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Jazz Ensemble Camp: Middle School

Sunday, June 10 - Saturday, June 16, 2012

Please note - Wait lists are currently in place for:  Alto-Saxophone, Tenor-Saxophone, Trumpet and Drums.
The Jazz Ensemble Camp: Middle School is designed to introduce campers to the foundations of jazz music and performance. Campers will play and perform in one of two big bands and will take classes in improvisation, jazz appreciation, sectionals, and master classes. They will also participate in evening jam sessions where they can work on their new skills, listen to other players, and experience jazz on a new level.

Camp Details

Registration is open!
Wait lists are currently in place for:  Alto-Saxophone, Tenor-Saxophone, Trumpet and Drums.
Eligibility Campers must have attended grades 7 or 8 in the '11-'12 school year.
(Rising 7th graders during summer 2012 are not eligible).
Ability Level All Ability levels; campers should have at least one year of school instruction or equivalent.
Cost for Day Campers $260.00
Includes tuition Only. No housing or meals.
Cost for Overnight Campers $441.00
Cost includes tuition ($260) and housing with three meals per day ($181).
Camp Check-In Sunday, June 10, 2012
1:00pm - 3:00pm (EST)
All campers must attend check-in. If you can not arrive during the designated times due to extenuating circumstances, arrangements must be made in advance with the camp office.
Camp Check-Out Saturday, June, 16, 2012
A final concert will be held on this day. Check-out will follow the performance.
Audition Required? No audition is required to register, however, there will be a placement audition on check-in day to determine ensemble placement. Information about preparing for this audition will be provided in the camp handbook.
How To Register

Registration is now open for all other instruments except Alto-Saxophone, Tenor-Saxophone and Trumpet. Visit our registration page for details on how to register.

We have reached our capacity for Alto-Saxophone, Tenor-Saxophone, Trumpet and Drums and have begun a wait list for that instrument.  You will not be able to register online.  Please call our office at 850-644-9934 if you play alto-saxophone and would like to be placed on the wait list.

Available Discounts Early Bird, Ability, Event & Matching Discounts apply to this camp.
See our discount page for instructions.
Instruments All campers must bring their own instrument to camp.
Drummers must bring their own drum kit.
Electric guitar and electric bass players must bring their own amplifiers and power cords.
Concert Schedule
(Concert times are subject to chance)
Saturday, June 16    11:00am    Final Concert
All campers will perform at this concert.
 Important Things to Note

The following instruments are eligible to register for this camp:

  • Saxophone (alto, tenor, baritone)
  • Trombone
  • Trumpet
  • Piano
  • Drums & Vibes
  • Bass (upright & electric)
  • Electric Guitar

Students interested in playing other instruments should contact the camp office.
Sorry, we do not accept jazz vocalists.

Camp Instructors Include

Prof. Rodney Jordan, Associate Professor of Jazz Studies, FSU

Prof. Leon Anderson, Associate Professor & Director of Jazz Studies, FSU

Prof. Bill Kennedy, Associate Professor of Jazz Studies & Contemporary Media, FSU

Prof. Paul McKee, Assistant Professor of Jazz Trombone, FSU

Prof. William Peterson, Associate Professor of Jazz Studies and Music Theory, FSU

 

SAMPLE DAILY SCHEDULE

7:30-8:30am Breakfast
8:45-9:50am Jazz History
10:00-10:50am Technique Classes
11:00-11:50am Jazz Theory I/II
12:00-12:45pm Lunch
1:00-3:00pm Jazz Band I/II Rehearsal
3:10-4:20pm Combo Rehearsals
4:30-5:20pm Supervised Practice
5:30-6:30pm Dinner
7:00-9:45pm Evening Activities
Click here for a sample schedule
10:00pm Curfew