CREC’s Greater Hartford’s Academy of the Art‘s The Real Ambassadors (named after jazz great and Connecticut resident Dave Brubeck‘s musical) have been invited to perform at the Olympics Village in London. They are the only high school jazz choir who’ve been invited, and they need donations to go.
The award-winning band, led by Dianne Mower, will also take instrumentalists and chaperones, and after you click on this link, I’m betting you’ll agree they’re more than worth the effort. Dave and Iola Brubeck think they are. They said:
In a sea of over polished, over dressed ‘cookie cutter’ swing choirs, ‘The Real Ambassadors’ from the Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts stand out as refreshingly ‘real,’ poised to become the next generation of jazz musicians.The extraordinary integration of voices and instrumentalists, create a beauty of sound that has made them the premier high school vocal ensemble in the country. Working together, they are true ambassadors of good will, displaying the depth of their commitment and character, creating music with soul and a wisdom far surpassing their youth.
Do it! Donate now! Oh, and then? Tell everyone you know.
And thanks, Cynical, for the link.
They are really impressive. It’s really uplifting to see young people involved with jazz…
Unfortunately…firing off emails is about the best I can do…so consider that done…including one to The Maestro. I would send one to The White House but all my correspondence to them ends up in the CRANK file…
I hope they make it.
Is this a sign that we need to add a C to your new name: Pervy C. McPervperv? No, I’m kidding. Good wishes help, too.
I’ve started a hotmail account for the name Crank O’Lishus for all my government correspondence. I figure that way at least somebody might read them.
Dear Mr. O’Lishus…please send any responses you get to that name, and I’ll post ‘em.
I’m confused — is that his Stripper Name?
I am discovered!
Hi, It’s Dianne. Thank you so much. This photo is of a previous generation of the group. Aren’t you clever to get it off the site.Brought back memories. That photo is from our 2003 Monterey Jazz Festival performance.Can I send you a newer photo of the current group?
Oh, please do! I couldn’t find a more recent one and I’d love one. And congratulations. And onward to London!