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Summer Jazz Studies

*** Note: applications still being accepted for Trumpet, Trombone and Piano. ***

  • July 2-13/Monday–Friday (plus Saturday, July 7), 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
  • Plus evening concerts, jam sessions and activities, 7–9 p.m.
  • Harold Danko, Jeff Campbell, directors

This rigorous two week program provides an intensive, performance based experience for highly motivated students currently in grades 9–12 and is ideally suited for those considering jazz studies at the collegiate level. Students work directly with the renowned Eastman School of Music jazz faculty during the two-week session in a rigorous program designed to enhance improvisational and ensemble skills.  Final large and small ensemble performances are held in acoustically magnificent Kilbourn Hall. Performances will be recorded, and each student will receive a CD set of the performances.

Classes include:

  • Instrumental master classes
  • Jazz Combos
  • Jazz Theory
  • Large Jazz Ensembles including: Big Bands, Saxology, Guitar Ensemble
  • Jazz Forum
  • Jazz Composition
  • Evening Jam Sessions

Jazz Studies Schedule

Faculty: Doug Stone, saxophone; Bill Tiberio, saxophone; Clay Jenkins, trumpet; Mike Kaupa, trumpet; Mark Kellogg, trombone; Bob Sneider, guitar; Harold Danko, piano; Dariusz Terefenko, piano; Paul Hofmann, piano; John Nyerges, piano; Jeff Campbell, bass; Rich Thompson, drums; Howard Potter, vibes; Dave Rivello, composition.

Concerts and Key Dates:

  • Small Ensembles Concert: Thursday, July 12 at 3 p.m. in Kilbourn Hall
  • Large Ensembles Concert: Friday, July 13 at 3 p.m. in Kilbourn Hall
  • Arrive (dorm): Sunday afternoon, July 1st
  • Orientation: Sunday, July 1st at 7 p.m. in Room ESM 120
  • Depart (dorm): Friday evening, July 13

Tuition:

  • $1,173   CRN 11859
  • $1,989 with housing and meals   CRN 11862
  • Application fee: $25 nonrefundable

Application checklist:

  • An audition tape or CD (5–7 minutes maximum) should include:
  • Three contrasting pieces, i.e. bebop tune, standard, ballad
    • Improvised solos
    • Accompanying skills: walking bass, comping, etc.
    • Drums: Five examples including: medium tempo swing; trading fours; ballad with brushes; uptempo swing; Latin
  • A fully completed Application Form (See How to Apply at left)
  • A fully completed Medical Form
  • A recommendation from current ensemble or private teacher
  • A musical résumé that includes recent solo and ensemble music, honors, awards
  • Application fee: $25

Rolling acceptances begin March 1. Applications will be reviewed as long as space remains.
Applications still being accepted for Trumpet, Trombone and Piano only as of April 16.