MCA Jazz Combos Performances

Wednesday | October 30 | 6:00pm
Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts
1164 W Howard (10th) St

Sunday | November 17 | 5:30pm
Wellington’s Pub & Grill | 1429 W Service Dr

The Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts (MCA) jazz combos are busy rehearsing for two upcoming community concerts that are FREE and open to the public.

MCA is home to three jazz combos: the Duke, Dizzy, and Basie Combos. These combos are comprised of students ages 11-17 from the Winona area.

The jazz combo program, which began in September 2012 under the direction of Dave Gudmastad, has grown quickly. Each jazz combo rehearses for one hour each week beginning in September and continuing through March. The combos help students learn the art of jazz in a small ensemble setting. The rehearsal sessions provide basic instruction in jazz-related rhythm, tone, style, concept, listening skills, and improvisation. A new session starts each September and January for young musicians interested in joining a combo. The Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts is an affiliate program of Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota.

For more information, visit mca.smumn.edu, e-mail mca@smumn.edu, or call 507-453-5500.

Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts is a member of the River Arts Alliance. To learn more about the benefits of membership, please visit: riverartsalliance.org/JOIN.