

Training by top-notch and highly-experienced faculty emphasizes small jazz combo experience, jazz technique, improvisation, instrumental technique, and basic to advanced music theory.

The Jazz Studies program develops high level jazz musicians and affords a thorough understanding of various jazz styles, composers, musicians, and their music. The program offers jazz training, performing opportunities, and clinics with local and national artists to those with limited access to study music.

Donations to MYSO are the crucial funding source that allow us to nurture, challenge, and inspire young minds, profoundly changing lives and our community for the better. We are tremendously grateful for these important gifts.

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