Community Outreach
Garfield Community Comes Through!
Ernestine Anderson, a friend of the Garfield community, was in danger of losing her home to foreclosure. Fund raising efforts by jazz fans in Seattle and throughout the world (thanks, Quincy!) have averted the immediate danger. Read on for more details.
Upcoming Events
Summer Jazz
Jazz doesn't stop in the summer! The Seattle Jazz Repertory Orchestra performances in June proved that! Check out the Clarence Acox performance schedule for more places to go and music to hear!
Auditions in August
If you want to carry on the proud Garfield Jazz tradition, auditions take place August 25th through 29th. Details here. If you want to know WHY you should play in the Garfield Jazz Ensembles, check out the videos!
Recent Events
Garfield High School Jazz Ensemble Day
In recognition of the accomplishments of the Garfield Jazz Ensemble, Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels proclaimed June 19, 2008 as Garfield High School Jazz Ensemble Day in Seattle. See the official proclamation!
Farewell to Seniors
What a great musical event it was! All bands were in top form, in a program comprised of the three Essentially Ellington numbers, and several "Senior's Choices". Garfield's resident composer, Sam Gray, took the baton for a performance of his "Final Fault". Mr. Acox was in great form as he handed out awards his graduating seniors. Photographs of the event are in the "News" section.
Essentially Ellington
Garfield took second overall, sweeping awards for sections and soloists in this hotly contested, Seattle-dominated, festival. Paul de Barros captured the intensity in his Seattle Times piece. Photos of the Garfield contingent's trip are here. Performance recordings are available, in Real Audio format, from the Essentially Ellington site. Listen for yourself!
| In a Mellow Tone | 6:27 |
| Blue Serge | 4:18 |
| Jam-a-Ditty | 3:17 |
The highest point in the final concert can be seen on the official Essenially Ellington site. Zubin Hensler and Wynton Marsalis face off, backed by the best band in the competition!
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Many, many thanks to all Garfield Jazz chaperones!!! I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the chaperones that traveled to Reno, Mt. Hood, and New York City. Words cannot express my sincere appreciation for all you did. The jazz bands could not do any of the things we do without your continued help and commitment. Once again, "Mille Grazie"!!! -Clarence Acox- | ||||
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