McGill 2024 Summer Jazz Workshop

Are you a pre-university instrumentalist, 25 years old or younger, looking to improve your jazz skills? Are you looking to meet and play jazz with other musicians? Join us this summer for the 2024 McGill Summer Jazz Workshop!
Date: August 5-9, 2024
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Schulich School of Music of McGill University, 555 Sherbrooke St. West, Montreal, QC
All activities will be offered in French and in English.
Instructors:
- Frank Lozano, Saxophone
- Fraser Hollins, Bass
- Carlos Jiménez, Guitar
- Jim Doxas, Drums
- Jeff Johnston, Piano
By signing up for the week- long jazz workshop, students can learn about and develop skills, playing experience and insight into the materials and methods essential to a program such as Schulich's jazz performance programs.
- The focus will be on the small group jazz combo (four to six players per combo), the most direct vehicle for learning about improvisation, repertoire and most importantly, interaction among the participants.
- A ratio of one teacher to six students provides a stimulating and focused environment where students get personal one-on-one training from professional musicians.
- Morning masterclasses present essential basics about jazz materials, improvisation, jazz history, etc which serve to complement the combo sessions they have throughout the day.
- A daily teacher/student jam session gives the students a chance to gain real playing experience by applying their newly acquired skills, thus strengthening their confidence.
Workshop Fee ($600) includes:
- All daily masterclasses
- Jam sessions
- Combo coaching
- Special Masterclass by Prof. Rémi Bolduc: "How to prepare for jazz performance auditions"
- Special guest clinician Prof. Joe Sullivan
Application
To apply, fill out the application form
Applicants will receive an email with a link to make the payment once they are accepted.
When accepted, you must pay the full camp fee ($600) by May 31, 2024. If you cancel before July 8th, 2024 you will receive a 50% refund.
Questions or Inquiries: email jazzworkshop.music@mcgill.ca
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