Summer Jazz Camp
2012 Camp Information
Summer Jazz Camp is an annual day camp for students entering grades 8-12 who are interested in learning jazz, improvisation and jazz appreciation. Students receive both one to one and group instruction. The camp focuses on performance, basic improvisation and theory, concepts and phrasing, history and appreciation. The camp is directed by Santa Cruz County music educators Steve Wilson and Terrel Eaton. Additional jazz instructors will assist daily. Watch this video from last summer!
Camp Location: Cabrillo College, 6500 Soquel Dr., Aptos – VAPA Complex
Dates: Monday, June 18 – Thursday, June 28
Times: Grades 8-9 attend from 9am -12pm; Grades 10-12 attend from 11am -2pm
Camp Concert: Thursday, June 28th, 7 PM at Kuumbwa Jazz Center
Required Skills: Students must know at least 3 major scales and have experience with instrument. Drummers must know standard jazz rhythms.
Jazz Camp Vocal Ensemble: Grades entering 10-12 only. Vocalists encouraged to enroll with referral from current Choir Director.
Tuition: $250
Registration: Begins April 1st, 2012 – Applications will be available at that time.
Scholarship Information: Limited need-based scholarships are available. We are committed to providing deserving young musicians the opportunity to pursue their passion for music in an intensive jazz instruction environment, regardless of financial resources. However, please note that Kuumbwa rarely grants full scholarships.
The 2011 Jazz Camp Scholarship Fund is made possible by donations from our local business community. Scholarship requests were at an all-time high for 2011. The Jazz Camp Scholarship Fund made it possible for Kuumbwa to accept all need based scholarship requests made this year. Please join us in thanking Appenrodt Commercial Properties, Hamilton Swift and Associates, Inc., Erik and Judy Johnson, Network Mortgage, Inc., New Leaf Community Markets and Newman’s Own Foundation. Thank you!
“Jazz Camp was great fun, and I learned a lot. The teachers were fantastic and the camp was packed with information to keep me inspired until next year!” ~anonymous 2011 camper
“Jazz camp is a great place to learn improvisation because all of the instructors are exceptional musicians who will help you improve your skills.” ~anonymous 2011 camper
Photo Credit: rr jones
