Session A
June 18 - June 29 Session B
July 2 - July 20
Camp Location
University Of Miami
Gusman Concert Hall
1314 Miller Drive
Coral Gables, FL 33146
Mailing Address
University Of Miami
PO Box 248165
Coral Gables, FL
33124-7610
Director: Sarah Neham Salz
Phone 305-238-8937
Fax 305-284-6475
"...it's not everyday that people get to meet Jazz legend(s) or the Miami Saxophone Quartet. The special guests were my favorite part. I also got to meet new people and enjoy everything with the friends I made. I really like everything about the UM camp..."
CAMP DESCRIPTION
The Jazz Program at the Young Musicians' Music Camp is open to students ages 9-18 who fulfill the requirements below.
LEVELS: There are 4 levels.*
Intermediate A - Instrumentalists who will be entering grades 4, 5, and 6 in the fall and who have had a minimum of 2 full years of experience on their instrument. If they are playing in a school band, they should be at music grade level 1.5 - 2.5. Students should be good music readers. Students do not need any prior jazz experience to participate in this camp, however they must be experienced on their instrument. Beginners are not eligible for this level.
Intermediate B - Instrumentalists who will be entering grades 7, 8, and 9 in the fall and who have had a minimum of 3 full years of experience on their instrument. If they are playing in a school band, they should be at music grade level 2.5 - 4. Students should be fluent music readers. Previous participation in a jazz ensemble is suggested, but not required for this level.
Pre-College - Instrumentalists or vocalists who will be entering grades 10, 11, and 12 in the fall and who have had a minimum of 4 full years of experience on their instrument. If they are playing in a school ensemble, they should be at music grade level 4.5 or above. Previous jazz experience is required, and campers should be at a moderately advanced level of ability. Vocalists should enroll in the Vocal Track, where they will be able to select Jazz Vocal as their Ensemble.
Honors - Instrumentalists or vocalists who will be entering grades 9, 10, 11, or 12 are eligible to apply. An audition demo and teacher recommendation is required. (see Honors Program for complete requirements). This program is designed for high school students who are performing at an advanced level, who are planning to be music performance majors in college, and who are seeking a performing career.
* Please note that if a camper does not fit into the levels as described above, a letter from his/her music teacher may be necessary. Please contact the camp director for details.
CURRICULUM:
All campers will participate in 3 core classes, plus 1 elective. A 5th class, which meets from 4:00 - 5:00, Jazz/Pop Studio Group, (open to all instrumentalists) can be taken for an additional fee. The core classes are:
Ensemble - This is the class that performs in the final concerts.
Workshop - This class covers the following subjects: music theory and ear training, jazz history and style, how to prepare for auditions, and sight reading.
Forum - This class is instrument specific and covers technique, practice and performance strategies. Students will have the opportunity to perform a prepared solo in a master class setting.
Jazz Program YouTube Videos
(Honors Jazz)
(Pre College Jazz ensemble plays "Stolen Moments" by Oliver Nelson)
(Pre-College Jazz Vocal Ensemble - Route 66 2010)
(Pre-College Jazz Band 2010 )
LEVEL
ENSEMBLE
WORKSHOP
FORUM
ELECTIVES
Intermediate A
Jazz/Rock Band
Jazz/Rock
Drum, Guitar, Wind, Bass, Piano
Blues Ensemble, Jazz Vocal, Rock String Ensemble, Songwriting & Composition, Chamber Music, Intro to Jazz/Rock, Piano, Stomp
Intermediate B
Jazz Combo
Rhythm Section, Improvisation, Guitar Fingerboard
same forums as Intermediate A
same electives as Intermediate A
Pre-College
Jazz Combo
Swing/BeBop (session A), Latin/Funk/Standards (session B)
Music Biz, Chamber Music, Songwriting, Composition, Music Theory Bootcamp
Honors Jazz Program - Students selected for this program will have an extended day - ending at 5:00 pm. There is no bus transportation in the afternoon available. Weekend rehearsals are conducted to prepare for the Honors Concert, therefore we suggest that participants enroll in the dormitory program. Instrumentalists will spend the last 2 hours of each day with our Honors Jazz Faculty - Ira Sullivan and Brian Murphy. In addition, they will take Honors Jazz Arranging. They will choose an elective from the list in the Pre-College Program (see above), and they will also have group practice time. Honors Jazz Vocalists will also take Honors Jazz Arranging and the Pre-College elective. They also will be in a Jazz Vocal Ensemble. In the afternoon, they will spend one hour rehearsing with the Honors Jazz Ensemble, and one hour in an Honors Jazz Vocal Worshop with faculty Lisanne Lyons.
SELECTED COURSE DESCRIPTIONS:
Intermediate B:
Workshop Class - All pianists, bassists, and drummers will be enrolled in the Rhythm Section Workshop, Wind players will be placed in Improvisation, and Guitarists will take our NEW Guitar Fingerboard course.
Intermediate A & B Electives:
Blues Ensemble - This is an exciting performance ensemble that offers the camper a taste of traditional and contemporary blues styles. Focus is on blues rhythms and soloing techniques along with the function of each musician in a blues band. For all instruments.
Jazz Vocal - This is for vocalists, no previous jazz experience is necessary!
Rock String Ensemble - The Rock String Ensemble will teach you how to make your violin sound like an electric guitar! Ever wish you could play the Star-Spangled Banner just like Jimi Hendrix? This class can teach you! The ensemble will perform string arrangements of well-known rock standards. Students will examine the three basic components that make up a great rock song: rhythm, riff and melody. The course will also teach the stylistic techniques that define the rock sound and learn what makes a song a "classic." In addition, the class will transcribe famous rock guitar solos and build on improvisation. All students enrolled in the class will get the chance to play and perform on an electric violin.
Songwriting & Composition - New this summer for Intermediates! Campers work in small groups to compose and perform their own song. No previous experience is necessary! All groups will get to perform their songs for the camp!
Chamber Music - Open to strings,winds, and pianists. Campers must be fluent music readers. Learn the dynamics of playing classical music written for small groups (2-5 musicians)!
Intro to Jazz/Rock Piano - Classical pianists who want to learn something new should try this fun class!
Stomp - Develop your rhythm skills in a creative and fun way!
Pre-College Electives:
Music Biz - is a class that requires students to bring a laptop computer to class each day. This class is designed to expose the young modern day musician to tools and software on the computer used to record and arrange solo songs, record their band live or in the studio, and promote their music on the web. The class also includes some overview on publishing, marketing, and networking.
Music Theory Bootcamp - is a "crash-course" in all basic music theory concepts.
Songwriting - campers work in small groups to write songs in contemporary pop style
Composition - campers study the basics of composition by composing their own piece.
5th Class Electives: for Intermediate and Pre-College campers
Musical Theater - Always a camper favorite! Students participate in a mini-production of a musical complete with ensemble numbers, solos, basic costuming and choreography. They study character development, improvisation and staging along with various acting exercises. Students will have fun and form life-long bonds as they work together at this intensive pace to create their scenes.
Jazz/Pop Studio Group - New this summer! Open to all instrumentalists! Join this large studio orchestra/band and play music out of the box!
All Jazz Camp students have the opportunity to participate in our jazz jam sessions, held after lunch!
JAZZ CAMP FACULTY
(Partial list): Jackson Bunn(piano), Felix Gomez(piano), Justin House (drums), Antoine Khouri (double bass),Aaron Lebos (guitar), Lisanne Lyons (voice), Ed Maina (woodwinds), Brian Murphy (piano), Sandy Polterack (guitar), Ira Sullivan (woodwinds,brass), Rob Friedman (guitar).
For a complete description of the classes, please go to the program at your level: Intermediate, Pre-College, Honors.
