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Count Basie Center Gospel Choir sets workshop, virtual auditions
(RED BANK | FEBRUARY 4, 2021) The Count Basie Center has announced a virtual workshop and a fresh set of online auditions for singers of all vocal categories interested in learning more and making a play at joining the organization’s new gospel choir. On Saturday, Feb. 20, choir director Gwen…
Count Basie Center Academy students among performers for News 12 New Jersey’s annual ‘Sounds Of The Season’ broadcast
(DEC. 11 | RED BANK) Students from the Count Basie Center Academy will participate in News 12 New Jersey’s annual “Sounds Of The Season” broadcast, airing on the statewide news network beginning December 19. The Basie Center Academy students will join other musical performance organizations from around the state, including…
Count Basie Center announces details for annual Pat DiNizio Musical Performance Scholarship
(RED BANK) On what would have been the Smithereens’ lead singer’s 65th birthday, details were announced October 12th for the 2021 Pat DiNizio Musical Performance Scholarship, named in honor of the New Jersey band’s legendary frontman, who passed away in December 2017. Beginning today, interested students may apply by completing the…