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UW-Green BaySummer Camps

Jazz on the Bay: June 24-28, 2012

Jazz Summer Music CampJazz Ensemble and Vocal Jazz

For students entering grades 8-12+

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"The highlight of my camp experience was meeting new people, making new friends, and seeing everyone do such a great job at the concert."

-Jazz on the Bay Camper

Camp Specifics:

  • Daily Class Hours: 8:30 am - 4 pm
  • Commuter Fee: $259 (includes instruction and camp t-shirt)
  • Resident Fee: $495 (includes instruction, room and board, t-shirt, counselor supervision and evening activity transportation) The cost of evening activities will vary depending on your choices.

 

Be Part of a Very Cool Jazz Experience
for Band and Choir Students!

Jazz Summer Music CampUW-Green Bay Jazz Faculty artists, John and Chris Salerno have created a one-of-a-kind experience for instrumentalists and vocalists. With an emphasis on improvisation, campers will learn to be 'comfortable with the unwritten page.' Learn improvisation techniques -- feel more comfortable with improvisation in your own jazz band or jazz choir!

Whether part of the Vocal Jazz track or the Jazz Ensemble Track, you will have an uplifting musical experience while learning with the most knowledgeable instructors in Wisconsin.

At this camp, your instructors will help you to become a more confident performer. You will develop camaraderie as you get to know other campers who share your musical interests. Experience the freedom of improvisation and the amazing jazz harmonies as you perform with your peers!

Be a part of this fabulous week of fun and learning. Come join us!

 

Special Features

  • A camp talent show! This is a fun and often hilarious event! Previous acts have included comedy routines, karate expos, baton twirling, dance routines, and of course musical acts. The Camp Talent Show is scheduled for Tuesday night, June 26th.
  • Awards: Outstanding campers will be chosen to receive partial scholarships to the 2013 camp.
  • Faculty Concert: Campers will be treated to a professional concert showcasing the extremely talented guest instructors on Wednesday, June 27, 6:00 p.m.
  • Final Concert: The week ends with a free public concert at 6:00 p.m. in the University Theatre, Thursday, June 28.

 

Jazz Summer Music CampSchedule

Auditions and an all-camp meeting begin the week of Sunday, June 24. Monday through Thursday, the schedule is 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and includes full ensemble rehearsals, instrument and voice classes, music theory, improvisation, and arranging. The lunch hour is Noon - 1:00 p.m. with all campers eating in the Cloud Commons in the University Union. Commuters may bring a bagged lunch or purchase a meal card to go through the cafeteria line with the resident students.

 

Eligibility

Campers entering grades 8–12+ in the fall are eligible to apply. All registrants must be recommended by a parent or guardian and a school music director. Their signatures must appear on the application form in order for the camper to be considered. Online registration does not require signatures.

Register Online!