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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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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Dean McNeill
Jazz Quintet with Special guest Campbell Ryga 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 Campbell Ryga, a three-time Juno
award winner and 2008 Jazz Times Saxophonist-of-the-Year. For
more information on Camn Ryga visit www.campbellryga.com.
Ensemble membership: Dean McNeill (trumpet), Campbell Ryga (saxophone),
Jim Head (guitar), John Tylor (bass), Dan Skakun (drums).
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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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Past Concerts and Events
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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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