Truth in Jazz
A non-profit big band sponsored by Goshen Health SystemTiJ Tonight at the Goshen Fireworks
Jul 04Celebrate the 4th of July with the Truth in Jazz tonight at the Black Squirrel Golf Club in Goshen! We’ll be performing outside the clubhouse from 8-9:30pm, with Fireworks beginning around 10:15pm. Bring your family & friends, lawn chairs, and blankets & come sit anywhere on the golf course to get a great spot for the big show!
Category: PerformancesTags: 4th of July, Black Squirrel Golf Club, Fireworks, Goshen, Performance
Come Out to the Elkhart Jazz Fest!
Jun 25Tonight & tomorrow, we will be performing on Main St. at the Civic Plaza in Elkhart as a part of the Elkhart Jazz Fest. Entrance to our performances is free to the general public. Performance times are as follows: Friday, June 25, 5:30 p.m. & Saturday, June 26, 6:30 p.m.
For more information, visit the Elkhart Jazz Fest Website. Come out and support us!
Category: PerformancesTags: Elkhart, Elkhart Jazz Fest, Performance, Truth in Jazz
Video: First Friday’s Performance
Jun 25Check out some quick videos of our performance at First Fridays in Goshen below:
Category: PerformancesTags: Audio, Goshen, Goshen First Fridays, Goshen Theater, Truth in Jazz, Video
Goshen First Fridays Gig, Tonight!
May 07Our jazz band season is now back in full swing for 2010, continuing tonight with a FREE concert as part of the Goshen First Fridays. The music starts at 8:30pm in the Goshen Theater, located on main street in Downtown Goshen. Don’t worry about the weather because this concert is indoors–just bring your family out to Goshen First Fridays for some shopping & eating at the local restaurants, then come over to the Theater for some music you can dance to!
Category: PerformancesTags: First Fridays, Goshen, Goshen Theater, Indiana, Performance, Truth in Jazz
We are all warmed up and ready to play!
Apr 15Wow, last year was fantastic for Truth In Jazz! Even in the wake of a number of recent changes, we had some of the best performances in the history of our organization this year. We’re extremely excited to see what 2010 will bring!
If you are interested in having our group perform for your event or organization, now’s the time to get it on the calendar!
Easily book us for an event by visiting the Book a Gig page on our website & fill-out the form. Following your submission, we will contact you using the information that you provide.
Category: TiJ NewsTags: Truth in Jazz
Meet Helene Dauerty, Bass Bone
Oct 13
Helene Dauerty, Bass Bone
Hometown: Constantia, NY
Education: IU Bloomington (Doctoral Studies), Northwestern University (Master of Music), Guilford College (BS in Physics and Music).
Playing Experience: I play with ths South Bend Symphony and other orchestras in the area. I also play opera and musicals for Notre Dame and Saint Mary’s College. I have played for the Spoleto Festival and Ohio Light Opera.
Career Highlights: Music has been so rich and wonderful to me, it is hard to choose. A jazz highlight: I spent two weeks in Monaco playing with the likes of Louie Bellson, Dave Brubeck, Betty Carter, John Faddis and Jimmy Heath while with the Spera band from IU Bloomington. Belson and Brubeck were particularly generous to the backup bands.
Why do I play in Truth in Jazz: Dave asked. I like to play in big band, so I said “yes” to jazz.
Category: Member Profiles, TrombonesTags: About, Helene Dauerty, Member, Profile, Trombone, Truth in Jazz
Meet Bart Roberts, Trombone
Oct 12
Bart Roberts, Trombone
Hometown: Elkhart, Indiana
Education: Bachelor of Science in Music Education and Masters of Music in Conducting and Trombone from Ball State University. I am currently the band director at Dickinson Intermediate Fine Arts Academy in the South Bend Community School Corporation.
Playing Experience: Ball State University Wind Ensemble, Marching Band, Jazz Ensemble, Trombone Choir, Tuba and Euphonium Ensemble and Symphony Orchestra. Member of the Elkhart Municipal Band. Have also performed with the Glassmen Drum and Bugle Corps, Indianapolis Brass Choir, Muncie Symphony, Fort Wayne Philharmonic, Marion Philharmonic, Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, Houston Symphony, The Woodlands Symphony Orchestra (Texas), Houston Symphonic Band and The Texas Music Festival Jazz Project.
Career Highlights: Leading the Klein Forest HS Jazz Ensemble in a featured performance at the 2006 National School Board Association Conference in Chicago, Illinois in front of 14,000 people. Performing as an extra trombonist on numerous occasions with the Houston Symphony Orchestra. Touring Italy this past summer with the Warren Central HS Honors Band (Indianapolis, Indiana) as a guest soloist. Sharing the stage at Ball State with Jazz Artists and Trombonists: Bill Watrous, Wycliffe Gordon, Conrad Herwig, Jeff Hamilton, Byron Stripling, Pete Christleib, Bobby Shew, Chris Vadala, Abbie Conant, M. Dee Stewart. Have studied Trombone with: John Seidel (Ball State University), Steve Wolfinbarger (Western Michigan University), Arnold Jacobs (Chicago Symphony), Alan Barnhill (Houston Symphony), David Waters (Houston Symphony), Ron Wilkins (San Antonio, Texas), and Freddie Mendoza (Texas State University).
Why I Play With TIJ: It’s a wonderful opportunity to keep playing my instrument and I enjoy working with such a great group of people!
Category: Member Profiles, TrombonesTags: About, Bart Roberts, Member, Profile, Trombone, Truth in Jazz
Free Live Performance at McNaughton Park
Aug 31Tuesday, Sept. 1st, the Truth in Jazz will be giving a free performance at McNaughton Park (across the street from Elkhart General Hospital) as a part of the City Concert Program. The performance begins at 7:00pm and will be about an hour long. This gig will take place outside, so bring a blanket or lawn chair (& maybe a jacket), and come out and enjoy the live music!
Category: PerformancesTags: McNaughton Park, Performance, Truth in Jazz
Charity Wine Tasting, Saturday at Elcona Country Club in Bristol
Aug 27Don’t miss Truth in Jazz as we perform during the Vineyards Vibrations: Charity Wine Tasting, taking place this Saturday, August 29th from 6:00-9:00pm at the Elcona Country Club in Bristol! All proceeds from the event benefit the programs & services of the Elkhart Co. American Red Cross. Truth in Jazz will be performing from 6:30-8:30pm.
Tickets at the door are $35, so get them now for $25 by going to www.elkhartredcross.org or calling the Elkhart Co. Red Cross at 574-293-6519. You must be at least 21 years of age to participate in this event!
The address for the Elcona Country Club is 56784 County Road 21, Bristol, IN.
Category: PerformancesTags: American Red Cross, Bristol, Charity, Elcona Country Club, Performance, Truth in Jazz, Wine Tasting
Book Us For Your Next Event!
Aug 17The Truth in Jazz is looking to fill-up our performance calendar for 2010, as well as squeeze-in a few more gigs this year. While we are always willing to accept donations, we do not charge anything for our performances (all our costs are underwritten by our sponsor, Goshen Health System).
If you or someone you know are planning an upcoming event, contact us via the Book A Gig page!
Category: Performances, TiJ NewsTags: Dave Plank, Performance, Truth in Jazz
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