URI
Summer Intensive Jazz and Percussion Week
July
7th-11th, 2008
application deadline extended-register now!
The
University of Rhode Island Preparatory Music Program is offering the third
annual exciting, creative, educational, and inspiring Summer Intensive Jazz
& Percussion Week for students in grades 9-12 and adults.
Jam packed with Big Bands, theory and specialized classes, combos,
Master classes, and concerts, students will learn in an intensive, noncompetitive
setting taught by URI's award-winning jazz and percussion faculty led by Joe
Parillo and Ron
Stabile. Small class size
enhances individual attention and focus on the student.
Classes will include theory, improvisation and ear training.
Master Classes in each instrument will be offered, featuring faculty
artists Jared Sims, Eric
Hofbauer, Dave
Zinno, Eric
Platz, Mark Berney and others. Faculty specializing
in piano, guitar, bass, drum set, percussion, saxophone, trumpet, and trombone
will create a well-rounded balance of instruments.
Daily Schedule
9:30 am Check-In/
Attendance/Group Meeting (Monday: Placement Auditions and Meeting Session)
9:45 - 11:00 am: Class Period I/Ensemble
11:00 am - 12:30 pm: Class Period II/Theory or Specialized Class, Combo
12:30 - 1:30 pm: Lunch: (not provided-available at Memorial Union Ram’s
Den, Kingston Emporium, or bring your own)
1:30 - 3:00 pm: Class Period III/Ensemble
3:00 - 4:30 pm: Master Classes
Friday evening concert by all student ensembles
application form