Memorial Concert Raises Funds for Scholarship

GRAYSLAKE, IL – The Drew Chapin Memorial Trio plays free concert in Grayslake’s Central Park Pavilion from 6:30-8 pm on Aug. 11th, 2011 to raise funds for scholarship.

Area jazz musicians will perform a free jazz concert and jam session on Thursday, August 11, 2011, from 6:30-8 pm at the Grayslake Central Park Pavilion. The community is invited to attend, and area jazz musicians are invited to join the jam session. Though the concert is free, attendees will be invited to make a free will donation to the Drew Chapin Scholarship Fund.

Anchoring the jazz combo are Tony Bassone--percussion, Paul Nielsen--upright bass, and Bill Chapin—keyboard, joined by Amy Chapin on vocals. Students from the Grayslake Jazz Combo Workshop and musical friends and community members will also perform.

Funds raised at the event are donated to the Drew Chapin Memorial Scholarship for Change, which memorializes Drew Chapin, now deceased, a 2003 graduate of GCHS who lived his life consciously and was committed to family, the pursuit of knowledge, respect for all persons and cultures, peace, and celebrating life. He was also a jazz enthusiast, who played piano and bass.

The scholarship honors Grayslake Central High seniors who are knowledgeable about national and international social problems and have a personal philosophy about what actions they might take to improve some aspect of our world. Recipients receive a $2,000 stipend. It is a goal to offer as many scholarships as funds allow.

At the 2010 concert more than 100 friends, family and community members, musicians, and passers-by enjoyed an evening of jazz on a perfect August night, paying tribute to Drew Chapin and contributing to the Drew Chapin Memorial Scholarship for Change.

A play list for anyone wanting to join the jam session, a link for online donations, and additional information is available on the www.chapinandchapin.com web site.