jazz educator's bos, jazz improvisation and theory work as well as performing at least twice during each three week session at a top Interlochen venue. Students will also participate in a jazz forum providing daily discussion with faculty, demonstrations, faculty recitals and student performances in a group setting. Question and answer sessions will give students opportunities to explore other issues related to jazz performance and careers. Each three-week session features a nationally-known guest artist, who will work closely with students and perform with them in a final concert. For more information or to apply online visit camp.interlochen.org.
International Music Camp
111-11th Ave SW, Ste 3 Minot, ND 58701 (701) 838-8472 FAX: (701) 838-1351 Timothy Wollenzien, Camp Director E-mail: info@internationalmusiccamp.com Web site: www.internationalmusiccamp.com
Iowa Lakes Community College Okoboji Reggie Schive Summer Jazz Camp 300 South 18th Street Estherville, IA 51334 (712) 330-3647 Carol Ayres E-mail: cayres@iowalakes.edu Web site: www.iowalakes.edu
Ithaca College School of Music 3322 Whalen Center Ithaca College Ithaca, NY 14850 (607) 274-3366 FAX: (607) 274-1727 Townsend A. Plant E-mail: tplant@ithaca.edu Web site: www.ithaca.edu/music
Jam Camp West
July 25-July 30, 2010 510-287-8880 E-mail: info@jamcampwest. com Web site: www.jamcampwest. com
Jam Camp West, a hip music camp for youth ages 10-15, is an exciting 5-day music and dance program held in the stunning redwoods of Northern California. Jam Camp offers classes in instrumental ensembles taught by ear, vocals, percussion, steel drum, beat box, turntables, dance, and body percussion. Music styles include jazz/funk, blues, hiphop and gospel. Jam campers will also enjoy fun outdoor activities including swimming, volleyball, basketball, hiking and many more. Jam Camp is an inclusive, supportive program offering fun non-competitive workshops, taught by professional artists.
Jamey Aebersold’s Summer Jazz Workshops P.O. Box 1244 New Albany, IN 47151 (800) 456-1388 ext. 5 FAX: (812) 949-2006
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Jason Lindsey E-mail: jason@jazzbooks.com Web site: www.summerjazzworkshops.com
For almost 40 years, musicians from all over the globe have turned to Jamey Aebersold’s “Summer Jazz Workshops” to improve their jazz playing. During this time, the Workshops have earned a reputation for producing the best intensive programs for learning jazz improvisation. Whether a beginning improviser or a seasoned pro, you’ll leave the Workshops and Seminars with tons of new and exciting ideas about how to improve your playing. Each Year, the Summer Jazz Workshops assemble more than 60 of the nation’s leading educators and performers dedicated to providing an intensive learning experience for musicians of all ages and levels. Theory Classes, Ear Training, Combo Performance, and Master Class Sessions allow individuals the opportunity to grow and develop to their fullest potential.
Janice Borla Vocal Jazz Camp
North Central College 30 N. Brainard Naperville, IL 60540 (630) 416-3911 FAX: (630) 416-6249 E-mail: jborla@aol.com Web site: www.janiceborlavocaljazzcamp.com
Jason and Jeremy’s Jazz Theory Boot Camp (Invented by Choral Directors for Choral Directors) (641) 782-9839 Jeremy Fox Email: Jeremy@JazzTheoryBootCamp.com Web site: www.JazzTheoryBootCamp.com
Dates: June 19-25 Location: Thomas Jefferson High School – Denver, Colorado* Additional sites/locations to be added to accommodate overflow A brand new workshop of its kind, this camp is a hands-on intensive training week for choral directors in jazz harmony. As choral/ vocal majors in college, we were treated to far too little knowledge of harmony. With a 6:1 student/teacher ratio, this camp’s faculty (Michele Weir, Jason Smith, Jeremy Fox) will put you on a brand new path with your harmonic toolkit. In a short time, you will learn: Jazz Theory, Vocal Jazz Arranging, Jazz Piano, and Vocal Jazz Rehearsal Techniques. Improvisation and other topics related to jazz ensembles will be covered. By the end of the week, participants will have written their own vocal jazz chart, and will be able to play an entire jazz song on the piano. A safe and friendly environment, ALL experience levels are welcome. Note: Jason & Jeremy’s Jazz Theory Boot Camp is open only to the first 18 registrants.
Jazz at Lincoln Center
33 West 60th St., 11th Floor New York, NY 10023 (212) 258-9800 FAX: (212) 258-9900
Erika Floreska, Director of Education E-mail: education@jalc.org Web site: www.jalc.org
Jazz at Lincoln Center offers quality instruction in jazz for every age group and every level of musical experience. Students begin with the Jazz for Young People curriculum materials and school performances, and then progress through our Jazz for Young People print music series. High school students experience jazz at a deeper level through the Essentially Ellington High School Jazz Band Program, the NEA Jazz in the Schools online curriculum, and our Nesuhi Ertegun Jazz Hall of Fame. For more advanced performance groups we publish transcriptions of the jazz masters through our Essentially Ellington Library and the Essential Jazz Editions series. Finally, band directors get the tools to teach jazz at our Band Director Academy, offered every summer. We also invite school groups to visit our New York City home, Frederick P. Rose Hall, for tours and workshop opportunities. Visit our Web site for more information on these programs and more.
Jazz in July Summer Music Programs University of Massachusetts 10 Curry Hicks 100 Hicks Way Amherst, MA 01003 (413) 545-3530 FAX: (413) 545-0132 E-mail: jazzinjuly@acad.umass.edu Web site: www.jazzinjuly.com
Jazz Aspen Snowmass
110 E. Hallam, Suite 104 Aspen, CO 81611 (970) 920-4996 FAX: (970) 920-9135 E-mail: jazzaspen@jazzaspen. org Web site: www.jazzaspen.org
Jazz Camp West
June 26-July3, 2010 (510) 287-8880 Web site: www.jazzcampwest. com E-mail: info@jazzcampwest.com
Now in its 27th year, Jazz Camp West is an eight-day immersion program for vocalists, instrumentalists and dancers of all skill levels, held in the beautiful redwoods of Northern California. At Jazz Camp, 45 allstar faculty members and 250 participants of all ages, backgrounds and skill levels enjoy the combination of classes and workshops, student performances, faculty concerts and late night jam sessions. The majestic setting, mixed with the creative immersion, inspiration, encouragement and support make for a creative experience that is profoundly rewarding.
JazzMobile, Inc.
Celebrating 45 Years of Education & Performance Programming 154 West 127th Street Harlem, New York 10027 Dr. Billy Taylor, Founder
E-mail: jazzy@jazzmobile.org Web site: www.jazzmobile.org Jazzmobile’s Workshop Programs, “Jazz in the First Person Lecture Dems,”Master Classes, Panel Discussions, Symposia & Concerts
Our Education Programs were created by Dr. Billy Taylor and are open to students of all ages and the General Public eager to learn more about America’s Classical Music, Jazz. Instructors and Performers include: Dr. Billy Taylor, Jimmy Heath, Wycliffe Gordon, Winard Harper, Danny Mixon, Jeremy Pelt, Randy Weston, Roy Hargrove, Houston Person, Eunice Newkirk, Tia Fuller, and hundreds of others are a part of the Jazzmobile Roster. NEW: JAZZMOBILE BOOKING & TALENT Management many of our artists are also available for booking directly through us. Workshops: Available all levels- Beginner, Intermediate, Advance, Ensemble – Study: Harmony, theory, performance, improvisation, reading, composition from jazz legends. Concerts: Summerfest, Winterfest and Vocalfest presenting some of the most talented musicians performing today Vocal Competition: Compete in this annual event in July For more information send an email to: jazzy@jazzmobile.org, or visit our website and click on “Contact Us” www.Jazzmobile.org
Jazz on the Bay
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay 2420 Nicolet Drive Green Bay, WI 54311-7001 (920) 465-2555 FAX: (980) 465-2890 John Salerno E-mail: salerno@uwgb.edu
Putting a new twist on the popular Jazz Ensemble and Vocal Jazz, Blues and Gospel Camps, we are combining forces to pull together the best of the jazz ensemble and vocal jazz camps for students entering grades 8-12. Vocalists perform backed by a jazz ensemble, and jazz ensembles perform a spectrum of styles. Studying with UWGB faculty and guest faculty, students experience in-depth jazz ensemble performance, master classes, jazz theory, improvisations, arranging, solo vocal coaching (singers), studio recording and more.
Jim Widner Summer Jazz Camps
(636) 980-1600 (314) 482-7076 FAX: (636) 980-1142 Jim Widner E-mail: jimwidner@centurytel.net Web site: www.jimwidnerbigband.com
Keith Hall Summer Drum Intensive
Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI 49024 (201) 406-5059 E-mail: keith@keithhallmusic. com