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Jazz
is America’s music, our heritage, and it is as
much a part of our culture as the automobile. The goal
of the Trad Jazz Camp is to ensure the survival of
our music by “Passing the Torch” from experienced
jazz artists to young musicians. The camp is focused
on improvisation, both individual and group, with an
emphasis on taking theory into practice at all times.
Students are assigned to bands with players of similar
ability and experience, and perform in the final concert
on Saturday. There are nightly performances and jam
sessions, with campers and faculty participating. Campers
receive semi-private lessons, group instruction, and
attend theory classes. There is also time for recreation
in the gym, on a nature hike, or just relaxing.
How
to apply
Down
load and print out the application/brocure
PDF. Complete
the information on page 2 of the brochure and mail
it to the address indicated.
•In
the "instrument(s)" section, put your main
instrument first, and other instruments in descending
order of preference. We will try to place you on
your first instrument, but may ask you to attend
on one of your others if necessary.
•With
your completed application form, include an essay
detailing your interest in, and experience with,
jazz. Tell us why you want to attend camp, and also
include a letter of recommendation from someone who
knows about your musical ability and level of interest
in traditional jazz. Completed applications are due
April 1, 2006. You will be notified by May 1 if you
are accepted.
When
you are finished with your application and your essay,
you may mail it to:
Bill
Dendle,Camp
Director
585
Garden Street
Sacramento, Ca 95815
You
may fax it to: 916-359-1316
How
much, Where, When
The
dates for the youth camp are July 30-August 5, 2006.
Tuition for Trad Jazz Youth Camp 2006 is $550.00
if paid by
June 15; $575 after that date. Payment plans are
available and many jazz societies offer local scholarships.
Write to STJS for
a society to contact in your area.
Please
arrange for campers to arrive in Sacramento (at the
airport, bus or train station) in the morning of
July 30th. They will be met, and transported to The
STJS Main Office by
STJS volunteers. From there, Campers will be bussed
to camp. Parents wishing to drop off there campers
at The
STJS Main Office should do so before noon
on July 30, 2006. This office is located at 2787
Del Monte St. West Sacramento Ca.Arrange
departures for the evening of the August 5th, (from
The Dante Club) no
earlier than
than 7:00 p.m.
The
camp is held at Sly
Park (See
this Yahoo Map), the
Sacramento County Schools Outdoor Education Facility,
5600 Sly Park Road, Pollock Pines, CA, about an hour
east of Sacramento in the foothills of
the Sierra
Nevada Please visit our FAQ page
for directions to the camp.
The
camp concludes with a concert on August 5, 2006 in
Sacramento. Campers will be bused from the camp to The
Dante Club. (Here
is a map to The Dante Club),
and at the conclusion of the performance, approximately
4:00 p.m, will either be picked up by parents/guardians,
or transported to the airport, train station, or
bus station for travel home.
Faculty
The
camp faculty consists of the finest trad jazz players
in the country, including: Rusty Stiers-trumpet/cornet,
Anita Thomas-clarinet and sax, Terry Myers-clarinet
and sax, Greg Varlotta-trombone, Bob Phillips-piano,
Jason Wanner-piano, Ed Metz, Jr.-drums, Steve Homan-guitar,
Lee Westenhofer-bass and tuba, Shelley Burns-vocals,
Dannie Balser-vocals and trumpet, Eddie Erickson-guitar
and banjo. (faculty subject to change) Please
see our meet the faculty page.
Questions?
Contact Bill Dendle, Camp Director, at: (916) 927-5222
or [email protected]
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