April 25 & 26, 2008

Featured guest artists:

• Phil Woods

• John Allred

• James Morrison

• Bucky Pizzarelli

• David Morgenroth

• Clipper Anderson

• Bob LedBetter

• UM Jazz Band I

Clinicians:

• Buddy Baker

• Rob Smith

• Chuck Florence

The Buddy DeFranco Jazz Festival is a non-competitive, educational event. High school and college jazz bands perform every 30 minutes throughout both days and receive written comments from the guest clinicians. Immediately following its performance, each band will have an opportunity to work for 30 minutes with one of the clinicians in another location. This is a change from previous years that we hope will be more beneficial for the visiting bands and directors.

It is possible to receive a numerical rating upon request. Also, Outstanding Soloist Awards will be given to deserving soloists from the daytime performances. They will be presented during the Saturday night concert. This adds an element of excitement to the festivities and recognizes superior individual achievement without creating a competitive atmosphere.

Each group registration fee of $150 includes the adjudication, an audio tape of the performance and access to clinics and the daytime performances. Evening concert reserve tickets can be purchased separately. Information about a special discount for concert tickets will be sent to you upon receipt of your registration form.

The deadline for registration is March 31, 2008. For more information on participation please visit the UMT website here or for further festival information call the UM Music Department at (406) 243-6880 or the UM Jazz Program at (406) 243-5071.

Schedule

FRIDAY, April 25

8:00 am - 5:00 pm
College, high school and junior high school jazz band performances

1:00 pm
With guest artists Bucky Pizzarelli and James Morrison

7:30 pm
CONCERT:
featuring Bucky Pizzarelli, James Morrison and UM Jazz Band I

SATURDAY, April 26

8:00 am - 5:00 pm
College, high school and Junior high school jazz band performances

1:00 pm
With guest artists John Allred and Phil Woods

7:30 pm
CONCERT:
featuring John Allred, Phil Woods and UM Jazz Band I

All jazz festival events are held in the University Theatre.

Reserved tickets for the evening concerts can be purchased at the GrizTix, the UC Box Office, Adams Center ticket office or Worden’s Market. Second night discount price available. For more ticket information call 1-888-MONTANA. All seats are reserved.