Windjammers Jazz Orchestra
Led by Alto Saxophonist Chuck Florian
(Littleton, CO) The Windjammers Jazz Orchestra (WJO) presents an evening of live Big Band and Ballroom Dancing, on Saturday, October 4 from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. at the Buck Recreation Center, 2004 W. Powers Ave. (northeast of Court Pl. & Littleton Blvd) in Littleton. Tickets are $10 per person ($8 District Rate) and available in advance at 303-730-4612
Chuck Florian received his BA in Music Education/ Band & Orchestra from Adams State College in 1971.
He taught in public and private schools in Trinidad, Denver and Littleton until 2006. In 1971 Chuck directed the Cotton Bowl Band for Trinidad Public Schools, composing an original score for a Broncos Half Time performance that year. Chuck is a member of the Music Teachers National Association, Colorado State and South Suburban Music Teachers Association, International Double Reed Society and the Colorado Bandmasters Association. He is the current director of Achord Music Studios, Ft. Logan Memorial Band, Littleton Community Band, Windjammers Jazz Orchestra, various student ensembles and the Littleton Community Music Association. In addition to the Alto Saxophone Chuck plays Woodwinds, Flute, Oboe and the Clarinet.
The Windjammers Jazz Orchestra has performed for 10th Mountain Division Reunion, Race for the Cure, Ft. Logan Memorial and Veterans Day Ceremonies, Littleton Firefighters Ball, Littleton Historical Museum, Denver Art Museum, Capitol Hill People's Fair, National Federation of the Blind, U.S. Air Force, American Diabetes Foundation, and many corporate and private functions.
Windjammers Jazz Orchestra performs under the umbrella of the Littleton Community Music Association (LCMA). LCMA provides performance opportunities for adults and youth in a supportive community setting. For more information or to see upcoming events visit the Littleton Community Music Association at www.littletonmusic.org.
Windjammers Jazz Orchestra
Ballroom dancing\free dance lesson.
Saturday, October 4
6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Buck Recreation Center
2004 W. Powers Ave. (northeast of Court Pl. & Littleton Blvd) in Littleton
Fee: $10 per person ($8 District Rate)
Free Dance Lesson at 7:15 p.m.
Call for tickets or more information at 303-730-4612
Added by GS on September 21, 2008