For the third time, the Clark College Jazz Ensemble distinguished themselves among the other colleges and universities representing seven states at the 2016 University of Northern Colorado/Greeley Jazz Festival, held April 21 through 23. This year, eight Clark College Jazz Ensemble students received Special Citation for Outstanding Musicianship awards, recognized from the 8,000 festival participants.…
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Clark Jazz Heats Up Colorado
by rinouye •
Student musicians take top honors at national jazz festival For the second year in a row, Clark College Jazz Ensemble students have received top honors at the annual University of Northern Colorado/Greeley Jazz Festival. This year, Clark students participated in two categories: big band and combo. Recognized from the 7500 festival participants representing…
Notes from the Fest
by herickson •
The 52nd annual Clark College Jazz Festival brings young musicians together From January 30 through February 1, Gaiser Student Center was swinging with the sounds of big-band jazz during Clark College’s renowned Jazz Festival. The event brought 60 jazz bands from middle and high schools around the region to compete in multiple divisions.…