The TCU Jazz Ensemble has been invited to perform at the 2010 Havana International Jazz Festival in Havana, Cuba from Dec. 15-20, 2010. In addition to approximately 26 students and School of Music participants, the trip is also being made available to additional guests, including parents, TCU faculty and other interested parties.

 

According to organizer Curt Wilson, director of jazz studies, the group will depart on Wednesday morning (Dec. 15) from DFW to Miami on American Airlines, returning on Monday, Dec. 20 for a total of six days/five nights. Cost will be approximately $2,400 per person which includes airfare, hotels, buses in Havana and some meals. The trip is being sponsored through Harmony International. The group will have full clearance from the U.S. State Department.

 

As of today, TCU will be the only performing group from the United States at this festival. Our musicians will perform two to three additional concerts in Havana, including a performance and master classes at the Havana National School of Music.

 

“This is an exciting and rare opportunity for the TCU community,” says Curt.  Anyone with serious interest in traveling to Havana with the group should plan to attend an informational session at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15 in PepsiCo Recital Hall.  The president of Harmony International will make a formal presentation.