NITE CAP, Capilano College's vocal jazz ensembie, ie joining the college’s jazz orchestra and featured band Skywalk in a tribute to the College's Bachelar of Jazz Studies program tomorrow night at Centennial Theatre. Capilano College celebrates jazz program with concert Vocal jazz.ensernble and jazz orchestra to perform CAPILANO COLLEGE'S music department is preparing to celebrate the first year of its new Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies program tomorrow night with a jazz festival. at Centennial Theatre. Vancouver band Skywalk has been invited to join the college’s jazz orchestra and Nite Cap Vocal Jazz Ensemble in a tribute to the program, which began last all. Proceeds from ticket sales will be used to establish a jazz studies scholarship fund. A cooperative venture with the B.C. Onen University, the four- year degree program is the first of its kind in B.C. and one of an- ly a very few in Canada. It’s a relief to the 115 students enrolled this year who without it, would be forced to travel back east to McGill University or the University of Toronto, or south to American universities. “That's the way it’s always been,”’ says Rob McKenzie of the college’s music department. “There’s been a. move towards giving jazz more respect at the Bringing Quality to Life. North Shore Family YMCA CP OR OEE PIM EEA BME RIES BD SAAT By Evelyn Jacob News Reporter academic level, and this reflects what’s going on elsewhere.’ While the University of 8.C. and the University of Victoria pay lip service to the need for university-level instruction in jazz, McKenzie says the Capilano College program will focus on the ‘‘nuts and belts of jazz.” Students may concentrate in either vocal performance or in- strumental jazz, while a few are majoring in composition and ar- ranging. There are also -surses in jazz pedagogy. McKenzie says students benefit in several ways, from honing and perfecting their performance and improvisational skills to learning more about music theory and ar- ranging. INSIDE & OUTSIDE With Gas Purchase 4&4 There’s been a move towards giving jazz more respect at the academic level, and this reflects what's going on elsewhere. 99 — Rob McKenzie “As you know it’s very dif- ficult to make a living as a musi- cian. This program will help make the students more diverse.” Tickets for tomorrow night’s festival are available through Centennial Theatre’s box office or by phoning 984-4484. ND WAS $"7 00 Without Gas — $8.00 = SATISFACTION GUARANTEED LONSDALE CHEVRON CARWASH 23rd & Lonsdale 10-6 every day except Monday Learn the Japanese art of fish NORTH SHORE Neighbourhood House is inviting the public to pre-register for a Gyotaku workshop which is being offered on Thursday, April 30. Gyotaku is the art of Japanese fish printing and was originally developed as a means of recording different types of fish. The course instructor is Roberta Jones, a professional artist and arts and crafts teacher, who says that participants can print on whatever material they desire. Popular choices are t-shiris, aprons and tice paper. EASTER IS COMING SUN. APRIL 19th printing Organizers say the course, which casts $19, is popular and early registration is suggested to avoid disappuintment. Participants are expected to pick up a supply list from NSNH before workshop day and to remember to bring scrap fabric, small plastic containers, paint brushes, and the selected print item. For more information — visit NSNH at 225 East 2nd St. in North Vancouver, or cali 987-8138. “Why waste your time with boats az transient as the Migrating GRAYS? We're LOCAL — Our 11th year lin Tofino — Whale Watching MARCH THRU OCTOBER! JANIN’S WHALING 2TATION & THE MAQUINMA LODGE ¥ Full Facility Hotel, Best View in Town! {It'S A WHALE OF & DEAL! 1 Night Accommodation PLUS 2 hr. WHALE TOUR aboard 53’ ‘LADY SELKIRK’ or 19’ ZODIAC! Cail now: 1 BOO 667 9913 GUARANTEED SIGHTINGS!!! Guess Who's Coming | to Dinner Enjoy Easter Sunday Buffet Brunch 11: to 3:00 Dinner 5200 fg 9:09 PATS AESTAURART 226-8822 445-13th Street West Vancouver