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Contact Us Phone: 912.234.3378 x102 Fax: 912.236.1989 Email: education@savannahmusicfestival.org Mail: Swing Central Jazz c/o Savannah Music Festival 200 East Saint Julian St. Suite 601 Savannah, GA 31401 Savannah Music Festival / Swing Central Jazz team: Jenny Woodruff, Education Director Katie Griffith, Education Associate

Swing Central Jazz Clinicians “My students were blown away…. I have never seen so many slack jaws in all my life.” Basil Kerr, Charleston SC Each band has the chance to work with multiple clinicians during their individual band clinic – one clinician per instrument. Students also attend an improvisation workshop, instrumental sectionals, and each…

2020 Recording Guidelines icon-document Download the recording submission form “My students were blown away by the pros…and some of the students in other bands as well!” Stutz Wimmer, Atlanta, GA Submission Instructions Submit EITHER a recorded CD or digital files with the following two (2) tracks: • “Dippermouth Blues” by Joe “King” Oliver, arranged by Wycliffe…

Frequently Asked Questions “We are so much better because of Swing Central.” Kevin Haskins, Camden NJ Q: How much does it cost to apply? A: It’s completely free! Q: How do I apply? A: First, fill out an interest form and email it to education@savannahmusicfestival.org or fax to 912.236.1989. September 9th you will be able…

How to Participate Swing Central Jazz has three rounds ROUND ONE: Submit an INTEREST FORM When you submit an Interest Form, you will be eligible to receive a free copy of a new arrangement. You can submit the Interest Form at any time, but bands who submit on or before September 6th will get access…

Program History “Swing Central is by far the most educational experience I have had with my students.” Erin Stroup, Lower Moreland, PA Each year, twelve outstanding high school jazz bands are selected from a large pool of applicants to participate in Swing Central Jazz workshops and the competition. All twelve bands receive three complete charts,…

FAQs “The AMS experience opened my mind musically and personally in a way I wasn’t expecting. I have never felt so empowered.” Mali Obomsawin (AMS 2017, 2018), Farmington, ME   Q: When are the dates for AMS 2020? A: April 4 – April 11, 2020. Q: When is the application deadline? A: The deadline to…

Faculty & Staff “The advice I got from the mentors, guests and other students at AMS sent my musicality through the roof.” Noah Harrington (AMS 2015, 2018), Lexington, MA Our 2020 faculty: Mike Marshall, AMS Director Aoife O’Donovan, Faculty Mentor Darrell Scott, Faculty Mentor Bryan Sutton, Faculty Mentor Past faculty and special guests have included:…

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How to participate “By far the most inspiring and uplifting program I have ever been a part of.”   Julian Pinelli (AMS 2016, 2017), Asheville, NC We are looking for young string players and vocalists (maximum age: 22) to join us for our ninth annual Acoustic Music Seminar (AMS), in residency at the Savannah Music…

Contact us Phone: 912.234.3378 x102 Fax: 912.236.1989 Email: education@savannahmusicfestival.org Mail: Acoustic Music Seminar c/o Savannah Music Festival 200 East Saint Julian St. Suite 601 Savannah, GA 31401

Participants 2020 ACOUSTIC MUSIC SEMINAR PARTICIPANTS: Maxwell Allard, banjo (Chicago, IL) Jaqueline Bastek, mandolin/guitar (Eppstein, Germany) Sofía Chiarandini, violin (Newtown, CT) Laurence Frangos-Rhodes, guitar (Glen Massey, New Zealand) Samuel Frangos-Rhodes, mandolin (Glen Massey, New Zealand) Miles Gilbert, bass (Irvington, NY) Isabella Gorman, violin (Charlottesville, VA) Charissa Hoffman, songwriting (Nashville, TN) Lawrence Hutfles, bass (Saline, MI)…

Planned Giving What will be your legacy?  Join Savannah Music Festival’s Legacy Society by making a planned gift, and help ensure the longevity and sustainability of SMF for future generations of music lovers to enjoy.  SMF Legacy Society members receive exclusive benefits: Special memento Belong to a select group of like-minded individuals Personal invitations to…

Policies CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS Except in the event of cancellation or postponement of a performance, Savannah Music Festival does not offer ticket refunds. Tickets can be exchanged or donated to the festival for resale. Exchanges are subject to availability and exchange fees. Tickets for donation must be received by the SMF office at least 24…

Plan Your Visit Savannah, the historic riverside birthplace of Georgia, was settled in 1733 and is one of the few major cities in the South with antebellum charm and architecture remaining intact. The Historic District with its public squares provides endless amounts of strolling and exploring. Please view this directory of local businesses and community…

Volunteer All year long, the Savannah Music Festival engages more than 300 supporters throughout our community to assist as volunteers. These committed individuals perform a variety of helpful tasks, including brochure/poster distribution, artist/patron hospitality, and ushering during the festival, as well as assisting in our office, at special events, and with our educational programs throughout the…

Jobs The festival adds to its core team of staff in the run-up to and during the festival itself, mainly in the technical and production areas, artist liaisons, and a few other services. All opportunities, temporary and permanent, are advertised on this page when open. Savannah Music Festival accepts applications for internships on a rolling…

In the Media 2023 “One of the Southeast’s most approachable festivals… It is this kind of experimental but intuitive programming that gives the Savannah fest its improvisational gusto.” Atlanta Journal-Constitution “Even more enticing is the vibrant Savannah Music Festival, a 17-day celebration of stellar live jazz, blues, folk, global roots and classical music. It’s an…

Our Mission The Savannah Music Festival is dedicated to presenting world-class celebrations of the musical arts by creating timeless and adventurous productions that stimulate arts education, foster economic growth, and unite artists and audiences in Savannah. Now in its 34th season, SMF is Georgia’s largest musical arts event and one of the most distinctive cross-genre…