On Friday, the students of VES had the opportunity to meet and work withinternationallyrenowned jazz musician Stephanie Nakasianfrom Charlottesville, Virginia. In an afternoonworkshop, Stephanie ran a group of students through various jazz “drills” teaching syncopation and the importance of improvisation in jazz. Later in the evening Stephanie and her jazz trio performed a public concert inVES’Garmey theater. Thank you, Stephanie, for lending your wisdom and inspiring a new generation of artists.