ATTENTION
Participants who elect our housing options below will stay at the RAMADA TOLEDO
And we have a new meal plans
(See below under housing and food
Instrumental Jazz
Vocal Jazz
Teacher Training
The UT Summer Jazz Institute is the place where all levels of jazz students can discover and achieve their jazz potential through the study of jazz in one of three exceptional programs: instrumental jazz, vocal jazz, and teacher training.
The curriculum is designed to provide fundamental, intermediate and advanced jazz experiences for talented high school, undergraduate and graduate college students, and teachers desiring to refine and develop the pedagogy of jazz.
The institute provides a positive and fun learning environment through lectures, master classes, jam sessions, performances, and even a recording experience. Participants immerse themselves in improvisation, performance, arranging, and pedagogy with established professional jazz musician/educators as well as jazz masters including The University of Toledo’s own Distinguished Professor of Jazz and multi-Grammy winning jazz artist, JON HENDRICKS.
2009 JAZZ MASTER GUEST ARTISTS
Jon Hendricks, vocalist/lyricist
Vic Juris, guitarist
Claude Black, piano
2009 RESIDENT FACULTY
(All faculty are subject to change)
Gunnar Mossblad, Director, saxophone
Norm Damschroder, Assistant Director, bass
Stephanie Nakasian, voice
Mark Byerly, trumpet
Brad Felt, trombone/tuba
Tim Whalen, piano
Jonathan Ovalle, drums
Vic Juris, Guitar (at right in photo)
INSTRUMENTAL TRACK
The instrumental program emphasizes the development of jazz improvisation, style and composition skills. Ensembles may include small combos coached by artist faculty and a big band. In addition to classes and ensembles, master classes, nightly concerts, jam sessions and a recording session add to the jazz experience.
VOCAL TRACK
The vocal program offers a positive environment for vocalists to develop their skills in jazz style, rhythm, scat singing, and Jon Hendricks’ vocalese singing techniques. Ensembles may include the vocalist with a small combo and a larger vocal group. The vocal track also combines with the instrumental program for master classes, nightly performances, jam sessions and a recording session.
TEACHER TRAINING
The teacher training program is designed for current and future music educators interested in teaching jazz. Lectures and presentations include fundamentals of jazz style, methods and materials for teaching improvisation, conducting a jazz band and various other topics concerning jazz education and program development. In addition to observing master classes, ensembles, and nightly concerts, educators may elect to also participate in those activities, but are not required to do so. (Note-special discounts available for teachers-see FEES)
SAMPLE SCHEDULE
Sunday
4-6pm Registration, orientation & ensemble placement
Monday-Wednesday
9am-12pm classes & ensembles
12-1:30pm Lunch
1:30-5pm classes & ensembles
6-7:30pm dinner
7:30pm concert/presentation
9pm free time
Thursday
9am-12pm classes & Ensembles
12-1:30pm Lunch
1:30pm-9pm on call for recording session (with dinner break)
Friday
9am-12pm classes & ensembles
12-1:30pm Lunch
1:30-5pm classes & ensembles
6-7:30pm
8:30pm-12:30am performance by participants at local jazz club
Saturday
9-10:30am breakfast
10:30am-12noon ensemble dress rehearsals
12pm lunch
2:00pm - attend jazz festival
ADMISSION
Participants must be at least 14 years old. Parental permission is required for anyone under than 18.
Potential participants must complete and submit:
Completed applications are processed within two weeks of receipt, and applicants will be notified of the results by e-mail. For fullest consideration, applications should be postmarked by May 15, 2009. Applications may be accepted after that time if space is available.
FEES
The total fee for the camp is $450 payable in full by June 1, 2009. The non-refundable application fee of $50 will be deducted from the total fee; applications received after May 15 will require a late fee of $25 which will not be deducted from the total fee for the institute. (Room & board are also available for an additional cost-see below)
Discounts for Teachers - Educators in the teacher training track who are enrolled for three (3) hours of University credit may receive a rebate of $100 per student (up to 4 students) that are accepted to the institute from their school.
UNIVERSITY CREDIT
The UT Summer Jazz Institute offers academic credit. Students or teachers may elect to enroll in a three-credit undergraduate or graduate course. (Summer Jazz Institute I or 2) This is in addition to the Institute fee.
Application for enrollment can be completed online at www.enrollmentservices.utoledo.edu Course descriptions and requirements will be mailed upon request.
FOOD & LODGING
Check out our generous meal packages. You can purchase as many or as few meals as you like. Lodging is off-campus at Ramada.
Transportation between the hotel and the Institute will be provided at no additional cost. Click here for details.
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS
An application to the instrumental, vocal or teacher training (performing only) tracks require an audition recording featuring two selections: a fast/moderately fast swing tune and a slow or lyrical piece. An audition is not required for the teacher training (Non-performing) track.
Each tune is judged for rhythm, tone articulation and interpretation. The applicant’s performance is carefully considered both in the acceptance procedure and in ensemble placement. The total time of the audition material should not exceed 10 minutes and if possible, should feature the applicant performing with other instruments. Each applicant must submit an individual audition entry. One audition submitted for two or more applicants will not be accepted. The audition may be a cassette tape, CD or digital media file (if sent by e-mail attachment). Acceptable digital formats include mp3, wma and m4a formats. Digital media files should be e-mailed as an attachment to jazz@utoledo.edu Be sure to include your name in the body of the e-mail.
Audition tapes or CDs and checks should be mailed to:
UT Summer Jazz Institute
Department of Music MS605
The University of Toledo
Toledo, Ohio 43606-3390
GENERAL QUESTIONS
Call 419.530.2448
Jazz@utoledo.edu
FOOD AND LODGING QUESTIONS
ApplicationCall 419.530.5072
Lynda.obee@utoledo.edu