Instrumental Jazz Camp
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Jazz camp students perform on stage at the 2009 Jazzed About Jazz concert.
Photo by Josh Morell Image This Photography
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Sunday, June 20 – Saturday, June 26, 2010
Camp Description:
Britt’s Instrumental Jazz Camp is a unique gathering of outstanding faculty members and creative young students. This camp is different from many in that it is not designed as a recruiting tool for a college or university. Instead, its sole focus is on educating students and making high-quality music. This inspirational week of study is designed to be rigorous and comprehensive. The faculty coaches combos and big bands, teaches jazz theory, history and improvisation and tutors burgeoning composers. Each day includes combo and big band rehearsals and innovative master classes. The 2010 camp will take place at Jacksonville School in historic Jacksonville. Evenings are filled with practice opportunity, faculty performances and concerts on the Britt hill. The week concludes with the Combo Recital and Big Band Concert. Download a sample daily schedule.
We are seeking students to fill big band and combo configurations that require, in total, 12 trumpets, 12 trombones, 12-16 saxophones, 7 basses, 7 keyboards, 7 drums and 7 guitars. Students will be registered on a first-come, first-served basis. If we receive more registrations than we have spots available, priority will be given to camp alumni. Auditions are only required if there is over registration for an instrument.
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 for a Room & Board fee. 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.
Tuition: $375, Room and Board: $375
Tuition includes a $75 non-refundable registration deposit, course fees, camp t-shirt and Britt concert tickets. Students are housed on the campus of Southern Oregon University in Ashland. Counselors reside in the dormitories with the students and supervise them 24 hours a day. Counselors and staff are carefully selected to provide a nurturing and safe environment. Breakfast and dinner are provided as part of room and board. See our Financial Aid page if you'd like to apply for a scholarship.
Application Requirements:
-Application with $75 deposit (online application)
-Application deadline: May 15, 2010. PLEASE NOTE: If you'd like to be considered for financial aid, you MUST apply by April 15, 2010.
-Completed Teacher Recommendation Form
-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 541-690-3852.
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