Artists Collective African Connection and Choreographers Eclipse performing ensembles

Visual Arts Students, After School Program

Christian McBride in concert

WFSB News Reporter, Tina Martin spoke to Camp Culture and Workforce participants about broadcast news, Journalism and her career.

St. Stithians Marimba Band members from Johanasberg, South Africa with Artists Collective students after their performance.

Wynton Marsalis with Youth Jazz Orchestra students after his benefit concert for musicians of New Orleans held at the Collective.

Alumnus, dancer, instructor, Corey Hutchins Performs original tap choreography with Youth Jazz Orchestra for 2010 Jackie McLean International Arts Festival Memorial Weekend

The great Jack DeJonette sharing knowlede with drum and saxophone members of the Jackie McLean Youth Jazz Orchestra

Student Showcase Festival 2010

2010 Student Events and Programs

Fall Workshops begin September 21
Black History Program Saturday, February 20
2:00 pm
Music Showcase Saturday, May 15
10:00 am
Piano Recitals May 4 – 14
6:00 pm
Yaboo Rite of Passage Ceremony Sunday, June 6
5:00 pm
Student Showcase Festival Tuesday, June 8
6:30 pm
Saturday, June 12 (two Performances)
11:00 am and 5:00 pm
Capital Workforce Development Summer Youth Employment Training Program and Camp Culture June 28 – August 6
O-H-A-T-A-C (Open House At The Artists Collective) Sunday, November 21
2:00 pm
Pre-Kwanzaa / Christmas Celebration TBA

Jackie McLean International Arts Festival 2010


The Jackie McLean Institute of Jazz at the Hartt School
In Collaboration with the Artists Collective Celebrates Black History Month
Amiri Baraka & word–music ensemble Blue Ark
Wednesday, February 3 - 7:30 pm, Artists Collective Theater
Amina Baraka, Rene' McLean, Reeds, Rudy Walker, Drums, Alan Palmer, Piano, Calvin Jones, Bass, Dwight West, Vocals
$15 general admission, $10 students w/ID
Tickets available at the University of Hartford
Call (860) 768-4228 for more information.

St Stithians Marimba Band
From Johannesburg, South Africa
Saturday April 10th
2:00 p.m. - Free

The St Stithians Marimba Band hails from Johannesburg, South Africa. St Stithians College is an independent Methodist College consisting of a Boys' College, Girls' College, Boys' Preparatory and Girls' Preparatory School. The St Stithians Marimba Band is comprised of students who attend the Boys' Preparatory School. They are considered one of the best marimba bands in South Africa, and they have performed at many prestigious festivals, conferences around the world, and at the announcement of Mr. Nelson Mandela's 90th Birthday Celebration.
Call (860) 527-3205 for more information.

The Jack DeJohnette Group
Saturday April 17th - 8:00 pm
Rudresh Mahanthappa, alto saxophone * David Fiuczynski, guitar Jerome Harris, electric/acoustic bass

Jack DeJohnette is regarded as one of the worlds greatest drummers. He has collaborated with most of the major figures in jazz history. As a leader, he has explored many musical genres beyond jazz which has kept his music ever evolving and his mastery on the drums in constant demand.

Advance tickets: $23 Artists Collective members, students, seniors and GHAC Let's Go Members
Advance general:$27
At the door:$35
Tickets available at: The Artists Collective (860) 527-3205
Integrity-n-Music, 506 Silas Deane HWY., Wethersfield * Japanalia Eiko, Whitney St., Hartford

Jackie McLean Memorial Weekend Celebration


Thursday, May 13: Artists Collective Atrium
Expressions in Sounds and Motion

The Photography of Maurice D. Robertson
Artist Reception 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Free and open to the public


Friday, May 14: Hartford Public Library, 500 Main Street
Jimmy Heath "I Walked with Giants" Book Signing
4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Performances by:

  • Artists Collective African Connection
  • Hartt School Community Division String Quartet and Dance Ensemble
  • Jackie McLean Institute Music Ensembles
  • Artists Collective "Eclipse" Choreographers Workshop
  • Jackie McLean Youth Jazz Orchestra

5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
All events free and open to the public


Saturday, May 15: Artists Collective Atrium
*Artists Collective Music Student Showcase

10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

* Jimmy Heath Master Workshop
1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Free and open to the public

The Heath Brothers Quartet in Concert
8:00 p.m.

The Heath Brothers are one of the most distinguished families in jazz. New York Times' chief jazz critic has written. "their sets offer glimpse of great experience filtered through great gentleness; they're a real shot of joy." The Heath Brothers have performed at festivals, clubs and educational venues around the world. The quartet was founded in 1976 by Jimmy, Percy and Albert "Tootie" Heath. The Heath Bothers have made 7 recordings, and their latest is due out soon. Percy Heath was the bassist for the Modern Jazz Quartet for more than 40 years and a NEA Jazz Master. Since Percy's death in 2005, Jimmy and Tootie have introduced new songs, while preserving the band's original trademark of relaxed, funky, swinging bop.
Concert tickets are $20 advance general and $25 at the door

The Photography of Maurice D. Robertson
Thursday, September 16
Expressions in Sounds and Motion
Closing Reception with artist discussion
5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Free
Carmen Lundy
Saturday September 25th
8:00 p.m. - Free Community Concert

Vocalist Carmen Lundy began her professional career as a jazz vocalist and composer when there were very few young, gifted and aspiring jazz vocalists on the horizon. Three decades later, Ms. Lundy is celebrated throughout the world for her vocal artistry and is highly regarded for her jazz innovation. Her contribution of over 50 self-penned compositions now comprises the New Jazz Songbook.

*Free tickets available in advance and at the door. Seating will be on a first come, first serve basis. Call (860) 527-3205 for more information.


Note: Advance ticket prices are honored until the day of the performance, excluding Sunday, until 2:00 p.m.

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