Vancouver Pro Musica Presents…

The MacKenzie Jones Big Band
July 13, 2012 at the Cellar Jazz Club

Call for Scores

Vancouver Pro Musica invites any and all BC composers to submit new works for presentation by the MacKenzie Jones Big Band for a concert in mid-July, 2012 (exact date TBA). Deadline for submissions is Friday, June 15, 2012.

This concert is a part of Vancouver Pro Musica's Further Concert Series (formerly Further East/Further West).

Artist Profile
Led by Adam R. Jones, the MacKenzie Jones Big Band is a power-packed 20-piece jazz orchestra dedicated to the performance of new, creative works spanning multiple genres. This rare event presents composers  with an invaluable opportunity to write for and learn from this dynamic group of musicians.

Workshop/Information Session
The MacKenzie Jones Big Band will hold a free workshop/information session on May 20, 2012 at Vancouver Community College (Broadway location), to guide composers in how to write effectively for the ensemble.  The workshop will focus on instrumental demos, scoring, improvisation, techniques of jazz composition, and other important issues related to large jazz ensemble composition.
 

For full details and to download the Call for Scores, click on the link below:

MacKenzie Jones Big Band Call for Scores

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