Young musicians showcase their talent at jazz festival
Sabtu, 06 Maret 2010 by Handbags Boutique Online
It's all about jazz at the 18th annual YISD Hanks Jazz Festival. I don't wanna talk about Java Jazz Festival 2010
High school and middle school bands from all over El Paso are competing in the event, held at Hanks High School.
However, it's more than just a competition. These young musicians are also learning from several pros, who are in town to show them something new.
Chris Vadala, a professional saxophonist who played with Chuck Mangione, spoke highly of the students. "I try and give them some very positive comments and then we just kind of go over the music and see if there are any things that we can work with that they haven't had an opportunity to work on."
Vadala adds the students "are embracing it, and credit to this Hanks Jazz Festival because there are so many people participating."
The musicians, meanwhile, are thrilled to compete, and thrilled to perform.
"It feels really good because it gives us a chance to show what we've worked hard for the last couple of weeks and to show off what's next to be expected of future band directors and future musicians," says Danielle Barron, a saxophonist from Bel Air High School.
And it takes a lot of hard work. "We have to be really strict with every note and our practices, so it's kind of difficult," says Brando Duarte, a trombonist from Eastwood Middle School.
So what advice can these students give to younger, aspiring musicians?
"They should take what the schools have to offer 'cause they're great - they're great programs, and it might actually help them in college," says Luis Medina, a Bel Air High School trombonist.
Young music masters, already teaching others to...take note.
The jazz festival continues at Hanks High School Saturday afternoon, March 6, concluding with a special concert at 7pm. Admission is free.
High school and middle school bands from all over El Paso are competing in the event, held at Hanks High School.
However, it's more than just a competition. These young musicians are also learning from several pros, who are in town to show them something new.
Chris Vadala, a professional saxophonist who played with Chuck Mangione, spoke highly of the students. "I try and give them some very positive comments and then we just kind of go over the music and see if there are any things that we can work with that they haven't had an opportunity to work on."
Vadala adds the students "are embracing it, and credit to this Hanks Jazz Festival because there are so many people participating."
The musicians, meanwhile, are thrilled to compete, and thrilled to perform.
"It feels really good because it gives us a chance to show what we've worked hard for the last couple of weeks and to show off what's next to be expected of future band directors and future musicians," says Danielle Barron, a saxophonist from Bel Air High School.
And it takes a lot of hard work. "We have to be really strict with every note and our practices, so it's kind of difficult," says Brando Duarte, a trombonist from Eastwood Middle School.
So what advice can these students give to younger, aspiring musicians?
"They should take what the schools have to offer 'cause they're great - they're great programs, and it might actually help them in college," says Luis Medina, a Bel Air High School trombonist.
Young music masters, already teaching others to...take note.
The jazz festival continues at Hanks High School Saturday afternoon, March 6, concluding with a special concert at 7pm. Admission is free.
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