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STJS Jazz Education
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Guest Artist Mentor Program
Partnership with SJUSD
Trad. Jazz Boot Camp
Sacramento Jazz Jubilee
“TJYBF” Youth Festival
Music Lesson Awards
Trad. Jazz Camp
Jazz Camp Scholarships
College Scholarship
TNT Youth Band
Jazz Sunday Concerts
Youth Bands Featured Monthly
Organized Jam Sessions
Tailgate Musician Card
STJS “Fake Books”
Drum Set Donations
“Jazz in the Park” Concert Series
Library Concert Series
STJS Membership
Jazz Education Committee
New! GUEST ARTIST MENTOR PROGRAM:
High school jazz band students are invited to sign up to jam with selected Jazz Sunday guest artists during the 12-noon Mentor Set in the Gold Card Room under the supervision of the Gold Card Room Music Coordinator. More info at the sacjazz.org/sunday.html
New! PARTNERSHIP with SJUSD
(San Juan Unified School District):
The STJS Jazz Education Committee is represented on the SJUSD Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) Advisory Committee, which meets monthly throughout the school year. This new relationship, dubbed the “Jazz Club,” provides a direct and updated communication pipeline with not only the district’s classroom music specialists, band directors and choir teachers, but also with the entire district community via their events, newspapers, online newsletters, electronic updates, and website calendars.
New! TRAD. JAZZ BOOT CAMP:
This class provides professional development and CEUs (continuing education units) for teachers who desire a flexible combination of classroom instruction and hands-on experience with all-star musicians. The emphasis is on teaching improvisation and directing a student jazz combo. This continuing education program is currently being piloted for the 2008-2009 academic year with San Juan Unified School District (SJUSD). For more info: Craig Faniani, Curriculum Coordinator for Visual and Performing Arts in SJUSD, at cfaniani@sanjuan.edu or Bill Dendle, STJS Trad. Jazz Camp Director, at bdendle@winfirst.com
SACRAMENTO JAZZ JUBILEE (est. 1974):
The Jubilee is the world's largest and greatest traditional jazz festival of its kind, annually attracting close to 65,000 people to hear a showcase of specially-invited bands, including youth bands, performing throughout the Memorial Day Weekend in Sacramento. Children under age 12 are admitted free, while youth (age 12-20) receive a discounted ticket rate. There is no charge for admission to designated Next Generation jazz sites in Old Sacramento, including the Family Stage (on the grass across from the Old Eagle Theater). STJS offers discounted group rates for school field trips. For group rates, contact Jim Fusaro at: jim4jazz@comcast.net or (916) 428-5719. Selected festival bands host Open Jam Sessions for all ages at Round Table Pizza in Old Sacramento, Friday through Sunday from 8:30PM–10PM. For practical education in stage performance, “Jazz Apprentices” (gifted young musicians selected by STJS) are scheduled to perform (sit-in) with an adult band at the festival. For more Jubilee info, visit: http://sacjazz.org/jubilee.html or call STJS office: (916) 372-5277
TJYBF – Trad. Jazz Youth Band Fest. (est. 2006): STJS created the first traditional jazz festival for student jazz combos. It was a huge success, and so continues each year in early February. This non-competitive scholastic festival is co-presented with Sac. State Jazz Studies under the direction of Dr. Steve Roach. Approximately $4,000 in merit awards and scholarships are offered. The registration fee includes: sectionals, ensemble clinics, all-star faculty instruction, adjudicated performances, (optional) Friday evening jam session with clinicians, and admission to Jazz Sunday (the STJS monthly gathering). Festival tickets include the Evening Showcase concert featuring the all-star Clinicians Band. For more info: sacjazz.org/youthfestival/ or write to youthbandfest@sacjazz.org
MUSIC LESSON AWARDS (est. 1979):
STJS provides funding for private music instruction for local elementary, middle school and high school students. Naturally, the emphasis is on traditional jazz. Scholarship money is raised by the STJS Foundation, and through the monthly raffle held during the Jazz Sunday concert. If you are a young musician interested in studying traditional jazz, you can download information and an application to apply for one of these Music Lesson Awards. Plans are underway to resume live scholarship auditions in Fall 2008. For application: ftp://ftp.sacjazz.org/musicaward.pdf
For more info: jaznanor57@cwnet.com
TRAD. JAZZ CAMP –
Youth (est. 1986) and Adult (est. 2000):
This week-long summer camp in late July/early August provides intensive jazz combo instruction for approximately 100 young musicians, ages 12-18. For certain instruments, scholarships are available to the youth camp. Camp was expanded in 2000 to provide an additional week-long education for approximately 90 adults. Located amid cedar and pine trees (in the Sierra foothills, about 64 mi. east of Sacramento, CA), the camp is held at the Sly Park Environmental Education Center. Camp faculty consists of some of the finest trad. jazz musicians in the country, including (as of 2008):
Bill Dendle: Camp Director, banjo/trombone;
Rusty Stiers: trumpet/cornet; Terry Myers: clarinet/sax;
Anita Thomas: clarinet/sax; Greg Varlotta: trombone;
Bob Phillips: piano; Jason Wanner: piano;
Ed Metz, Jr.: drums; Lee Westenhofer: tuba/bass;
Shelley Burns: vocals; Dannie Balser: vocals/trumpet;
Eddie Erickson: guitar/banjo. (Faculty subject to change.)
Apply by April 1 each year. For more info: www.sacjazzcamp.org or bdendle@winfirst.com
TRAD. CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS:
The STJS Foundation, along with other jazz clubs, funds scholarships for the STJS Trad. Jazz Camp for youth (on selected instruments). Camp applicants may contact Camp Director Bill Dendle or their local jazz club for a scholarship application (if the club offers scholarships, which many do). The STJS Raffle also funds a scholarship for college students to attend the Trad. Jazz Camp for Adults. These recipients are selected in February at the TJYBF (Trad. Jazz Youth Band Festival) from among the participating bands.
COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP (est. 2004):
Laura Lee Humes generously sponsors the Kenton O. Smith Traditional Jazz College Scholarship for college music majors. This fund is administered by the STJS Foundation. The deadline to apply is July 1 for presentation the following February at the TJYBF. Applications are available through the STJS Foundation. For application info: sacjazz.org/foundation/
TNT – The New Traditionalists (est. 1989):
This STJS-sponsored honor band for selected high school jazz band students in the Sacramento region is formed each summer by audition. Students are under the direction of Dave Johnson (music teacher and professional trumpeter), and attend weekly rehearsals at the STJS Office. TNT represents the STJS at several events throughout the year: the Sac. Jazz Jubilee, the Trad. Jazz Youth Band Festival, community events, and Jazz Sundays, to name a few. For info, contact the band manager: barbvagg@comcast.net
JAZZ SUNDAY CONCERTS (est. 1968):
Join us on the 2nd Sunday of each month. We encourage jazz fans, swing dancers, and music students to attend. Each monthly concert is like a mini Jazz Jubilee. We hire a special guest artist or well-known band to entertain our members as they gather to socialize, dance, or just hang out and listen to some great LIVE music. You'll find three rooms playing live music simultaneously! Our featured guest musicians perform on the Main Stage, our "Gold Card Musicians" play in the Gold Card Room, and then there are the jam sessions (for any and all musicians) that take place in the Tailgate Room. (Five sets x 3 rooms = a lotta’ music!) Doors open at 11:30 am, music starts at noon and continues till 5 pm. We meet at the Dante Club where food and beverages are available for purchase. STJS members and students (age 12-20) receive a discount admission. Kids under 12 get in free! For current pricing, visit sacjazz.org/sunday.html
Dante Club, 2330 Fair Oaks Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95691
The Dante Club is located on the south side of Fair Oaks Blvd., across from "Pavilions" shopping center between Howe and Watt Avenue. Overflow parking is available at the McDonalds next door.
YOUTH BANDS FEATURED MONTHLY (est. 2004):
Local school bands are invited and regularly featured at our monthly Jazz Sunday concerts (every 2nd Sunday unless it's Easter). The first set at noon on the Main Stage is devoted to our young, developing musicians. Students take this opportunity to perform before a live audience that is there to praise and encourage those musicians who will carry trad. jazz into the future! For more info about band invitations: jaznanor57@cwnet.com
ORGANIZED JAM SESSIONS:
Youth musicians (under 21) and members get in free to Jazz Sunday when they bring their instruments and register at the Musicians’ Registration table in the front lobby of the Dante Club. (Sudents' parents/chaperones pay the membership rate.) To play in a jam session, musicians must also sign-in with the Tailgate Room Coordinator. Musicians will then be assigned to a jam set based on their playing experience. They may be paired up with an experienced Gold Card musician to guide them along in their set, or be invited to participate in a special mentor set.
TAILGATE MUSICIAN CARD
(Back due to Popular Demand!):
After playing three times (at 3 different Jazz Sundays) in the Tailgate Room, a musician who then becomes an STJS member is eligible to receive a Tailgate Card issued by the Tailgate Room Coordinator. Tailgate Cardholders will receive free admission for themselves plus one guest when they sign-in to play at a Jazz Sunday.
STJS "FAKE BOOKS":
STJS provides binders with lead sheets to 100 traditional jazz tunes. For beginning musicians learning to transpose, the binders also come in various keys. They are available in the Tailgate Room for a small donation.
DRUM SET DONATIONS:
As STJS rotates-out used drum sets each year, they are donated to benefit Sacramento State University, Sacramento City Schools, San Juan Unified School District, Washington Unified, Woodland Unified, and Dry Creek Joint Elementary School Districts.
"JAZZ IN THE PARK” Free Concerts (est. 1990):
An outreach program of the STJS, this is a series of free summer concerts in Sacramento-area parks featuring Sacramento-area bands. It is presented in cooperation with the City of Sacramento Department of Parks and Recreation, sponsored jointly by The Golden 1 Credit Union and the Sacramento Traditional Jazz Society. The series typically includes nine concerts, all on Sunday evenings from 6–8 pm, running June 1 through mid-August.
The Jazz Education Committee is seeking new volunteers to take over the accompanying MUSICAL PETTING ZOO that introduces kids to musical instruments at these park concerts. Check the STJS website calendar for concert dates and locations: sacjazz.org/calendar.html
"STYLES of TRADITIONAL JAZZ"
(Library Concert Series) Free Concerts:
In collaboration with the Sac. Central Library, and held inside its Tsakopoulos Galleria (at 8th and "I" St., Sac.), these free concerts in March/April/May feature a variety of bands and styles of jazz, culminating in an International Concert showcasing one of the foreign bands scheduled to appear at the Jubilee. Sponsored by STJS and The Golden 1 Credit Union. Check the STJS website calendar for concert dates and times: sacjazz.org/calendar.html
STJS MEMBERSHIP:
Membership entitles you to: an informative monthly newsletter ("And All That Jazz"), a 15% discount on all Jubilee badges, and a 30% discount to monthly Jazz Sunday concerts. For current rates and membership types, visit sacjazz.org/membership.html
JAZZ EDUCATION COMMITTEE:
The Jazz Education Committee, appointed by the STJS president, includes school band directors and music coordinators from the surrounding school districts. They oversee all youth programs and Music Lesson Awards.
If you'd like more information about any of these STJS programs, please contact the STJS Jazz Education Committee co-chairpersons (for 2008):
Rik Nishimori at barkindawg@gmail.com
Felicia Greenwood at fg_alleger@hotmail.com
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