Where is Dean?
Read below to learn where Dean McNeill will
be appearing in concert, and also to get a schedule of where Dean
is adjudicating or speaking.
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Dean McNeill plays at Beatniq Jazz and Social Club in Calgary, Alberta
January 29, 2011
Dean played at the
Beatniq Jazz and Social Club with John Hyde on bass, Jon McCaslin on drums, Jim Head on guitar, and Brad Shigate on trombone. Visit the Beatniq website.
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Dean McNeill co-leads the Art Pepper + 11 Tribute Project band
January 22, 25 and 26, 2011
Dean was a co-leader of the Art Pepper + 11 Tribute Project which performed and recorded the music of one of the world's great American jazz saxophonists, Art Pepper. Concert dates included:
January 22, 2011, Yardbird Suite, Edmonton, January 25, 2011, U of S Quance Theatre, Saskatoon, January 26, 2011, Brandon University. Click here to visit the CBC Radio 2 Concerts on Demand site and listen to the concert.
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Dean McNeill plays Jazz and Reflections concert at Mayfair United Church, Saskatoon
January 24, 2011
Dean performed at Mayfair United Church in Saskatoon at the Jazz and Reflections concert. Also playing with Dean were: Billy Prouten (Sax), Dean McNeill (Trumpet), Jon McCaslin (Drums), John Hyde (Bass), Will Bonness (Piano).
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Past Concerts and Events
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Dean McNeill directs Metro Jazz Ensemble at St. Paul's Hospital Gala
November 27, 2010
Dean directed the Metro Jazz Ensemble performance at the St. Paul's Hospital Gala held in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
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Dean McNeill plays with Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra
November 20, 2010 and February 26, 2011
Dean played with the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra in November of 2010 and February of 2011. For more details visit the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra website.
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Dean McNeill plays with Order of Canada/Juno Award Winner Canadian Trombonist
November 18, 2010
Dean played with acclaimed Canadian Trombonist Ian McDougall at the University of Saskatchewan UNIFEST/I.P.C.S. concert. For more details visit Ian McDougall's website.
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Dean McNeill plays in '4 Trumpets' concert at the Bassment jazz club
November 13, 2010
Dean played in the '4 Trumpets' concert at the Saskatoon Jazz Society's Bassment jazz club with trumpeters Barrie Redford, Dave Anderson, Dave Nelson, and Doug Gilmour (Bass), Brett Ballon (Piano) and Don Tachell (Drums). For more details visit the Saskatoon Jazz Society website.
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Dean McNeill conducts U of S High School Select Jazz Program
October 15 to 17, 2010
Dean conducted the
University of Saskatchewan's 5th Annual High School Select Jazz Program.
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Dean McNeill presents three lectures at the Alberta Music Conference
October 4 to 6, 2010
Dean's lecture topics included: Trumpet Pedagogy Tips, 21st Century Routiners, The Hidden Message in Many Festival Adjudications. For more details visit the Alberta Band Association website.
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Dean McNeill runs the first ever U of S Kenderdine Campus Jazz Composers Retreat
August 1 to 7, 2010 (Inclusive)
Dean McNeill is hosting a week long jazz composition symposium this summer at the University of Saskatchewan Kenderdine Campus. This symposium is geared towards university level and/or mid-career jazz composers/players (i.e. not novice players nor secondary students). Download the PDF below for more details and to apply.
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Dean McNeill teaches to International Music Camp
July 19 to 24, 2010
Dean was a trumpet teacher at the International Music Camp, held in July of 2010.
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Dean McNeill Trio plays SaskTel Jazz Festival Free Stage
June 29, 2010
The Dean McNeill Trio featuring Mike Rud (www.mikerud.com) will be playing the SaskTel Jazz Festival Free Stage, in Saskatoon at 8:00 PM.
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Dean McNeill Trio opening for Josh Redman at Jazz Festival
June 28, 2010
The Dean McNeill Trio featuring Mike Rud (www.mikerud.com) is opening for Josh Redman at the SaskTel Jazz Festival (saskjazz.com/joshuaredman), at the Broadway Theatre in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
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Metro Jazz Ensemble plays the Canadian Architect's Association meeting
June 25, 2010
The Metro Jazz Ensemble will be playing at the Canadian Architect's Association meeting in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
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University of Saskatchewan Jazz Ensemble concerts for the 2009-2010 year, as directed by Dean McNeill
- June 19, 2010: U of S Jazz Ensemble's 5th CD release party, and U of S Jazz Ensemble Alumni Concert, 7:30 PM, Quance Theatre, U of S Education Building, free admission, reception to follow
- June 28, 2010: U of S Summer Jazz Ensemble concert at Start Phoenix Stage, SaskTel Jazz Festival, Saskatoon, SK, 4-6 PM
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Saskatchewan Brass Quintet plays Handle's Water Music on the Mewassin Queen (river boat)
May 16, 2010
The Saskatchewan Brass Quintet plays Handle's Water Music on the Mewassin Queen (river boat), Saskatoon, SK to commemorate the U of S's new major water research initiative (www.usask.ca/water)
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Dean plays as guest soloist with the New Edmonton Wind Sinfonia
May 3, 2010
Dean McNeill plays 'Kalla' and 'Grand Russian Fantasy' as guest soloist with the New Edmonton Wind Sinfonia (visit www.n-e-w-s.ca for more info).
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Dean adjudicated at the Rocky Mountain Music Festival
April 23, 24, 25, 2010
Dean McNeill adjudicated at the Rocky Mountain Music Festival in Banff, Alberta.
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Dean performed 'Kalla' as part of Sylvia Shadick Taylor "In Concert"
April 9, 2010
Dean McNeill performed 'Kalla' composed by Allan Gilliand (orchestrated for piano and trumpet) as part of the Saskatoon Composers and Performer's Society's presentation of Sylvia Shadick Taylor, "In Concert", Convocation Hall, U of S Campus.
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Dean performed with the Regina Symphony Orchestra
March 13, 2010
Dean McNeill performed second trumpet in the Regina Symphony Orchestra.
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Dean performed with Dave Anderson and Barrie Redford for '3 Trumpets', recorded by CBC Radio
February 27, 2010
Dean McNeill performed along side fellow Saskatchewan-based trumpeters Dave Anderson and Barrie Redford in the Saskatoon Jazz Society's presentation of the '3 trumpets', recorded by CBC Radio Saskatchewan at the Bassment jazz club, Saskatoon.
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Dean McNeill Quartet at Saskatoon Freehouse
February 25, 2010
The Dean McNeill Quartet performed at the Saskatoon Freehouse in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
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Dean performs with vocalist Kenny Coleman's big band
February 6, 2010
Dean McNeill performs lead trumpet with vocalist Kenny Coleman's big band in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
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Dean is guest artist for University of Lethbridge's Brass Days
January 29, 2010
Dean McNeill is the guest artist for the University of Lethbridge's first "Brass Days" weekend, Lethbdrige, Alberta.
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Dean performed with Nikki Janovsky's Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra Pops Show
January 16, 2010
Dean McNeill performed lead trumpet Nikki Janovsky's Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra Pops Show.
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Dean McNeill Quartet at Saskatoon Freehouse
January 14, 2010
The Dean McNeill Quartet performed at the Saskatoon Freehouse in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
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University of Saskatchewan Jazz Ensemble concerts for the 2009-2010 year, as directed by Dean McNeill
- October 2, 2009: College of Arts and Science U of S Alumni Lunch, TCU Place, Saskatoon
- October 30, 2009: U of S Jazz Ensemble at the Bassment jazz club, www.saskatoonjazzsociety.com
- November 4, 2009: U of S St. Thomas More College's Autumn Nocturne Big Band Dance, Sheraton Hotel, Saskatoon
- November 28, 2009: U of S Jazz Ensemble Semester-End concert, Quance Theatre, UofS Education Building
- February 5, 2010: U of S Wind Orchestra/UofS Jazz Ensemble joint concert, U of S Education Building
- March 5, 2010: U of S Jazz Ensemble at the Bassment jazz club, www.saskatoonjazzsociety.com
- March 27, 2010: U of S Jazz Ensemble Semester-End concert in conjunction with the UofS Trumpet Ensemble, Quance Theatre, UofS Education Building
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Dean McNeill Quartet at Saskatoon Freehouse
November 26, 2009
The Dean McNeill Quartet performed at the Saskatoon Freehouse in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
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Concert at Bassment jazz club with Dean McNeill, Campbell Ryga, Don Griffith, Roy Syhiaha, Spencer Rayner
November 21, 2009
Bassment concert featuring Dean McNeill-Trumpet/Flugel, Campbell Ryga-Saxaphone (www.campbellryga.com), Don Griffith-Piano, Roy Sydiaha-Drums, Spencer Rayner-Bass (www.saskatoonjazzsociety.com).
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Dean McNeill
performs with the John Reid Jazz Quintet
November 13 & 14, 2009
Dean joins the John Reid Jazz Quintet for a two
night Calgary-based performance (details to be announced).
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Dean presents three lectures at the 2009 Saskatchewan Music Conference
November 6 & 7, 2009
Dean McNeill presents three lectures at the 2009 Saskatchewan Music Conference:
- Jazz 101 Starting and Maintaining a Jazz Component to a School-based music program. Friday, November 6, 2009 at 8:30am at the Regina Travelodge.
- 21st Century Creativity Routiners for the Instrumental Band Classroom. Friday, November 6, 2009 at 9:45am at the Regina Travelodge.
- The hidden message within many festival adjudications. Saturday, November 7, 2009 at 1:30pm at the Regina Travelodge.
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Dean McNeill Jazz Quintet with Special guest P.J. Perry at Yardbird Suite, in Edmonton, Alberta
Saturday, October 24, 2009
TICKETS - MEMBERS $16, GUESTS $20, DOORS 8 PM -
SHOW 9 PM. Trumpeter/composer Dean McNeill joins forces with Edmonton-based
friends and musical collaborators Jim Head, Dan Skakun, and John
Taylor to perform original compositions and selected jazz standards.
Dean's special guest will be PJ Perry, winner of a 1993 Juno Award for Best Jazz Recording. For
more information on PJ Perry visit www.pjperry.com.
Ensemble membership: Dean McNeill (trumpet), PJ Perry (saxophone),
Jim Head (guitar), John Tylor (bass), Dan Skakun (drums).
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U of S High School Select Jazz Intensive Weekend
October 16 & 17, 2009
University of Saskatchewan High School Select Jazz Intensive Weekend, Quance Theatre, Education Building, U of S.
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Dean McNeill plays in Saskatchewan Jazz Society's '3 Trumpets' show
Fall of 2009
Dean played in the
Saskatchewan Jazz Society's '3 Trumpets' show, as recorded by CBC. The show is available on CBC's Concerts on Demand, click here to listen.
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Starry Night
Gala at the Adam Ballroom, Delta Bessborough
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Denzal Sinclaire and the Starry Night Quintet. The highlight
of our annual Gala will be an after dinner show with Canadian
singing sensation Denzal Sinclaire backed by our own Starry Night
Quintet with Sheldon Corbett (tenor sax), Dean McNeill (trumpet),
Don Griffith (piano), Skip Kutz (bass), and Don Tatchell (drums).
After the show, get ready to dance the night away to the sounds
of the Don Griffith Orchestra. For more information visit: http://www.saskatoonjazzsociety.com/upcoming_events.html
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Saskatchewan Arts Board Awards Gala Arts Happening
September 9, 2009
Saskatchewan Arts Board Awards Gala Arts Happening: Dean McNeill, U of S Department of Drama faculty member Jim Guedo (click for Jim's bio), and Saskatchewan poet Michael Bradford created a programatic arts happening on creativity that took place as the entertainment piece for the 2009 Saskatchewan Arts Board Arts Awards Gala, TCU Place, Saskatoon, SK.
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Metro Jazz Ensemble performing Music Inspired
by Duke Ellington with guest vocalist Rob Young
July 5, 2009
Dean McNeill and the Metro Jazz Ensemble
will be playing Music Inspired by Duke Ellington with special
guest vocalist Rob Young, July 5, 2009 at the Broadway Theater.
For more information visit http://www.saskjazz.com/.
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Dean McNeill Quintet opening for John Abercrombie
at SaskTel Jazz Festival
June 26, 2009
John Abercrombie is one of the masters
of jazz guitar, with a career spanning more than 40 years. For
more information visit http://www.saskjazz.com/
or John Abercrombie's website, www.johnabercrombie.com.
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Dean McNeill
will perform as a guest artist with the National Youth Band of
Canada
May 9 - 16, 2009
Dean McNeill will be performing a new work (yet to be titled)
by Canadian composer Allan Gilliland (visit
Allan's website). Dean will perform the new work as a guest
artist with the National Youth Band of Canada. Click
to visit the National Youth Band website for more details.
The National Youth Band of Canada (NYB) is the Canadian Band Association's
flagship project. The CBA was formed in 1934 to "promote
and develop the musical, educational and cultural values of band
music in Canada." In 1978, 1991, and annually since 1994,
the National Youth Band of Canada has offered an unparalleled
musical opportunity for outstanding Canadian instrumentalists,
woodwind, brass and percussion, between the ages of 16 and 21.
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Dean McNeill
will be a guest artist with the Edmonton Jazz Orchestra
February 11, 2009
Dean will perform with the Edmonton Jazz Orchestra during
the Edmonton Jazz Festival. Dean will be playing music from the
Prairie Fire CD, February 11, 2009 at the Yardbird Suite jazz
club in Edmonton. Show starts at 7:30 pm. Click
here for more information about the Edmonton Jazz Orchestra.
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Dean McNeill
adjudicates at the 2009 Jazz Works music festival at the Edmonton
Jazz Festival
February 11 - 13, 2009
Dean McNeill will adjudicate at the 2009 Edmonton Jazz
Society's "Jazz Works" music festival. Jazz Works is
a non-competitive band festival held during the Edmonton Jazz
Festival. Click
here for more information about Jazz Works.
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Saskatchewan
Music Conference Wind Ensemble performs Dean McNeill's arrangement
of Kolemenyka Fantasy
November 08, 2008
The Saskatchewan Music Conference Wind Ensemble under the
direction of University of Toronto Professor Dr. Gillian McKay
will perform McNeill's arrangement of Kolemenyka Fantasy, composed
by John Stech.
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Dean McNeill
Jazz Quartet performs at CBC Regina Broadcast Centre for CBC 25th
Anniversary celebration
October 26, 2008
The Dean McNeill Jazz Quartet will perform at CBC Regina
Broadcast Centre for the CBC 25th Anniversary celebration, opening
up for Karin Plano. This performance will be broadcast at a latter
date on CBC radio (TBA).
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Metro Jazz Ensemble performs with acclaimed
Canadian vocalist Carol Welsman
September 27, 2008
Dean McNeill and the Metro Jazz Ensemble will perform at the Bessborough
Hotel with acclaimed Canadian vocalist Carol Welsman for the Saskatoon
Jazz Society's Gala Fundraiser. For more information visit: http://www.saskatoonjazzsociety.com/
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Metro Jazz Ensemble performs with Calgary-based
guest vocalist Robert Young
September 16, 2008
Dean McNeill and the Metro Jazz Ensemble will perform with Calgary-based
guest vocalist Robert Young at St. Peter's College in Munster,
SK to commemorate the 100th anniversary of St. Peter's College.
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Dean McNeill Jazz Sextet opens for Dave
Brubeck
June 29, 2008, at 8:00 PM
The Dean McNeill Jazz Sextet will be performing the opening set
for the Dave Brubeck SaskTel Jazz Festival concert at TCU Place.
McNeill's ensemble will include Dean McNeill on Trumpet, Mark
DeJong on Sax, Barb Hamilton on Trombone, Jeff McLeod on Piano,
Mike Noordzy on Bass, and Jerome Jennings on Drums. This concert
is presented by the SaskTel Jazz Festival.
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CD Release for Mélange: New Music
for Trumpet and Piano
June 24, 2008, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
The CD release for Dean McNeill's latest recording project will
be at the Mendel Art Gallery in Saskatoon from 3:00 pm to 6:00
pm (no cover charge). Dean will perform some music from the album
with Jon Ballantyne (Jazz Piano), and Bonnie Nicholson (Classical
Piano).
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Metro Jazz Ensemble at Broadway Theatre,
Saskatoon
June 21, 2008, at 7:30 PM
Metro Jazz Ensemble performances at the Broadway Theater (Saskatoon)
playing music from Dean McNeill's recently released CD "Prairie
Fire". This concert will also feature acclaimed Canadian
vocalist Carol Welsman. Click
to visit Carol Welsman's website. This concert is presented
by the SaskTel Jazz Festival.
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International Trumpet Guild, 33rd Annual
Conference
June 02, 2008
Dean McNeill has been invited to lecture at the 33rd annual conference
of the International Trumpet Guild. Dean's seminar and performance
is happening June 2nd, 2008 at the Banff Centre. The conference
is being held in Banff, Alberta. Visit the International
Trumpet Guild website to learn more. Or visit the Banff
Centre website for the ITG Conference schedule.
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Adjudicating at MusicFest Canada in Ottawa
May 13 - 17, 2008
Dean McNeill will be an adjudicator at the 36th annual edition
of MusicFest Canada, held in Ottawa. Visit the MusicFest
Canada website for more details.
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Adjudicating at the Nelson Jazz Festival in B.C.
April 25 - 26, 2008
Dean McNeill will be adjudicating at the Nelson Jazz Festival
in Nelson, British Columbia on Aril 25 - 26, 2008.
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U of S Jazz
Ensemble 'Bumper Crop IV-Perceptions' CD release
March 29, 2008, at 8:00 pm
With the recent closing of the Saskatoon Jazz Society’s
jazz club The Bassment, the U of S Jazz Ensemble 1 will perform
their semester-end concert on the U of S Campus (College of Education
Building Student Lounge, 28 Campus Drive). Repertoire will include
works by Kenny Wheeler, Brett Zvacek, Benny Carter, Steve Haines,
Frank Foster, Pat Methany/Bob Curnow, and Dean McNeill. For more
information visit: http://www.usask.ca/music/ensembles/jazzens.html
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Dean conducts
the Saskatoon Symphony
February 09, 2008
Dean McNeill will be conducting the Saskatoon Symphony
at the Bessborough Hotel for the SSO's Vienna Ball concert.
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U of S 'In
Performance Convo Series' at Convocation Hall
February 03, 2008
Dean McNeill performs Baroque Trumpet on U of S
'In Performance Convo Series' at Convocation Hall (UofS Campus).
Dean will play Vivaldi's 'Concerto for Two Trumpets' on baroque
trumpet along with trumpeter Natalie DeJong and pianist Michel
Alders. For more information visit: http://www.usask.ca/music/inperformance/inperf.html
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University
of Saskatchewan Jazz Ensemble
1 Concerts
February 01, March 29, April
21, 23 of 2008
Dean McNeill will be directing the University of Saskatchewan
Jazz Ensemble 1 which will be performing the following concert
dates in term two of this academic year:
1. February 01, 2008: Location to be
announced.
2. March 29, 2008: Bassment Jazz Club, Saskatoon.
3. April 21 and 23, 2008: Cantando Music Festival, Edmonton,
Alberta.
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U of S Murray
Adaskin Conference concert, hosted in part by the Saskatoon Composer's
Society
December 01, 2007
Dean McNeill will perform two works for trumpet
at the U of S Murray Adaskin Conference concert, hosted in part
by the Saskatoon Composer's Society at Grovner United Church,
Saskatoon. These pieces are 'Aria for Trumpet' by David Kaplan
(with pianist Bonnie Nicholson) and 'Fanfare for Solo Trumpet'
by Murray Adaskin.
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Unity Quartet, Jazz Combo playing at Saskatoon Freehouse
Nov 15, 29, Dec 13 (2007),
Jan 03, 17, 31 (2008)
Dean McNeill is playing trumpet in the jazz combo 'Unity
Quartet', along with Mark DeJong (sax), Soren Nissen (bass), and
John Neelin (drums). Unity Quartet will be playing at the Freehouse,
a restaurant in Saskatoon located at 608 Spadina Crescent, on
the following dates: Nov 15, 29, Dec 13 (2007),
Jan 03, 17, 31 (2008). Band starts at 9:00
PM, there is no cover charge. Unity Quartet plays a collection
of original compositions and jazz standards.
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University of Saskatchewan Wind Orchestra Concert
November 16 and 23, 2007
Dean McNeill will be playing the first movement of the
Hummel 'Concerto for Trumpet' with the University of Saskatchewan
Wind Orchestra at the following concerts:
1. November 16, 2007: UNIFEST Concert,
Quance Theater, University of Saskatchewan Education Building,
6:30 PM and again (separate concert) at 8:00 PM (same location).
2. November 23, 2007: Wind Orchestra
semester-end final concert, Convocation Hall at 7:30 PM.
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Concert for the Western Canadian Music Awards
Saturday, October 20, 2007
Dean McNeill played a classical trumpet/piano concert in
Moose Jaw on October 20, 2007 for CBC Radio and as part of the
Western Canadian Music Awards. This concert was sponsored by the
Canadian Music Centre and will be broadcast on CBC Radio Saskatchewan.
The time and date of that broadcast will be announced in the future.
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Prairie Fire CD Launch Reception
Saturday, August 25, 2007
Everyone is invited to a public reception for the Prairie
Fire CD launch. Come and meet Dean, pick up a copy of the CD,
and mingle!
Where: Mendel Art Gallery and Conservatory
When: Saturday, August 25, 2007 from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm
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