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Lawrence Conservatory of Music’s jazz program honored with two 2025 DownBeat Awards
Read More: Lawrence Conservatory of Music’s jazz program honored with two 2025 DownBeat AwardsLawrence University Jazz Ensemble performs under the direction of Patty Darling.
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Jazz takes center stage as artists, students, educators come together for Jazz Celebration Weekend
Read More: Jazz takes center stage as artists, students, educators come together for Jazz Celebration WeekendJosé L. Encarnación (left) and Patty Darling will again lead the Fred Sturm Jazz Celebration Weekend. (Photo by Aaron Lindeman ’27)
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New student group at Lawrence puts musical focus on gender inclusivity in jazz
Read More: New student group at Lawrence puts musical focus on gender inclusivity in jazzStudents in the Jazz and Gender Equity Initiative (JGEI) perform at Memorial Chapel during the Fred Sturm Jazz Celebration Weekend. Leaders of the group, Reese Pike and Vivian Shanley, are on piano and bass, respectively. (Photo by Aaron Lindeman ’27)
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Jazz Celebration Weekend returns with nod to women composers, performers
Read More: Jazz Celebration Weekend returns with nod to women composers, performersFred Sturm Jazz Celebration Weekend has been held annually for more than four decades. (Photo by Nora Murphy ’22)
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Reunion concert in Memorial Chapel to celebrate music, influence of Fred Sturm
Read More: Reunion concert in Memorial Chapel to celebrate music, influence of Fred SturmThe late Fred Sturm ’73 was a prolific composer and music educator who led Lawrence’s jazz studies program for 26 years.
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Lawrence scores two DownBeat Awards, among highest honors in jazz education
Read More: Lawrence scores two DownBeat Awards, among highest honors in jazz educationThe Lawrence University Jazz Band, led by José Encarnación, performs during the 2022 Fred Sturm Jazz Celebration Weekend. (Photos by Danny Damiani)
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Lucy Croasdale’s jazz composition continues long Conservatory tradition
Read More: Lucy Croasdale’s jazz composition continues long Conservatory traditionLucy Croasdale (Photos by Danny Damiani)
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Joy, Teague headline as Jazz Weekend comes roaring back at Lawrence
Read More: Joy, Teague headline as Jazz Weekend comes roaring back at LawrenceJose Encarnación is set to lead the Lawrence Conservatory into another Fred Sturm Jazz Celebration Weekend.
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For first-year trombone player, mixing jazz and basketball all part of the game
Read More: For first-year trombone player, mixing jazz and basketball all part of the gameMallory Meyer, a first-year music student and basketball player, stands in front of Alexander Gymnasium with her trombone. She will perform Nov. 5 as part of Fred Sturm Jazz Celebration Weekend and will debut Nov. 6 with Lawrence’s women’s basketball team. (Photo by Danny Damiani)
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Jazz Celebration Weekend honors Sturm, adds events for campus community
Read More: Jazz Celebration Weekend honors Sturm, adds events for campus communityThe late Fred Sturm will be remembered during this weekend’s Fred Sturm Jazz Celebration Weekend. He started the annual weekend jazz event at Lawrence 40 years ago.
Tag: Jazz and Improvisational Music
