The Coe Jazz Summit has added a Vocal Jazz division for 2023, under the direction of Coe’s new Vocal Music professor, Luke Lovegood. Jazz Summit is already one of the biggest clinic/competitions in the state, with nearly 100 jazz bands from middle through high school. Steve Shanley says guests for the finale instrumental concert on … Continue reading
Culture Crawl 736 “Juggler’s Equivalent to ‘Play Misty’” Juggler Benjamin Domask-Ruh and Luke Lovegood, new Director of Choral Activities at Coe College, join the Cedar Rapids Municipal band this week. Luke Sings “Bring Him Home” and . Benjamin surprised Steve Shanley a bit, when the internationally award-winning juggler saw Leonard Bernstein’s “Slava” on the program … Continue reading