Western Michigan University Plans Keyboard Residencies

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Western Michigan University’s music department is hosting a series of jazz keyboard-based activities on its Kalamazoo, Mich., campus throughout October. These residencies will include performances and master classes.

Fred Hersch will be a resident on campus from Oct. 2–4. Stefon Harris will be at Western Michigan with pianist Xavier Davis on Oct. 5 and 6. Lyle Mays will visit from Oct. 23–25.

For more information go to: wmich.edu



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