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St. Luke’s Own Jazzy Gillespie
Since January, Eli Gillespie ‘20 spends Sundays drumming in the Youth Orchestra at the Jazz Standard in Manhattan. St. Luke’s music teacher Peter Valera connected Eli with the program which gives talented, young jazz musicians the opportunity to perform in this famous venue, often with guest artists from the New York scene. The Youth Orchestra rehearses for a couple hours and then performs in the afternoon—frequently to a packed house.
"I am having a great time and have met some great musicians," Eli said. "The biggest thrill is learning the ropes. Performing on stage in the city is amazing."
Click here to see a short video clip of Eli playing at the Jazz Standard.
St. Luke’s School is a secular (non-religious), private school in New Canaan, CT for grades 5 through 12 serving over 40 towns in Connecticut and New York. Our exceptional academics and diverse co-educational community foster students’ intellectual and ethical development and prepare them for top colleges. St. Luke’s Leading with Humanity curriculum builds the commitment to serve and the confidence to lead.
