Q U E S T I O N S ?

EMAIL US: jazzcamp@aquinas.edu

DR. PAUL BREWER, Camp Director

PHONE: 616-632-2416 E-MAIL: brewpau@aquinas.edu

BETSEY INGRAHAM, Administrative Assistant

PHONE: 616-632-2413 E-MAIL: betsey.ingraham@aquinas.edu

The audition links provided on our website lead to pdf files of jazz etudes for each instrument. Click on the link identified by the instrument you play. Practice this etude and be prepared to play it for your audition.

On the scale sheet provided with the jazz etude, choose any three of the scales and be prepared to play them.

You will also be asked to sight read a short jazz excerpt for your instrument.

You will also be asked to improvise a solo over a concert Bb blues. This is NOT a requirement, but we encourage you to try!

You will take your music theory exam immediately after you audition. The exam allows us to place you in the theory class that will be best for you.

Note: If you prefer, we can email you a pdf attachment that includes all audition materials.

See you at Jazz Camp! We’ll have some Serious Fun and learn a lot together playing great music!

Dr. Paul Brewer Camp Director, Trombone & Big BandTim Froncek Drumset & PercussionBenje Daneman TrumpetJeff Ingraham TromboneBob Nixon Alto Sax & Big BandTom Lockwood Electric & Acoustic Bass, SaxophoneMike Hyde Electric & Acoustic GuitarMatt Brewer Electric & Acoustic BassRobin Connell Piano & KeyboardsThe instructors listed above are all recognized jazz masters whose careers as teachers and players are well established and widely respected.

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2018 Jazz Camp Instructors

W H O I S J A Z Z C A M P F O R ?

The Aquinas College Jazz Camp is designed for musicians entering 8th Grade—finishing High School, BUT can be adjusted for the College Student looking for college credit or the Adult Musician looking to advance their skills!

What are my options?$300* for a Day Camper

What does that get me? Camp t-shirt, lunch Monday-Friday, master instruction each day,

60+ new friends!

NEW! EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT OF $25 FOR REGISTRATIONS UNTIL MARCH 1, 2018!

$500* for an Overnight Camper

What does that get me? Everything a Day Camper gets! PLUS breakfast and dinner (Sun. night-Fri.),

fun evening activities, overnight accommodations in our dorms.

*a $25 deposit is required to secure your spot and is included in your total fee!

Registration CLOSES on June 4, 2018****A $30 late fee will be incurred after this date for all registrations.

We now offer online registration through Eventbrite along with our mail-in registration form!

Simply go to our webpage at:aquinas.edu/music/jazz-camp

You will find a PDF of our registration form you can mail in with your payment

OR

Complete the Eventbrite Registration* and pay online!

*Eventbright fees will apply

What is the schedule?Camp Introductions will begin at 3 p.m. in our Kretschmer Recital Hall.

Mandatory auditions and theory testing will begin at 3:15 p.m.

Daily Schedule: Classes 9-11:50 a.m. Lunch Noon-12:50 p.m. Classes 1-5 p.m.

Overnight Camper Schedule:

Breakfast 8-8:50 a.m.

Dinner 5-6:30 p.m.

Evening Activity 7-10 p.m.

Lights Out 11:30 p.m.

H OW D O I R E G I ST E R ?

Camp Check-In* will begin at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 17th in the Art and Music Center.

Dorm Check-In* is from 1:30-2:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 17th.