by Jarrett Hoffman
IN THIS EDITION:
•Announcements: Oberlin grad Tyreek McDole (left) wins Sarah Vaughan competition, Assembly holds its Quarterly State of the Arts, and a guide to navigating the Ohio Arts Education Data Dashboard
•Interesting read: Christopher Wilkins discusses Julia Perry in New York Times article
•Almanac: St. Cecilia’s Day in music
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
After his performances of September in the Rain, Lush Life, and Every Day I Have the Blues on Sunday at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, 2023 Oberlin graduate Tyreek McDole was named the winner of this year’s Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition, taking home the grand prize of $5,000.
Reviewing the event for London Jazz News, Morgan Enos wrote, “Clearly, McDole doesn’t just have a way with the blues; he has a sinuous and companionable way with them.” Read the review here.
Assembly for the Arts will hold its Quarterly State of the Arts on December 6 at Karamu House. “Stay up to date on the most recent creative-industry-wide information over a meal and good company. We share updates on industry data trends, public policy, artist funding, racial equity initiatives, and more. As Assembly continues its work to expand resources and increase equity in Cleveland’s arts and culture scene, weigh-in on what you’d like to see.” Register here.
A new guide has been published to help parents, educators, administrators, policymakers, and advocates navigate the Ohio Arts Education Data Dashboard, which provides information about arts education offerings at the school, district, county, and statewide levels. Access the dashboard here and the guide here.