Northwest Arkansas Jazz Society’s Jazz eighth annual All-Stars Youth Ensemble

 Walton Arts Center will host the debut performance of the Northwest Arkansas Jazz Society’s Jazz eighth annual All-Stars Youth Ensemble. 

 

The program for high school musicians culminates with a masterclass with internationally recognized touring jazz artist, Aubrey Logan, and a public performance at on Monday, April 29, at 6:30 pm. Tickets are $15.

 

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. 

 

Purchase tickets at waltonartscenter.org, by calling 479.443.5600 10 am until 5 pm on weekdays or in person at the Walton Arts Center Box Office 10 am until 2 pm on weekdays.