Ted Piltzecker, Vibraphonist and Composer, in Conservatory Residency that Offers Open Rehearsal/Improv Clinic and Performance with Oberlin Jazz Ensemble, Thursday, April 27 Story by Linda Shockley
	RELATED More about Ted Pilzecker: Bio Educational Activities Recordings Audio Clips Performances		Oberlin audiences will have two chances to see and hear vibesman/ composer Ted Piltzecker teach and perform during today's residency, made possible with assistance from the Con Council, Jazz Studies and Percussion departments. Piltzecker will offer: Open Rehearsal/Improv Clinic 12:30-4:30 p.m. Central 34 in the Conservatory Concert with members the Oberlin Jazz Ensemble 8 p.m. Warner Concert Hall   Prior to his arrival at Oberlin, Pilzecker discussed his Improv Clinic this way, "After having been around a great many classical musicians (Aspen Music Festival, Eastman/Manhattan schools, running a classical/jazz concert series), I've come to believe that the way a classical musician creates and the way a jazz musician creates are really quite different from one another. This goes well beyond the simple rhythmic performance concept of 'swing' vs 'straight' eighth notes. We should, most importantly, revel in theses differences which have to do primarily with intention, as there is so much to learn from each approach - each philosophy. Of course, there are more similarities than differences. Be it improvised or pre-composed sounds, both classical and jazz musicians use language - the SAME language, but in different ways. This simple realization provides a sense of relief for many in a clinic situation when things are broken down a bit. It doesn't matter what side of the fence you're on, all of us need to be playful, spontaneous, and able to deal intelligently with a sense of structure in the music."
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