BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Ravenscroft - ECPv6.2.9//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Ravenscroft X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://theravenscroft.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Ravenscroft REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Phoenix BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240329 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240330 DTSTAMP:20240328T070027 CREATED:20240213T232242Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T202243Z UID:29215-1711670400-1711756799@theravenscroft.com SUMMARY:PASSION: A Good Friday Experience DESCRIPTION:PASSION: A GOOD FRIDAY EXPERIENCE \nFriday\, March 29th @ 3pm\, 5pm\, and 7pm\nPassion: A Good Friday Experience\, features a dramatic reading from the Gospel of John\, moving musical interludes\, and compelling projected visuals in the beautifully appointed Ravenscroft Hall in Scottsdale. Three presentations of this special event are scheduled for Friday\, March 29th at 3 pm\, 5 pm\, and 7 pm. Each presentation is approximately 60 minutes in length. \nThe “passion” of Christ refers to the sufferings Jesus endured to redeem the world\, from His agony in the garden until His death on Calvary.  The Passion Narratives found in the New Testament are commonly read by a group of people\, each taking one or more “parts” in the style of a dramatic reading. \nThis program is presented by MSW Ministries\, a private operating foundation committed to “Serving God’s Word and inviting people to Christ through music\, media\, outreach\, technology and teaching.” www.mswministries.org \nArtists participating on stage in Passion: A Good Friday Experience will include: Vicki McDermitt (vocals)\, Chris Mack (vocals and spoken word)\, Evan Nickols (spoken word)\, Richard Parrish (spoken word)\, Mary Petrich (saxophone)\, Russell Schmidt (keyboards)\, Ben Hedquist (bass)\, and Rob Moore (drums). Immersive video and image projection in Ravenscroft Hall will also be a powerful component to this remarkable presentation. \nPassion: A Good Friday Experience is offered FREE to the public. As no ticket is required to this complimentary\, general admission event\, attendees are encouraged to arrive early to ensure Hall seating. For each presentation\, patrons who arrive after Ravenscroft Hall has filled will be invited to experience the event from the overflow seating area in Ravenscroft’s MultiPurpose Room. \nRavenscroft is an outreach of MSW Ministries and is dedicated to presenting creativity that gives glory to God. URL:https://theravenscroft.com/event/passion-a-good-friday-experience-3/ LOCATION:Ravenscroft Hall\, 8445 E Hartford Drive\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85255\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theravenscroft.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/2024-0329-Good-Friday-3840X2160-REV-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Russell Schmidt":MAILTO:events@theravenscroft.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240406T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240406T203000 DTSTAMP:20240328T070027 CREATED:20240202T184956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T190229Z UID:29203-1712430000-1712435400@theravenscroft.com SUMMARY:VJC Spring Performance DESCRIPTION:Valley Jazz Cooperative Spring Performance\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Valley Jazz Cooperative’s Indigo and Cerulean Big Bands present their Spring Performance in Ravenscroft Hall on Saturday\, April 6th at 7pm. \nBoth ensembles are directed by VJC Founder Russell Schmidt. VJC student groups typically perform a wide variety of repertoire\, mixing selections from historically significant composers such as Benny Carter\, Bill Holman\, Melba Liston\, and Billy Strayhorn\, with works by modern-day writers including Vince Mendoza\, Scott Ninmer\, Dave Rivello\, and Jueun Seok. \nThe 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 by 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). \nLobby doors open at 6:00 p.m.\, and Ravenscroft Hall doors open at 6:40 p.m. (following a soundcheck by the students). No food or drink is permitted inside Ravenscroft Hall. Please note that parking is free and abundant on-site at Ravenscroft. \nCost for this event is $10.00 (adults) and $5.00 (students). We hope to see you there! \n  URL:https://theravenscroft.com/event/vjc-spring-performance/ LOCATION:Ravenscroft Hall\, 8445 E Hartford Drive\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85255\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Events,Valley Jazz Cooperative ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://theravenscroft.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/04-06-2024-VJC-Spring-Perf-16-9-Full-Graphic.png ORGANIZER;CN="Russell Schmidt":MAILTO:events@theravenscroft.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240503T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240503T213000 DTSTAMP:20240328T070027 CREATED:20240312T174638Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T210727Z UID:29246-1714762800-1714771800@theravenscroft.com SUMMARY:Jazzbird Nights: VJC SENIOR SHOWCASE FEATURING JOHN WOJCIECHOWSKI (BENEFIT FOR HART PANTRY) DESCRIPTION:Friday\, May 3rd\, at 7:00pm\, Jazzbird welcomes MSW’s Valley Jazz Cooperative alongside guest artist John Wojciechowski (Benefit for HART Pantry). \nFeatured artists (first set) include:\nVJC Senior Showcase\nOutstanding seniors from MSW’s Valley Jazz Cooperative program perform combo jazz alongside guest artist John Wojciechowski and leading area jazz musicians. \nFeatured artists (second set) include:\nJohn Wojciechowski Quartet\, featuring John Wojciechowski– Saxophone\, Russell Schmidt– Piano\, Chris Finet– Bass\, and Rob Moore– Drums. \nAbout the guest artist… Saxophonist John Wojciechowski\, of whom the Chicago Tribune’s Howard Reich wrote: “…technically accomplished\, musically profound\, and harmonically daring” is originally from Detroit and has spent the last 18 years performing and teaching in Chicago. In addition to leading his own groups\, he has performed or recorded with The Chicago Jazz Orchestra\, The Chicago Jazz Ensemble\, The Woody Herman Orchestra\, The Chicago Symphony Orchestra\, The Detroit Symphony Orchestra\, Clark Terry\, Charlie Haden\, and Kurt Elling\, among many others. John has appeared on dozens of recordings as a sideman and has three recordings as a leader: “Lexicon” (2009)\, “Focus” (2015)\, and his most recent album\, “Swing of the Pendulum” (2023)\, released to critical acclaim on the AFAR Music label. \nBesides being an active performer\, John (a National Board Certified Teacher) is also an educator noted for his versatility\, creativity and enthusiasm. He has taught at the public school as well as university levels and has appeared all over the country as a guest artist\, clinician\, and conductor. His student groups have performed at the IAJE Conference\, Midwest International Band and Orchestra Clinic\, JEN Conference\, and the Illinois All-State Music Educator Conference. \nThe 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 by 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). \n100% of all proceeds and donations from this event will benefit HART Pantry\, which is dedicated to reaching teens in local high schools in the West Valley who do not have enough food\, clothing\, toiletries\, and other basic needs. It is HART Pantry’s mission to provide support and encourage teens to finish high school and increase self-esteem. (Learn more at https://hartpantry.org/) \nExperience an evening filled with wonderful jazz and choose from a fine selection of wine\, craft beers\, and catered dinner options for purchase. Check back here or visit our Facebook page the Thursday before this event for a more detailed dining menu. Doors open at 6:00 pm\, and the show begins at 7:00 pm. \nReservations for Jazzbird are now available. Click the “Get Tickets” button above to reserve your seats. Prices will range from $16-$28/each. For ticketing assistance\, click the “TICKETING HELP” button to see step-by-step instructions on reserving seating in Jazzbird. URL:https://theravenscroft.com/event/jazzbird-nights-vjc-senior-showcase-featuring-john-wojciechowski/ LOCATION:Jazzbird\, 8445 E. Hartford Drive\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85255\, United States CATEGORIES:Jazzbird Nights,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://theravenscroft.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/2024-05-VJC-John-Wojo-MAY3-3840x2160-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Russell Schmidt":MAILTO:events@theravenscroft.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240504T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240504T160000 DTSTAMP:20240328T070027 CREATED:20240312T180246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T180246Z UID:29251-1714831200-1714838400@theravenscroft.com SUMMARY:VJC SPOTLIGHT CONCERT FEATURING JOHN WOJCIECHOWSKI (BENEFIT FOR HART PANTRY) DESCRIPTION:VJC Spotlight Concert Featuring John Wojciechowski (Benefit for HART Pantry)\nThe ensembles of the Valley Jazz Cooperative educational program will share the stage for the final time this season\, joined by guest saxophonist John Wojciechowski. The Sapphire Ensemble (led by Paul Brewer) and the Cerulean and Indigo Big Bands (directed by Russell Schmidt) will play a wide-ranging program\, with selections from Bill Holman\, Thad Jones\, Jueun Seok\, Billy Strayhorn\, and many more. \nThis year’s VJC Spotlight Concert is also a fundraising event\, with 100% of all ticket sales donated to HART Pantry\, which is dedicated to reaching teens in local high schools in the West Valley who do not have enough food\, clothing\, toiletries\, and other basic needs. It is HART Pantry’s mission to provide support and encourage teens to finish high school and increase self-esteem. (Learn more at https://hartpantry.org/) \nAbout the guest artist… Saxophonist John Wojciechowski\, of whom the Chicago Tribune’s Howard Reich wrote: “…technically accomplished\, musically profound\, and harmonically daring” is originally from Detroit and has spent the last 18 years performing and teaching in Chicago. In addition to leading his own groups\, he has performed or recorded with The Chicago Jazz Orchestra\, The Chicago Jazz Ensemble\, The Woody Herman Orchestra\, The Chicago Symphony Orchestra\, The Detroit Symphony Orchestra\, Clark Terry\, Charlie Haden\, and Kurt Elling\, among many others. John has appeared on dozens of recordings as a sideman and has three recordings as a leader: “Lexicon” (2009)\, “Focus” (2015)\, and his most recent album\, “Swing of the Pendulum” (2023)\, released to critical acclaim on the AFAR Music label. \nBesides being an active performer\, John (a National Board Certified Teacher) is also an educator noted for his versatility\, creativity and enthusiasm. He has taught at the public school as well as university levels and has appeared all over the country as a guest artist\, clinician\, and conductor. His student groups have performed at the IAJE Conference\, Midwest International Band and Orchestra Clinic\, JEN Conference\, and the Illinois All-State Music Educator Conference. \nThe 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 by 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). \nLobby doors open at 1:00 p.m.\, and Ravenscroft Hall doors open at 1:40 p.m. (following a soundcheck by the students). No food or drink is permitted inside Ravenscroft Hall. Please note that parking is free and abundant on-site at Ravenscroft. \nCost for this event is $20.00 (adults) and $10.00 (students). We hope to see you there! URL:https://theravenscroft.com/event/vjc-spotlight-concert-featuring-john-wojciechowski-benefit-for-hart-pantry/ LOCATION:Ravenscroft Hall\, 8445 E Hartford Drive\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85255\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Events,Valley Jazz Cooperative ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://theravenscroft.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/2024-05-VJC-John-Wojo-RAV-TIX-3840x2160-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Russell Schmidt":MAILTO:events@theravenscroft.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240629T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240629T203000 DTSTAMP:20240328T070027 CREATED:20240202T190015Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T190015Z UID:29205-1719687600-1719693000@theravenscroft.com SUMMARY:VJC Alumni Band DESCRIPTION:Valley Jazz Cooperative Alumni Band\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAn annual highlight of the Valley Jazz Cooperative program\, the VJC Alumni Band returns to the Ravenscroft Hall stage on Saturday\, June 29th at 7pm! \nThe jazz ensemble\, under the direction of Russell Schmidt\, features talented young musicians who were previously members of the VJC during their high school years. This exceptionally gifted alumni group presents a concert each June\, allowing these creative artists to reconnect and make music once more. \nPrevious performances by the Alumni Band have included music from composers and arrangers such as Duke Ellington\, Bill Holman\, Thad Jones\, Gerry Mulligan\, Sammy Nestico\, Nelson Riddle\, Maria Schneider\, Jueun Seok\, and Billy Strayhorn. Concertgoers can also expect one or two combo selections to highlight the formidable improvisation skills of the band members. \nThe 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 main VJC program runs annually between December and May and is offered free of charge to eligible\, committed\, passionate music students (grades 8-12). The Alumni Band program started in 2022\, and the group begins its rehearsal schedule each year upon the conclusion of the JHS/HS program. \nLobby doors open at 6:00 p.m.\, and Ravenscroft Hall doors open at 6:30 p.m. No food or drink is permitted inside Ravenscroft Hall. Please note that parking is free and abundant on-site at Ravenscroft. \nCost for this event is $20.00 (adults) and $10.00 (for students). Purchase your tickets today! URL:https://theravenscroft.com/event/vjc-alumni-band-3/ LOCATION:Ravenscroft Hall\, 8445 E Hartford Drive\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85255\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Events,Valley Jazz Cooperative ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://theravenscroft.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/06-29-2024-VJC-Alumni-Band-Perf-16-9-Full-Graphic.png ORGANIZER;CN="Russell Schmidt":MAILTO:events@theravenscroft.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR