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Time:

Saturday
December, 23, 2017
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Location:

Meeting Room W184

Clinician(s)

Samuel Hankins

Samuel Hankins

[email protected]

Growing Your Community Jazz Band

Clinic Synopsis:

When selecting music for a community college jazz ensemble, there are several things that need to be considered. Firstly, different styles of music should be included that will not only challenge these seasoned musicians, but also keep the audience entertained. Secondly, because these musicians are at different playing levels, getting to know them on a personal level helps with selecting music that will challenge them, but also interest them & make rehearsal fun. How do you incorporate all of these into your rehearsals?

Samuel Hankins - Biographical Information

Sam Hankins earned his bachelor’s degree in music performance from Northeastern State University, and a second bachelor's degree and master’s degree in music education from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He was a trumpeter in the air force jazz band, The Pacesetters, at Chanute Air Force Base. As band director at Edison Middle School, Hankins led the struggling program to Division I ratings. He won the Golden Apple Award for commitment to excellence in education, and he was recognized by the White House for his work with the Edison Middle School band program. Hankins has performed with legendary artists including Al Jarreau, Clark Terry, The O’Jays, The Temptations, The Dells, The Impressions, Aretha Franklin, and the Glenn Miller Big Band.

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