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Jazz Ensemble Camp: Middle School
Sunday, June 9 - Saturday, June 15, 2013
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 three 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 | |
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Registration is currently open for all instruments except Alto-Sax. We currently have a wait list for alto-saxophones. If you would like to be added to the wait list, please contact our office at 850-644-9934. | |
| Eligibility |
Campers must have attended grades 7 or 8 in the '12-'13 school year. (Rising 7th graders during summer 2013 are not eligible). |
| Ability Level | All Ability levels; campers should have at least one year of school instruction or equivalent. |
| Cost for Day Campers |
$280.00 Includes tuition Only. No housing or meals. |
| Cost for Overnight Campers |
$465.00 Cost includes tuition and housing with three meals per day. |
| Camp Check-In |
Sunday, June 9, 2013 12:00pm - 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, 15, 2013 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 |
You can register for camp online or by mail. Click here to go to the registration information & instructions page. Registration is currently open for all instruments except Alto-Sax. We currently have a wait list for alto-saxophones. If you would like to be added to the wait list, please contact our office at 850-644-9934. |
| 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 are encouraged to bring their own drum kits, however, it is not required. Electric guitar and electric bass players must bring their own amplifiers and power cords. |
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Concert Schedule (Concert times are subject to chance) |
Saturday, June 15 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:
Students interested in playing other instruments should contact the camp office. |
| 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
Prof. Scotty Barnhart, |
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SAMPLE DAILY SCHEDULE | |
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| 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 |
