15th Annual

Sunday, November 18, 2007,
10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Joe's Be-Bop Cafe
700 E. Grand Avenue,
Navy Pier
Chicago, Illinois

Registration Fees:

$20.00 each solo performer or duet with teacher

$15.00 each ensemble performer

Registration Deadline: October 15, 2007

Featured Guest Artists:
The Chad Willetts Trio

Ben Patterson on piano, Patrick Mulcahy on bass, and Chad Willetts on drums.

The purpose of the festival is to instill an appreciation for the jazz genre
by exposing people to Blues, Boogie, Ragtime, Standards, New Age and other jazz styles,
using original pieces, arrangements and improvisations.
This is done in an atmosphere that will encourage
students of all ages, levels and abilities to participate.

Students may perform solos, duets and ensembles.
Amplifications and CD accompaniments are welcome.
Solos must be memorized. Ensembles may use music but no photocopies.

Limits:

6 students (or ensembles) per teacher

3 minutes per piece.

Terry Tennes, Chair

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