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MBA SUMMER JAZZ CAMP

CONCERT BAND FESTIVAL

FEBRUARY 2019

WINNIPEG CONVENTION CENTER

IMPROVISE EXPERIMENT GROW

WINNIPEG'S CLASSIC 107

OPTIMIST CONCERT BAND FESTIVAL

FEBRUARY 2019

WINNIPEG CONVENTION CENTER

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U OF M Summer Jazz Camp (established 1994) The University of Manitoba (U of M) Jazz Camp is in it’s 24th year in August 2017. It is a unique and exceptional music experience for instrumental and vocal musicians in Jazz. Junior & Senior High Schools, University, Jazz Musicians, and Music educators are all encouraged to attend. This camp is a Jazz Performance based experience, designed to help all participants to reach for the next level of their Jazz playing skills.

University of Manitoba

An exceptional musical experience for Jazz Musicians of all ages interested in enhancing their

jazz performance skills in a supportive, interactive and fun environment.

2018 Summer Jazz Camp - Registration is now open for August 2018 until the first day of camp!

Who
Those entering grade 9-12. Students may register on Piano, Bass, Drums, Guitar, Flute, Oboe, Bassoon, Clarinet, Bass clarinet, Alto, Tenor or Baritone Saxophone, French Horn, Trumpet, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba, or Violin.

When & Where (Sessions run approximately 8:30 am - 3:30 pm)

Winnipeg - University of Manitoba, Desautels Faculty of Music - August 14-18, 2018

Activities

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Learning is based on the small ensemble setting. Students will work on the concept of rhythmic interaction, dynamic interplay, and call and response, while developing improvisation techniques and building their jazz repertoire. Chord symbols, song form, chord progressions, and ear training will be covered. Bass players will receive a comprehensive bass line construction method to take home with them. Pianists will receive instruction on rhythmic composing. Drummers and all rhythm section players will receive instruction on the proper performance of the ‘two’ feel and Afro-Cuban ‘son montunos’. Vocalists are grouped to focus on the skills and concepts essential for the solo jazz singer, and will perform as soloists with an experienced rhythm section.

Staff

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Staff includes a coordinator, several instructors, university student volunteers and guest artists. The student/staff ratio is approximately 8:1.

Questions

Camp Coordinator: Jeni Taylor (204) 222-2222 email...in name.
Band Association: John Balsillie (204) 663-1226

Registration for MBA Summer Jazz Camp!

Fee (subject to change)
   $390 if payment is received by June 1
   $415 if payment is received after June 1
   Full refund less $25 until June 1
   Full refund less $75 from June 1-30
   Non-refundable after June 30