Casey Thomas-Burns
Casey Thomas-Burns is a musician and music director based in Vancouver, Canada. Casey is the founder and director of all-female jazz orchestra The Leading Ladies as well as their community outreach program Ladies Night Jazz Jams. To learn more about Casey, or to view upcoming events and performance dates, visit www.caseythomasburns.ca
All-Femme Youth Jazz Orchestra
All-Femme Youth Jazz Orchestra: This program will provide an opportunity for femme youth in BC's Lower Mainland region to come together, improve their musical skills and knowledge, learn from experienced mentors, and participate in a rehearsal process and final performance under the music direction of Casey Thomas-Burns.
https://www.caseythomasburns.ca/
About this Project
Communities Served
My project will involve and/or impact the following communities:
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
When it comes to community impact projects, the UN has created 17 Sustainable Development Goals. These are the Sustainable Development Goals associated with my project.
How the project works
Following an audition process, selected program participants will take part in 3 rehearsals, instrument-specific coaching with mentors, and a final performance.
Project Impact
To positively impact and provide an educational opportunity for a group of 18-20 youth, in addition to positively impacting our audience and greater jazz community.
Project Mission
To create a unique space in the music community for femme youth to improve their musical skills, gain experience in the "big band" style, receive coaching and mentorship, and build community.
Project Team
This team is made up of the music director, 3-4 instrument coaches, admin support, and volunteers
- Music Director Saxophone section coach/mentor Trumpet section coach/mentor Trombone section coach/mentor Rhythm section coach/mentor Administrative team member Graphic Designer Event and FOH volunteers
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