Grant Recipients

New England States Touring artist Avery Sharpe; photo courtesy of Avery Sharpe.

Litchfield Performing Arts

Grant Program: 
New England States Touring
Year: 
2008
City: 
Litchfield
State: 
CT
Artist Name: 
Avery Sharpe
Artist City: 
Amherst
Artist State: 
MA
Grant Amount: 
$1,076

Jazz bassist Avery Sharpe led a week-long residency at the Litchfield Jazz Camp, a community education program of the Litchfield Jazz Festival and Litchfield Performing Arts.  During the week, Sharpe guided students through a variety of activities, includeing theory classes, bass master classes, Q&A, and History of Jazz sessions.  The week culminated with an original piece of music performed by Sharpe and the students.

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