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DTSTART:20250328T233000Z
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DESCRIPTION:MICHIGAN TECH MUSIC SERIES EVENT\n\nThe Annual Don Keranen Jazz
  Festival pays tribute to the founder of the Michigan Tech Jazz Studies Pr
 ogram\, Don Keranen. The weekend includes three unique performances\, a pr
 ofessional guest artist\, and a masterclass led by Jazz Studies Director A
 dam Meckler.\n\nThe weekend will feature guest artist Steven Hobert\, whos
 e repertoire spans jazz\, world music\, and more. Hobert performs on piano
 \, accordion\, & vocals as a soloist\, and works with Sirclesound\, FireFl
 yForest\, and Oudyano alongside renowned oud player Issam Rafea.\n\nHere's
  this year's lineup:\n\nFRIDAY 7:30 PM PERFORMANCE\nDURATION | Approx. 2 h
 ours\nVideo Game Jazz Ensemble and the R&D Band featuring the 2025 Guest A
 rtist\, Steven Hobert.\n\nSATURDAY 2 PM MASTERCLASS\nJazz Studies Director
  Adam Meckler invites local middle and high school students to the Band Ro
 om for a masterclass. Students will learn a tune by ear and are invited to
  open the 6 p.m. Saturday concert performing that tune. Contact Adam to pa
 rticipate.\n\nSATURDAY 6 PM PERFORMANCE\nDURATION | Approx. 90 minutes\nLa
 b Band with the 2025 Guest Artist\, Steven Hobert performing original comp
 ositions by Adam Meckler. Opening set by the Don K Weekend Masterclass stu
 dents.\n\nSATURDAY 8 PM PERFORMANCE\nDURATION | Approx. 2 hours\nLate nigh
 t sets by JazTec and Workshop Brass Band.\n\nCONTENT GUIDANCE | None\n\n T
 hings to know\n\nSEATING| General Admission\nPUBLIC TICKETS| Pay As You're
  Able ($20 Full Fee)\nMICHIGAN TECH STUDENT RUSH | Reserve online or walk-
 up\n\nPlan your visit with information about parking\, accessibility\, Pay
  As You're Able ticketing\, and more. \n\nConcessions: Non-alcoholic conce
 ssions available during this event.\n\nContact the Rozsa Box Office with a
 ny questions about this event via phone at 906-487-1906\, or by email at r
 ozsa@mtu.edu. View current Box Office Hours. \n\n Related Events\n\nExplor
 e upcoming Michigan Tech Music Events.\n\n About The Performers\n\nSteven 
 Hobert\, 2025 Guest Artist\n\nSteven's transportive sound from the heart e
 mbodies Wonder and Mystery. He seeks to facilitate playfulness\, healing\,
  provoke compassion and warmly sink into the moment. His music has been de
 scribed as “delightful\, innovative and viscerally inspiring” that “
 dazzles audiences\, opens hearts and fires up imaginations.” Steven perf
 orms on piano\, accordion\, & vocals as a soloist\, with jazz project Sirc
 lesound\, the world beat-driven ensemble FireFlyForest\, and Oudyano with 
 renowned Syrian oud player Issam Rafea.\n\nHe has released three albums: "
 Ballet"\, "Ocean Eyes"\, and "Soft Equation".\n\nLearn more about Steven H
 obert at stevenhobert.com\n\n \n\n JazTec\n\nJazTec is a dynamic 5 to 7-pi
 ece jazz combo that specializes in contemporary jazz\, funk\, and original
  styles. The instrumentation of 3 horns and rhythm section allows each mem
 ber ample opportunity to explore jazz improvisation and composition and to
  develop an individual style.\n\n \n\n Jazz Lab Band\n\nThe award-winning 
 Michigan Tech Jazz Lab Band\, under the direction of Adam Meckler\, compri
 ses 18 musicians from throughout the country and features a broad repertoi
 re of music ranging from the Big Band Era to today’s contemporary big ba
 nd Jazz\, focusing on modern and original compositions.\n\n \n\n Research 
 and Development Big Band (R&D)\n\nDirected by Drew Kilpela\, the R&D perfo
 rms repertoire from Jazz’s storied history including a mix of traditiona
 l and modern big band repertoire\, emphasizing traditional repertoire. R&D
  learns tunes by ear and spends time on improvisation and defining chord c
 hanges for improvising.\n\n \n\nVideo Game Music\n\nTwo Huskies channeled 
 their love of jazz\, funk\, fusion\, and video game music into a 30-member
  student-run ensemble that arranges\, rehearses\, and performs songs from 
 video game franchises. Computer engineering major Ryan Briggs and mechanic
 al engineering graduate Sean Hanson '21 formed the Video Game Music ensemb
 le in 2019 when they discovered their mutual appreciation for the genre.\n
 \n \n\nWorkshop Brass Band\n\nLed by Adam Meckler\, the Workshop Brass Ban
 d performs works learned by ear\, stemming from the New Orleans Brass Band
  tradition. That means you’ll hear Workshop play old favorites like When
  the Saints Go Marching In\, and Basin Street Blues alongside traditional 
 brass band versions of hymns like I’ll Fly Away and What a Friend We Hav
 e in Jesus right up against modern brass band takes on R&B hits like Sexua
 l Healing and Just My Imagination. The Workshop Brass Band puts on a show\
 , unlike anything you’ve seen in the UP!\n\n Thanks to Our Sponsors\n\nT
 his event is made possible by the Visual and Performing Arts Department\, 
 and its Circle of Supporters.\n\n About the Michigan Tech Music Series\n\n
 The Michigan Tech Music Series unites students\, faculty\, and community m
 embers for a vibrant season of live music in the Keweenaw. Enjoy the comma
 nding Keweenaw Symphony and experience Michigan Tech Jazz as it transforms
  the Rozsa and McArdle Theatre into Orchestra\, stirring Michigan Tech Cho
 irs\, and inventive New Music events. Feel the dynamic energy of the Super
 ior Wind Symphony\, Campus Concert Band\, and iconic Huskies Pep Band\, in
 timate jazz clubs.\n\nPart of the the annual Rozsa Season\, the Michigan T
 ech Art\, Music\, and Theatre Series are presented by the Visual and Perfo
 rming Arts Department. Through these series\, students and faculty create 
 art that connects us to the world. With majors in audio production and tec
 hnology\, sound design\, theatre and entertainment technology\, and nine m
 inors\, the department fosters creativity\, self-motivation\, and the deve
 lopment of practical and artistic skills. Everyone is welcome\, and there'
 s something for everyone.
GEO:47.117687;-88.54277
LOCATION:McArdle Theatre
SUMMARY:Don Keranen Jazz Festival 2025 - Michigan Tech Jazz
URL;VALUE=URI:https://events.mtu.edu/event/mtm-donkweekend
CATEGORIES:Arts and Entertainment
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTAMP:20261009T112612Z
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DTSTART:20250329T220000Z
DTEND:20250329T230000Z
DESCRIPTION:MICHIGAN TECH MUSIC SERIES EVENT\n\nThe Annual Don Keranen Jazz
  Festival pays tribute to the founder of the Michigan Tech Jazz Studies Pr
 ogram\, Don Keranen. The weekend includes three unique performances\, a pr
 ofessional guest artist\, and a masterclass led by Jazz Studies Director A
 dam Meckler.\n\nThe weekend will feature guest artist Steven Hobert\, whos
 e repertoire spans jazz\, world music\, and more. Hobert performs on piano
 \, accordion\, & vocals as a soloist\, and works with Sirclesound\, FireFl
 yForest\, and Oudyano alongside renowned oud player Issam Rafea.\n\nHere's
  this year's lineup:\n\nFRIDAY 7:30 PM PERFORMANCE\nDURATION | Approx. 2 h
 ours\nVideo Game Jazz Ensemble and the R&D Band featuring the 2025 Guest A
 rtist\, Steven Hobert.\n\nSATURDAY 2 PM MASTERCLASS\nJazz Studies Director
  Adam Meckler invites local middle and high school students to the Band Ro
 om for a masterclass. Students will learn a tune by ear and are invited to
  open the 6 p.m. Saturday concert performing that tune. Contact Adam to pa
 rticipate.\n\nSATURDAY 6 PM PERFORMANCE\nDURATION | Approx. 90 minutes\nLa
 b Band with the 2025 Guest Artist\, Steven Hobert performing original comp
 ositions by Adam Meckler. Opening set by the Don K Weekend Masterclass stu
 dents.\n\nSATURDAY 8 PM PERFORMANCE\nDURATION | Approx. 2 hours\nLate nigh
 t sets by JazTec and Workshop Brass Band.\n\nCONTENT GUIDANCE | None\n\n T
 hings to know\n\nSEATING| General Admission\nPUBLIC TICKETS| Pay As You're
  Able ($20 Full Fee)\nMICHIGAN TECH STUDENT RUSH | Reserve online or walk-
 up\n\nPlan your visit with information about parking\, accessibility\, Pay
  As You're Able ticketing\, and more. \n\nConcessions: Non-alcoholic conce
 ssions available during this event.\n\nContact the Rozsa Box Office with a
 ny questions about this event via phone at 906-487-1906\, or by email at r
 ozsa@mtu.edu. View current Box Office Hours. \n\n Related Events\n\nExplor
 e upcoming Michigan Tech Music Events.\n\n About The Performers\n\nSteven 
 Hobert\, 2025 Guest Artist\n\nSteven's transportive sound from the heart e
 mbodies Wonder and Mystery. He seeks to facilitate playfulness\, healing\,
  provoke compassion and warmly sink into the moment. His music has been de
 scribed as “delightful\, innovative and viscerally inspiring” that “
 dazzles audiences\, opens hearts and fires up imaginations.” Steven perf
 orms on piano\, accordion\, & vocals as a soloist\, with jazz project Sirc
 lesound\, the world beat-driven ensemble FireFlyForest\, and Oudyano with 
 renowned Syrian oud player Issam Rafea.\n\nHe has released three albums: "
 Ballet"\, "Ocean Eyes"\, and "Soft Equation".\n\nLearn more about Steven H
 obert at stevenhobert.com\n\n \n\n JazTec\n\nJazTec is a dynamic 5 to 7-pi
 ece jazz combo that specializes in contemporary jazz\, funk\, and original
  styles. The instrumentation of 3 horns and rhythm section allows each mem
 ber ample opportunity to explore jazz improvisation and composition and to
  develop an individual style.\n\n \n\n Jazz Lab Band\n\nThe award-winning 
 Michigan Tech Jazz Lab Band\, under the direction of Adam Meckler\, compri
 ses 18 musicians from throughout the country and features a broad repertoi
 re of music ranging from the Big Band Era to today’s contemporary big ba
 nd Jazz\, focusing on modern and original compositions.\n\n \n\n Research 
 and Development Big Band (R&D)\n\nDirected by Drew Kilpela\, the R&D perfo
 rms repertoire from Jazz’s storied history including a mix of traditiona
 l and modern big band repertoire\, emphasizing traditional repertoire. R&D
  learns tunes by ear and spends time on improvisation and defining chord c
 hanges for improvising.\n\n \n\nVideo Game Music\n\nTwo Huskies channeled 
 their love of jazz\, funk\, fusion\, and video game music into a 30-member
  student-run ensemble that arranges\, rehearses\, and performs songs from 
 video game franchises. Computer engineering major Ryan Briggs and mechanic
 al engineering graduate Sean Hanson '21 formed the Video Game Music ensemb
 le in 2019 when they discovered their mutual appreciation for the genre.\n
 \n \n\nWorkshop Brass Band\n\nLed by Adam Meckler\, the Workshop Brass Ban
 d performs works learned by ear\, stemming from the New Orleans Brass Band
  tradition. That means you’ll hear Workshop play old favorites like When
  the Saints Go Marching In\, and Basin Street Blues alongside traditional 
 brass band versions of hymns like I’ll Fly Away and What a Friend We Hav
 e in Jesus right up against modern brass band takes on R&B hits like Sexua
 l Healing and Just My Imagination. The Workshop Brass Band puts on a show\
 , unlike anything you’ve seen in the UP!\n\n Thanks to Our Sponsors\n\nT
 his event is made possible by the Visual and Performing Arts Department\, 
 and its Circle of Supporters.\n\n About the Michigan Tech Music Series\n\n
 The Michigan Tech Music Series unites students\, faculty\, and community m
 embers for a vibrant season of live music in the Keweenaw. Enjoy the comma
 nding Keweenaw Symphony and experience Michigan Tech Jazz as it transforms
  the Rozsa and McArdle Theatre into Orchestra\, stirring Michigan Tech Cho
 irs\, and inventive New Music events. Feel the dynamic energy of the Super
 ior Wind Symphony\, Campus Concert Band\, and iconic Huskies Pep Band\, in
 timate jazz clubs.\n\nPart of the the annual Rozsa Season\, the Michigan T
 ech Art\, Music\, and Theatre Series are presented by the Visual and Perfo
 rming Arts Department. Through these series\, students and faculty create 
 art that connects us to the world. With majors in audio production and tec
 hnology\, sound design\, theatre and entertainment technology\, and nine m
 inors\, the department fosters creativity\, self-motivation\, and the deve
 lopment of practical and artistic skills. Everyone is welcome\, and there'
 s something for everyone.
GEO:47.117687;-88.54277
LOCATION:McArdle Theatre
SUMMARY:Don Keranen Jazz Festival 2025 - Michigan Tech Jazz
URL;VALUE=URI:https://events.mtu.edu/event/mtm-donkweekend
CATEGORIES:Arts and Entertainment
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART:20250330T000000Z
DTEND:20250330T010000Z
DESCRIPTION:MICHIGAN TECH MUSIC SERIES EVENT\n\nThe Annual Don Keranen Jazz
  Festival pays tribute to the founder of the Michigan Tech Jazz Studies Pr
 ogram\, Don Keranen. The weekend includes three unique performances\, a pr
 ofessional guest artist\, and a masterclass led by Jazz Studies Director A
 dam Meckler.\n\nThe weekend will feature guest artist Steven Hobert\, whos
 e repertoire spans jazz\, world music\, and more. Hobert performs on piano
 \, accordion\, & vocals as a soloist\, and works with Sirclesound\, FireFl
 yForest\, and Oudyano alongside renowned oud player Issam Rafea.\n\nHere's
  this year's lineup:\n\nFRIDAY 7:30 PM PERFORMANCE\nDURATION | Approx. 2 h
 ours\nVideo Game Jazz Ensemble and the R&D Band featuring the 2025 Guest A
 rtist\, Steven Hobert.\n\nSATURDAY 2 PM MASTERCLASS\nJazz Studies Director
  Adam Meckler invites local middle and high school students to the Band Ro
 om for a masterclass. Students will learn a tune by ear and are invited to
  open the 6 p.m. Saturday concert performing that tune. Contact Adam to pa
 rticipate.\n\nSATURDAY 6 PM PERFORMANCE\nDURATION | Approx. 90 minutes\nLa
 b Band with the 2025 Guest Artist\, Steven Hobert performing original comp
 ositions by Adam Meckler. Opening set by the Don K Weekend Masterclass stu
 dents.\n\nSATURDAY 8 PM PERFORMANCE\nDURATION | Approx. 2 hours\nLate nigh
 t sets by JazTec and Workshop Brass Band.\n\nCONTENT GUIDANCE | None\n\n T
 hings to know\n\nSEATING| General Admission\nPUBLIC TICKETS| Pay As You're
  Able ($20 Full Fee)\nMICHIGAN TECH STUDENT RUSH | Reserve online or walk-
 up\n\nPlan your visit with information about parking\, accessibility\, Pay
  As You're Able ticketing\, and more. \n\nConcessions: Non-alcoholic conce
 ssions available during this event.\n\nContact the Rozsa Box Office with a
 ny questions about this event via phone at 906-487-1906\, or by email at r
 ozsa@mtu.edu. View current Box Office Hours. \n\n Related Events\n\nExplor
 e upcoming Michigan Tech Music Events.\n\n About The Performers\n\nSteven 
 Hobert\, 2025 Guest Artist\n\nSteven's transportive sound from the heart e
 mbodies Wonder and Mystery. He seeks to facilitate playfulness\, healing\,
  provoke compassion and warmly sink into the moment. His music has been de
 scribed as “delightful\, innovative and viscerally inspiring” that “
 dazzles audiences\, opens hearts and fires up imaginations.” Steven perf
 orms on piano\, accordion\, & vocals as a soloist\, with jazz project Sirc
 lesound\, the world beat-driven ensemble FireFlyForest\, and Oudyano with 
 renowned Syrian oud player Issam Rafea.\n\nHe has released three albums: "
 Ballet"\, "Ocean Eyes"\, and "Soft Equation".\n\nLearn more about Steven H
 obert at stevenhobert.com\n\n \n\n JazTec\n\nJazTec is a dynamic 5 to 7-pi
 ece jazz combo that specializes in contemporary jazz\, funk\, and original
  styles. The instrumentation of 3 horns and rhythm section allows each mem
 ber ample opportunity to explore jazz improvisation and composition and to
  develop an individual style.\n\n \n\n Jazz Lab Band\n\nThe award-winning 
 Michigan Tech Jazz Lab Band\, under the direction of Adam Meckler\, compri
 ses 18 musicians from throughout the country and features a broad repertoi
 re of music ranging from the Big Band Era to today’s contemporary big ba
 nd Jazz\, focusing on modern and original compositions.\n\n \n\n Research 
 and Development Big Band (R&D)\n\nDirected by Drew Kilpela\, the R&D perfo
 rms repertoire from Jazz’s storied history including a mix of traditiona
 l and modern big band repertoire\, emphasizing traditional repertoire. R&D
  learns tunes by ear and spends time on improvisation and defining chord c
 hanges for improvising.\n\n \n\nVideo Game Music\n\nTwo Huskies channeled 
 their love of jazz\, funk\, fusion\, and video game music into a 30-member
  student-run ensemble that arranges\, rehearses\, and performs songs from 
 video game franchises. Computer engineering major Ryan Briggs and mechanic
 al engineering graduate Sean Hanson '21 formed the Video Game Music ensemb
 le in 2019 when they discovered their mutual appreciation for the genre.\n
 \n \n\nWorkshop Brass Band\n\nLed by Adam Meckler\, the Workshop Brass Ban
 d performs works learned by ear\, stemming from the New Orleans Brass Band
  tradition. That means you’ll hear Workshop play old favorites like When
  the Saints Go Marching In\, and Basin Street Blues alongside traditional 
 brass band versions of hymns like I’ll Fly Away and What a Friend We Hav
 e in Jesus right up against modern brass band takes on R&B hits like Sexua
 l Healing and Just My Imagination. The Workshop Brass Band puts on a show\
 , unlike anything you’ve seen in the UP!\n\n Thanks to Our Sponsors\n\nT
 his event is made possible by the Visual and Performing Arts Department\, 
 and its Circle of Supporters.\n\n About the Michigan Tech Music Series\n\n
 The Michigan Tech Music Series unites students\, faculty\, and community m
 embers for a vibrant season of live music in the Keweenaw. Enjoy the comma
 nding Keweenaw Symphony and experience Michigan Tech Jazz as it transforms
  the Rozsa and McArdle Theatre into Orchestra\, stirring Michigan Tech Cho
 irs\, and inventive New Music events. Feel the dynamic energy of the Super
 ior Wind Symphony\, Campus Concert Band\, and iconic Huskies Pep Band\, in
 timate jazz clubs.\n\nPart of the the annual Rozsa Season\, the Michigan T
 ech Art\, Music\, and Theatre Series are presented by the Visual and Perfo
 rming Arts Department. Through these series\, students and faculty create 
 art that connects us to the world. With majors in audio production and tec
 hnology\, sound design\, theatre and entertainment technology\, and nine m
 inors\, the department fosters creativity\, self-motivation\, and the deve
 lopment of practical and artistic skills. Everyone is welcome\, and there'
 s something for everyone.
GEO:47.117687;-88.54277
LOCATION:McArdle Theatre
SUMMARY:Don Keranen Jazz Festival 2025 - Michigan Tech Jazz
URL;VALUE=URI:https://events.mtu.edu/event/mtm-donkweekend
CATEGORIES:Arts and Entertainment
CATEGORIES:Music
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