Clifford Brown Jazz Trumpet Consortium
This jazz trumpet conference is open to all ages and ability levels! Benefit from jazz trumpet training & playing with prominent, inspiring jazz players and jazz educators Brad Goode, Terell Stafford, Greg Gisbert, Alan Hood and informative talks from special guest presenters. During the music workshop, you'll tour the East Side neighborhood and school where Clifford Brown flourished. Visit Brown's grave site and be a part of a moving musical tribute. Honor the legacy by meeting and speaking with special esteemed guest Clifford Brown, Jr. The week will include jazz trumpet training in listening, transcribing, improvisation, theory and tune learning and conclude each day with a jam session. The Consortium culminates with a public performance for the attendees.
As a bonus, enjoy the free Clifford Brown Jazz Festival nightly starting June 17th (through June 20th) in Rodney Square.
Tuition cost is only $399, plus a $26 non-refundable application fee. Opportunity is available to 60 passionate trumpeters. Attendees are responsible for their accommodations, meals and transportation.
Christina Cultural Arts Center, Clifford Brown Performance Space, 705 N. Market Street, Wilmington, DE 19801
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Wilmington Gets Special Artistic Treat -- Cassandra Wilson Coming Forth by Day: A Celebration of Billie Holiday
A special appearance by Grammy-winning vocalist, Cassandra Wilson.
Coming Forth by Day
is an homage to the beauty, power and genius of
Billie Holiday.
It is a vehicle for the re-emergence of her songbook in the 21st Century. Inspired by the Kemetic texts that give guidance through the afterlife,
Coming Forth by Day
is a collection of musical spells, prescriptions for navigating the myths surrounding her life and times .
Coming Forth By Day
offers the listener interpretations of iconic songs associated with this incomparable, charismatic and revolutionary tone master.
Saturday, March 28, 8:00pm
World Cafe Live at the Queen
500 N. Market Street Wilmington, DE 19801
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Stop the Violence Coalition
Please join
Stop the Violence Coalition as we come together to recognize and remember the movement for peace on our streets that started 15 years ago. Join us on Saturday, April 4, 2015, at the University of Delaware's Bob Carpenter Center for a day of honoring those who have been engaged in the cause these many years.
We will present the Maurice J. Moyer Drum Major for Peace award to an outstanding supporter of the Stop the Violence cause. In addition, we anticipate a day filled with something for everyone. This is a family, friends, neighbors, community leaders, all-community event. A VIP reception will be held to meet and greet the honorees and reunite many who came together 15 years ago to help Stop the Violence. If you or your group would like to have a table to share info, please inquire to the email or phone below. A table is free with the purchase of more than 1 ticket or VIP tickets.
Please RSVP to
janearmackln@aol.com or call 302.298.2888. We will get your tickets to you. Pass the word!
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Proof Positive: Christina Cultural Arts Center Student Success Story
David Hamilton
"As a teenager growing up in Wilmington, CCAC helped me unlock worlds and ideas I may have never discovered. I grew leaps and bounds through the power of discovery. I proudly attribute my ability to navigate and find success as a soldier in Iraq and as a manager/producer working alongside award-winning musicians to my experience at Christina Cultural Arts Center." |
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COMING EVENTS
MARCH Women's History Month Eye Shadow Exhibit On Exhibit Now-April 27 APRIL Young People's Festival of the Arts & "Concrete Rose" Premiere Saturday, 4/18 10:00-7:00pm Tatnall School, 1501 Barley Mill Road, Wilmington, DE 19807 BUY TICKETS MAY
WeBe3 In Concert
Friday, 5/8
Tickets $15 Advance
$20.00 At Door Christina Cultural Arts Center, Clifford Brown Performance Space 705 N. Market Street Wilmington, DE 19801 BUY TICKETS
WeBe3 Vocal Workshop
For regional singers who want to learn to improvise
Saturday, 5/9
10:00am-1:00pm
Advance registration encouraged
$25 Students | $40 Adults
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The Pivot Open
Mic Nights
Sign-ups 7:00pm; performances 8:00pm 2nd & 4th Fridays 7:00-10:00pm Christina Cultural Arts Center Clifford Brown Performance Space 705 N. Market Street Wilmington, DE 19801 |
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