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Mickey Smith Jr. presented his See the Sound master class at Madison Middle School in Miami on Monday, April 10, 2023 An educator, encourager and musician, he inspires children and adults through his unique motivational mixture of music and message. At the HAPCO master class, he performed as well as […]

Thanks to Orlando Health for supporting our local student musicians through our HAPCO LIVE program! Alex is studying jazz performance at the University of North Florida and plays in one of their Jazz Ensembles and one of their jazz combos. He has played piano for the Florida Symphonic Jazz Orchestra […]

Thank you, The Florida Smooth Jazz Foundation, for your support of HAPCO’s education programs! We so appreciate your partnership to help fund jazz clinics and master classes for young people, helping them use their talents to continue their education or to pursue a professional musical career. The Daytona Jazz Weekend, […]

Paul Van Wormer Jr. & Daniel Tenbusch The University Club Jazz for Members Friday, April 21, 2023 | 6:00pm – 9:00pm Saxophonist Paul Van Wormer Jr. and Pianist Daniel Tenbusch will entertain The University Club members with lively jazz music. Paul is a jazz studies major at the University of […]

The Evans High School Band and Choir will be sharing their talents in Charlotte, North Carolina from March 31-April 3. The band, directed by Mario Ford, will perform at the Carowinds’ Festival of Music. The choir will perform at the Hornets vs Raptors NBA game. The students will take a […]

What an incredible duo! Longtime friends and collaborators Alex Price and Robert Burns Jr. entertained The University Club members on Valentine’s Day. Alex is studying jazz performance at the University of North Florida and plays in one of their Jazz Ensembles and one of their jazz combos. He has played […]

Alex Price will perform at The University Club on Feb 14 for members. We thank The University Club for supporting our HAPCO LIVE musicians! Alex is studying jazz performance at the University of North Florida and plays in one of their Jazz Ensembles and one of their jazz combos. He […]

Look who stopped by Booth 7023 at FMEA! Catching up with Ocoee High School Director of Bands Bernie Hendricks, who is also President of the Florida Bandmasters Association this year. And, his crew is hosting our free Winter Jazz Band Clinic on Feb 4 for middle and high school jazz […]

Thank you, Ocoee Mayor Rusty Johnson, for your 2023 Community Partnership! We so appreciate your support of our music and arts education programs. We are looking forward to our Jazz Fest Ocoee on Saturday, Feb 4 at Lakeshore Center. Join HAPCO and the City of Ocoee for a free concert […]

This grant will help HAPCO provide jazz clinics and master classes as well as culinary arts STEM programs. Our educational programs help young people use their talents to help fund their college educations. Clinicians emphasize individual and team skills, networking and entrepreneurship. We are so appreciative of your ongoing support! […]