Summer Jazz Camp Guide

Birch Creek Music Performance Center, Egg Harbor, WI (920) 868-3763

Birch Creek's two-week sessions for students age 14 - 19, center around a performance-based curriculum.

Enrollment is limited to 55 students each session, and student - teacher ratio is 2 to 1. 

Students perform 8 - 10 times publically in their big band and combo, and have the opportunity to work with and hear resident faculty big band in concert. Campus residency is required.

Name of Camp:
Birch Creek Music Performance Center, Inc. 
Big Band Jazz Session I
Big Band Jazz Session II 

Address:
3821 Co. Hwy. E
P.O. Box 230
Egg Harbor, WI  54209

Birch Creek was founded in 1976 by Jim and Fran Dutton. 
2010 is Birch Creek's 35th Anniversary season.

The school has grown from 8 students and 1 public performance the first year, to 200 students and 38 public performances on-campus currently.  A 100-year old dairy barn serves as the concert hall, and other buildings have been converted for classrooms and practice rooms.  Additional buildings have been added, most recently for dormitories, food service, and rehearsal/performance space.

Instructors:
Program Director: Dr. Jeff Campbell
Band Leaders: Jim Warrick, Jim Stombres, Nic Meyer, Mark Dahl, Steve Sveum, Phil Crews
Saxophone:  John Wojciechowski, Mike Lee, Davie Bixler, Doug Stone
Trumpet: Clay Jenkins, Joey Tartell, Lennie Foy, Scott Belck,
Trombone: Tom Garling, Audrey Morrison, Steve Horne, Clarence Hines
Piano: Reggie Thomas, Michael Stryker
Guitar: Rick Haydon, Michael Dowden
Bass: Jeff Campbell
Drums: Bob Chmel, Dennis Mackrel,  Tentative: Harold Jones

 

Dates:   Jazz I - July 19 - 31, 2010
            Jazz II - Aug. 2 - 14, 2010

Daily Schedule:
AM:    Warm up
            Big Band rehearsal
            Theory/combo rehearsal
PM:     Masterclasses/ Seminars/Technique class
            Sectionals
            Lesson/Practice time
            Free time
Eve:    Big Band Rehearsal or Performance
            Jam session
           
Tuition:  $1,785  includes tuition and room & board

R&B available:   On-campus residency is required

Contact Name:  Lynn Kaczmarek, Registrar (920) 868-3763

Email:   mainoffice@birchcreek.org

Website:  www.birchcreek.org.

Kaye M. Wagner
Executive Director

Birch Creek Music Performance Center, Inc.
P.O. Box 230
Egg Harbor, WI 54209
Phone: 920-868-3763
Fax: 920-868-1643

Chicago Jazz Philharmonic/UIC Jazz Academy, Chicago (312) 996-2977
University of Illinois at Chicago

UIC Department of Performing Arts

College of Architecture and the Arts
EPASW Bldg. 1040 W. Harrison St. MC-255
Chicago, Illinois 60607-7130

Chicago Jazz Philharmonic/UIC Jazz Academy is a UIC sponsored summer program that builds on CJP's school year programming known as “JazzAlive.”  




Established in 2009, students grades 5 – 12 develop skills and knowledge about music and performance through participation in various ensembles such as Jazz Band, Drumline, Handchimes, and Strings. Additional courses offered range from Jazz Aesthetics to Instrumental Technique.

Located on the campus of the University of Illinois at Chicago, the camp will open up new opportunities for the participants.

Students will:

Enhance their jazz education annually from grade school through high school by participating in the jazz academy.

Have unique opportunities to play alongside and perform with professional CJP Artists-in-Residence in a culminating event.

Have the opportunity to develop their musical skills

Have access to private practice rooms, rehearsal halls, and performance venues.

Learn important life skills, such as setting goals, time management, team work, communication, and positive interaction with their peers.

Encounter specific campus-based activities that will introduce students to a college campus, while encouraging them to seek higher education.

 

Academy Faculty:

Orbert Davis: Director

Ernie Adams: Drums, Percussion

Ari Brown: Saxophone

Ryan Cohan: Piano

Stewart Miller: Bass

Nicole Mitchell: Flute

Phyllis Sanders: Strings

Zvonimir Tot: Guitar

Mark Olen: Trumpet

Roosevelt Griffin: Jazz Band

Diane Ellis: Jazz Band

Marcus Ranucci: Jazz Band

Mikel Avery: Drum Line, Percussion

Phillip Fornett: Drum Line

Kathleen Drown: Hand Chimes

Kristen Paul: Hand Chimes

Dates of Camp:

Monday – Friday from 8:30am – 5:00pm

July 19-23, 2010

July 26-30, 2010 

Daily Schedule: TBD

Tuition: $175 (Financial aid and scholarships are available)

Tuition includes coursework, materials, recreational activities and lunch daily.

Students need to register in advance for the CJP/UIC Jazz Academy.

Room & Board available:  TBD

Contact:  312-996-2977 or jazzacademy@uic.edu

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Janice Borla Vocal Jazz Camp, Naperville (630)-416-3911

July 19-24 2009

North Central College
30 N. Brainard
Naperville, IL 60540

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The Janice Borla Vocal Jazz Camp is a comprehensive week-long program designed to foster the aspiring jazz vocalist’s artistic concept, musical knowledge, performance and improvisation skills by working with an outstanding artist faculty of professional performing and recording artists. The entire curriculum focuses on the solo vocalist. All ages welcome from high school and college students to adult vocalists and jazz educators.

Nightly staff artist concerts and student jam sessions. The week concludes with a final concert featuring individual students with the Staff Rhythm Section.

Instructors: Janice Borla, Jay Clayton, Cathy Segal-Garcia; Art Davis, John McLean

Staff Rhythm Section: Dan Haerle, Bob Bowman, Jack Mouse.

Daily Schedule:
July 18-23, 2010

Daily Schedule:
Breakfast         
Vocal Jazz History     
Vocal Jazz Improvisation    
Solo Vocal Workshop 1    
Lunch              
Vocal Master Class    
Music Theory for Vocalists    
Solo Vocal Workshop 2
Dinner    
Staff Evening Concert    
Student Jam Session    

Tuition:  $625
Room & board available:  $250-$300
Contact:  Janice Borla  630-416-3911 or  jborla@aol.com

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Jamey Aebersold Jazz Camp

University of Louisville
Louisville, Kentucky
Summer Jazz Workshops
PO Box 1244
New Albany, IN 47151

Contact Jason Lindsey: (800) 456-1388 x5 or jason@jazzbooks.com
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Over 35 years old.

Camp History:
For almost forty 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 sixty 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.
The week-long workshops are the best place to learn jazz through hands-on experience. With over sixty All-Star faculty members for each week, participants are assured of getting plenty of attention in rehearsals and classes. We welcome all instruments, including rhythm section, strings and vocalists.

July 4-9
July 11-16
 
$495 - Tuition; includes ALL classes and concerts.
            • $225 - Dorm accommodations; Sunday night thru Saturday
Morning
 • $140 - Masterson’s Meal Plan; Sunday dinner thru
Friday dinner (16 meals)
  • $30 - Airport Pickup & Drop off
  • $40 - Each additional night in the dorm
  • $100 - Jamey’s 2-Day Seminar
  • $140 - Bass/Drum/Guitar 2-Day Workshop Primer
 

Instructors:
Bass: Rich Armandi, J.B.Dyas, Chris Fitzgerald, David Friesen, John Goldsby, Bill Moring, Rufus Reid, Lynn Seaton, Bob Sinicrope, Frank Smith, Tyrone Wheeler.

Clarinet: Hunt Butler, Randy Salman,

Drums: Steve Barnes, Steve Davis, Jonathan Higgins, Colby Inzer, Ed Soph, Jason Tiemann

Flute: Lida Baker, Hunt Butler, Jim Snidero,

Guitar: Corey Christiansen, Mike DiLiddo, Steve Erquiaga, Fred Hamilton, Pat Lentz, J.Scott Henderson, Dave Stryker,

Hammond B3 Organ: Bobby Floyd

Piano: Steve Allee, Jim Connerly, Tom Croghan, Phil Degreg, Glenn Fisher, Bobby Floyd, Dan Haerle, David Hazeltine, Todd Hildreth, Andy Laverne, Harry Pickens

Saxophone: Jamey Aebersold, Eric Alexander, Tim Armacost, George Bouchard, Ralph Bowen, Don Braden, Hunt Butler, Gary Campbell, Jim Carroll, Jerry Coker, Paul Demarinis, Greg Fishman, David Kana, Antonio Hart, Tom Meyer, James Moody, Kristy Norter, Bill Overton, Randy Salman, Mike Shannon, Jim Snidero, Mike Tracy, Jerry Tolson, Rick Van Matre, Gene Walker, Tom Walsh, Jack Wilkins, Shelley Yoelin.

Strings: David Baker, Sara Caswell.

Trombone: Tim Coffman, John Fedchock, John Jackson, Rick Simerly

Trumpet: Pat Harbison, Jim Ketch,Barry Ries, Jim Rotondi, Bob Symer, Steve Thomas.

Tuba: Rich Armandi

Vibes: Dick Sisto

Vocalists: Jennifer Barnes, Bill Overton, Jerry Tolson

Shell Lake Arts Center, Shell Lake WI (715) 468-2414

802 First Street
PO Box 315
Shell Lake, WI 54871

The Shell Lake Arts Center is home to the longest running jazz camp in the nation! 
Experience the Northwoods where you'll find a sandy beach, many nature trails, a community of friendly neighbors, and a flurry of artistic fun at the Shell Lake Arts Center. 

We provide a welcoming, positive, and safe learning environment to nourish your artistry.

Study with the Pros!  You'll perform jazz ensemble big band and jazz combo music under the guidance of our nationally recognized teaching-artist faculty. All levels of experience are accepted, from beginner to advanced.  Students receive a personal private audition upon Sunday arrival, and are matched with others of the same level.  Whether you're just starting your jazz experience, or are an accomplished performer and passionate about continuing your studies, this camp is for you!

Features of the camp include:
Daily Masterclasses

Jazz Improvisation and Theory

Morning & Afternoon Rehearsals

Listening: Learning FromThe Masters

Jazz Ensemble & Small Group Performance Opportunities

Evening Faculty Performances

Free time each day: Practice, play games, relax or go to the beach!

The Shell Lake Jazz Experience
For more than 40 years, the Shell Lake Jazz Camps have been the launching pad for some of America's most acclaimed young jazz musicians:

Ethan Iverson (The Bad Plus)

Geoff Keezer (Art Blakey, David Sanborn)

Lyle Mays (Pat Metheny Group)

Saxophonist Bill Evans (Miles Davis, Randy Brecker)

Trumpeter Byron Stripling

Thousands of great performers and educators began their jazz studies at Shell Lake.  Join us this summer to make your own jazz history.

Sign Up Now!
Each session is one week long.  Space is limited, so sign up early!

Instruments for this camp include:

All Brass
Woodwinds
Percussion
Bass
Guitar
Piano

Jazz Ensemble & Combo

Week I  June 20-25, 1010

Week II June 27-July 2, 1010

 

Jazz Combo

July 4-9, 2010
Residential Camp

$499.00

Because we believe that everyone deserves a master teacher, we strive to make our workshops the most affordable around. 
No one can match our quality and price!
Applications accepted until the class is full.  Please contact us for registration information at www.shelllakeartscenter.org or call 715-468-2414.

 

Adult Jazz Camp, Shell Lake WI (715) 468-2414

www.shelllakeartscenter.org

Study with the Pros!  You'll perform jazz ensemble big band under the guidance of our nationally recognized teaching-artist faculty. This workshop for adults is open to all levels of experience, from beginner to advanced.  Whether you're perfecting your jazz skills or need to polish the dust off your instrument, this workshop is for you!

Join us near the beautiful shores of Shell Lake, where you will find no stop lights, no fast food, and not even a strip mall.  Instead, you’ll find a sandy beach, many nature trails, a community of friendly neighbors, and a flurry of artistic fun at the Shell Lake Arts Center.  

 

Features of the camp include:
Masterclasses
Jazz Improvisation and Theory Rehearsals
Listening: Learning From The Masters
Evening Faculty Performances
Opportunity to immerse yourself in music, nature, quiet woods, a sandy beach, and a pretty good hang with other jazz enthusiasts. 

The Shell Lake Jazz Experience
Some of America's most acclaimed jazz musicians attended the Shell Lake Arts Center.  Check out our alumni:

Ethan Iverson (The Bad Plus)

Geoff Keezer (Art Blakey, David Sanborn)

Lyle Mays (Pat Metheny Group)

Saxophonist Bill Evans (Miles Davis, Randy Brecker)

Trumpeter Byron Stripling

 

Thousands of great performers and educators studied at Shell Lake.  Join us this summer to make your own jazz history.

Sign Up Now!
Space is limited, so sign up early!

Instruments for this camp include:

All Brass

Woodwinds

Percussion

Bass

Guitar

Piano

Program Fee

Tuition plus room and board:  $382

Tuition only:  $300

Because we believe that everyone deserves a master teacher, we strive to make our workshops the most affordable around. 

No one can match the quality of our programs and our fees!