The Bohemian Caverns Jazz Orchestra is developing repertory programs designed to explore the large body of work from jazz composers and big band leaders including Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Oliver Nelson, Thad Jones, Thelonious Monk, Gil Evans, Woody Herman, Stan Kenton, Bob Brookmeyer, and many others. As the repertoire grows, so does the ability to present concerts and clinics highlighting each specific composer, band, or era.
In an effort to take the BCJO into public schools, community centers, and performance venues outside of the orchestra's Monday night engagement at the historic Bohemian Caverns jazz club, funding is needed for advertising, promotion, branding, and to design and print educational packets. The BCJO has hosted masterclasses and performances with public school ensembles at Bohemian Caverns and looks forward to reaching out into the classroom.
With generous support for logo development, stand lights, bandstands, and additional repertoire, the BCJO can successfully pass the importance and style of big band music on to future generations of musicians and continue to exist as the District's first and only in-house resident jazz orchestra.
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