BRATTLEBORO \u2014 The Vermont Jazz Center (VJC) invites the community to celebrate the culmination of its fall semester at the Student Showcase on Saturday, Dec. 6, from noon to 5 p.m. Over the course of the afternoon, nine ensembles will share the results of three months of study, rehearsal, and collaboration. Listeners can expect a mix of jazz standards, Latin jazz, samba percussion, vocal harmonies, improvisational forays and spirited tunes from the Blue Note era.<\/p>\n
This performance tradition highlights the depth of talent within the VJC\u2019s education program, bringing together musicians of all ages and backgrounds, according to a news release. The event is free and open to the public; a suggested $5 donation supports the VJC Scholarship Fund, which awards more than $17,000 annually to help make jazz education accessible to all.<\/p>\n
The Saturday afternoon performance will kick off at 12:30 p.m. with the Fearless Improv group. Led by legendary horn player John Clark, this ensemble encourages musicians of all backgrounds to explore creative expression through composing, analyzing, and improvising in a welcoming, community setting.<\/p>\n
At 1 p.m., the VJC Sextet, the VJC\u2019s flagship outreach group, will perform swinging arrangements they use to liven up area schools, community centers, and senior living facilities.<\/p>\n
At 1:30 p.m., Sambaganza, the VJC\u2019s samba ensemble, will perform their percussion arrangements of Brazilian rhythms.<\/p>\n
At 2 p.m., two Youth Jazz Ensembles will perform repertoires of classic jazz tunes. These groups of students hail from Brattleboro Union High School, Leland and Gray Union Middle\/High School and the Marlboro School. They will be presenting a repertoire of jazz classics and exciting arrangements that fuse Latin rhythms, and swing and bebop. All participants will improvise.<\/p>\n
At 3 p.m. the Soubrettes, a choir led by Anna Patton will present a fresh take on American swing-era songs, combining close-harmony vocals with poignant and humorous lyrics.<\/p>\n
The Latin Jazz Ensemble follows at 3:30 p.m. This large group combines to perform infectious grooves from Latin America and the Caribbean. The instrumentation includes a frontline of violin, saxophones, flute and two trumpets with a powerhouse, five-piece rhythm section.<\/p>\n
Closing out the afternoon, starting at 4 p.m., drummer Claire Arenius will direct two groups performing the soulful, hard-driving jazz sound made famous by Blue Note Records.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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