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Week Ten: Conclusion

I was pleased and honored to be able to present about my fellowship experience on Friday, August 19th at The Columbus Foundation.  The room was full of members of the selection committee, employees from The Columbus Foundation, non-profit site supervisors, … Continue reading

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Week Nine: Elvis, The Beatles, and Beyond!

As Jazz Arts Group wrapped up the JazZoo! season with “Elvis, The Beatles, and Beyond,” I couldn’t help but feel like the summer had flown by before it even really began! I had a very busy week, because not only was … Continue reading

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Week Eight: Preparations and More

This past week at Jazz Arts Group has really flown by!  The staff and I have been busy making preparations for our fourth and final JazZoo! concert, “Elvis, The Beatles and Beyond.”  I have been busy e-mailing performers and guest … Continue reading

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Week Seven: I Got Rhythm

This week was a little different at Jazz Arts Group –  there were no cheetahs, grown up big bands, or red carpets. With no impending JazZoo! concert looming, things have been a little more relaxed here at the office, and … Continue reading

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Week Six: Rhapsody in Zoo!

The Zoo was alive with music once again as the Columbus Jazz Orchestra took to the stage on July 22nd for a Gershwin-themed musical adventure! This week’s concert had so many elements, and featured many of the branches of Jazz … Continue reading

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Week Five: Broadway Meets Hollywood!

This past week was very busy at Jazz Arts Group as we prepared for our second concert in the JazZoo series,  “Broadway Meets Hollywood.” I had done a lot of preparation for Friday’s show, including securing the use of a … Continue reading

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Week Four: Red, White, and Blues!

At the end of my fourth week at Jazz Arts Group,  the Columbus Jazz Orchestra performed their first JazZoo! concert of the season at Water’s Edge Events Park at The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium.  The patriotic sounds of the orchestra filled the air … Continue reading

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Week Three: Call and Response

I spent this morning over at the beautiful Carraige House at The Columbus Foundation.  A panel of professionals from The Columbus Foundation discussed the range of career paths in the non-profit realm with myself and the other fellows.  What I found … Continue reading

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Week 2: The Calm Before the Storm

All cliches aside, so far in my fellowship I have learned that the most important thing about working as part of a team is communication. Without communication, important tasks fall to the backburner, new ideas are lost, and creativity is stifled.  … Continue reading

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Orientation and Beyond

I had a great orientation yesterday with Sandi, Alicia, and Dan at the Carriage House at The Columbus Foundation.  The facility was truly beautiful and very unique!  I wasn’t sure what to expect, but getting to learn more about the other fellows … Continue reading

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