Hamilton All Star Jazz Band feat. Virginia MacDonald - Artist In Residence

The Old Firehall

334 Wilson Street East, L9G 2C2, Ancaster, ON, Canada

Hamilton All Star Jazz Bands

0 followers

Formed in 1984 by lifelong Hamilton resident Dr. Russ Weil, the HASJB has developed into one of the premier amateur big band organizations in Canada. The HASJB has an impressive record, having been twice named the most outstanding band in its class in Canada. It is the recipient of 10 consecutive regional gold awards, 3 national gold awards, an award of excellence at the Clark Terry Jazz Festival at the University of New Hampshire, 3 awards of excellence at the Tri-C Jazz Festival in Cleveland, Ohio and standing invitations to many of the world’s great jazz festivals.The All Star family consists of the Junior Jazz Band for 11 to 15-year-olds, the Rising Stars Jazz Band, for 15 to 19-year-olds, and the All Star Jazz Band for musicians up to 25 years of age.The Mission of Hamilton All Star Jazz Band Inc. is “Music and Youth Building a Better Community”. HASJB’s aim is to be the leading arts organization for youth in the Golden Horseshoe.Our young people act as ambassadors for our community. We focus on the development of life skills – responsibility, commitment, teamwork, leadership and respect – in an intellectually and artistically challenging environment. We concentrate on excellence in music performance for local, national and international audiences. HASJB Inc. provides a proud legacy that is directed by an enthusiastic group of directors, advisors and volunteers who administer a self-sustaining, multi-tiered program for young people. We are a registered charitable organization for the youth of Canada.