February 13-15, 2009
The Honor Jazz Weekend is a unique jazz experience for high school sophomores, juniors and seniors. The festival is designed to give outstanding musicians a comprehensive playing and learning experience. Festival participants are chosen through a recorded audition (tape or CD) process. Students attending the festival will have the opportunity to be involved in small jazz combos as well as a large jazz ensemble. Students will also participate in masterclasses with UNL faculty and featured guests, learn about jazz history and jazz improvisation.
The Honor Jazz Weekend Faculty includes:
- Dr. Paul Haar, saxophone
- Dr. Scott Anderson, trombone
- Dr. Peter Bouffard, guitar
- Prof. Tom Larson, piano
- Dr. Darryl White, trumpet
- Prof. Rusty White, bass
