www.hamiltonmusiccollective.org

EDUCATING CHILDREN

EDUCATING STUDENTS

HMC regularly co-presents master classes, clinics and workshops

featuring international artists in local educational institutions.

Master classes at Mohawk College are funded by the Steeltown

Friends of Mohawk Music.

Jazz in the Hubs - May 2010

1200 school children 5 elementary schools 10 performances 16 Mohawk College music students 50 instruments

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In May 2009 the Mohawk College Student Big Band

performed…

• ten free concerts

• reaching over 1200 children

• in five Hamilton neighborhood hubs

EMPOWERING CHILDREN THROUGH MUSIC

Fun-filled concerts

offered young children

an engaging introduction

to Jazz

‘Meet the Instrument’ sessions provided all children with

the opportunity to try a variety of instruments under the

guidance of Mohawk College music students

MUSIC TOUCHES

LIVES

The events were

presented in

association with

Mohawk College, Long

& McQuade, the

Hamilton Community

Foundation, and the

local Community

Planning Teams

ALL children should have access to music education

Music has the power

to transcend

challenging

situations and

transform lives

HAMILTON’S MUSICALMOVEMENT FOR

2010…

B

By 2016 we want 1000 inner-city

elementary school children to

play a musical instrument

B

HMC will be seeking significant private sponsorship funding, which has

already commenced with a six-figure commitment from the PasWord

Group of Hamilton

Music education develops life skills:

TeamworkLeadership skills

PersistenceSelf-expression

EngagementMotivation

Respect

Fulfillment Collaboration

Music Brings

Happiness To

Life!

The Hamilton Music Collective shares

the vision of Making Hamilton the

Best Place to Raise a Child

B

HMC will be seeking significant private sponsorship funding, which has

already commenced with a six-figure commitment from the PasWord

Group of Hamilton

If you share our vision please contact us:

info@hamiltonmusiccollective.org

For more information visit our website

www.hamiltonmusiccollective.org

Or Call

905-385-0003

Our teachers are committed to excellence

Visiting artists in our educational series include:

• Grammy winning baritone saxophonist Gary Smulyan (VJO, New York City) • Grammy winning trumpeter Nick Marchione (VJO, New York City) • Grammy nominated saxophonist Donny McCaslin (NYC) • International recording artist/vocalist Sheila Cooper (Vienna, Austria) • International recording artist, Don Mixon (Istanbul, Turkey) • Blue Note Recording Artist Bill Charlap (NYC) • Blue Note Recording Artist Renee Rosnes (NYC)

The funding for all Mohawk master classes was generously provided by the Steeltown Friends of Mohawk Music

PERFORMANCEPERFORMANCE

Testimonials

“….The Darcy Hepner Big Band swings with style and authority….”

- Ron Westray, Former lead trombonist in the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra

Winner of two 2009 TOURISM HAMILTON AWARDS

2009 Event of the Year(Portraits of Sound)

2009 Rookie of the Year(Jazz@The Corktown)

As a broadcaster, one of the things I've noticed over the last several years is the 

amazing proliferation of jazz in the Hamilton area.Each year, we devote more and more airtime to the top-notch jazz musicians and

teachers in the Hamilton region.

Much of the credit has to go to the Hamilton Music Collective - they do more than

anyone to bring together the people who love to play and the

people who love to listen.

- Terry McElligott, Host JAZZ.FM91 One of the best radio stations in the world –

JAZZ.FM91

"The Jazz Orchestra filled me with love and excitement because it reminds me of my days in Harlem, NY where I met the giants of

the jazz world who touched me in a way that's indelible."

- The Honourable Lincoln M. Alexander

Jazz shows with absolute

world-class musicians. The

crowds have already come

out in full force..."

- Jason Leach, Hammerblog

Thank You! To Our PartnersThank You! To Our Partners• Mohawk College• The Hamilton Spectator• Hamilton Community Foundation• Long & McQuade• The Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra• The Steeltown Friends of Mohawk Music• The Art Gallery of Hamilton• HECFI• Brott Music Festival

www.hamiltonmusiccollective.org

Astrid Hepner, Chair Darcy Hepner, Artistic Director

Executive Board:Martina SchallJudy Marsales

Bob MillerJulie Shea

Anne McFarlaneRoss McFarlaneMolly Shannon

PERFORMING TONIGHT:The Mohawk College Student Band

Francis Smith - sax

Robert Chapman - guitar

Justin Sauson - bass

Adam Fielding - drums