In 1910 Europe gave up his musical duties to help found the Clef Club, a black musicians union. Elected as the organization's first president, Europe sought to achieve higher musical standards, ...

The diverse cohort of fellows comprises artists across a range of instruments, including bass, drums, flugelhorn, saxophone, organ, piano, reeds, trombone, trumpet, and vocals, and spans styles ...

"Mad Scientist Music"—the tag that Harry Schnipper, owner of venerated D.C. jazz venue Blues Alley, admiringly applied to Ben Patterson's creations—is an apt description for this trombonist's work.

Two contrasting solos or etudes from the standard flute repertory A short selection of sightreading. Two contrasting solo pieces or etudes representing the applicant’s strengths. Applicants should ...