Jazz on Sundays: Doug Byerly and Marty Knepp

The Chesapeake Arts Center Presents: Jazz on Sundays: Doug Byerly and Marty Knepp at the Chesapeake Arts Center in Studio 194 Theatre Sunday, September 21, 2014 Doors 2:30pm | Show 3:00pm Tickets: Child (12 & under) $10.00 CAC Member & Seniors (62+) $12.00 Military w/ ID $13.00 Adults $15.00 Doug Byerly: Noted for his classical and jazz performances, Doug is steadfastly committed to producing and performing the music of the 20th Century as well as commissioning new music. His stage experience as a performer and in production is vast, encompassing performances at the leading centers of culture in the northern hemisphere—from dingy jazz clubs and smoky lounges to concert halls and some of the most highly respected theaters in the United States. As a Music Director, Doug has lead professional, community, and academic companies in productions of opera, operetta, and musical theater (over 100 productions to date). Doug has over 25 years of classroom experience, having taught elementary, middle school, high school (including music magnet and arts schools) and college. In addition to teaching at AACC, Doug is the Director of Choirs and adjunct Professor of Voice at Washington College (Chestertown, MD), the music director at St. John the Evangelist Church in Hydes, Maryland, and the Director of Music for the Archdiocese of Baltimore. He also serves on the Board of Trustees for the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra. Doug holds his Master of Music degree from the Peabody Conservatory of Music and a Bachelor of Music from Western Michigan University.   Marty is a Maryland native. He got his start in music at the age of 6 with a gift from his late uncle – a drum set. After many drum lessons and a move to Crofton, he got the chance to work with Arundel High School band director, Dr. Phil Butts. It was during that time that he developed a love for playing jazz and for playing in a big band. After graduation from Arundel High School, Marty received his musical education from Shenandoah Conservatory of Music. He is currently an Professor of Musicat Anne Arundel Community College where he leads the Jazz Ensemble and has a percussion studio. Marty is also member of the Vic Firth Education Team. Current musical projects include: “Ehoff.Gano.Knepp” which just released their debut CD titled “Dialogue”, Big Band Caliente, which he leads, he is also musical director for the Star Dust Orchestra, Blue Moon Big Band, MikeKamuf Little Big Band, Set Theory (which he Co leads with Dr. Mark Cook), Dale Corn Orchestra. Marty is regularly invited to work with local college and high school jazz ensembles and percussionists. He has developed the following concept, “Musical Interactive Listening”, which he has presented at many instrumental/percussion clinics. He has shared the stage with Chris Vadala, Mike Stern, Mark Pender, Charlie Daniels, Shenna Easton and many other great musicians.