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Berkner Jazz
The Berkner Jazz Band is a widely recognized performing group of Richardson ISD. Our mission is to enrich lives through musical performance, community outreach, and educational opportunities. All our students are involved in a variety of other fine arts enmsebles, including marching band, concert band, string orchestra, choir, and mariachi. Berkner Jazz has become one of the premier live performance ensembles for the City of Richardson, performing at annual events such as the COR Santa’s Village. Our students consistently participate and earn Area recoridng spots in the yearly TMEA All-State Jazz audition. Berkner Jazz consistently earns superior ratings in festivals around the DFW Metroplex.
For more information about donating to the financial assistance program that supports these musicians’ opportunity to participate in Berkner Jazz, email Mr. Austin Townsend at austin.townsend@risd.org.
Austin Townsend
Coordinator, Director Jazz 1
austin.townsend@risd.org
(469) 593-7023
Mr. Townsend is the Director of the Jazz 1 at L.V. Berkner High School. He holds a degree in music education from The University of Texas at Austin. Mr. Townsend is an active member TMEA, TBA, and TJEA. In his free time, Mr. Townsend loves to hike, grill and cook new foods, and collect high fidelity audio equipment.
Laura Dunlap
Director Jazz 2
laura.dunlap@risd.org
(469) 593-7024
Ms. Dunlap is the Director of the Jazz 2 at L.V. Berkner High School. She holds a degree in music education from Southern Methodist University. Ms. Dunlap is an active member TMEA and TBA, as well as Bocal Majority. In her free time, Ms. Dunlap enjoys playing with her two cats and reading.
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