June 19, 2008
Jazz Improv with Kids
Last year’s appearance of Hamiet Bluiett at Ivory Perry Park’s concert series was a true highlight of the many free outdoor activities St. Louis offers every summer. (Recap) We really are a lucky town.
This Sunday, June 22nd, Hamiet fulfills his dream of creating an Improvising Youth Orchestra. Thirty-five students from twenty schools throughout the metropolitan area started rehearsing Bluiett’s Suite Children on Monday and will play this Sunday. The promotional material I received claim this type of event has not been done before. So I encourage you to enjoy this world premiere. I have no doubts it will be spectacular. Stanley Coleman will conduct the youth orchestra. Time is 6-8pm and more information and directions can be found at the Ivory Perry Park Concert Series website.