A joint program of Furman Music and the non-profit Greenville Jazz Collective, the camp is a unique experience designed to encourage HIGH SCHOOL students of all levels to fuel their jazz performance skills (middle school students considered by recommendation). Students will take daily classes in jazz theory, improvisation, and jazz history, and perform in a big band and/or jazz combo. The camp includes evening faculty recitals, social events, group lessons, improvisation sessions and a final student concert. Students of all instruments can apply, particularly those who play saxophone, trombone, trumpet, piano, guitar, bass (electric and/or acoustic), and drums. Board or Commute.
Private lessons are available for an additional fee of $30 per 1/2 hour lesson – limit of 2
Typical Day:
7:00 Breakfast
7:45 Warm-up
8:00 Camp Meeting
8:30 Big Band Rehearsal / Rhythm section special topics class
10:00 Jazz History / Listening class
11:00 Improvisation Class
12:00 Lunch / free time / lessons
1:30 Combo rehearsal
3:30 Master classes (separated by instrument)
4:30 Big Band rehearsal / Rhythm section special topics class
6:00 Dinner
7:30 – 8:30pm Evening Recital
8:30pm Jam Session
10:00pm Dorm Meeting on each hall
11:00pm Lights out
Closing concert: 3pm, Thursday. Free Admission. Public invited.
Clinicians
Matt Olson, saxophone and Camp Director
Tim Blackwell, drums
Ian Bracchitta, bass
Keith Davis, piano
Matt Dingledine, guitar
Shannon Hoover, bass
Brad Jepson, trombone
Kevin Korschgen, drums
Jake Mitchell, trumpet
Steve Watson, guitar
Justin Watt, drums
Tom Wright, saxophone
COST:
Residential Camper: $530
Commuter: $410
Optional private lessons: $30 per half hour, limit of 2
Scholarships available!
Dr. Matt Olson, camp director, 864-294-3284 or email [email protected]
Brad Jepson, Greenville Jazz Collective, 864-214-6810 or email [email protected]
Marcella Frese, Furman Music Programs Coordinator, 864-294-2086 or [email protected]
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