There will be a reduced schedule of events during the Fall because of the major renovation of the Recital Hall. We look forward to celebrating the completion of the facility in the near future with an Open House and performance by the UDC Jazztet led by Allyn Johnson.
OCTOBER
Monday,
October 29, 2007
8:00 p.m.
Donation-$15
JazzAlive -The Legacy Continues
Join us for an evening of great jazz as the legacy continues with a showcase of the outstanding musicians and ensembles from UDC Jazz Studies Program under the direction of Allyn Johnson. The evening will feature performances by the University’s powerhouse big band, the UDC Jazz Ensemble, and our exciting resident group, the Calvin Jones Legacy Ensemble. This event will cap off UDC Homecoming 2007. Scholarship Benefit Series. University Auditorium (Bldg. 46-East).
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Annual MARAC/DC Metropolitan Archives Fair
Mid-Atlantic Regional Archives Conference (MARAC/DC) Annual DC Caucus Archives Fair. The University of the District of Columbia Felix E. Grant Jazz Archives joins the Smithsonian Institution, National Archives and Records Administration, Library of Congress, Washingtoniana Division of the DC Public Library, George Washington University, Howard University and other area organizations and repositories in showcasing archival collections and public research services. National Archives, Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC.
NOVEMBER 
Tuesday,
November 20, 2007
12:30 p.m.
UDC Small Jazz Ensembles
Jazz ensembles under the direction of Allyn Johnson, perform original arrangements
of jazz standards, as well as new jazz compositions.
Recital Hall (Bldg. 46-West).
DECEMBER
Wednesday,
December 12, 2007
7:30 p.m.
Annual Holiday Concert
The University of the District of Columbia presents its annual holiday gift
to the Washington, D.C. community. The UDC Chorale directed by William Jones,
starts the evening with a program of choral music followed by the gospel sound
of The Voices, directed by Gerry Gillespie. The UDC Jazz Ensemble directed by
Allyn Johnson closes the
program with big band jazz sure to spread the holiday spirit. University Auditorium
(Bldg. 46-East).
FEBRUARY
Tuesday,
February 26, 2008
12:30 p.m.
UDC Small Jazz Ensembles
Jazz ensembles under the direction of Allyn Johnson celebrate Black History
Month. Recital Hall (Bldg. 46-West).
MARCH
Thursday, March 13, 2008
7:30 p.m.
Allyn Johnson Ensemble
Premier pianist and composer, Allyn R. Johnson and his ensemble will perform his original arrangements as well as new compositions. Recital Hall (Bldg. 46-West).
APRIL
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
12:30 p.m.
UDC Small Jazz Ensembles
Jazz ensembles under the direction of Allyn Johnson present the final small
jazz ensemble concert of the year. Recital Hall (Bldg. 46-West).
Monday,
April 28, 2008
8:00 p.m.
Donation-$20
Calvin Jones BIG BAND Jazz Festival
Celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month at the Calvin Jones BIG BAND Jazz Festival. The festival was renamed in memory of Calvin Jones, director of the University’s Jazz Studies Program from 1976-2004 and a legendary figure in the Washington, D.C. community. The Big Band sound returns to UDC as the powerhouse jazz ensembles from the University of the District of Columbia (directed by Allyn Johnson), Howard University (directed by Fred Irby III) and the University of Maryland (directed by Chris Vadala) showcase the finest jazz talent. Produced by UDC's Jazz Studies Program and the Felix E. Grant Jazz Archives, the festival began in 1987 as part of a citywide tribute to Duke Ellington, and it remains one of the most anticipated events on Washington, DC's jazz calendar. Scholarship Benefit Series. University Auditorium (Bldg. 46-East).
The listings included in this calendar are those that are confirmed to date. Additional performances, lectures and workshops will be scheduled throughout the year. Unless otherwise noted all programs are free and open to the public.
Events Info/Tel: (202) 274-5803. Email: JazzAlive@udc.edu
Recital Hall, Building 46 West
University Auditorium, Building 46 East
UDC Van Ness Campus
4200 Connecticut Avenue, NW