“...knowing solo work on trombone...” “The crowd was simply blown away by his scat-singing & playing.”

Down Beat Dr. Scott Garlock, Director of Bands, Knox College

“A tremendous musician, as consistent as I have encountered in all my experiences.” Daniel Fornero, Lead Trumpeter, Phil Collins Big Band

“...a talented trombonist...a lovely solo.” The Jazz Report Loved One is a “hauntingly lovely ballad reminiscent of Neal Hefti’s Li’l Darlin’.”

Cadence “...first-class writing of special interest...” Down Beat Jumpin’ at the Westside is “a thundering flag-waver, a striking original.”

Jack Bowers

“For sheer big band excitement & power, it would be hard to surpass García’s infectious I Like Bebop.” Jazzgram

“The [JazzTech] disc’s highlight is Partin’ Shots. García’s number gives the rhythm section its biggest chance to shine & features four trumpets playing as if from one mind to one purpose.” The Jazz Review

Gonna’ Go Dancin’ for vocal jazz ensemble is a “well-written jazz waltz in the style of All Blues.” Paris Rutherford, University of North Texas

“Tony García’s accomplishments as educator, composer, performer, & teacher are highly regarded throughout the professional & educational music world. The Commission Project & others

concerned about music are better for Mr. García’s invaluable contributions.” Ned Corman, Director, The Commission Project

“...recommended without any qualifications whatsoever.” Cadence (re: a JazzTech Big Band CD co-produced by García)

“Tony can be a client’s best friend. He can hear the smallest mistakes, fix them diplomatically, & add musical nuances in minutes without ill effect. Without him the music would not sound as good.”

Rob Parton, JazzTech Big Band

“Antonio García has developed a series of Scope & Sequence of Instruction charts to provide a structure that will ensure academic integrity in jazz education.”

Standard of Excellence

“Eight key categories meet the challenge of teaching what is historically an oral & aural tradition. All are important ingredients in the recipe.”

Wynton Marsalis (Foreword to Teaching Jazz)

“Is music part of your schools’ curriculum? After you read the evidence assembled by García in Music Education: A Necessity on page 12 of this issue, you may be tempted to take up an instrument yourself.” Illinois Association of School Boards Journal

“What a great service you have done for music education in your wonderful cover article. Thanks for this tremendous contribution to our advocacy efforts!” Randy Kummer, Executive Director, IMEA

“His excellent article Thematic Dissonance offers several very basic approaches to melodic chromaticism.” David Liebman, IAJE Jazz Education Journal

“Your interview with Wynton was one of the most truthful, informative, & well-written interviews ever published.” Laura Johnson, Past Education Director, Jazz at Lincoln Center

“Tony’s presentation for The Illinois Association for Music Therapy was nothing less than excellent.” Kris Urbasek, RMT; President, IAMT

“...the most clear & engaging approach I’ve seen reaching out to a non-musician audience.” Charles Suhor, Past Deputy Executive Director, National Council of Teachers of English

“Your remarks about creativity in music as in business captured the essence with superb humor & articulation.” Michael Winston, Vice-President/Director, Global Leadership & Organization Development, Motorola, Inc.

“In about 15 minutes, students had learned more about the unique characteristics of Miles Davis’ music than any written text could ever impart to them.”

Susan McLean, Arts Coordinator, Euroa Secondary College, Victoria, Australia

“His ability to share his expertise & knowledge enthusiastically with middle school students is unsurpassed.” Heather Pettit, Past Director of Bands, Deer Path Middle School

“For years now, your name continues to lead our state in the area of jazz education. IMEA applauds you!” Mary Jo Papich, then IMEA Jazz Division Vice-President

“Because of his knowledge, enthusiasm, & love for music, Antonio García is one of our most popular adjudicators.

His personality & interaction with students during the workshops offer a positive musical experience to the students; & his musical versatility has earned him the respect of high school music directors, students, parents,

& the staff at Classic Festivals. It has been an honor to have him participate in our festivals.” Paul Skversky, Past President, Classic Music Festivals

PERFORMER

Tenor trombonist, bass trombonist, or pianist with

over 70 renowned artists including Ella Fitzgerald,

George Shearing, Louie Bellson, Phil Collins, Dave Brubeck; scat-singing soloist with jazz ensembles

COMPOSER/ARRANGER

Commissioned for jazz, symphonic, chamber, & solo

works (instrumental & vocal); works aired internationally,

released on CDs, performed by major artists; published by

Kendor Music, Doug Beach, Walrus, ejazzlines, 3-2,

UNC Jazz, Kjos

PRODUCER

Producer of broadcasts or CDs by ensembles & artists

including Wynton Marsalis, Susannah McCorkle,

Dave Taylor, Sir Roland Hanna, JazzTech Big Band,

Brian Lynch, VCU Jazz

AUTHOR

Cutting the Changes: Jazz Improvisation

via Key Centers; Contributing Author &

Co-Editor of Teaching Jazz: A Course of Study; articles

in the periodicals of JEN, ITA, AFM, PAS, IAJE,

MENC; Down Beat, The Instrumentalist,

MEMBER

JEN; ITA (Jazz Editor, ITA Journal, Board nominee);

IAJE (Past Editor, Jazz Education Journal; Past-

President, IAJE-IL; Past Int’l Co-Chair for Curriculum,

Vocal/Instrumental Integra-tion; Midwest Clinic (Board);

ASCAP, AF of M, NARAS, LARAS, NAfME, VMEA;

Richmond Jazz Society

CONFERENCE PRESENTER

...U.S., Canada, Europe, South Africa, & Australia

ADJUDICATOR

...at School Festivals (concert, jazz, marching bands; jazz

choirs; orchestras) in the U.S., Canada, Europe, & Australia

EDUCATION

M.M., Jazz & Contemporary Media (writing emphasis

bass trombone), Eastman School of Music;

B.M., Jazz Studies (performance emphasis,

tenor trombone), Loyola University of the South

“Antonio had an encouraging word for all around—including me, when I was in need of both education in the big band art & encouragement in my display of it.” Phil Collins

“Tony motivated my string orchestra members to crave the jazz experience.”

Charles Emmons, Past Director of Orchestra, IL Twp. HS Dist. #113 (Deerfield/Highland Park HS) “I learned a great deal watching Tony because he’s such an incredible communicator and leader. He has the respect of all these musicians, and he deserves it. And it’s just great to watch.” Scott Colley, Jazz Bassist

“I can say with confidence that García’s residency at Evanston Township High School was one of the most successful from last year.” Diane L. Girer, Program Manager, Meet The Composer

“Wow!! What a clinic. The students couldn’t stop talking about all of the stuff that you covered.”

Ron Cadez, Director of the Collège Béliveau Jazz Band (Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada) “The Vocal Jazz Ensemble scat-sung impressively on Monk’s In Walked Bud before [Max] Roach joined them, elegantly swinging on Monk’s Straight, No Chaser.” Hyde Park Herald

“The VJE performance at the IAJE convention exemplified the high standards to which we all aspire.” Dr. Stephen Zegree, Past Chair, IAJE Vocal Jazz Committee... “The IMEA Jazz Choir students received a superior

exposé into the art of vocal jazz.” Jim Yarbrough, Past Chair, IMEA Honors Jazz Choir “Tony can explain sophisticated concepts simply. He can demonstrate how things should be done & makes learning a

pleasure. James Stombres, Past-President, IAJE-IL; Director of Bands, St. Charles North HS

Antonio J. García, Director of Jazz Studies Virginia Commonwealth University

922 Park Avenue, Box 842004 Richmond, VA 23284-2004 USA

(001) 804-827-0699, FAX (001) 804-827-0230

E-mail: <ajgarcia@vcu.edu>

...ava i lab le as a Bach Clinician via Conn-Selmer, Inc.

(clinic funding assistance available on trombone, jazz, & business topics)

What others are saying about Cutting the Changes:

* “An invaluable new resource.” Janis Stockhouse

* “Demystifies the learning process.” Dennis Tini

* “It’s simple; it’s for everyone; and it WORKS! Skip Perry

* “The rewards are immediate...very singer-friendly.” Sunny Wilkinson

* “Perfect for the beginner to intermediate improviser.” David Liebman

* “You can apply his concepts without having to know a lot of theory.” Jamey Aebersold

Visit the web at <www.garciamusic.com>!

Clinician Guest Artist Composer

Antonio J. García

— instrumental & vocal —

EDUCATOR

Director of Jazz Studies, Professor, Virginia

Commonwealth University; directs instrumental & vocal

ensembles including All-State Jazz Bands, Choirs, & Combos;

advisor to Down Beat winners in Extended

Composition, Jazz Arranging, Original Composition, Studio

Recording; nominee, CASE “U.S. Professor of the Year”;

formerly Coordinator of Combos, Northwestern U.;

Coordinator of Jazz Studies, Northern Illinois U.

CLINICIAN

Bach Trombone Clinician, Conn-Selmer, Inc.; clinics on a

variety of music & business topics for musicians at all

experience levels

“Inspirational teaching is the edge that makes Antonio García an exceptional educator. In the jazz idiom much needs to be communicated aurally & by example. Many fall short, but not so with Tony: his delivery is solidly backed up with fine trombone performance & considerable vocal ability. His excellent scat-singing reflects his philosophy that aural vocalization is the seminal teaching tool in the art of jazz performance. Jazz Australia clinicians must be flexible, comfortable working with the advanced & novice across the full age range. Tony excelled, gaining acceptance & respect at all levels & building a genuine rapport with his students & peers. Perhaps the recommendation that is most telling is that Tony was immediately asked to return for the next year's Jazz Australia—the first time that an overseas visiting artist had this honour in the event's history.” Patrick Crichton, Past Artistic Director, Jazz Australia

“...a nationally noted jazz artist/educator: splendid solos, shrewd arrangements, ingenious scoring, translucent textures & elegant voicing, exotic orchestral colors, & gloriously uninhibited splashes of dissonance—one of the most prominent music educators in the country.” Chicago Tribune

“Mr. García is a world-class composer, performer, & educator. The composer-in-residence process was truly an

amazing one for our students.” Glenn Williams, Past Director of Bands, Highland Park High School

“He can be in my band whenever he wants.” Phil Collins