Dianne Reeves Vocal Jazz Residency at MSU 2008
February 7-9, 2008
Michigan State University is proud to host Blue Note recording artist Dianne Reeves as a 2008 artist-in-residence. Expanding on MSU’s commitment to advance arts and culture on campus and in the community, residencies provide unique opportunities to integrate teaching artists into the academic experience. The Dianne Reeves Vocal Jazz Residency will feature three days of clinics, concerts and master classes, primarily for students, but will also provide opportunities for public participation. The program is part of MSU’s Year of Arts and Culture, and a cross-collegiate collaboration by Wharton Center for Performing Arts, the MSU College of Music, and the new Residential College in the Arts and Humanities.
Dianne reeves
Dianne Reeves is considered by many to be the pre-eminent jazz vocalist in the world today. As a result of her virtuosity, improvisational prowess and unique jazz and R&B stylings, Reeves was awarded the Grammy for Best Jazz Vocal Performance for three consecutive recordings—a Grammy first in any vocal category. Reeves has recorded and performed extensively with Wynton Marsalis and the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra. She has also recorded with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra conducted by Daniel Barenboim and was a featured soloist with Sir Simon Rattle and the Berlin Philharmonic. Reeves was the first Creative Chair for Jazz for the Los Angeles Philharmonic and the first singer to ever perform at the famed Walt Disney Concert Hall.
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY PARTNERS
WHARTON CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS
Wharton Center for Performing Arts has a long history of presenting quality programs. Over the past 25 years, the Center has generated state and national prominence for its success with touring mega-hits and sold-out sensations, making producers, performers and patrons turn their attention toward mid-Michigan. However, at its core, Wharton Center is more than a space to entertain; it is a place to educate, engage and inspire. Residencies are increasingly becoming the cornerstone of its Arts Education programs.
JAZZ STUDIES PROGRAM
The Jazz Studies Program at the Michigan State University College of Music is committed to the highest level performance, mentoring, education and community outreach. This unique program is comprised of nationally and internationally renowned faculty members, drawn directly from the highest ranks of the international jazz community. All faculty members have the experience of performing with top-notch recording and performing artists in jazz and the music industry.
RESIDENTIAL COLLEGE IN the ARTS AND HUMANITIES
Residential College in the Arts and Humanities combines interdisciplinary study, personalized attention, and multiple learning opportunities. Students are able to create an individualized program that includes literature, history, ethics, the visual and performing arts, and the study of languages and cultures.
The Accident Fund Insurance Company of America Dianne Reeves Vocal Jazz Residency is sponsored in part by: Office of the Provost , Visiting Minority Faculty Fund, Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs, National Endowment for the Arts
