Congratulations to Eastman’s Jazz & Contemporary Media Department for being recognized in DownBeat Magazine’s 48th Annual Student Awards:
Eastman Jazz Voice Ensemble
Sara Gazarek, faculty
Large Vocal Jazz Ensemble – Outstanding Performances – Undergraduate College
Kiersten Conway on “Round Midnight”
Outstanding Soloist
Jack Snelling, “Under a Willow Tree”
Christine Jensen, faculty
Original Composition – Large Ensemble – Graduate College
Steven Hardy, “The Module Approach”
Dave Rivello, faculty
Outstanding Compositions – Graduate College
Juan Saus Ruiz, “Lost”
Christine Jensen, faculty
Jazz Arrangement – Big Band – Outstanding Arrangements – Graduate College