Ravenscroft presents the Valley Jazz Cooperative’s Sapphire Big Band, under the direction of Russell Schmidt. The Sapphire Big Band will perform music by Luiz Bonfá, Billy Petito, and Billy Strayhorn. Additionally, the program will being with a few combo selections by VJC program participants, performing pieces by Fats Waller and others.
Lobby doors open at 6:00 p.m.; Ravenscroft Hall doors do not open until 6:45 p.m.
The Valley Jazz Cooperative was founded in 2016 and is an educational outreach of MSW Ministries. Instruction is focused on expanding the creativity of VJC members through developing improvisation skills and learning the language of jazz. The program is offered free of charge to eligible, committed, passionate music students (grades 8-12).
Cost for this event is $5.00 (general admission; no reserved seating)
Reservations are not required
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Join us for this event February 23, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Reservations are not required