The Bach Choir of Pittsburgh has hired Wrenn White as its new managing director, effective Aug. 28. She formerly directed the Foundation for the Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne, Australia, and has extensive experience in advertising, including with Bernard Haldane Associates in Pittsburgh. She has lived in Shadyside since 2002.

-- Post-Gazette classical music critic Andrew Druckenbrod

Jazz festival

If you're looking for something to do on Labor Day, you might want to reserve a spot on Flagstaff Hill in Schenley Park.

Tuesday, MCG Jazz, Citparks and Duquesne Light announced the first Pittsburgh Jazz Festival. The free event starts at 1 p.m. and features Dwayne Dolphin, Salsamba, The Three Rivers Jazz Orchestra with special guests Sheryl Bailey and Dave Samuels, Maureen and David Budway Quartet, and Joey DeFrancesco Trio.