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Summer Jazz Workshop
July 15 - 20 , 2007
Download the Jazz Workshop Brochure and Application Form
Students will explore the pedagogy of jazz improvisation, arranging, orchestration, jazz history and performance techniques. Visiting artists as well as the WCU faculty will perform and conduct mastercalsses on various subjects. All participants will need to have a knowledge of scales, be able to read music, transpose and be proficient on an instrument. Participants will be grouped with peers.
The 2007 WCU Jazz Workshop faculty includes:
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Matt Niess-Trombone-Workshop Director & Trombone |
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Greg Riley-Saxophone |
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Dave Gibble-Jazz Arranging & Trumpet |
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Matt Gallagher-Trumpet |
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John Swana-Trumpet |
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Dave Cullen-Guitar |
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Terry Klinefelter-Piano |
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Peter Paulsen-Bass |
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Chris Hanning-Drums |
Day One (Sunday)
12:00pm-2:00pm Registration/Check In
2:00pm-5:00pmTBA Combo and level Placement Auditions
Three Levels
1) Beginner
2) Intermediate
3) Advanced
6:00pm-7:15pm Combo Rehearsals / Master Class
7:30pm-Evening Concert
Day Two
8:00am-9:000am Late Registration
9:00am Classes Start
4:00pm Classes End/Free Time
7:30pm Evening Concert
Day Three
9:00am Classes Start
4:00pm Classes End/Free Time
7:30pm Evening Concert
Day Four
9:00am Classes Start
4:00pm Classes End/Free Time
7:30pm "Student Jam Session" (Student activity-Non performance)
Day Five
9:00am Classes Start
4:00pm Classes End/Free Time
7:30pm Evening Concert "The 22nd Annual Criterions Jazz Ensemble Reunion Concert"
Day Six
9:00am Classes Start
2:00pm-Student Performances
4:00pm Workshop Complete
Available for 3 College Credits
This is for College students only:
Contact the Bursar's office @ (610) 436-2553 for fee information
Course Title:
Undergrad: AIM 429-32
Graduate: AIM 629-32
Those taking for credit do not pay the workshop fee of $375.00 mentioned below.
Fees:
Workshop Fee: $375
All fees refundable 30 days prior to workshop. Please make check payable to WCU Jazz Workshop
DORM FACILITY
Overnight on campus lodging is available for $225.00 (Five Nights) In University Hall: A new facility with security, air conditioning, bathrooms located in suite, private and double to four occupancy is available.
(2 sheet, 1 pillow, 1 pillowcase, 1 blanket, 1 washcloth, 1 bath towel included).
Go to http://www.wchousing.com/ for more info and see room layouts.
Meals: Three meals a day available on campus for $145
Please send all materials with payment to:
West Chester University/Jazz Workshop
School of Music/Swope Hall
Att: Kelly Coldren
West Chester,PA 19383
Download the Jazz Workshop Brochure and Application Form
For information contact:
Matthew Niess
(610) 436-2578
jmniess@wcupa.edu
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