STUDENTS ATTEND JAZZ
FEST
Brian Cremer and Karen LaGrone of Taylor High School (Katy ISD)
attended the 7th Annual Kemah Boardwalk Jazz Fest on Friday, September
24, 2004. They enjoyed the performance of the Houston
Professional Musicians Association (HPMA) Big Band with trumpet great
Bobby Shew. They are seen here with their teacher, Martin
Langford, who played lead alto.
With the same fervor that
drives him to raise the
level
of each performance, Martin Langford strives to motivate and educate
young
musicians while developing a young jazz audience.
- STUDENT INSTRUCTION
-
With the
opening of his own studio, located in central Houston, Martin is able
to accommodate more people
in the demand for private music lessons. He accepts students from
the beginning level to advanced.
- YOUNG AUDIENCES, INC. OF
HOUSTON
- Providing In-School performances to children of all ages, The
Blue Gnus - Journey through Jazz, a 5-piece jazz ensemble
under Martin's leadership, is an informative, entertaining program.
Chronicling the development of the uniquely American Art Form JAZZ,
it encompasses the contributions made through social development, the
blending of musical styles, and the artistry of Jazz Legends. Blue Gnus Newsletter in pdf format
- YOUNG SOUNDS OF HOUSTON
- Martin
co-founded Young Sounds of Houston in 1994 and became its first
Orchestra
Director. He recognized the opportunity to give something back to
his community and shared in receiving the Leadership Houston Award in
its
first year of inception.
For
information
regarding lessons - contact: Martin Langford (713) 926-8651
Flute
Clarinet Soprano Saxophone Alto
Saxophone
Tenor Saxophone Bari Saxophone
Beginning
to
Advanced
Classical
Flute
to Jazz Improvisation
To the Beginning
Performances/Groups
available