2008
July
25, 26 & 27
Educational Events
Educational Concert/Presentation
The Festival opens again this year with a Friday noon Educational Presentation in the Elks Lodge ballroom. In past years, this popular event has featured piano great John Royan’s Ragtime to Jazz and violin virtuoso Andy Stein in The Twain Shall Meet — Classical and Jazz.
For 2008, the Festival is happy to capitalize on a one-time-only opportunity — the 50th anniversary of Denver’s legendary Queen City Jazz Band! The presentation will include stories and performances by original QCJB musicians such as Bob Cooke and will trace the growth and popularity of the band right up to today. Queen City truly is a jazz icon and a Denver treasure, and this special celebration is not to be missed!
Free to 3-day badge holders. $15 for all others. $5 for students.
Student Workshops
In keeping with its mission statement, the Festival is again proud to offer free workshops for student musicians. These sessions are scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday of Festival week and will again be taught by members of the Queen City Jazz Band. Selected participants will be invited to sit in with Queen City on Sunday, and all participants receive a free Festival badge. For details and to register, call 303-670-3452.
