THE SHED: FIRST EVER PSU JAZZ CAMP JULY 17-19!

"In The Shed" is slang for "I'm practicing a lot....."

I'm very excited about the first ever Portland State University Jazz Camp! It will be July 17-19 on campus, in Lincoln Hall. We have a great faculty and it will be an intensive small group focused camp open for middle school age and up. We will have some great masterclasses, jam sessions, combo coaching, and faculty/student concerts. I'm really excited about it! Here is the press release:

 “The Shed” Summer Jazz Intensive Workshop
July 17-19, 2012
Workshop Director, George Colligan
Portland State University’s inaugural Summer Jazz Intensive Workshop is open to high school, college and adult instrumentalists.
“The Shed” is intended to provide students with an opportunity for “hands-on” learning in a personalized small combo setting. The three-day workshop includes masterclasses, coached rehearsals, group lessons, performances and student/faculty jam sessions.
In addition to intensive exploration of topics including improvisation, arranging, jazz theory and harmony, ear training, rhythm section concepts, styles and repertoire, students will learn effective practice techniques and have the opportunity to play side by side with the workshop’s master musician faculty.
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FACULTY
Dan Balmer
George Colligan
Tim Gilson
Darrell Grant
Charley Gray
Alan Jones
Farnell Newton
David Valdez

Dan Balmer

See faculty bios at http://theshedjazzworkshop.wordpress.com/faculty-bios/
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WORKSHOP TUITION (NON-CREDIT)
$200.00

FOR-CREDIT TUITION (2 PSU MUSIC ELECTIVE CREDITS)
 Workshop Tuition plus $368.60 PSU tuition and fees
Limited scholarships available.  Meals and lodging are not provided.
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PLACEMENT AUDITION
Students will audition for placement in combos on Tuesday morning, July 17th.
Check back soon for information on what to prepare for this audition.
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SCHEDULE (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
Tuesday July 17
8-10 AM -Registration
10-12 Noon -Welcome and Jam Session/Workshop
12-1 PM -Lunch
1-2 PM- Masterclass - George Colligan
2-3 PM- Masterclass - Charley Gray
3-5 PM Combo coaching
5-6 PM  Dinner
6-8 PM Faculty/Student Concert & Jam Session

Wednesday July 18
9-10 AM -“The Morning Shed” led by Darrell Grant
10-12 Noon- Combo rehearsal/Coaching
12-1 PM - Lunch
1-2 PM - Masterclass-Darrell Grant
2-3 PM - Masterclass-Alan Jones
3-5 PM - Combo rehearsal/Coaching
5-6 PM - Dinner
6-8 PM - Faculty/Student Concert & Jam Session

Thursday July 19
9-10 AM -“The Morning Shed” led by Darrell Grant
10-12 Noon- Combo rehearsal/Coaching
12-1 PM - Lunch
1-2 PM - Masterclass-Dan Balmer
2-3 PM - Masterclass-David Valdez
3-5 PM - Combo rehearsal/Coaching
5-6 PM - Dinner
6-8 PM - Faculty/Student Concert & Jam Session
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CONTACT INFORMATION
Portland State University Dept of Music PO Box 751 Portland, OR 97207
Phone: 503 725-3180 Fax: 503 725-8215
Email: ghc@pdx.edu 
Website: http://theshedjazzworkshop.wordpress.com