Anthony Stanco – Jazz trumpet workshop – 2015

Anthony Stanco – photo from performer’s website.

Anthony Stanco – Jazz trumpet workshop

Friday, August 7, 2015 – 5:45 to 6:45
River Stage

As a trumpet player, composer and educator, Anthony Stanco is a rising talent in today’s music scene. Anthony’s brilliant trumpet style is exciting and demonstrates his understanding of the jazz tradition. Anthony is equally passionate as an educator and composer.

As an Educator, Anthony was privileged to start at a young age. He had his first private student when he was only twelve years old and continues to teach privately to students of all ages. At Manhattan School of Music, he was part of their outreach program, Music Arts-In-Education, and taught at various public schools in New York City. In 2011 he returned to the Civic Jazz Orchestra as a mentor and director of Civic Jazz Combo B. Anthony was also a graduate assistant in Jazz Studies at Michigan State University and also teaches at the MSU, Community Music School in Lansing, MI.

Currently, Anthony is proud to represent the government’s Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs. The Anthony Stanco Ensemble will be conducting a five-week tour in Africa through the American Music Abroad program. Anthony will be releasing his first album with the Anthony Stanco Ensemble this September.

(source:  performer website)

Anthony Stanco Website: http://www.anthonystancomusic.com/