BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//132.216.98.100//NONSGML kigkonsult.se iCalcreator 2.20.4// BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20260526T063257EDT-4388hSgoR5@132.216.98.100 DTSTAMP:20260526T103257Z DESCRIPTION:Are you a pre-university instrumentalist\, 25 years old or youn ger\, looking to improve your jazz skills? Are you looking to meet and pla y jazz with other musicians? Join us this summer for the McGill Summer Jaz z Workshop!\n\nDate: August 3-7\, 2026\n Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.\n\nLocatio n: Schulich School of Music of McGill University\, 555 Sherbrooke St. West \, Montreal\, QC\n\nAll activities will be offered in French and in Englis h.\n\nInstructors\n\n\n\nRow 1 | Frank Lozano\, Saxophone | Fraser Hollins \, Bass | Bill Mahar\, Trumpet\n\nRow 2 | Jim Doxas\, Drums | Carlos Jimén ez\, Guitar | Jeff Johnston\, Piano\n\nBy signing up for the week-long jaz z workshop\, students can learn about and develop skills\, playing experie nce and insight into the materials and methods essential to a program such as Schulich's jazz performance programs.\n\n\n The focus will be on the sm all group jazz combo (four to six players per combo)\, the most direct veh icle for learning about improvisation\, repertoire and most importantly\, interaction among the participants.\n A ratio of one teacher to six student s provides a stimulating and focused environment where students get person al one-on-one training from professional musicians.\n Morning masterclasses present essential basics about jazz materials\, improvisation\, jazz hist ory\, etc which serve to complement the combo sessions they have throughou t the day.\n A daily teacher/student jam session gives the students a chanc e to gain real playing experience by applying their newly acquired skills\ , thus strengthening their confidence.\n\n\nWorkshop Fee ($600 CA) include s:\n\n\n All daily masterclasses\n Jam sessions\n Combo coaching\n Special Mas terclass by Rémi Bolduc: 'How to prepare for jazz performance auditions'\n Special guest clinician TBA\n\n\nApplication\n\nTo apply\, complete the ap plication form!\n\nApply now!\n\nApplicants will receive an email with a l ink to make the payment once they are accepted.\n When accepted\, you must pay the full camp tuition fee of $600 CA and non-refundable service fee of $10 CA by May 29\, 2026. If you cancel before July 7\, 2026 you will rece ive a 50% refund of the camp fee.\n\n\n Frequently Asked Questions\n\n \n Who can attend this camp?\n\n \n Typically\, a pre-university student 25 years old or younger\, secondary 5 or CEGEP or equivalent\, who is currently inv olved in playing jazz in ensembles like big bands\, jazz combos\, or the e quivalent.\n \n\n What musical level are participants expected to be at?\n\n \n Musicians attending the camp should be familiar and have some experience with the basics of jazz improvisation such as soloing using the chord sym bols on a lead sheet\, functional playing on your instrument (melody for h orns\, comping for guitar and piano\, walking bass line for bass\, keeping time with the ride cymbal for the drums\, etc.)\, and of course\, some kn owledge of the jazz tradition (American Songbook Standards). You should ha ve some experience playing on Bb blues\, and tunes like Autumn Leaves\, Al l the Things You Are\, Blue Bossa\, etc.\n This is not a camp for complete beginners.\n \n\n Which instruments are accepted to the camp?\n\n \n Rhythm se ction instruments such as piano\, guitar\, bass (acoustic or electric)\, d rum kit\, as well as saxophones\, trumpet\, trombone\, flute\, and clarine t are accepted. We are not\, at this time\, accepting vocalists in the com bos\, however\, we are examining the possibility of running a separate cam p\, at a later date\, that will focus on the tradition of vocal-led combos .\n \n\n How are applications reviewed?\n\n \n Applications are reviewed and a ccepted on first-come-first-serve basis according to the considerations li sted in previous sections (age\, instrumentation\, musical proficiency). P laces are limited\, so we can only accept up to 12 winds\, 6 pianists\, 6 bassists\, 6 guitarists\, and 6 drummers. After these spots have been fill ed\, applicants are placed on a waiting list in the order their applicatio ns were received. An email will be sent to all applicants notifying them o f their status.\n\n If you have been accepted\, your spot will only be conf irmed once you have made a payment. If we have not received payment by May 29\, 2026\, your spot will not be secured and may be offered to those on the waiting list.\n \n\n What is the goal of the camp?\n\n \n To broaden and e xpand the students’ knowledge and playing experience via the small group j azz combo (4 to 6 players per combo)\, the most direct vehicle for learnin g about improvisation\, repertoire and – most importantly – interaction am ong the participants. As well\, Professor Rémi Bolduc will present a perfo rmance audition requirements workshop.\n \n\n What is the daily schedule lik e?\n\n \n Here is a sample schedule:\n\n \n 10:00 am - 11:00 am: Masterclass o n jazz materials\, improvisation\, or ear training/listening\, etc.\n 11:00 am - 12:30 pm: Combo session\n 12:30 pm - 1:15 pm: Lunch break\n 1:15 pm - 2:30 pm: Jam session\n 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm: Combo session\n \n \n\n Can I use th e practice rooms at McGill University?\n\n \n Yes. Four combo rooms and seve ral practice rooms are available to you during building hours from 7:00 am -10:30 pm.\n \n\n Are accommodations available on campus?\n\n \n If you requir e accommodations\, McGill offers affordable summer rentals in our various residence buildings (one of which is attached to the music building - the Royal Victoria College). Unfortunately\, minors travelling alone are unabl e to make use of the McGill residences. You can find details on McGill's S ummer Accommodations website.\n \n\n How much does the camp cost? How and wh ere can I pay?\n\n \n The workshop has a tuition fee of $600 CA plus a non-r efundable $10 CA service fee\, which is paid by credit card on a secured s ite. Applicants will receive an email with a link to make the payment once they are accepted.\n Registration will only be confirmed once the payment has been made. If we have not received payment by May 29\, 2026\, your spo t will not be secured and may be offered to those on the waiting list.\n \n \n\n\nQuestions or Inquiries: Email jazzworkshop.music [at] mcgill.ca\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260803 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260807 SUMMARY:McGill Summer Jazz Workshop 2026 URL:https://www.mcgill.ca/music/channels/event/mcgill-summer-jazz-workshop- 2026-371543 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR