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The New Jersey Association for Jazz Education presents the 12th Annual New Jersey State Jazz Conference Dennis Mackrel drummer, arranger and chief conductor of The Jazz Orchestra of the Concertgebouw ”Politics, Big Bands and the World" (from a drummer's perspective!) Steven Bishop, Moderator The State of Vocal Jazz in Music Education Join us for a landmark seminar on vocal music, emphasizing the inclusion of Jazz as a pedagogical component. Come out and offer your thoughts, and hear from other distinguished educators from across the state. Bring your instrument and sit in on the industry's best New Music Reading Session Friday, November 18, 2016 Center for Arts Education at NJPAC, Newark, NJ 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM ~ Free to all NJAJE Members Non members: $60 includes 1 year NJAJE membership and Downbeat Magazine Register by Monday, November 7 at www.njaje.org or contact Conference Chair Jeffrey Haas Conference registration includes breakfast and a three-course luncheon at NJPAC’s Nico Kitchen + Bar honoring the 2016 NJ Jazz Education Achievement Award recipient (201) 207-6736 jhaas.njaje@gmail.com Professional Development Credit Issued Joel Perry Evening option: Purchase a ticket for the 7:00 PM Concert at NJPAC NJ All State Jazz Ensemble Under the direction of Mark Taylor chief arranger (retired) for The United States Army Band NJ Honors Jazz Choir Under the direction of Randy White Director of Choirs at Hopewell Valley Central High School OCTOBER 2016 15 TEMPO