[BHS etree] EVENT: BHS Jazz Alum Concert - Mar. 15, 3pm

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In just two weeks, some of the best jazz musicians in America are staging a benefit concert to help OUR students. If our young musicians haven't
brought you the news, here is the story:
 
On Sunday, March 15, the BEST JAZZ CONCERT on the West Coast will take place in Berkeley ! 
 
Top jazz recording artists – all Berkeley HS graduates – are flying to the Bay Area from across the United States. They are doing this as a tribute to retiring director Charles Hamilton (musical director of BHS Jazz for the past 27 years) and to support the BHS Jazz Program, which needs extra support in these tough times.

This historic reunion will also celebrate the amazing legacy of the BHS Jazz program. Alums spanning the past 30+ years will attend and perform at this unique concert. 

Peter Apfelbaum is coming from N.Y. to be the musical director and is bringing together alums from near and far:  Rodney Franklin, Steven Bernstein, Jessica Jones, Dave Ellis, Josh Jones, Dayna Stevens, Hitomi Oba, Kito Gamble and dozens more alums from BHS will be performing.

The BHS Jazz program has thrived since 1966 due to the support that Jazz has received by the Berkeley community throughout the years.  The experience many students had at BHS has sparked careers and passions
in so many musicians.  This will be a one of a kind afternoon concert!!!  Greg Bridges, local jazz radio personality will be master of ceremonies.  There will be many tributes given and amazing performances by so many talented musicians who studied at Berkeley High.

How can you help now? 
-- If you haven't purchased tickets yet, please do so as soon as possible.

-- Donate to the raffle NOW! Call Don Bartlett at 510-597-1233, with a donation suitable as a raffle prize! 
 
Your donations are tax deductible to the extent legally allowable.
Berkeley HS Jazz program is a non-profit organization. 
 
Sunday, March 15, 2009 at 
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School Auditorium
1781 Rose Street
Door 2:00 P.M., Music 3:00 P.M. 
 
Go to this link for ticket sales: 
http://www.ticketweb.com/t3/sale/SaleEventDetail?dispatch=loadSelectionData&pl=&eventid=708654

Tickets can also be purchased through the Freight and Salvage Coffeehouse:
Box office, mail order or on-line.  No service charge will be added if
you call to have tickets sent to you.
Box office : 1111 Addison St
phone: 510-548-1761
www.thefreightandsalvage.org

Buy your tickets now!!!
Bring your friends to enjoy an afternoon of Jazz and to support our history!!!