Instrumental Jazz Camp
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Jazz camp students play during a recital in 2007.
Photo by Dena vanCantfort. |
Sunday, June 22 – Saturday, June 28, 2008
The following applies to the 2008 Jazz Camp. Information about next year's camp will be posted in December.
Camp Description:
Britt's Instrumental Jazz Camp provides students the opportunity to study with a nationally-known faculty who are masters in their field. This inspirational week of study includes training in theory, jazz history and composition, daily rehearsal in combo and big band ensembles and innovative master classes. The 2008 camp will take place at St. Mary's School in Medford, Oregon. Evenings are filled with practice time, faculty performances and concerts on the Britt hill. The week concludes with two student concerts—an indoor combo concert and an outdoor big band concert—and a family lunch. Download a sample schedule(pdf) to see how the week is organized.
Appropriate ages and skill level:
The Instrumental Jazz Camp is designed for intermediate to advanced jazz students ages 14-19. Lodging in the SOU dorms is available. Students under 18 are supervised at all times.
Faculty:
Dana Landry – Faculty Director/Piano: University of Northern Colorado Director of Jazz Studies; 2005 Grammy nominee for Journey Home; performed with Milt Jackson, Béla Fleck, Bill Watrous, Billy Pierce, Lew Tabackin and others.
Don Aliquo – Saxophone: Director of Jazz Studies, Middle Tennessee State University; performed/recorded with Rufus Reid, Gary Burton, Clay Jenkins, Marvin Stamm and others.
Erik Applegate – Bass: University of Northern Colorado bass and jazz studies; Director, UNC Jazz Festival; called “a top-notch acoustic bass performer” by Jazz Review.com; appeared on three top 30 albums; performed with Jeff Coffin, Milt Jackson, Harold Mabern, Ed Thigpen and others.
Mike Dana – Guitar: Director of Jazz Studies, Fresno City College; Director, Fresno Jazz Festival; attended Berklee College of Music, studied with Joe Pass; performed with Cannonball Adderley, Dave Brubeck, Gary Burton, Bob Mintzer and more.
Dave Glenn – Trombone: Director of Jazz Studies, Whitman College; member of Gerry Mulligan Concert Jazz Band for 10 years; performed on Grammy Award winner Walk on the Water; toured with Diana Ross and Lou Rawls.
Tom Morgan – Percussion: Director of Percussion Studies, Washburn University; performed with Kansas City Jazz Orchestra and Boulevard Big Band; author of The Jazz Drummer's Reading Workbook.
Vern Sielert – Trumpet: Assistant Professor of Jazz Studies, University of Idaho; performed with Rosemary Clooney, Freddie Hubbard, The Spinners, Ralph Carmichael, Illinois Symphony and Chamber Orchestras and others.
Application Information/Requirements:
Tuition: $375, Room and Board: $375
Requirements:
-Application with $75 deposit (download application or submit online).
-Application deadline: April 15, 2008
-Completed Teacher Recommendation Form
-Phone interview (conducted once application is received)
-Students should have materials prepared for live placement auditions the first day of camp. See audition guidelines for details.
Questions?
Take a look at the Frequently Asked Questions page for general information on all camps. Contact Education Director Joelle Graves for more information from our Contact Us page or at 541-779-0847 x122.
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