Jason Moran Elevates Youth in Music

Jason Moran, acclaimed jazz pianist and educator, is redefining this year’s music festival by putting youth front and center. As the new curator, he’s bringing student bands, a dance-music spectacle on an ice rink, and even a free skate day—all while performing with the Vermont Youth Orchestra. With deep roots in music education and a belief that kids shape as much as they absorb, Moran’s hands-on mentorship and bold venue choices (like skateparks and ice rinks) aim to expand music’s reach and ownership. He’ll revisit Duke Ellington’s legacy with young musicians, including a former student, proving that nurturing talent today builds tomorrow’s artists—no matter the genre or stage. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a92032e1c0069db0