Summer Jazz Workshop

Aug. 13 – 17, 2012
Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Focusing on improvisation and performance skills, this intensive workshop is designed to enhance the understanding and appreciation of jazz styles, practices and history. The workshop is geared for students of piano, bass, guitar, voice, drums, trombone, trumpet and saxophone aged 13 and older. Admission preference is given to students in a school band program.

The course content provides novice students with an introduction to the essence of jazz, namely improvisation and performance. Those already acquainted with jazz will benefit from the week's immersion in improvisation, rehearsal and performance. Students who have ensemble experience in jazz bands are encouraged to participate.

Faculty

Rubim de Toledo

Daily Activities

Masterclass with our faculty
Daily concerts by faculty and students
Combo rehearsals
Workshop concludes with a public student performance: dates to be confirmed

Tools of Jazz Improvisation

Participants will explore jazz theory by listening to recordings of jazz masters and applying their techniques, scale exercises and chord constructions. Students will then learn how to analyze and apply these techniques in performing jazz.

Repertoire

Jazz standards are chosen to offer a challenge to students at all levels of skill and experience.

Combo/Improvisation

Participants will discover how to interpret lead sheets through ensemble work as combos, rhythm and horn sections, during jam sessions, rehearsals and performances.

Fee

To be confirmed

Registration information

Registration opens March 1, 2012.

Registration must be received by July 15, 2011. Late registrations subject to a $25 fee.