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Tribute Benefit Concert:
In Memory of Jazz Trumpeter Terry Frenz II
February 6, 1965 – February 7, 1996
PRESENTED BY
First American Media® and The Ohio Brass Factory Foundation
ribute Benefit Concert: In Memory of Jazz
Trumpeter Terry Frenz II is a collaborative
initiative to celebrate and recognize jazz trumpet
great Terry Frenz II for his contributions to the jazz genre,
music education and for all those who he influenced. We
want to ensure Terry's legacy as a virtuoso trumpet man
and a humanitarian is NOT forgotten. We are looking to
use this event as a fundraiser and to network with others
within the jazz and music community as a whole to raise
awareness of who Terry was and how significant his
contributions to music was through a tribute benefit
concert in his honor.
Tribute Benefit Concert Background
he tribute benefit concert to jazz trumpeter Terry Frenz II has been a constant
work in progress since the passing of Terry 16 years ago. As a high school
freshman at Charles F. Brush High School located in Lyndhurst, OH in the fall of
’92, Antwain Thomas, the creator and founder of this tribute was first
introduced to Mr. Frenz. Terry was brought in to take over duties as our jazz band
director between the years of ‘92-‘96. At the age of 28, coming from a stellar career as a
professional jazz trumpeter and music educator, touring with the Glenn Miller Orchestra,
a regular with the Cleveland Jazz Orchestra (CJO), as well as performing with a host of
nationally recognized recording artists, among those names being, Doc Severinsen,
Maynard Ferguson, Wynton Marsalis, Ella Fitzgerald, Mel Torme and Henry Mancini,
just to name a few, Terry lead our jazz ensemble with an iron fist. In his short time with
us, he not only influenced how we viewed jazz and music, but the importance of true
teamwork.
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As a pivotal anchor for the jazz ensemble, Terry took Antwain under his wing and
changed his entire outlook on music and life. He is the reason Antwain pursued music as
a career, which in turn, developed him into the music professional he is today.
For this, with permission from Terry’s father, Dr. Terren Frenz, Sr., also a master trumpet
player, Antwain decided to put together this tribute benefit concert in Terry’s honor to
give back to the one man that changed and influenced his life, as well as the lives of
others he impacted. This is our tribute to a great musician, educator, friend, mentor and
humanitarian.
Celebrating a Good Cause: A trumpet legend & friend to all
The primary and main focus of this event is to use the tribute concert as a benefit cause as
a fundraising initiative for the Terry Frenz II Scholarship Fund. This scholarship was
setup to honor Terry’s memory and to provide other aspiring musicians and students an
opportunity to attend college to follow in the footsteps of Terry to follow in their dream
in pursuing a career in music. The concert is both a tribute and benefit to raise funds for
Terry’s scholarship and to support the planning of the concert itself. All proceeds from
the concert will go to The Ohio Brass Factory Foundation, who was responsible for
setting up the scholarship fund so others can continue Terry’s legacy and pursue their
dream of being a music professional. Currently, a donor-ship program is setup where in
exchange for donations to the fund, donors will receive one or more of Terry’s CDs that
were recorded as a freelance musician prior to his passing as a gift for donating to the
fund. We will be using this program, in conjunction with ticket sales and other channels
of merchandising and outreach to raise funds for the Terry Frenz II Scholarship Fund and
to promote Terry’s music.
Terry Frenz II Accomplishments
Media Quotes commenting on Terry’s style and ability
These are official quotes from representatives and icons in the Ohio jazz scene and music
industry. These are just other selling points for such a masterful musician.
“When Terry was on the band, I knew we were rock solid.”
-Larry O’Brien – Glenn Miller Orchestra
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“He was such a gentleman—as well as a tremendous talent.”
-Jack Schantz – Cleveland Jazz Orchestra
“For his fiery, crisp solos and ability to lead a modern, swinging big band, trumpeter
Terry Frenz II is the Doc Severinsen of his generation.”
-Nancy Ann Lee – National Jazz Journal
“His soloistic sound…technique and playing abilities present the finest lead trumpet
playing…in combination with creative jazz arrangements and outstanding big band
playing lends this recording a must for any jazz listener.”
-John Simna, Director – WCLV 104.9 FM Radio
“From the big band to jazz combo, Frenz shares a full range of jazz tunes that showcase
this excellent band. It’s obvious why there are Frenz’ Friends”. “For faithful standards
and innovative new charts, this is the big band recording for everyone.”
-Chris Donze – Great Works Publishing, Inc.
Artists & Groups Terry Performed with
Doc Severinsen
Wynton Marsalis
Rosemary Clooney
Mel Torme
Ella Fitzgerald
Henri Mancini
Jerry Vale
Englebert Humperdinck
The Four Tops
The Four Freshman
The Letterman
Little Anthony
Slide Hampton
Guy Lombardo
Maynard Ferguson
Cleo Laine
Columbus Symphony Orchestra
The Cleveland Jazz Orchestra
The Glenn Miller Orchestra
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These are just a few of the artists and groups Terry performed with in his career. You
will notice this is a who’s who of nationally and internationally known artists and
ensembles.
Among his credits, he performed live at Carnegie Hall, was lead trumpet in the OSU
(Ohio State University) Jazz Ensemble for 4 years, lead trumpet for the Glenn Miller
Orchestra for 3 years, including a European tour of major jazz festivals.
Educator Credentials
Public School Systems/Colleges Terry taught for
New Philadelphia
Marlington
Dublin
South-Euclid/Lyndhurst
Malone College
Mount Union College
In addition to being a stellar professional jazz musician and recording artist, he presented
music clinics and concerts to thousands of students throughout the United States, and was
also a music educator, including being the trumpet instructor at Mount Union College and
serving on the faculty of the South Euclid-Lyndhurst City Schools, both which he did
prior to his passing. This is an important aspect and area of Terry’s life, as this is the
root of how this tribute benefit concert for Terry began. Terry was Antwain’s high
school jazz band director at Charles F. Brush High School, the only high school in the
South Euclid-Lyndhurst system. As the saxophone and clarinet section leader of all the
bands, Antwain was Terry’s protégé and become very close to Terry, his father, Dr.
Terren L. Frenz, Sr., a band director, a music educator and master trumpet player and
developed a very good relationship both as a student and an aspiring musician. Terry and
Dr. Frenz are responsible for developing Antwain into the musician and music
professional he is today and the driving reason behind this tribute benefit concert.
Other Educator Accomplishments
Prior to Terry’s passing, he finished a method book for intermediate and advanced
trumpet players. This book offers several warm-ups, exercises, etudes and studies for the
advancement of technical skills, range and endurance studies as well as a glossary, a bit
of philosophy on trumpet playing and achievement in general.
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This book is available from The Brass Factory Foundation and Great Lakes Music in
Cleveland, OH. This is another selling point on Terry’s contributions to jazz and music
education.
Tribute Concert Logistics
Date/Venue Selection/Time
The tribute benefit concert has been set for a
tentative date of Saturday, February 4th
, 2017 at
the Akron Civic Theatre located in Akron, OH.
The time of the event will be determined at a later
time. With almost 4 years lead time, this provides us plenty of operational time to ensure
every detail for the event is handled with explicit care. This date is significant, as it will
signify the 21st anniversary of Terry’s passing. The Akron Civic Theatre was selected as
a middle point between Cleveland and Canton, which Terry was well known; Canton
being his birthplace and Cleveland being a hub for many of those who knew him for his
stellar performances. The venue also provides a vintage atmosphere and serves the
capacity we are looking for to support the logistics of this event.
Ticket Administration/Box Office
All tickets for the event will be handled by Ticker Master and The Akron Civic Theatre.
We will have other ticket outlets setup so to give everyone an opportunity to pick up
tickets in their local neighborhood. Tickets will also be available for purchase online
through Ticket Master, PayPal, the main website for the event (under construction), as
well as select radio stations and promotion agents. We have not set prices for tickets as
of yet. We will announce price of tickets when that info becomes available.
National TV/Radio Broadcast
We are looking to make this event available as a live national TV and radio broadcast
from The Akron Civic Theatre. We are looking to have both PBS and NPR to carry this
broadcast across all affiliates across the country. We believe they will be able to provide
the necessary audience and listener profile to meet the requirements of the format of the
event and generate general interest. We have spoken with production management at
IdeaStream and they are interested in the project and have committed to further
conversations about further exploring partnership in the event.
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As good faith gesture, we will donate a portion of the proceeds to both PBS and NPR to
show our support for their contribution. A post production DVD of the broadcast will
also be available after the show for a small fee, which will go to The Ohio Brass Factory
Foundation, on behalf of the Terry Frenz II Scholarship Fund.
Production/Venue Management/Event Planning
For a major event such as this, we will be using some of the largest names in production,
event management and planning. We are still going through the list of vendors, but some
of the names we are considering are IMG Artists, Executive Visions, Inc., SuperSonic
Events, Millionaire’s Concierge, TVA Productions and Barco Media & Entertainment,
just to name a few. As for catering and event planning, we are thinking of using
SAVOR. They provide complete planning and logistical support for high-profile catering
and event requirements. This will be a red-carpet event; therefore, we will be working
with only the best in event production, planning and venue management.
Entertainment for Event
The Glenn Miller Orchestra
http://www.glennmillerorchestra.com
The Glenn Miller Orchestra will be the main draw for this tribute. Terry performed and
toured with the Glenn Miller Orchestra as their lead trumpet player for 3 years. He was
their rock and foundation for the years he performed with them. We will be using The
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Glenn Miller Orchestra as the primary platform for building momentum for this event, by
tying Terry and his family’s relationship with The Glenn Miller Orchestra. We are in the
process of securing the orchestra for the event.
Cleveland Jazz Orchestra
http://www.clevelandjazz.org
The Cleveland Jazz Orchestra or CJO
for short is Cleveland’s world renowned
jazz orchestra, recognized
internationally. Terry performed with
this orchestra on many occasions. We
will be using the CJO as one of the draws for this event to tie in Terry’s association with
their organization. We are in the process of securing the orchestra for the event.
The OSU (Ohio State University) Jazz Ensemble
http://music.osu.edu/page/jazz-ensembles
This is the college university jazz ensemble Terry served in while attending Ohio State
University. He was also the foundation of this group and as an alumnus of this
university; we will be using them to honor Terry as well. We are in the process of
securing the ensemble for the event.
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The Terry Frenz II Tribute Jazz Orchestra
Website under construction
The Terry Frenz II Tribute Jazz Orchestra is the jazz orchestra that we are putting
together to perform tracks from Terry’s last CD prior to his passing; Big Band, Etc. This
will be an 18-piece jazz orchestra that will represent musicians from Terry’s past and
others who were connected to Antwain’s music education and others who knew Terry.
The musicians in this group will represent the best in their craft, including music
educators, band directors, recording artists and other professional capacities. We are
recruiting the musicians as we speak. Antwain will be performing with the orchestra in
the saxophone section, representing the legacy and the music Terry left behind.
The Cleveland Orchestra
http://www.clevelandorchestra.com
The Cleveland Orchestra is another Cleveland world renowned orchestra. They are a
classical orchestra and they will be providing background music for the event for
transitions between the different acts, performers, guest speakers, etc. We’re using them
as a pit orchestra component to the tribute. We are in the process of securing the
orchestra for the event.
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Featured Artists
Maria Jacobs
http://www.mariajacobs.com
Maria Jacobs, a Cleveland-native vocalist is an artist that has a vast background and
brings not only a dynamic jazz sound, but who also knew of Terry and will add a unique
blend of straight ahead and the big band swing sound. She will be featured with The
Glenn Miller Orchestra as their guest soloist. We have secured Ms. Jacobs for this event.
Sean Jones
http://www.seanjonesmusic.com
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Sean Jones, a Pittsburg, PA native is a new generation of virtuosic jazz trumpeters with a
dangerous style and ability. Mr. Jones is the artistic director and a member of The
Cleveland Jazz Orchestra. He will be featured both with the CJO and the Terry Frenz II
Tribute Jazz Orchestra. It was an exhausting search to find a trumpet player that could
come close to Terry’s supernatural range and musicianship. Mr. Jones surely meets and
exceeds the bar of excellence and will represent Terry’s memory with style. We have
secured Mr. Jones for this event.
Wynton Marsalis
http://www.wyntonmarsalis.org
We’re sure this gentleman needs no introduction. Jazz trumpet virtuoso and musicology
master Wynton Marsalis will be another draw for this event. Terry also performed with
Mr. Marsalis in his vast music career, among many other jazz greats. We are looking to
bring Wynton to the stage to remember Terry in grand style and fashion. Wynton will be
featured with both the Cleveland Jazz Orchestra and the Terry Frenz II Tribute Jazz
Orchestra, along with Sean Jones for a masterful demonstration of what Terry truly meant
to the Ohio jazz scene. We are in the process of securing Mr. Marsalis for the event.
Featured Guest Speakers
Ted McDaniel
Ohio State University Jazz Ensemble Director
Kevin Eisensmith
President/International Trumpet Guild
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Nancy Ann Lee
National Jazz Journal
Jack Schantz
Ex-Artistic Director Cleveland Jazz Orchestra/Akron University Music Professor
John Simna
104.9FM WCLV Cleveland
Chris Donze
Great Works Publishing, Inc.
George Payne
Copperhead Recording Studio/Produced Big Band, Etc. Album
Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser
Selmer Music/Attitude Concepts for Today
To Be Annouced
YAMAHA Corporation of America
Larry O’Brien
Previous Music Director/Glenn Miller Orchestra/Veteran Trombonist
Dr. Terren Frenz, Sr.
Father of Terry Frenz II/Cincinnati Bear Cats Band Director
Antwain A. Thomas
Terry Frenz Tribute Benefit Concert Organizer-Senior Vice President/First American
Media®
Other Guest Speakers who were close to Terry
Jonathan Levenson (Brush High School Alumni)
J.C. Heisler (Brush High School Alumni)
Evan Sanders (Brush High School Alumni)
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Past Students of Terry
Angela Teeters Ritchie
Forest Lane Balderson
Jonathan Hensley
Josh Willet
Shelley Milburn
Steve Parsons
These are trumpet students who studied with Terry from all over Ohio. These individuals
are those who were influenced the most by Terry and truly represent what he stood for
and a true example of the musicianship and leadership he instilled in his students. They
will be recognized at the tribute as an extension of Terry.
Ohio Brass Factory Scholarship Fund Recipients (Prior to ’96)
Jesse Knause – Ameila, OH
Ray Koontz – Canton, OH
Becky Dixon – Alliance, OH
Tom Otermat – Freemont, OH
Nick DellaCave – Cincinnati, OH
These are individuals who were awarded scholarships from the Ohio Brass Factory
Foundation prior to the Terry Frenz II Scholarship being established. They will be
recognized at the tribute.
Terry Frenz II Scholarship Fund Recipients
Josh Willet (’98) – Alliance, OH
J.J. Reinhart (’98) – Toledo, OH
Melisa Silsby/Dennedy (’99) – Cleveland, OH
Betsy Swartz (’00) – Springfield, OH
Matt Jackson (’01) – Alliance, OH
Chris Kannel (’03) – Mountpillar, OH
J.C. Heisler (’05) – Cleveland, OH
Nathan Wiczer (’06-’07) – Chicago, IL
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These are individuals who were awarded scholarships from the Terry Frenz II
Scholarship Fund after the passing of Terry. They will also be recognized at the tribute
as representative of the legacy Terry left behind.
Event Format
With such a large event and production, the tribute benefit has been divided into 7 major
areas to organize the concert format. This is to help the event run smoothly and to have
as much transparency in running the logistics as possible.
1) Master of Ceremonies
The Master of Ceremonies will be the host of the entire event, providing commentary,
making introductions of each group/performer and interacting with the artists and special
guests and speakers of the event. This person will be a celebrity of some kind that is
recognized in the big band jazz world as another draw and focus for the event.
2) Event Announcer
The event announcer will be the person who will narrate the event format and work with
the Master of Ceremonies to provide continuity. This person will be a recognizable voice
to add another dimension of branding for this event.
3) Event Host
Antwain will be assuming this role. This is where Antwain will introduce the event, give
background on the tribute, Terry and overall commentary throughout the event. As the
primary organizer, Antwain will provide an in between dialogue for the event, make
special mentions and so fourth. This will be blended in with the Master of Ceremonies
and the Event Announcer.
4) Artist & Ensemble Performances
This is the meat and heart of this tribute. This is where the four groups, the Glenn Miller
Orchestra, Cleveland Jazz Orchestra (CJO), OSU Jazz Ensemble and The Terry Frenz II
Tribute Jazz Orchestra will be performing. Each one of these groups will perform tunes
that represent Terry’s contributions to the jazz genre.
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The Cleveland Orchestra will be providing background pit orchestra music between all
the speakers and all event pieces of the concert. Between each performance, there will be
guest speakers and other presentations to add dynamic to the event.
5) Guest Speakers
This will be the portion of the event for guest speakers. This will be a time for past
students, music educators, music professionals, musicians, family, friends and associates
to speak on how Terry influenced and affected their lives. Each guest speaker will be
spread out throughout the format of the entire event.
6) Award Ceremony, Presentations & Dedications
This will be the area of the tribute where awards, commendations, presentations and
dedications will be given to those who had a significant role in Terry’s life and those who
deserved to be honored, including Terry, his family and all those who were instrumental
in his life as a son, friend, music educator, jazz musician and mentor.
7) Finale
This will be the area of the event where we wrap up and conclude the tribute benefit
concert, make last mentions and bring everyone up on stage that made this event possible.
The Cleveland Orchestra will play entrance and exit music. Being a nationally televised
event, there will be an opportunity to make closing remarks to both TV and Internet
viewers of the event, as well as radio listeners.
Event Presentation
These are the organizations that will be presenting the tribute benefit concert. First
American Media®, in partnership with The Ohio Brass Factory Foundation and The
International Trumpet Guild will be the presenters of the event. We will be requesting
YAMAHA Corporation of America and Boosey and Hawks-Beeson Corporation to
participate as primary co-sponsors and media partners of this event, as both of these
organizations were central to Terry’s identity as a jazz artist.
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Presenting Organizers & Sponsor(s)
First American Media (Promoter)
The Ohio Brass Factory Foundation (Partner)
The International Trumpet Guild (Partner)
These are the two organizations that will be organizing this event. Antwain represents
the business interest of the Frenz family in regards to putting together this tribute.
Antwain also represents First American Media®, the presenting organizer and sponsor.
The Ohio Brass Factory Foundation represents Terry and his legacy, as well as all
those who support Terry and his contributions. They will be the non-profit charitable
arm and partner for this event. All proceeds from this event will go to The Ohio Brass
Factory Foundation.
Professional Organizations Terry was affiliated with
YAMAHA Corporation of America
Boosey and Hawks-Beeson Corporation
The International Trumpet Guild
The YAHAMA Corporation of American and Boosey and Hawks-Beeson
Corporation are the two music organizations that officially endorsed Terry. Terry
exclusively performed on Yamaha trumpets and represented both companies while he
was an active performing artist prior to his passing. We will be using them as our 2nd
tier
sponsors and media partners to build awareness and establish value for the event and
Terry’s commitment to their organizations. The International Trumpet Guild, an
internationally recognized organization also recognized Terry as being a stellar jazz
trumpeter and will be working in partnership with us in this tribute.
Other Sponsors
Ohio Arts Council
National Endowment for the Arts
Cose/Join Your Cause – Arts Network
Media Partners
WRUW 91.1 FM (Case Western Reserve University Radio)
WNWV.com (Online Cleveland Jazz Radio Station)
WNWV 107.3 FM (The WAVE Jazz Radio Station)
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WKSU 89.7 FM (Kent State University NPR Radio)
WOSU 89.7 FM (Ohio State University Radio)
Akron Beacon Journal (Akron Newspaper)
Plain Dealer / Cleveland.com (Print/Online Cleveland/Akron Newspaper)
EJazzNews.com (Online Jazz Magazine)
The Jazz Corner (Online Jazz Magazine)
Jazz Education Network (Online Jazz Education Network)
Positively Cleveland (Tourism Board/Event Department for Cleveland/Akron)
Sirius/XM Satellite Radio
Corporate Partners
The Akron Civic Theatre
Tri-C JazzFest
Savor
Ticket Master
TicketWeb.com
The Glenn Miller Foundation
The International Trumpet Guild
National Jazz Journal
Great Works Publishing, Inc.
Copperhead Recording Studio
City of Canton, OH
Brush High School Alumni Association
Marlington High School Alumni Association
Ohio State University Alumni Association
Great Lakes Music Enterprises, Inc.
Malone College
Mount Union College
These are partners that are closely connected to the event, due to the nature of their
involvement with the music and the arts.
Many of these organizations also knew of Terry and we believe they will want to be part
of this event. Everyone listed above will also provide value to the event and add to the
branding of the tribute.
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Marketing, Promotion, Advertising & PR
The marketing, promotion, advertising and PR of this event will be just as massive as the
event itself. For an event of this magnitude, we are enlisting giants in the PR arena,
including Jazz Publicity, a world renowned jazz publicist for the national jazz arena. In
addition, we will be working with a jazz critic to do a write-up on this event that will be
featured in all the major national jazz print and online publications. This event will be
promoted in 8 Ohio markets, including Cleveland, Akron, Canton, Youngstown, Kent,
Columbus, Cincinnati and Alliance, as well as with all print/news publications, national
jazz magazines, radio, TV, in-flight marketing channels (airlines), Internet and all major
digital content subscribers, including mobile carriers, cable and on demand multimedia
networks. Among these media channels are PBS, NPR, NBC, ABC, CBS, Time Warner,
Direct TV, Dish Network, Sirius/XM Satellite Radio, Facebook, and many others.
Primary markets of interest:
Cleveland
Akron
Canton
Youngstown
Kent
Columbus
Cincinnati
Alliance
These are the 8 primary markets that will generate the most interest, as these are the areas
Terry was mostly known very well in and these regions will be the most receptive to his
jazz contributions. Canton is the largest anchor, as he was a native of this area, as well as
Alliance, which is where he attended high school, Cincinnati, the central hub of his
father’s lineage and Columbus, where he went to college at OSU and established himself
as a jazz musician and educator.
Print/Newspapers
Akron Beacon Journal
Plain Dealer / Cleveland.com
Canton Repository
The Call & Post
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These are a few of the local newspapers within the region of Cleveland, Akron & Canton.
We want to first focus on the general area around the venue (Akron Civic Theatre) in
Akron to build awareness of the local audience and branch out from there.
Jazz Times
Jazz Inside Magazine
Downbeat Magazine
Jazziz
Cadence
Coda
Jazz Forum
Jazz News
The Jazz Report
Planet Jazz
Jazz Now
Jazz Improv
Los Angeles Jazz Scene
These are national jazz print publications that will provide external exposure for this
event.
Radio
WRUW 91.1 FM (Case Western Reserve University station/Blues & Jazz
programs)
WNWV 107.3 The Wave HD (Online Jazz radio station)
WKSU 89.7 FM (Kent, OH NPR-Kent State University station)
WOSU 89.7 FM (Columbus, OH NPR-Ohio State University station)
These are radio stations that best represent the markets Terry was best well known in.
Television
WKYC Channel 3 (Cleveland NBC Affiliate)
WEWS Channel 5 (Cleveland ABC Affiliate)
WJW FOX 8 (Cleveland FOX Affiliate)
WOIO Channel 19/WUAB Channel 43 (Cleveland CBS/MYTV Affiliates)
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These are the general television affiliates in Cleveland, Akron and other local markets we
will be promoting the event in.
National Syndicated Network Promotion
Time Warner
Direct TV
Dish Network
Sirius/XM Satellite Radio (Big Band Format)
These are national networks we will target once the local and regional markets have been
saturated. This could be a 2nd
tier marketing and promotion campaign once we have
established the primary campaign for the Ohio demographic regions.
Internet
Myspace
ReverbNation
Terry Frenz II Tribute Benefit Concert Official Website (under construction)
These are a few of the online marketing and social networks we will be using to promote
this event to the general public.
Sponsorship & Media Platforms
Although there are many challenges in putting a tribute concert of this magnitude
together, the sponsorship and media exposure opportunity is limitless. Remembering a
jazz artist that wasn’t recognized nationally presents a challenge in generating enough
interest to justify the level of sponsorship required for an event of this caliber. However,
there are many individuals, institutions and organizations in the music industry that are
nationally recognized that recognized Terry Frenz II as a great jazz trumpeter, which
lends to the legacy he left behind and the impact he made on the jazz world prior to his
passing.
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With jazz music giants like The Glenn Miller Orchestra, Wynton Marsalis, Doc
Severinsen, Maynard Ferguson, Ella Fitzgerald, Rosemary Clooney and Henry Mancini,
whom Terry performed with on many occasions, presents an opportunity for sponsors
and media networks to attract a unique audience profile and demographic, not to mention
be part of a nationally televised event that will be seen on every major TV network,
syndicated radio network, as well as other digital broadcasting media platforms in the
U.S. and around the world. Sponsors and media outlets will get an opportunity to
participate in an once-in-a-lifetime one-time event that will provide exposure on a
“gargantuan scale” and a unique opportunity to promote your brands to a diversified
audience through promotion channels that would not be available otherwise.
Having the draw of The Glenn Miller Orchestra, Wynton Marsalis, The Cleveland Jazz
Orchestra, The Cleveland Orchestra, plus featured artists such as jazz trumpet virtuoso
Sean Jones and jazz vocalist Maria Jacobs, sponsors will ultimately benefit, as these
groups are recognized worldwide as leaders in the jazz world and with Terry Frenz II also
being recognized by these jazz giants, it’s a win-win for everyone involved.
Conclusion
When looking at such an event of this magnitude, and the premise behind the thought
process of creating such an event, it really goes to show and demonstrate the type of man
Terry Frenz II was and the legacy he left behind. Although this was a project that was
envisioned and conceived by one individual, it represents something larger than all of us.
Terry not only stood for great musicianship, but he influenced and re-defined how we all
relate as musicians and people, as well as how to create new ideas within that fabric of
communication. He raised our awareness and laid a foundation, not only in music, but in
life as a whole.
He was not just a great jazz musician, a larger than life music educator, but he had the
natural gift to bring the best out in those that were fortunate enough to be in his presence.
Even though he was not labeled as an international superstar, he was viewed as one of the
strongest foundations the jazz music genre ever had and those who were labeled as
superstars in the business saw him as such. If one manages to be compared to being the
“Doc Severinsen” of his generation; that alone speaks volumes for his contributions
across the board. Therefore, his contributions to jazz were just as significant as those
who came before him.
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For this reason, we are compelled to honor him with this tribute benefit concert to
recognize the legacy he left behind and the path he paved for us all. In his memory, this
is our tribute to an awesome human being, a supernatural musician, a mentor, our friend
and a grandmaster of many talents.
Antwain Thomas
Terry Frenz II Tribute Benefit Concert Chairman
Phone: (216) 314-9191
E-mail: [email protected]