Litchfield Jazz Camp Students Shine in Young Arts Jazz Competition
Congratulations are in order for an extraordinary group of students from Litchfield Jazz Camp who have been named winners in the prestigious Young Arts Competition 2025. These talented young musicians have demonstrated exceptional artistry and dedication, earning recognition on a national stage. The winners include Carter Bryan, Ryu Chan, Brandon
Remembering Claire Daly, 1958–2024
Claire Daly often signed her correspondences with “Love and Low Notes.” The baritone saxophonist, who died Oct. 22 at age 66 after a year-long battle with cancer, had a special affinity for frequencies in the depths of the tonal spectrum. Down there, she might burnish a ballad’s lingering melody to
Exciting GRAMMY News for Litchfield Jazz Camp Alumni and Faculty!
We’re thrilled to announce that several artists connected to the Litchfield Jazz Camp have received GRAMMY nominations this year, a testament to their extraordinary impact on the world of jazz. Best Latin Jazz Album: Zaccai Curtis, who began at Litchfield Jazz Camp and remains a dedicated teacher, is nominated for
Litchfield Jazz Camp 2025 Registration is Open!
Litchfield Jazz Camp has been a special place for musical and personal growth for 29 years. Our top-notch faculty teaches groups at all levels of play in a supportive, collaborative atmosphere. There is no pre-audition, and we embrace all learning styles. Join us in 2025 for another great summer at the
Litchfield Jazz Camp Talent Search Registration Is Open!
Litchfield Jazz Camp, now in its 29th year, announces its second annual talent competition. The Litchfield Jazz Camp Talent Search is open to students ages 13 to 17 on all instruments and vocals. Winners will receive scholarships to Litchfield Jazz Camp 2025 at the Frederick Gunn School in Washington CT. We ask all
Give Local April 24-25
Plan your gift for Give Local! We have received a generous pledge to match the first $5,000 raised during Give Local, dollar for dollar! With this, and bonus funds from the Connecticut Community Foundation based on the total amount raised, your gift can have more than double the impact!! Give
2024 WDNA Music Scholarship Winners
2024 WDNA Music Scholarship Awards MIAMI, FL (April 8, 2024) – For the eighteenth consecutive year WDNA 88.9FM conducted its much-anticipated Music Scholarship Awards Competition. The event which was held at the station’s Jazz Gallery in front of a receptive audience on April 7 accommodated students from various high schools
Litchfield Jazz Camp Talent Search Winners!
Litchfield Performing Arts, a not-for-profit organization, held its first Litchfield Jazz Camp Talent Search Competition in 28 years, on Saturday, March 2nd at the Litchfield Community Center. Twenty-one finalists ages 13 to 17 competed for Litchfield Jazz Camp scholarships. The first-place prize, a $2000 scholarship, went to violinist Conor McMillen,
Litchfield Jazz Camp gears up for year 28
Litchfield Jazz Camp announces its 28th season. Litchfield Jazz Camp returns for its 28th summer on June 30th, 2024. It will run through the entire month of July and it culminates in the 29th annual Litchfield Jazz Festival. The program and festival occur at the Frederick Gunn School in Washington
Northwest Community Bank Foundation gives Litchfield Performing Arts a $2,000 Donation!
Thank you Northwest Community Bank Foundation for this generous donation of $2,000! This money will go directly to our “Jazz After Work” FREE Concert Series in Washington this Summer! Concerts run select weeknights throughout July Thanks again to the lovely people at Northwest Community Bank. In The Photo: Tegan Ryan(Managing