University Bands to Host Youth Musicians, Perform at High-Profile Concerts

'Tribute to Ella @ 100' Performance on International Jazz Day Honors Legendary Vocalist

MEDIA CONTACT: Damita Chambers, dchambers@bowiestate.edu, 301-832-2628 mobile

(BOWIE, Md.) –The Bowie State University Bands prepares to engage local youth in music instruction and performance, as well as participate in multiple high-profile performances in the region this spring.

The Symphony Of Soul Band (SOS) will give high school musicians a glimpse of college life during its Spring Band Camp Drills from April 10-14. On April 21, the University Bands will host the Prince George’s County Public Schools Jazz Band Festival, featuring some of the most talented youth musicians in the local area.

On April 30, the BSU Jazz Ensemble will perform at the annual International Jazz Day on the National Mall, with a “Tribute to Ella @ 100” celebration of the late legendary jazz vocalist Ella Fitzgerald’s 100^th birthday. Bowie State is one of dozens of groups and individuals participating in “Ella at 100” events around the globe.

On May 6, the BSU Jazz Band will participate in the Big Band Bash at the University of Maryland, Eastern Shore, and the SOS Band will perform in the city of Bowie’s annual Memorial Day Parade on May 27.

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