Comments on: Finalists Announced for 14th Annual Essentially Ellington http://www.wyntonmarsalis.org/2009/02/25/finalists-announced-for-14th-annual-essentially-ellington/ Official web site for jazz musician Wynton Marsalis. Offers news, tour dates, latest releases, audio and video podcast, biography, discography, photo gallery. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:34:59 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 By: Laurie Boris http://www.wyntonmarsalis.org/2009/02/25/finalists-announced-for-14th-annual-essentially-ellington/#comment-45698 Laurie Boris Sun, 10 May 2009 22:09:38 +0000 http://www.wyntonmarsalis.org/2009/02/25/finalists-announced-for-14th-annual-essentially-ellington/#comment-45698 I'm thrilled that this competition exists, for the students and for music education in general. And I'm so excited that Kingston High School is participating for the first time. I know how talented those kids are and how devoted they are to their craft. I'm proud of all of all of them! I’m thrilled that this competition exists, for the students and for music education in general. And I’m so excited that Kingston High School is participating for the first time. I know how talented those kids are and how devoted they are to their craft. I’m proud of all of all of them!

]]> By: Christine Marie http://www.wyntonmarsalis.org/2009/02/25/finalists-announced-for-14th-annual-essentially-ellington/#comment-45006 Christine Marie Mon, 30 Mar 2009 16:13:24 +0000 http://www.wyntonmarsalis.org/2009/02/25/finalists-announced-for-14th-annual-essentially-ellington/#comment-45006 It's is very disappointing to learn that the conglomerate bands are not invited to play or compete at Lincoln Center. The rationale behind that decision seems narrow-minded, or at the very least, short-sighted. The kids in any conglomerate band are no more "superstars" than some of those in the high powered elite schools that do, indeed, recruit some of the best talent in their region. I, personally, know of one conglomerate band that starts each year as a group of average musicians who are mentored and guided by one of the finest music educators in their region. The growth each young musician experiences is nothing short of amazing! The band that results from the education their director provides should be celebrated, not relegated to sit in the corner while everyone else gets to go to the big show. What a shame. It’s is very disappointing to learn that the conglomerate bands are not invited to play or compete at Lincoln Center. The rationale behind that decision seems narrow-minded, or at the very least, short-sighted.

The kids in any conglomerate band are no more “superstars” than some of those in the high powered elite schools that do, indeed, recruit some of the best talent in their region.

I, personally, know of one conglomerate band that starts each year as a group of average musicians who are mentored and guided by one of the finest music educators in their region. The growth each young musician experiences is nothing short of amazing!

The band that results from the education their director provides should be celebrated, not relegated to sit in the corner while everyone else gets to go to the big show.

What a shame.

]]> By: STEPHEN OLIVIER http://www.wyntonmarsalis.org/2009/02/25/finalists-announced-for-14th-annual-essentially-ellington/#comment-44997 STEPHEN OLIVIER Mon, 30 Mar 2009 02:07:20 +0000 http://www.wyntonmarsalis.org/2009/02/25/finalists-announced-for-14th-annual-essentially-ellington/#comment-44997 I'd like to know when Mr. Marsalis willl be appearing in New Orleands this year. Thanks for your help! Steve Olivier I’d like to know when Mr. Marsalis willl be appearing in New Orleands this year.

Thanks for your help!

Steve Olivier

]]> By: Jewel Boswell Hudson http://www.wyntonmarsalis.org/2009/02/25/finalists-announced-for-14th-annual-essentially-ellington/#comment-44983 Jewel Boswell Hudson Sun, 29 Mar 2009 07:15:51 +0000 http://www.wyntonmarsalis.org/2009/02/25/finalists-announced-for-14th-annual-essentially-ellington/#comment-44983 This makes me very proud. For some many of our children, school's are no long having music, choir, or band. This is encouraging for all the children and maybe other school will take note. My Son, Vinson got his start at Menlo-Atherton High School and this award winning band took him all over the world. Keep up the excellent work,children need to hear all kind of music from all over the world and find joy in it. Jewel Boswell Hudson Austin, TX This makes me very proud. For some many of our children, school’s are no long having music, choir,
or band. This is encouraging for all the children and maybe other school will take note.
My Son, Vinson got his start at Menlo-Atherton High School and this award winning band took him all over the world.
Keep up the excellent work,children need to hear all kind of music from all over the world and find joy in it.
Jewel Boswell Hudson
Austin, TX

]]> By: Mel LeBaron http://www.wyntonmarsalis.org/2009/02/25/finalists-announced-for-14th-annual-essentially-ellington/#comment-44357 Mel LeBaron Thu, 26 Feb 2009 20:31:10 +0000 http://www.wyntonmarsalis.org/2009/02/25/finalists-announced-for-14th-annual-essentially-ellington/#comment-44357 I am so pleased that Beloit Memorial made the grade for Essentially Ellington. (I'm a resident). What is the experience like for the finalists? I'd like to get some more information, so if I can call someone, I'd be grateful! I'm glad that jazz sticks around, even for the youth! I am so pleased that Beloit Memorial made the grade for Essentially Ellington. (I’m a resident). What is the experience like for the finalists? I’d like to get some more information, so if I can call someone, I’d be grateful! I’m glad that jazz sticks around, even for the youth!

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