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“I appreciate what Lance Boyd, Tom Cook, and the students at the U of M as well as others in the Missoula community have done to foster jazz over the last many years. It’s an excellent program and an outstanding festival. I’m pleased to have this opportunity of a long-term relationship with The University of Montana.”

- Buddy DeFranco

FORMAT
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 and recorded comments from the adjudicators. In addition, each band will have an opportunity to work with one of the adjudicators at the conclusion of its performance.

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 30, 2001. To participate please fill out the attached registration form and return to: Lance Boyd, Music Department, The University of Montana, Missoula, MT 59812. 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 27

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

1:00 pm
CLINIC: Bob Berg & Buddy DeFranco

7:30 pm
CONCERT: Bob Berg, Buddy DeFranco, All-Star  Jazz Trio & UM Jazz Band I

SATURDAY, April 28

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

1:00 pm
CLINIC: Buddy Greco

7:30 pm
CONCERT: Buddy Greco, Buddy DeFranco, Sam Pilafian, All-Star Jazz Trio & 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 Ticket EZ outlets which are 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.