Have you been looking for a PDF sheet music reader for iPad? The sheet music reader ForScore is an excellent app that reads sheet music and turns pages. This is an article with a summary of all the resources on this website related to ForScore. I noticed that there weren't very many tutorials on the internet for this app, but I use it all the time and would have appreciated a quick overview. I believe ForScore is the best iPad…
This article contains a tutorial - from the very beginning to the very end - on how to pull up sheet music and flip pages across devices with the ForScore app. Imagine as a band leader you could pull up any sheet of music, turn to any page, and anyone else connected could also see that as well, including annotations. Awesome! This app allows us to come just a little bit closer to a paperless band! Note: ForScore can only…
This article will give you a general overview of the ForScore app, and is designed for someone just getting started with the app. ForScore is a great way to manage your PDFs. Covered in this article: How to navigate page turnsHow to create a set listHow to share a set list with PDFs includedHow to search for songsHow to turn half pagesHow to add annotationsA brief introduction to Cue (See Part 3 for more info)How to use the piano and…
This article will show you how to pull sheet music PDFs into your ForScore app, and is the first in a three part series about ForScore. The ForScore app is becoming the industry standard for sheet music management: it allows for sharing across devices, page turns across devices, is reliable, you can write on the music, and it is easy to use. I use this app on a daily basis, and create set lists for all the gigs with bands…
George Mason University School of Music presents THE 17TH ANNUAL JAZZ4JUSTICE™ featuring a new partnership between George Mason University and Legal Services of Northern Virginia Friday, November 16, 2018 at 8 p.m. Hylton Performing Arts Center in Manassas Saturday, November 17, 2018 at 8 p.m. Center for the Arts in Fairfax (FAIRFAX)— George Mason University’s School of Music presents the 17th annual Jazz4Justice LIVE! concert and fundraiser on Friday, November 16 at 8 p.m. in the Hylton Performing Arts Center…
Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital, 921 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20003 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Burnett Thompson, 703-489-8704, [email protected] Premiere DC Bassist Amy Shook and the SR4tet to open the Street Scenes Concert Series at the Hill Center on October 4th, 2018 Performing New Originals and Old Standards With a Star Studded Cast Washington, D.C. (September 9th, 2018) --…
Announcing: The Hill Center Street Scenes Concert Series For a complete schedule and artist bios for the Hill Center Street Scenes Concert Series, curated by Burnett Thompson and Shannon Gunn, please visit www.pianojazz.com/hillcenter.htm. Ensembles in residence at the Hill Center provide exquisite concert performances coupled with children's programming in D.C. public schools. In its 7th season, the aim of the series is to bring the world’s rich musical universe to Capitol Hill and the wider Washington, D.C. community. Hill Center…
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Get Tickets: http://bullettes.brownpapertickets.com/ Start out the evening with a classy cocktail around 5:30 pm inspired by the community spirit that is Republic Restoratives, a new women-owned distillery turned venue in town. They are located just a few blocks north of the Angelika pop up and humane society on New York Ave in Northeast DC. There is plenty of parking (free for 2 hours) within a block in the Hecht's garage. All ticket holders are given 20% off drinks. Feel free…
This is a cross posting to my other blog for my all-woman big band, Shannon Gunn and the Bullettes. The Bullettes are busy this month! We hope you can join us this coming Sunday, September 20th, to kick off the Castleton in Performance series at the Castleton Theatre! This is a very prestigious event and we are extremely excited to perform there. At Castleton, the theme is to encourage young people in jazz. We will feature Caeley Niess…
Here is the presentation I'm making tomorrow for my Apps for Jazzers presentation at the National Jazz Workshop at Shenandoah University. Please comment with your favorite apps below!
In regards to his experiences walking the streets of Berlin, Wycliffe Gordon states: "I saw the thing that music does, and has done... time and time again... it shatters all of those things that separate us." In this interview, Mr. Gordon tells stories about his experience in Germany, how Louis Armstrong stopped a war, and how the JLCO's performance of Ellington/Strayhorn's Peer Gynt Suite helped break the proverbial "glass wall." Please enjoy this episode of the JazzCast, where we dig into…
Welcome back to the JazzCast! This episode we have Bobby Jasinski, DC based pianist, composer, and bandleader. I'm very happy to share his latest endeavor, "Retrospection," with you as we dig in behind the scenes in the music. This is Bobby's second album and features 12 original songs played by a cast of amazing musicians he has put together. I hope you enjoy this interview! Bobby and his Septet will be performing at the Jazz Loft on Sunday, May 10th,…
Welcome back to the JazzCast! Today we have an interview with jazz pianist Donal Fox! He will be performing this Friday, April 10th, 2015, at AMP by Strathmore, located at 11810 Grand Park Avenue North Bethesda, MD 20852. Show starts at 8 pm. With an encyclopedic ear and ravishing technique, Donal Fox draws on a vast repertoire in this solo piano concert that includes works by and based on J.S. Bach, Thelonious Monk, George Frideric Handel, John Coltrane, Frédéric Chopin, Radiohead, Robert…
Many thanks to Amy Bormet for having us back again for the Washington Women in Jazz Festival! I love this particular time of year because we get to see so many fantastic and talented women come out to perform. Amy has really built the WWJF into an amazing and high quality festival that everyone is still talking about throughout the year. I'm very thankful to get to play for the amazing audience at Westminster Church, one of the best venues…
This post is about the internet and clicks and how people are making money off of a jazz master's name. This post may seem a bit non-artistic to those that know me. I just feel the need to get this out there, and it goes in line with my JTTB Records 2015 Vision of creating a non-profit record label that promotes a sustainable music industry. More info about website services coming soon.... look for it summer 2015. Dear jazz friends, I am…
Website: http://jazzandfreedom.com, http://capitalbop.com News: Jazz and Freedom Festival Produced by: CapitalBop and JTTB Records Cost: $20 suggested donation, portion of the proceeds benefit EmpowerDC 411 New York Ave NE Where: Union Arts 4 pm - 12 am When: Sunday, January 18th, 2015 Groups: Guest Panel of Speakers including Rusty Hassan and Fred Foss Bullettes Octet, Trio OOO, Reginald Cyntje and Herman Burney duo Alison Crockett, Nasar Abadey and Jamal Moore duo Jazz and Freedom Octet Washington, D.C. –…
The Jazz and Freedom Octet is an ensemble created to promote peace and social justice by performing music that inspires freedom. The Jazz and Freedom Octet comprises of Jessica Boykin-Settles on vocals, Grant Langford on tenor sax, Donvonte McCoy on trumpet, Shannon Gunn on trombone, Sam Prather on piano, Karine Chapdelaine-Walker on bass, and Savannah G. Harris on drum set. The Jazz and Freedom Octet will perform two shows for the Jazz and Freedom Festival 2015. They will start on Saturday, January…
Welcome back to the JazzCast, Episode 24, where we finish up an interview with Reginald Cyntje! I'm happy to state that Reginald's album, "Elements of Life" was just named one of the top five albums for 2014 by CapitalBop blog. Go Reggie! (And every album on that list is excellent, please check them out!) In this episode we get deep into the meaning behind the music as well as more philosophical matters. You can also check out more of Reginald's…
It's time to write an actual blog post and start letting everyone know about how some things will get tweaked in the next year or two. This morning I sat down and spoke with my father about my plans, and he was very confused so this is partly to clear that up for him. This website has been a tool as a "temporary" place to hang my hat for my podcast, but now it will become a permanent home for…
Welcome back to the JazzCast, Episode 23! Here we have an interview with Reginald Cyntje, jazz trombonist from the DC region. He will be talking about his latest album, "Elements of Life." He has a really interesting story for each song, I hope you enjoy this interview. This was recorded in August, and I apologize that it took so long to get it out. There are some references to successful performances at Twins and Bohemian Caverns in August and September. The…
Welcome to Episode 22 of the JazzCast, where you can hear curated listening sessions with jazz musicians! This week we have Miki Yamanaka, jazz pianist from Japan and masters student at Queens College. If you've ever been to Smalls, you've probably seen her or even played with her. She's busy! If you like her music, please come out and support her show at the Fat Cat in New York on Thursday night, September 4th, at 7:00 PM. There is a cover charge…
Welcome to the JazzCast! Today I have an awesome and touching interview with JS Williams, jazz cat and trumpet player from New York. I was really thankful to be able to find a few minutes as he runs back and forth between DC and NY to be able to dig into his latest album, the "Late Bluemer." He plays with a stellar cast of musicians, including: Noble Jolley - piano Eric Wheeler - bass Nate Jolley - drums What I…
Welcome to the JazzCast! Today we have an interview with vocalist extraordinaire Christie Dashiell! Born in Washington, D.C. and raised in Greenville, NC, contemporary award winning jazz vocalist Christie N. Dashiell honed her vocal skills at Howard University and then, later, the Manhattan School of Music. Dashiell's history includes performances with Howard’s premiere vocal jazz ensemble, Afro-Blue. She has also performed at the Kennedy Center as a part of the 2010 Betty Carter's Jazz Ahead residency program. She is the recipient of…
Last Tuesday, I got to run up to New York for a bit to take a professional development course on teaching economics. I'm always at a loss of how to make econ easier, so it was a great way to get some new ideas that are actually fun and informative. I hate lecture! Looking forward to teaching the new year as a result. It will be fun! After the PD, I visited with my good friend Miki for a bit. Walked…
Welcome back! This episode is part two of an interview with Australian composer and trumpet player Elliott Hughes. Episode 18 (part 1) was an introduction to large ensemble writing in Australia, and Episode 19 (part 2) is about Elliott Hughes' music and his Horizon Art Orchestra. Elliott Hughes is a Melbourne based composer and trumpet player, who combines interests in jazz, contemporary classical chamber and orchestral music, and electroacoustic music. He has had his music performed in New York, Canada, Hong Kong and around Australia, releasing his…
Welcome jazz fans! This podcast is an interview with Elliott Hughes, Melbourne based composer and trumpet player, who combines interests in jazz, contemporary classical chamber and orchestral music, and electroacoustic music. He has had his music performed in New York, Canada, Hong Kong and around Australia, releasing his debut recording in 2012 with his large ensemble Horizon Art Orchestra. He has also worked collaboratively with theatre companies, scoring short films, and as a freelance arranger. He completed undergraduate study at the…
Summer greetings! Welcome to episode 17 of the JazzCast, where you can find curated listening sessions with jazz musicians. Today I bring you an interview with DC area jazz saxophonist and educator Brad Linde. Many people know of Brad as the leader of the Bohemian Caverns Jazz Orchestra as well as his cool "Brad Linde Ensemble," but his musical direction has changed in the last few years to move more toward free improvisation. And so we have the opportunity to be…
Hi everyone! This is the second part in a two part series of interviews with Jeff Antoniuk, jazz saxophonist and educator. Please click here to see the first half of the interview. Jeff Antoniuk is an internationally respected jazz saxophonist and holds his own education programs to service adult learners, to include the Maryland Summer Jazz Workshop, InDepth Jazz Clinics, and the Jazz Band Masterclass. This year he will be pulling in several high class artists to help him with Maryland Summer Jazz, including: Peter…
Here you will find an interview with Jeff Antoniuk, jazz saxophonist and educator from the metropolitan D.C. area. This episode is the first part in a two part series - please check back for the second part to go up tomorrow. Jeff is an internationally respected jazz saxophonist and holds his own education programs to service adult learners, to include the Maryland Summer Jazz Workshop, InDepth Jazz Clinics, and the Jazz Band Masterclass. This year he will be pulling in several…