Jazz in July
4 Week Online Session
July 13 – August 7, 2020
Logon + Listen + Learn + Play!
Each day comprises of an in-depth musical focus giving students a deep dive into the technical aspects of their instrument, a chance to sharpen their improvisational tools, develop as a composer, and participate in a virtual big band. Highlights include a noon-time masterclass with CHRISTIAN McBRIDE, special guest artists, live-streamed concerts, and a weekly history/culture class.
JOiN US!
CHRISTIAN McBRIDE
Artistic Director
TED CHUBB
Managing Director
MARKUS GOTTSCHLICH
Director of Music Operations
TEACHING ARTISTS
LARGE ENSEMBLES
- Abraham Burton
- Nathan Eklund
- Abel Mireles
TROMBONE
- David Gibson
SAXOPHONE
- Mike Lee
- Ed Palermo
- Lauren Sevian
- Bruce Williams
VOCALS
GUITAR
- Charlie Sigler
BASS
- Christian McBride
- Andy McKee
DRUMS
- Alvester Garnett
- Billy Hart
PIANO/THEORY/ COMPOSITION
- Kelly Green
- Oscar Perez
- Michele Rosewoman
- Radam Schwartz
WOODWINDS
Mario Banks
TRUMPET
Ted Chubb
Marcus Printup
STUDENT PLACEMENT:
All students from beginner to advanced are welcome, and are placed in either a morning (9:30am – 1:00pm) or an afternoon (noon – 3:30pm) schedule based on their placement audition videos.
Audition guidelines and materials can be found on our Audition Process Page.
Submit your audition video on ACTIVE. Same audition will be used for Fall
DAILY CLASS FOCUS:
- MONDAY: Instrumental technique & style study of the masters of your instrument
- TUESDAY: Improvisation + theory, introduction to jazz piano for non-pianists
- WEDNESDAY: Composition, Film Scoring, Music Production/Home Recording
- THURSDAY: Virtual Big Band – Learn to record your parts at home and have them layered to create a video recording of your ensemble that will last forever!
ADDED HIGHLIGHTS:
- GUESTS ARTISTS!: Interact each week with top jazz performing artists. Past guests include Ron Blake, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Anat Cohen, Antonio Hart, Louis Hayes, Ingrid Jensen, Geoffrey Keezer, Oliver Lake, Rudresh Mahanthappa, Norman Simmons and Eddie Palmieri.
- CHiCA POWER!: Second and third Fridays at noon. Special curated masterclasses that empower young women and the next generation of female jazz musicians
- FRIDAY NIGHT FAMILY DINNER LISTENING PARTIES: Hosted by Christian – McBride and Melissa Walker. Share dinner as a community every Friday night at 7:00 pm and check out some great music together!
- FAMILY DINNER SHOWCASE – August 7: Let’s share one more meal together and enjoy watching the Final Showcase featuring the debut of virtual big bands’ recordings, and student composition projects
- PRIVATE LESSONS: Advance sign-up is required. Book your private
lessons when registering. $60 per 50 minute session
DAILY SCHEDULE
9:30 AM – 1:00 PM
MORNING SESSION
- 9:30am – 10:00am
JAZZ + EGGS
Eat your breakfast and check in on the day’s activities in store while watching curated jazz videos - 10:00am – 11:45am
See daily class focus - 12:00pm – 1:00pm
DAILY MASTERCLASS SERIES
All students — Morning + Afternoon Sessions
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
AFTERNOON SESSION
- 1:15pm – 3:00pm
See daily class focus - 3:10pm – 3:30pm
JAZZ + SNACKS
Catch a snack and check out the next day’s activities in store for Session 2 students, all while watching curated jazz videos.
Session placement is based on video audition.
2020 JAZZ IN JULY FLYER
View and print the 2020 Jazz in July flyer by clicking the image, to download the Jazz in July flyer click the button below.
IMPORTANT DATES
- June 1……………………..Video Audition Placement Deadline Extension
- June 1……………………..Registration Deadline Extension
After June 1st rolling admissions dependent on instrumentation and class size. - June 15 …………………..Tuition Assistance Application Deadline
- August 7 ………………….Final Showcase
REGISTER NOW!
- REGISTRATION FEE….$25 PER FAMILY
- TUITION………………….$825 (OVER 70 INSTRUCTIONAL HOURS)
- Register at: https://campscui.active.com/orgs/JazzHouseKids
- TUITION ASSISTANCE: Tuition assistance is based on need.
If interested, please fill out the application on our online registration portal.
* For more info, call 973.744.2273, or email dgonzalez@jazzhousekids.org