After such a great visit in 2004, Kristin and Todd returned to share their expertise for all grades K-5, a clinic with JDZ JAZZ!!, an all-school assembly, and an after-school bass workshop.

Lynnwood Vocal Jazz Festival             7 March, 2008

JDZ JAZZ!! Will travel to Edmonds Community College for a non-competitive performance and jazz clinics.  Four students received “Outstanding Musicianship” Awards during our last visit!  We look forward to seeing our friends in “Soundsation” once again.

Makiya, Ella, Acacia and Alexa will participate in this regional honor choir under the direction of Dr. Patty Bourne.  We will host the event in the Joyce Garver Theater all day with rehearsals and a final performance at 4:00 pm.

Northwest Vocal Jazz Festival              16 May, 2008

We will compete in the jr. high division of the festival at Mt. Hood Community College.  The top two groups perform again in the evening and a place is given for third place.  In 2006 we earned 6 Outstanding Musician Awards and a plaque for third place!

J.D. Zellerbach Elementary School

841 NE 22nd Ave.

Camas, WA 98607

JDZ SHOWCASE                                  28 February, 2008

The trio presented workshops in the music room for grades 3-5 and JDZ JAZZ!!.  JDZ JAZZ!! then had the pleasure or performing two songs with this trio during their show called “Swingin’ the Benny Goodman Songbook” which was sponsored by the Camas Performing Artists Series the following evening. 

Kristin Korb/Todd Johnson                 1 October, 2007

In-Class Recording Session

Text Box: JDZ JAZZ!! “Happenings”
Check out the events that are available for students in and out of the classroom!

To contact me—Natalie Wilson

 

Phone: 360.833.5710 ext. 2507

Fax: 360.833.5711

Email: natalie.wilson@camas.wednet.edu

This is the evening where all classrooms will be open to display their talents.  The event concludes with all grade levels singing a folk song in the JDZ gym.  JDZ JAZZ!! Will lead the entire crowd in our closing number “You Are My Sunshine.”

The Terry Blaine Trio          28-29 September, 2007

Before the end of the year, we will make an audio and video recording of all the pieces we’ve performed. Parent help will be needed!

Events

LCRMEA Elementary Honor Choir       26 April, 2008

JDZ JAZZ!! and JAM Assembly      24 April, 2008

Mayor Paul Dennis will attend with us at 9:30 am to formally declare April a “Jazz Appreciation Month.”  JDZ JAZZ!! will sing and the student body will sing our school song—a blues tune!