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Education Days

Tri-C JazzFest DownBeat Education Days

Tri-C JazzFest DownBeat Education Days | March 25-28, 2025

About Tri-C DownBeat Education Days

The DownBeat Education Days is an annual event dedicated to the education and appreciation of jazz, reaching more than 300 students in Ohio and surrounding states. These special days include adjudicated performances by school, college and community bands, featuring clinics and workshops with national artists in improvisation, technique, various styles and how to become a more engaged listener and musician. Past teaching artists have included John Clayton, Geri Allen, Rodney Whitaker, Carl Allen, Ingrid Jensen, Quincy Phillips, Alan Baylock and Braxton Cook, among many others.

Stay tuned for the announcement of next year’s DownBeat Education Days and guest artists. For more information about the program, email Terri Pontremoli or call 216-987-0241.

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41st Annual Tri-C DownBeat Jazz Education Days Video Series

Christian Tamburr — Making the Changes for Beginners
Christian Tamburr — Making the Changes for Intermediate-Level Students
Quincy Phillips — Drumming Part One
Quincy Phillips — Drumming Part Two
Alexa Tarantino — Warm-Up and Fundamentals
Alexa Tarantino — Practice Routine for All Levels
Mathis Picard — Stride Piano Basics
Mathis Picard — Stride Piano for Intermediate-Level Students