Summer Jazz Workshop at Mason
June 24 - June 29, 2012 (full day)
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Join the members of the Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra—the Washington, D.C., area's finest jazz musicians and educators—for an intense week of combos, big band, improvisation, master classes, jam sessions, and more in this Summer Jazz Camp. Serious musicians of all ages and abilities are welcome. No one is too young or too old to play jazz. A short and informal audition on Sunday the 24th will place you in a big band and/or combo with musicians of comparable ability.
2012 Tuition:
- $385 Click Herefor tuition details and to register
2012 Program Highlights:
- Categories include Instrumental Jazz, Vocal Jazz & Steel Pan
- Guest clinicians include members of the Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra and George Mason University Jazz Faculty
- Each participant will work with the members of the Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra in performance, combo, big band rehearsals, and classroom settings
- Final concert performance by participants at the end of week in Mason's Harris Theatre
- Opening Jam Session on Sunday the 24th, including Workshop faculty AND participants
What you will gain from this program:
- Unparalled opportunity to work directly with members of DC's Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra
- New insight in to the dynamic and ever-evolving world of Jazz music
- Enjoy increased confidence in your playing as you hone your rehearsal and improvisation skills in a professional yet casual setting
Faculty/Instructors
Daily Schedule
How to Get Here
PROGRAM COORDINATOR: Jim Carroll, jcarrol1@gmu.edu
Visit the GMU School Of Music JAZZ STUDIES website!
Why choose MASON?
Join one of our outstanding summer programs and become a part of our acclaimed Mason arts community. Whether you are a teacher, student or child, you will find professionally staffed programs that enrich and inspire- all within the respected Mason setting. Our excellent faculty, world class guest artists, and brand new facilities make Mason the place to be this summer!
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