Showing posts with label jazz. Show all posts
Showing posts with label jazz. Show all posts

Thursday, March 21, 2024

Franklin High School Jazz Band Competes in Massachusetts Association for Jazz Education Finals

Superintendent Lucas Giguere, Principal Joshua Hanna and Assistant Principal Michael Walsh are excited to share that Franklin High School's jazz band competed in the Massachusetts Association for Jazz Education (MAJE) finals at Norwood High School on Saturday, March 16. 

Franklin High School's Jazz Band of 30 students played three songs; Tito Puente's "Ran Kan Kan," Charles Mingus' "Goodbye Pork Pie Hat," and "Better Get Hit in Your Soul." The band played alongside 19 other bands from Massachusetts and performed for a panel of college professors and professional performing jazz artists for medal awards. They received a Superior Gold Medal for their performance and will advance to the Gold Medal Showcase on May 5 at the Hatch Memorial Shell at the Charles River Esplanade in Boston.

Prior to the state final, the Franklin High School Jazz Band performed in the Central District Festival at Algonquin Regional High School in Northborough on March 6.  The group won a Superior Gold Medal and was one of three bands to advance to the finals.

"The band has had an incredible run in this concert series, and the Franklin School District couldn't be more proud," Superintendent Lucas Giguere said. "Their success is a testament to their work ethic and passion for music. I thank Band Director Leighanne Rudsit for her devotion to ensuring these students can share such achievements."

From left to right: Franklin High School Jazz Band members Weylan O'Connell, Aidan Padula, and Anton Sackley at Algonquin Regional High School in Northboro.  (Photo courtesy Franklin Public Schools)
From left to right: Franklin High School Jazz Band members Weylan O'Connell, Aidan Padula, and Anton Sackley at Algonquin Regional High School in Northboro.   (Photo courtesy Franklin Public Schools)


Franklin High School Jazz Band students at Algonquin Regional High School in Northboro. (Photo courtesy Franklin Public Schools)
Franklin High School Jazz Band students at Algonquin Regional High School in Northboro. (Photo courtesy Franklin Public Schools)

Franklin High School Jazz Band students at Algonquin Regional High School in Northboro. (Photo courtesy Franklin Public Schools)
Franklin High School Jazz Band students at Algonquin Regional High School in Northboro. (Photo courtesy Franklin Public Schools)

Thursday, January 25, 2024

FHS Winter Jazz Concert January 29, 2024

Franklin High School is pleased to invite you to our annual Winter Jazz Concert. 

Come hear our very own award winning FHS Jazz Bands and Jazz Combos under the direction of Leighanne J. Rudsit & Matthew Geisinger.  Music will include swing, bebop, ballads and funk.  

Some big band titles will include “Birk’s Works” and “Ran Kan Kan”, music by Charles Mingus, Myles Davis, Sonny Rollins, and Horace Silver.  Featured soloists include John Kane IV on Saxophone, Aidan Padula and Anton Sackley on Drums, Thomas Bradley on Trombone, Brady Devlin on Trumpet, Maria Zaki on Flute, and Weylan O’Connell on Bass.  

The event will take place at 7:00 PM on Monday, January 29 in the Franklin High School auditorium.  A $5 donation is requested at the door, but is not required.  

   
FHS Winter Jazz Concert January 29, 2024
FHS Winter Jazz Concert January 29, 2024

Thursday, January 18, 2024

27 FHS Music Students performed with the Massachusetts Central District Honor Band, Chorus and Orchestra

Twenty seven members of the Franklin High School music program auditioned and were accepted into the 2024 Massachusetts Central District Honor Ensembles. The performance took place on January 13th at Mechanics Hall in Worcester, MA.

27 FHS Music Students performed with the  Massachusetts Central District Honor Band, Chorus and Orchestra
27 FHS Music Students performed with the  Massachusetts Central District Honor Band, Chorus and Orchestra

Participating in the Central District Band were

  • Gavin Abdel-Aziz - Trombone
  • Emma Anderson-French Horn
  • Jake Blanchard - French Horn
  • Karah Bradanese - Clarinet
  • Peter Bryan - Trumpet
  • Daniel Campbell - Trumpet
  • Lauren Curtis - Trombone
  • Alexander Fioravanti - Euphonium
  • Francis Fracassa - French Horn
  • Liam Geoghegan - Tenor Saxophone
  • John Kane IV - Baritone Saxophone
  • Lola Richardson - Flute
  • Isabelle Simino - Trombone
  • Gabriel Terry - Trombone
  • Maria Zaki - Flute
  • Katharina Zercie - Bass Trombone

Franklin High School students performing with the Central District Jazz Band were

  • Adithya Balagurumoorthy - Baritone Saxophone
  • Thomas Bradley - Trombone
  • Emelia Chambers - Trumpet
  • Brady Devlin - Trumpet
  • Weylan O’Connell - Bass
  • Aidan Padula and Anton Sackley - Drum Set
Selected to perform with the Central District Orchestra is
  • Victoria Courtright-Lim - Violin
  • Emily Liu - Violin
  • Adam Peng - Cello
  • Zo Pietras - Violin

Thursday, October 19, 2023

Farmers Market entertainment features Ladder 3 Trio

"We are excited to have the Ladder 3 Trio with us the last 2 weeks, thank you to @franklinculture and @masscultural . They will be serenading us with their amazing jazz numbers.

Make sure you join us in supporting them!"
Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/CyecbxAo8iz/

Farmers Market entertainment features Ladder 3 Trio
Farmers Market entertainment features Ladder 3 Trio


Sunday, September 17, 2023

Franklin TV: Pamela Hines - Take the Jazz Journey

by Pete Fasciano, Executive Director 09/17/2023

Pamela Hines has been a prolific presence in American jazz as a pianist and composer. She has received national and international critical acclaim for instrumental compositions that contribute to the art of the trio, and for jazz originals for vocalists who are more at home in the American Songbook. 

Pamela Hines
Pamela Hines

Hines has led or played with other jazz artists at hundreds of east coast venues for three decades, including Scullers, Groton Hill Music Center, Les Zygomates, Prudential Center Summer Music Series, Boston Harbor Park Summer Music Series, Ryles, Johnny D's, Thelonious Monkfish (Mad Monkfish), Spirit of Boston, Acton Jazz Cafe, Mechanics Hall, New Haven Jazz Festival, Newton Jazz Festival, New Composers Jazz Festival, and Cachaça, Duplex and Metropolitan Room in NYC. (Whew! Busy girl.)

Her 2018 release, Music of Richard Whiting, earned 4.5/5 stars and was a Top 10 of 2018 selection by Dan McClenaghan, at All About Jazz. Three of her trio CDs have reached the top 20 on national radio charts and her all- original Christmas CD with vocalists made the national radio list in 2008.

Hines was host/pianist for Live Jazz New England on NPR-station WICN, 2012–17. She currently hosts the Saturday Jazz Matinee.

And did I happen to mention that Pam also hosts Jazz Journey on wfpr●fm? No? Listen, on 102.9 fm, Tuesday: 9a/12p/6p. Enjoy the Journey – and all that Jazz.
And – as always –
Thank you for listening to wfpr●fm. 
And, thank you for watching.
Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online  http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf   


PROGRAMMING NOTE:
Our assigned Comcast channels have changed. Verizon is not affected.
  • Our All-Access channel has moved from 8 to 6. 
  • Our School channel has moved from 96 to 8.
  • Our Government channel has moved from 11 to 9
Our assigned Comcast channels have changed
Our assigned Comcast channels have changed

Thursday, March 9, 2023

Jazz Café scheduled for Mar 24 at FHS Cafeteria

Jazz Café scheduled for March 24 at the FHS Cafeteria. FHS and middle school jazz bands will perform.

Tickets available online -> https://givebutter.com/FranklinJazz


Jazz Café scheduled for Mar 24 at FHS Cafeteria
Jazz Café scheduled for Mar 24 at FHS Cafeteria

Thursday, February 9, 2023

Dean College to Host a Screening and Discussion of the Film “Uprooted: The Journey of Jazz Dance”

In celebration of Black History Month, Dean College will hold a screening and discussion of the film “Uprooted: The Journey of Jazz Dance,” a documentary that “celebrates the history, lineage, and future progressions of jazz dance. Commenting on political and social influences, it is an honest conversation addressing topics such as appropriation, racism, socialism, and sexism.”

Professor Robin Gee, a commentator in the film, will lead the discussion along with Dean College President Kenneth Elmore on Monday, February 13, 2023. Professor Gee serves on the faculty at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro as an associate professor of dance in the UNCG College of Visual and Performing Arts. She is a dancer, choreographer and filmmaker.

The event will take place at Marvin Chapel, inside Dean Hall on the Dean College campus, 99 Main Street, Franklin, Mass., from 6:30 – 9:00 PM. The event is FREE and open to students, faculty, staff and the general public.

To learn more about the film “Uprooted: The Journey of Jazz Dance,” visit www.uprootedfilm.com. To learn more about Dean College, visit www.dean.edu.

View a 1 minute preview for this film -> https://vimeo.com/672827289

Dean College is a private, residential New England college grounded in a culture and tradition that all students deserve the opportunity for academic and personal success. A uniquely supportive community for more than 150 years, Dean has woven together extensive student support and engagement with exceptional teaching and innovative campus activities. Our graduates are lifetime learners who thrive in their careers, embrace social responsibility and demonstrate leadership. This is The Dean Difference.

Dean College to Host a Screening and Discussion of the Film “Uprooted: The Journey of Jazz Dance”
Dean College to Host a Screening and Discussion of the Film “Uprooted: The Journey of Jazz Dance”

Thursday, January 12, 2023

Monday, March 28, 2022

FHS Jazz Café - March 30, 2022 - 7 PM

Franklin Music Boosters Present
Jazz Café Annual Fundraiser
featuring:
Annie Sullivan Jazz Band
Horace Mann Jazz Band
Remington Jazz Band
and
The Franklin High School Jazz Bands

Wednesday, March 30, 2022
7:00 PM

Franklin High School Cafeteria

Adults $10.00, Children/Students and Seniors $5.00
(Family of up to 5 guests - $25.00, all additional guests - $5.00)

Light refreshments will be served.


All donations to Franklin Music Boosters are tax-deductible.


We appreciate our music families and hope you all enjoy a wonderful night of jazz! 

Please be prepared to show your receipt at the door as we will be accepting online payments up to and at the time of the event.

Ticket for this can be purchased online -> https://givebutter.com/jazzcafe


FHS Jazz Café - March 30, 2022 - 7 PM
FHS Jazz Café - March 30, 2022 - 7 PM

Thursday, March 24, 2022

Kenny Hadley Big Band Brunch scheduled for Sunday, Mar 27 at THE BLACK BOX

BLACK BOX Jazz presents The Kenny Hadley Big Band

The critically acclaimed 16-piece ensemble, led by drummer Kenny Hadley, boasts masterful musicians with performance ties to Big Band legends Woody Herman, Count Basie, Stan Kenton, Maynard Ferguson, Buddy Rich, and more. The Kenny Hadley Big Band has shared the stage with such notables as The Count Basie Orchestra and The Duke Ellington Orchestra and has hosted guest soloists including Clark Terry and Louie Bellson.

Brunch begins at 11:45 am, with music beginning at noon. 

Brunch includes assorted Mini Quiche, Bacon, Waffles, Fresh Fruit, Yogurt & Granola, Bagels, Muffins, OJ, and Coffee.

In addition, there is a cash bar with Mimosas and Bloody Marys available. 

Tickets available online ->  https://www.theblackboxonline.com/events.php?id=1552&month=03&year=2022

Kenny Hadley Big Band Brunch scheduled for Sunday, Mar 27 at THE BLACK BOX
Kenny Hadley Big Band Brunch scheduled for Sunday, Mar 27 at THE BLACK BOX

Friday, January 21, 2022

Tuesday, January 18, 2022

FHS Jazz Night - Jan 19, 2022 - 7 PM

Franklin High School is pleased to invite you to our annual Jazz Concert scheduled for Wednesday, January 19 at 7:00 PM. Come hear our very own award-winning FHS Jazz Ensembles under the direction of Mrs. Leaighanne Rudsit and Mr. Matthew Geisinger. There will also be two jazz combos performing music from all different genres to include swing, bebop, ballads, and funk.

A few big band titles to be performed are Ellington's "Such Sweet Thunder", "Black Butterfly", and "Smada" along with standards "Shiny Stockings", "The Jive Samba", and "Blues Brothers Review".

The event will take place at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, January 19 in the Franklin High School auditorium. A $5 donation is requested at the door, but it is not required. 

FHS  Jazz Night - Jan 19, 2022 - 7 PM
FHS  Jazz Night - Jan 19, 2022 - 7 PM

Tuesday, December 21, 2021

26 Franklin High School Music Students were accepted to the Massachusetts Central District Honor Band, Chorus, and Orchestra

Twenty-six members of the Franklin High School music program virtually auditioned and were accepted into the 2022 Massachusetts Central District Honor Ensembles. Twelve of these Franklin High School students received All-State audition recommendations.  

Due to the pandemic, the festival will continue to look a bit different this year. Students will participate in one virtual rehearsal with the conductor.  Students will then be tasked with practicing their music and submitting a recording of their performance.  

Central Districts will have each part edited into a virtual audio performance.  Accepted Franklin High School students are as follows:

  • Central District Orchestra: Aadit Bhatia - Violin, Christopher Broyles - Viola, Shreya Choudhury - Violin, Kyle Formato - Cello, Vivienne Loukota - Viola, Jossalyn Mascio - Violin, Patrik O'Brien - Cello, Weylan O'Connell - Bass, Anton Sackley - Percussion, Pritam Sompally - Viola, Sarayu Vijayanagaram - Violin, Leo Yang - Violin
  • Central District Band: Adithya Balagurumoorthy - Baritone Saxophone, Karah Bradanese - Clarinet, Thomas Bradley - Trombone, Emma Brown - Flute, Nipun Goel - Trumpet, Derek Halet - Trumpet, Joel Keller - Tuba, Sydney Lincourt - Clarinet, William Olbrys - Trombone, Lola Richardson - Flute, Zachary Simms - French Horn, Maria Zaki - Flute
  • Central District Chorus: Margaret Diehl - Alto
  • Central District Jazz Band: Colin Manocchio - Trombone, Ian Richardon - Bass 
Franklin High School Music Students were accepted to the Massachusetts Central District
Franklin High School Music Students were accepted to the Massachusetts Central District 


Sunday, May 9, 2021

Free Jazz Concert - Franklin Senior Center - May 11

There are two shows scheduled for Tuesday, May 11. You should call the Senior Center (508-520-4945) to reserve space at either the 1:00 or 2:30 PM shows.

The Mark Shilansky Jazz Trio is composed of professors from the Berklee College of Music. They performed at the Senior Center last fall and they were a big hit.

Free Jazz Concert - Franklin Senior Center - May 11
Free Jazz Concert - Franklin Senior Center - May 11




Saturday, March 6, 2021

5 FHS Music Students to perform with the MA All State Orchestra and Jazz Band

Massachusetts Music Educators Association is holding the 2021 All-State Music Festival virtually this year. Five students from the Franklin High School music program were selected for an ensemble and will participate in a virtual concert some time later this spring.

Students first attended a two hour master class on March 6th with the conductors of their ensembles.  Following this class, students will study their music and video record themselves performing their parts. These videos will be submitted by March 20th and will be professionally edited to create a virtual performance which will be presented to the public as a YouTube Premiere later this spring.

The Franklin High School students selected to the All-State Orchestra are: Christopher Broyles - Viola, Chai Harsha - Viola and Grace Newton - Violin.   Colin Manocchio - Trombone and Ian Richardson - Electric Bass were both selected to perform with the Jazz Band.

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In addition to performing with the Massachusetts All State Orchestra, Christopher Broyles and Chai Harsha were also selected to perform virtually with the All Eastern Honor Orchestra.  This festival will be presented in a similar format.  These are incredible accomplishments for our student musicians.  


Left to Right: Ian Richardson - Bass, Colin Manocchio - Trombone, Chai Harsha - Viola, Christopher Broyles - Viola and Grace Newton - Violin
Left to Right: Ian Richardson - Bass, Colin Manocchio - Trombone, Chai Harsha - Viola, Christopher Broyles - Viola and Grace Newton - Violin


Friday, February 5, 2021

FHS Updates to Concert Info: Concert Hour - Feb 11; Jazz Concert - Feb 12

Update from Diane Plouffe, Director of Visual and Performing Arts

"Unfortunately, due to the snow cancellations this week, the teachers were not able to meet with students to finish up the concert recordings for the February 5th concert.  This announcement was coming out today.  They will be postponing it until next Friday, February 12th.

The link for the Concert Hour performance on February 11th is:

The link for the Jazz Concert on February 12th is:

FHS Jazz Concert: Livestream Concert - February 12
FHS Jazz Concert: Livestream Concert - February 12

 

Tuesday, January 12, 2021

Franklin High School Music Achievements - Central Districts recognizes 26 students

26 Franklin High School Music Students were accepted to the Massachusetts Central District Honor Band, Chorus, and Orchestra

Twenty-six members of the Franklin High School music program virtually auditioned and were accepted into the 2021 Massachusetts Central District Honor Ensembles. Twelve of these Franklin High School students received All-State audition recommendations.  
 
Due to the pandemic, the festivals will look a bit different this year. Rather than performing in a large ensemble, those students who received All-State recommendations are invited to perform in a virtual masterclass.  This means that they will perform a solo in front of a virtual audience and receive feedback from a highly respected music educator.  All other Sr. District students will have the opportunity to observe these masterclasses.  
 
Accepted into the Central District Band will be Karah Brandanese - Clarinet, Thomas Bradley - Trombone, Simon Brooks - Tuba, Nipun Goel - Trumpet, Derek Halet - Trumpet, Carley Johnson-Pellegri - Bassoon, Joel Keller - Tuba, Ryan O'Rourke - Euphonium, William Olbrys - Trombone, Prem Pendkar - Alto Saxophone, Lola Richardson - Flute, Anton Sackley - Percussion, Zachary Simms - French Horn.
 
Franklin High School students performing with the Central District Jazz Band will be Colin Manocchio - Trombone and Ian Richardson-Bass.  
 
Selected to perform with the Central District Orchestra is Aadit Bhatia - violin, Christopher Broyles-viola, Shreya Choudury - Violin, Kyle Formato - Cello, Chai Harsha-viola, Jossalyn Mascio - Violin, Grace Newton - Violin, Weylan O'Connell - Bass, Sarayu Vijayanagaram-violin.
 
Accepted into the Central District Chorus is Claire Bauer. 
 
Franklin High School Music Achievements - Central Districts accept 26 students
Franklin High School Music Achievements - Central Districts accept 26 students

Sunday, September 27, 2020

Jazz Journey– with Pamela Hines

Welcome Pamela! by Pete Fasciano, Executive Director 09/27/2020

This week we welcomed a new two-hour program to Franklin Public Radio –

Jazz Journey, with accomplished jazz pianist Pamela Hines. She takes us on a richly insightful tour of jazz, its history, with an array of great performances by artists of a groundbreaking era – the 40s to 60s. She features the Big Bands, and the women who fronted them with memorable performances, be they silky smooth or smokin’.

Who is Pamela? Go to: http://pamelahines.com/ 

From her WICN interview –

H. Allen Williams: What does the word “jazz” mean to you?

Pamela Hines: The fundamentals of it – improvisation, chord structure, form, history, rhythm… creativity to its maximum that connects to the limitless divine nature in all of us.

Pamela Hines
Pamela Hines

H. Allen Williams: If you were speaking to a youthful audience, that knew nothing about jazz or your experience as an artist, what would be the most important message you would desire them to gain from your music?

Pamela Hines: Come to all new types of music with an open mind. Start simply. I feel like we actually need to “develop” our ears.   That’s why vocal jazz is sometimes a good connector, because young audiences have the lyric to hold on to. Then you slip in a few unusual chords, keep it going and you’re on your way to a jazz fan.

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The piano is among the most expressive of jazz instruments, and Pamela is right there with exquisite technique and emotion. She moves easily among other gifted greats of jazz; Tommy Flanagan, Patricia Barber, Tatum, Guaraldi, Brubeck, Monk, et al. Jazz fans will know her simply and reverently as – Hines.



Ah, yesss – Hines.

Pamela knows how to bend a piano to her will – and all that jazz.

And – as always –
Thank you for listening to wfpr●fm. 
And, thank you for watching. 


When can you listen to Pamela?  Tuesday:  9:00 AM / 12:00 PM / 6:00 PM

Get your copy of the weekly program guide at Franklin.TV


Tuesday, February 4, 2020

Jazz Cafe - FHS cafeteria - Feb 7

Jazz Cafe
Annie Sullivan, Horace Mann and Remington Middle Schools
and
Franklin High School Jazz Bands

Franklin High School Cafeteria
Friday, February 7, 2020, 7:00 p.m.

Adults $10.00, Children/Students and Seniors $5.00
(Family of up to 5 guests - $25.00, all additional guests - $5.00)

Light refreshments will be served

Come join us for an evening of great music!

Jazz Cafe - FHS cafeteria - Feb 7
Jazz Cafe - FHS cafeteria - Feb 7