Alumni Spotlight

Andre Ward

Born and raised on the West Side of Chicago, Andre was introduced to music at an early age. “When I was 12 years-old, I met the drums and started playing the snare drums for about six months, then courted the trumpet for three months, but when I picked-up the saxophone, I fell in love and the eternal union began,” reveals the musician.


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Melvin Miller

He is as charismatic as his music is captivating. Critics have aptly named him a composer, educator, musician, conductor and performing artist. His name, Melvin Maurice Miller. Born and raised in one of the largest cities historically known for great jazz and jazz greats, Chicago, Illinois – it’s no small wonder that music would become his life’s passion. Read more herer: https://jazztimes.com/artists/melvin-m-miller/


Adam Smith

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Joe Johnson

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