The performance by the ensemble, consisting of Elon students and alumni, was part of a 10-day tour.
A group of nine Elon students and alumni recently returned from an exraordinary 10-day performance experience in Italy.
Beginning with rehearsals at Accademia Europa di Firenze, these talented musicians, under the direction of Virginia Novine Whittaker, created a dynamic program of Funk, Jazz and Blues. The Elon Music Ambassadors performed on popular outdoor stages in Florence, Italy.
The highlight of the tour was their peformance on a featured stage at the JazzIt Interational Music festival, which took place in a beautiful, small town in the south of Italy, Montegrosso. The students also attended inpirational performances and presentations by well known artists during the three-day festival event.