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All About Jazz: Take Five with Walter Smith III

Smith, chair of the Woodwind Department, conducts a wide-ranging Q&A on his career, music, and teaching approach.

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The 32nd annual James G. Zafris Distinguished Lecture series was held on Thursday, November 13, with guest speaker Nabil Ayers, president of Beggars Group US.

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