Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz
The Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz, a nonprofit education organization, was founded in 1986 by the Monk family along with the late Maria Fisher, an opera singer and lifelong devotee of music. Its mission is to offer the world's most promising young musicians college level training by America's jazz masters and to present public school-based jazz education programs for young people around the world. All of these programs are offered free of charge to the students and schools.
The Institute's programs fill a tremendous void in arts education caused by public school budget cuts. They strive to help children develop imaginative thinking, creativity, a positive self-image, and respect for their own and others' cultural heritage.
October 4 Washington, DC
Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition Finals & Gala Concert
The 2010 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Vocals Competition Finals and Gala Concert will be held at the Kennedy Center at 7:30pm. The event will shine a spotlight on the Great American Songbook. Judges include Patti Austin, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Kurt Elling, Aretha Franklin, Al Jarreau, and Dianne Reeves. Tickets can be purchased online or by calling the Kennedy Center Box office at 800.444.1324.
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