Jazz Ensemble to Perform with Guest Artist Kate Skinner
Published Thursday, March 13, 2025
The SMSU Jazz Ensemble will be hosting Kate Skinner, guest jazz pianist, vocalist, composer, and educator on Monday, March 24-Tuesday, March 25 in Luverne and Marshall. The ensemble will perform two concerts with Skinner, the first on Monday, March 24 at Luverne High School at 7:30 p.m. The concert will also feature the Luverne H.S. Jazz Band. The second concert will be on Tuesday, March 25 at 7:30 p.m. in the SMSU Fine Arts Theatre. This concert will also feature the Lakeview H.S. and Marshall H.S. Jazz Bands. Both concerts are free and open to the public.
In addition, there will be an open discussion session with Kate Skinner on Tuesday, March 25 from 12:00–1:00 p.m. in the SMSU Fine Arts Theatre. This session is also free and anyone is welcome to attend.
As a jazz pianist and vocalist Kate Skinner maintains an active performing, composing, and teaching career in the western United States. A native of Ogden, Utah, Skinner pulls influences from the bluegrass and classical roots of her childhood into both her songwriting and performing as a jazz musician. Skinner is currently Assistant Professor of Jazz Piano at the University of Idaho in Moscow, Idaho, where she directs Jazz Band II and teaches multiple courses in jazz studies. She holds M.M. and D.A. degrees in Jazz Studies from the University of Northern Colorado.
This activity is funded in part with a grant from the Southwest Minnesota Arts Council made possible by an appropriation from the Minnesota State Legislature with money from the State's general fund.
For more information, contact the SMSU Music Program at 507-537-7103 or contact the SMSU Jazz Ensemble director, Dr. John Ginocchio at john.ginocchio@SMSU.edu
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