Jane has produced many concerts including an International Women in Jazz-sponsored performance at Saint Peter’s Church in NYC, featuring Etta Jones. Jane’s training in the Yamaha, Kodaly and Dalcroze music education methods inspire her passion for producing engaging, diverse programming for music lovers of all ages.
Jane Hastay, Director of Music
After graduating from Mills College, Jane Hastay toured Europe with Lilith Women’s Theater Company, danced with Brazilian samba troupe Escola Nova de Samba, played in the American Hawaii Cruise Lines Orchestra, accompanied Concord recording artist Denise Perrier, and had a long-standing engagement leading a trio at the Fairmont Hotel.
After moving to New York, Jane earned her masters degree from Manhattan School of Music, toured Japan with the Kit McClure Big Band, and played at The Blue Note, The Lenox Lounge, The Five Spot, Kitano Hotel, St. Peter's Church, New Haven Jazz Festival. She also sang with the Canby Singers, a 23-member a cappela chorus specializing in medieval and renaissance music. Choral conducting/teaching credits: Fontbonne Hall Academy, The Ross School, Southampton Players.