![]() As a teenager, Snidero studied with the great Phil Woods and was a member of the famed One O’Clock Lab Band at the world-renowned jazz program at the University of North Texas. Musically nurtured from a young age, both at home and in his school music program, he began to quickly show promise as a musician. Snidero grew up in Camp Springs, Maryland, just outside of Washington, D.C. ![]() As an alto saxophonist, composer, arranger, author and educator, he has been called both a “master musician” and “alto saxophone virtuoso” by Downbeat magazine, and placed in the 2017 Downbeat Critic’s Poll, demonstrating his continued impact on the international jazz scene. Over the past 35 years, Snidero has come to be known as one of the finest jazz musicians of his generation. ![]() Īudiences can look forward to performances from special guest artist Jim Snidero, who will join all three groups on alto-saxophone. Many of these alumni are now students in the UK School of Music. Now it in it’s 14 th year, the Big Band Blast concert will feature several alumni performing with the current teenage musicians in the Jazz All-Stars of Central Kentucky. Saturday, March 25, at the Singletary Center for the Arts Recital Hall. (March 22, 2023) - The University of Kentucky Jazz Ensemble presents the 1 4 th annual Big Band Blast, joined by Bluegrass Area Jazz Ambassadors, Jazz All-Stars of Central Kentucky, and special guest artist, Jim Snidero, on alto-saxophone, beginning 7:30 p.m. If you need urgent help for yourself or someone else outside of our Helpline opening hours, contact 999 or the Samaritans on 116 123.LEXINGTON, Ky. Distraction techniques can be really helpful for helping you through difficult feelings, but ask for help if you need it – you could contact someone you know who is able to support you, or use Beat’s Helpline services.Both can be good depending on what you need to distract yourself from and what kind of mood you’re in. Consider distractions that are quick or don’t require too much effort as well as ones that are more involved or will take up more of your time.Often these are based around the five senses. You might want to go one step further and make a “self-soothe box” – this contains things that ground you, help you relax, and reduce symptoms of panic, anxiety or low mood.Save playlists of favourite songs and videos, keep useful apps together on your phone, and put anything you need to physically distract you, such as crafting materials, favourite books, or stress toys, somewhere you can easily reach them. Try to make sure that you won’t have to go to too much effort if you need a distraction right away.Consider what activities you find absorbing – something repetitive, like knitting? Something where you can let your feelings out, like journaling? Something transporting, like a good book? The most calming activity will be different for everybody, so have a list ready to go for when things start to become stressful.Try taking a bath, or painting your nails.Try switching off your electronics for a while, and/or putting them in a drawer or a different room.If you have a pet – or know someone who’d let you come and spend time with theirs – you might find it calming to pet or groom them.Concentrate on your surroundings and think about five things you can see, four things you can touch, three things you can hear, two things you can smell and one thing you can taste. Try using the “5, 4, 3, 2 1” technique to help ground yourself. ![]()
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