FEATURING MYSO'S JAZZ STUDIES MUSICIANS
Wed, Feb. 28 | Thurs, Feb. 29 | Sat, Mar. 2
Schedule
Selections will be announced from the stage.
Wednesday, February 28: 6:30-8:30 pm
Performances by:
- Cornerstone
- Outlook
- Template
- MYSO Jazz Faculty: Jeno Somlai, John Simons, Neil Davis, Jason Goldsmith, Chris Mell
Thursday, February 29: 6:30-8:30 pm
Performances by:
- Connection
- Perception
- Rumba
- MYSO Jazz Faculty: Tony Ayala, Jeno Somlai, Jon Lovas, Isaiah Simons, Chris Mell
Saturday, March 2: 1:00-5:00 pm
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- Apex
- Summit
- Bronzeville Jazz Ensemble
- Guest Artist David Bixler with MYSO Jazz Faculty: Jeno Somlai, Neil Davis, Isaiah Simons, John Simons, and Chris Mell
MYSO Jazz Studies
Chris Mell, Director
CORNERSTONE
Jeno Somlai, Instructor
Lucas Kunsmann, Guitar
Elijah Piechocki, Piano
Brooke Stromberg, Percussion
OUTLOOK
John Simons, Instructor
Anders Faivre, Percussion
Vincent Griffis, Alto Saxophone
Oliver Pape, Piano
TEMPLATE
Neil Davis, Instructor
Colton Klingenmeyer, Piano
Benjamin Morris, Guitar
Rehaan Muqeet, Percussion
CONNECTION
Isaiah Simons, Instructor
Jaden Brinson, Tenor Saxophone
Maya Friedli, Percussion
Anya Griffith, Piano
PERCEPTION
Jon Lovas, Instructor
Jacob Harris, Piano
Peter Schultz, Bass
Kiema Stampley, Guitar
Elliot Tiefenbrun, Percussion
RUMBA
Jeno Somlai and Tony Ayala, Instructors
Rohan Grasso, Percussion
Teddy Keppler, Percussion
Jack Monagle, Percussion
Luke Murray, Guitar
Jameson Rush, Percussion/Piano
Sayan Saha, Piano
Bobby Walsh, Alto Saxophone
APEX
Jason Goldsmith, Instructor
Thomas Doerr, Trombone
William Kearney, Bass
Leah Kunsmann, Piano
Nicholas Pienkos, Trumpet
Isaac Visser, Percussion
Bobby Walsh, Alto Saxophone
SUMMIT
Jeno Somlai, Instructor
Cecilia Barthel, Alto Saxophone
Alex Jebe, Percussion
Connor Rossi, Piano
Max Ryan, Guitar
Jason Shao, Tenor Saxophone
BRONZEVILLE JAZZ ENSEMBLE
Neil Davis, Instructor
Elizabeth Feist, Alto Saxophone
Lucas LaBeau, Piano
Jack Monagle, Percussion
Luke Murray, Guitar
John Tsagalis, Alto Saxophone
FACULTY COMBO
Jeno Somlai, Piano
John Simons, Bass
Isaiah Simons, Bass
Neil Davis, Guitar
Chris Mell, Drums
Jason Goldsmith, Tenor Sax
Jon Lovas, Alto Sax
Tony Ayala, Percussion
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.
This list recognizes gifts of $250 or more that were received from July 1, 2023, through January 16, 2024. We encourage you to call Emma Kunz, Philanthropy Operations Manager, at 414-267-2943, with questions or corrections—or to learn how to make a much-appreciated gift to MYSO.
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Johnson Controls
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