PROJECT SUPPORTER QUICK FACTS

DEFRANZO LOOP is an original composition that is being orchestrated for the University of Saint Mary wind ensemble under the direction of Dr. David N. Vance, with embedded jazz quartet featuring noted Jazz Master and Kansas native, Bobby Watson. The work was written by the American composer and Kansas native, Christopher Burnett (BMI).

• Dress rehearsal for the final concert will be April 20, 2026 from 6:00-8:00. This will be the recording session as well.
• VIP SUPPORTERS AT THE $500+ LEVEL ARE INVITED TO ATTEND THE DRESS REHEARSAL / RECORDING SESSION.
• The final concert is April 23, 2026 at 7:00 pm AT XAVIER THEATER, UNIVERSITY OF SAINT MARY, LEAVENWORTH, KS.
• ALL PROCEEDS FROM RECORDING WILL BE PRESENTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF SAINT MARY MUSIC DEPARTMENT
• KANSAS CITY AREA YOUTH JAZZ PROGRAM ALUMNI WILL PARTICIPATE IN THE REALIZATION OF THIS COMMUNITY PROJECT
• ALL DONATIONS AND FINANCIAL GIFTS SHOULD BE MADE PAYABLE TO: KANSAS CITY AREA YOUTH JAZZ INC.
• DOWNLOAD THE DEFRANZO LOOP PROJECT PDF BROCHURE
• LISTEN TO A MOCKUP DEMO OF MOVEMENT 1: THE RETURN HERE
• Learn more about Kansas City Area Youth Jazz Inc. and get involved by visiting our website YOUTHJAZZ.US