Music Festivals

Tiffin University is proud to present its eleventh annual jazz and vocal festivals.  These events bring together high school, college, professional and amateur singers and instrumentalists in a week of activities that celebrate jazz, rock, blues, soul, and other popular musical styles.  The educational festival is held at Tiffin's historic Ritz Theatre, and on the Tiffin University campus. The festival features performances by high school and college jazz bands/combos, vocal jazz ensembles, show choirs, and vocal chamber ensembles, on two consecutive Fridays in April, with each day culminating with a concert by our outstanding guest artists.

For more information or registration material, call 419.448.3366 or email sing@tiffin.edu or gig@tiffin.edu. 


 
The Ohio Jazz Summit -- Friday, April 4, 2008

Tiffin University and the Ritz Theatre partner in bringing Chris Brubeck and Triple Play to Tiffin for the Ohio Jazz Summit.  "Triple Play" is comprised of three outstanding and versatile musicians, Peter "Madcat" Ruth (on harmonica, guitar, jaw harp, percussion and vocals), Joel Brown (folk and classical acoustic guitar and vocals) and Chris Brubeck (electric bass, bass trombone, piano and vocals). Collectively they bring a rare level of joy, virtuosity, and American spirit to the folk, blues, jazz, funk and classical music they perform.
The LA Times says, "Triple Play was rollicking good fun… led by bassist, trombonist and pianist Chris Brubeck, the trio stole the show with its flair and virtuosity."

JAZZ SUMMIT PERFORMANCE SCHEDULES

Ritz Theatre - Instrumental Ensembles (rev. 3/06)
8:30am    Gibsonburg HS
9:00am    Bloomfield Hills HS
9:30am    Hopewell-Loudon HS
10:00am  Clyde HS
10:30am  Ottawa-Glandorf JH
11:00am  Delta HS
11:30am  Cloverleaf HS
12:00pm  Meet the Artists:  Chris Brubeck & Triple Play
1:00pm    Findlay HS
1:30pm    Beaver Local
2:00pm    TW Harvey HS
2:30pm    Mayfield HS
3:00pm    Granville HS
3:30pm    Olentangy HS
4:00pm    Jazz Improvisation Clinic with Gene Parker
                Rhythm Section Clinic with Julio Appling

In Concert:  Chris Brubeck and Triple Play
also featuring TU's Rock-Jazz Combo Front Street
Friday, April 4, 7:30 p.m.
The Ritz Theatre
Tickets: 419.448.8544

 

The Ohio Vocal Summit -- Friday, April 11, 2008 

Tiffin University is proud to bring back the phenomenal a cappella band InPulse to headline this year's festival.  Since 2003 InPulse has been hailed as one of the most celebrated groups in a cappella history, breaking away from traditional conventions to define the term "vocal band." Having trained at world-renowned St. Olaf College, the group's high standards for vocal technique, execution, and musical integrity have won them numerous awards. InPulse also endeavors to advance the art of a cappella and vocal music through the education of young singers, striving to make students aware of the joy of singing by using proven classical techniques, while making it fun and comfortable to sing in any style. The group strives to tap into the creative energy of young people in an informative, imaginative, and inspirational way to encourage them to always be involved in music.  InPulse will also serve as educator-clinicians throughout the day's activites.

VOCAL SUMMIT PERFORMANCE SCHEDULES

Ritz Theatre Main Stage (rev. 2/28)
8:00 am    Gibsonburg HS Golden Harmony Chorus
8:40 am    New Riegel HS Jacket Company
9:20 am    South Central HS Black and Gold
10:00 am  Canton South HS Sound of South
10:40 am  Snider HS Synergy I
11:20 am  Howland HS Another Way
12:00 pm  Ashland HS Vocal Jazz Ensemble
12:40 pm  Oak Harbor HS 3rd Inversion
1:20 pm    Upper Sandusky HS Upper Class
2:00 pm    Eastlake North HS Northern Lights
2:40 pm    North Olmsted HS Special Edition
3:20 pm    Olmsted Falls HS Golden Expressions
4:00 pm    Kettering Fairmont HS Eleventh Hour
4:40 pm    Tiffin University AKA
5:00 pm    Tiffin University Higher Ground
5:30 pm    Dinner Break
7:00 pm    Doors Open
7:30 pm    Evening Concert:
                   Millikin University Jazz OneVoice
                   Tiffin University Up in the Air
                   InPulse

National Studio Theatre (rev. 2/28)
9:40 am    Gibsonburg HS Center Stage Jazz Choir
10:20 am  Old Fort HS Vocal Jazz Ensemble
11:00 am  Bowling Green HS Madrigals
11:40 am  Kettering Fairmont HS Fusion
12:20 pm  Fremont Ross HS Select Vocal Ensemble
1:00 pm    Snider HS Synergy II
1:40 pm    Sylvania HS Harmony Road Show
2:20 pm    North Side HS Vocal Jazz Ensemble

In Concert:  InPulse
 also featuring Tiffin University's Up in the Air
  and Millikin University's OneVoice
Friday, April 11, 7:30 p.m.
The Ritz Theatre
Tickets: 419.448.8544

 

Tiffin University Musical Arts Program ~ 155 Miami St ~ Tiffin OH 44883
sing@tiffin.edu ~ gig@tiffin.edu ~ 419.448.3366 ~ fax 419.443.5026