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The Annual Don K Weekend pays tribute to the founder of the Michigan Tech Jazz Studies Program. The weekend includes three unique performances, a professional guest artist, and a masterclass led by Jazz Studies Director Adam Meckler.Here's this year's lineup:
FRIDAY 7:30 PM PERFORMANCE
DURATION | Approx. 2 hours
Video Game Jazz Ensemble and the R&D Band featuring the 2025 Don K Weekend Guest Artist. Opening performance by JazTec.
SATURDAY 2 PM MASTERCLASS
Jazz Studies Director Adam Meckler invites local middle and high school students to the Band Room for a masterclass. Students will learn a tune by ear and are invited to open the 6 p.m. Saturday concert performing that tune. Contact Adam to participate.
SATURDAY 6 PM PERFORMANCE
DURATION | Approx. 90 minutes
Lab Band with the 2025 Don K Weekend Guest Artist. Opening performance by the Don K Weekend Masterclass students.
SATURDAY 8 PM PERFORMANCE
DURATION | Approx. 2 hours
JazTec and Workshop Brass Band
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🗓️ Friday & Saturday, March 28-29, 2025
🕗 7:30 p.m.
📍 McArdle Theatre
🎟️ Pay As You’re Able Tickets ($20 Full Fee)**
TICKETS: events.mtu.edu/event/mtm-donkweekend
CONTENT GUIDANCE: none
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ABOUT MICHIGAN TECH JAZZ
Michigan Tech Jazz, directed by Adam Meckler, brings the Keweenaw a wide range of jazz experiences performed by students, local performers, and national names. Its diverse ensembles transform the Rozsa backstage into an intimate jazz club and blow off the roof with the annual Don Keranen Memorial Jazz Festival.
Learn more at www.mtu.edu/vpa/music/ensembles/jazz/
ABOUT MICHIGAN TECH MUSIC SERIES
The Michigan Tech Music Series unites students, faculty, and community members for a vibrant season of live music in the Keweenaw. Enjoy the commanding Keweenaw Symphony and experience Michigan Tech Jazz as it transforms the Rozsa and McArdle Theatre into Orchestra, stirring Michigan Tech Choirs, and inventive New Music events. Feel the dynamic energy of the Superior Wind Symphony, Campus Concert Band, and iconic Huskies Pep Band, intimate jazz clubs.
Part of the annual Rozsa Season, the Michigan Tech Art, Music, and Theatre Series are presented by the Visual and Performing Arts Department. Through these series, students and faculty create art that connects us to the world. With majors in audio production and technology, sound design, theatre and entertainment technology, and nine minors, the department fosters creativity, self-motivation, and the development of practical and artistic skills. Everyone is welcome, and there's something for everyone.
Learn more about the Rozsa Center and the Michigan Tech Music Series by visiting www.mtu.edu/rozsa/events-and-programs/explore-by-series/michigan-tech-music-series/
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
This event is made possible by the Visual and Performing Arts Department, and its Circle of Supporters. /www.mtu.edu/rozsa/support/giving/donors/
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**WHAT IS PAY AS YOU'RE ABLE?
Pay As You're Able ticketing is designed to remove financial barriers and promote greater accessibility to the performing arts. The program allows guests to select their ticket from various price levels based on what they can afford.
Learn more about Pay As You're Able at: www.mtu.edu/rozsa/events-and-programs/ticket-information/
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The full digital program will be available online at least one day in advance bit.ly/rozsaprograms
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PLAN YOUR VISIT: www.mtu.edu/rozsa/plan-your-visit/
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
McArdle Theatre, Michigan Tech Dining Services Wadsworth Hall, 1702 Townsend Dr, Houghton, MI 49931, United States,Houghton, Michigan
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