Northwest Arkansas Jazz All-Stars Youth Ensemble
DATE: Monday, April 29, 6:30pm
LOCATION: Starr Theater at Walton Arts Center
ABOUT:
Students selected from 11 regional high schools have been rehearsing weekly, studying jazz techniques under the tutelage of professional working musicians and high school band instructors.
The All-Star program was created to inspire the region’s young musicians to experience the joys of America’s original music, jazz. Additionally, the curriculum serves to enhance the programs that are offered in our schools and provide peer-on-peer collaborations, jam sessions, concert performances and career opportunities in music.
“This is a unique opportunity for aspiring jazz musicians,” says Robert Ginsburg, artistic director of NAJS. “By studying with professional jazz artists, students can both grow musically and learn professional skills. Their annual performance at Walton Arts Center has been a highlight for jazz lovers, and a chance for concertgoers to witness the next generation of jazz musicians.”
NAJS funds the Jazz All-Stars program in part through individual contributions to the NWA Jazz Education Fund. Interested individuals can also visit digjazz.com/youth-jazz/ to learn more about the program and donate.
Support for the Jazz All-Stars project has been provided by the Northwest Arkansas Jazz Society, Thaden School and Walton Arts Center.
MUSICIANS:
- William Russell (Alto Sax) - Prairie Grove
- Josh Torres (Alto Sax) - Rogers Heritage High
- Conor Knaup (Tenor sax) - Bentonville High School
- Oliver Ramey (Tenor sax) - Prairie Grove High School
- Christian Iglesias (Tenor Sax) - Har-Bar High School
- Evan Blanz (Baritone Sax) - Fayetteville High School
- Aidan Taylor (Trumpet) - Bentonville High School
- Logan Lantz (Trumpet) - Bentonville high school
- Isaac Saclolo (Trumpet) - Rogers Heritage
- Jack Young (Trumpet) - Fayetteville High School
- Henry Cozart (Trumpet) - Bentonville high school
- Asher Eastman (Trombone) - Prairie Grove Highschool
- Ann Pocta (Trombone) - Bentonville high school
- Ivy Sandoval (Trombone) - Harber High School
- Maya Ellgass (Trombone) - Bentonville High School
- Hayden Harp (Piano - Harber High School
- Connor Abbott (Bass) - Bentonville High School
- Arden Warr (Drumset) - Bentonville High School
- Alex Cannon (Drumset) - Bentonville Highschool
- Luke Rice (Guitar) - Bentonville High School
- JT Loveless (Voice) - Bentonville High School