Birdsboro resident Brendan Burke recently played in the grand finale concert of the Pre-College Summer Jazz Institute at the University of the Arts. The Daniel Boone High School student was one of nearly 60 top high school jazz musicians from across the country to participate in the two-week residential program.
The students showed off their exceptional skills in a grand finale concert for their teachers – all University of the Arts faculty members – as well as families, friends and others. Students from four different ensembles performed, including a big band directed by Matt Gallagher, Lars Halle Band directed by Lars Halle, “Micelinous” directed by Tony Miceli, and a vocal ensemble directed by Justin Binek. All four ensembles performed three to four songs each. (more…)
