Jazz Camp for Teachers


August 22 - 27, 2010

 

an exciting, new Jazz Initiative for Music Educators

 

Instruction from Kelly Jefferson - saxophone

 

York University faculty member, Kelly has toured with Maynard Ferguson and performs regularly with groups that include the Jefferson-Grant Quintet, the William Carn Quintet, Manteca, Emilie-Claire Barlow, Time Warp, the Artie Roth Quintet, the Shuffle Demons, Dave Young Quintet, the Chris Tarry Group, Denzal Sinclaire and Barry Romberg’s Random Access.

 
Terry Promane - Music Director / Trombone

 

Terry is an Assistant Professor and Director of Jazz Studies at the University of Toronto. He travels across Canada as a clinician and adjudicator. Terry is a busy freelance tenor/ bass trombonist appearing with Toronto based groups including the Rob McConnell Tentet, The Mike Murley Septet, The John Macleod Big Band, The Paul Read Orchestra, The Dave McMurdo Jazz Orchestra, Dave Young Sextet/Octet and Holly Cole.

  


 

 

 5-Day program will include:

  • Interactive seminars
  • Concerts featuring Terry Promane and the Jazz Camp faculty
  • Teaching jazz from start to finish ~ developing a rhythm section,
    improv, listening, repertoire
  • Jamming with your peers
  • Professional development
  • Great food, outstanding waterfront and comfortable, modern, new cabins
   

A Typical Day ...

  • 7:30 Breakfast
  • 8:30 Jazz Pedagogy
  • 9:45 Listening session
  • 11:00 Combo rehearsal
  • 12:30 Lunch
  • 1:15 Seminar
  • 2:30 Combo rehearsal
  • 3:30 Large Ensemble Rehearsals
  • 4:45 Free Time
  • 5:45 Dinner
  • 7:30 Faculty Concert

 

* to enroll for the "Jazz Camp for Teachers" program, simply register for "The" Jazz Camp and select the appropriate instrument.  (We'll know which program you're signing up for ... your age will give you away!)