Jazz Ensembles

 

Four levels of performance bands and one lab band:

 

• Literature from a variety of stylistic periods for large jazz ensemble will be rehearsed and performed. Students will gain experience in ensemble playing as well as improvisation.

• Open to all jazz band instruments (trumpet, trombone, alto/tenor/bari sax, bass, guitar, drum set; keyboard provided)

• Auditions during check-in on Saturday

• Performance on Thursday night (sorry, we cannot accommodate parental attendance for this performance).

 

Jazz Improvisation 

Three levels of classes, based on experience:

 

• Interested campers will be exposed to and gain experience in musical expression through improvisation. Students with little or no experience are also encouraged to register for this course.

• Open to all wind and string players and pianists (keyboard provided)

• Percussionists may not enroll UNLESS they play a melodic/harmonic percussion instrument (vibraphone, marimba, etc.)

• Performances throughout the week