Vermont Jazz Center’s 9th Annual Emerging Artist Festival
[Brattleboro, VT] – The Emerging Artist Festival is one of the cornerstones of the Vermont Jazz Center’s programming. Now in its ninth year, the EAF takes place during the first weekend of November. The Headliner for this festival is Elena Pinderhughes, who will be joined by keyboardist/pianist Michael Aaberg, bassist Parker McCallister, and drummer Justin Tyson.Fundamental to the VJC’s Emerging Artist Festival’s mission is participation by local student groups who will perform during Friday’s Gallery Walk at 118 Elliot Street Gallery from 5:00–8:00 PM on November 6th and at the Vermont Jazz Center during the day on Saturday, November 7th, from 11:00 AM–4:00 PM.
Elena Pinderhughes and her band will demonstrate their commitment to youth involvement and the power of music in a 4:00 clinic at the Jazz Center on Saturday, November 7th. The clinic is designed for the students who have attended the Emerging Artist Festival but the public is also welcome to this free program. The other performers/clinicians include keyboardist/pianist Michael Aaberg, bassist Parker McCallister, and drummer Justin Tyson.
Youth Ensemble Performances:
Friday, November 6 at 118 Elliot St. Gallery starting at 5:00 PM
VJC Youth Ensembles (2 groups)
Academy at Charlotte
Northfield Mt. Hermon Honors Jazz Combo
Amherst College Vega Ensemble
Keene State College Jazz Combo
Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Jazz and Blues Ensemble
Saturday, November 7 at the Vermont Jazz Center starting at 11:00 AM
Northfield Mt. Hermon Jazz Ensemble
Emily Margaret and Archer Parks Duo
Amherst College Sirius Ensemble
UMass Amherst (2 groups)
BUHS Madrigals
BUHS Jazz Band
A live streamed and in-person clinic with Elena Pinderhughes will take place from 4:00–5:00 PM, followed by the headliner concert at 7:30 PM.
All Friday and Saturday daytime activities for the EAF are free and open to the public, donations are appreciated. Pinderhughes’ concert at the VJC’s performance space is a ticketed event.