URI
Summer Intensive Jazz Camp
July
11th-15th 2011`
The
University of Rhode Island's Community Music Program is offering the sixth
annual exciting, creative, educational, and inspiring Summer Intensive Jazz
Week for students in grades 9-12 and adults. Younger students with experience
may apply.
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 Eric Hofbauer 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, Dave
Zinno, Steve Langone
and Mark Berney. Faculty specializing in voice, piano, guitar, bass, brasses,
winds and percussion/drum set will create a well-rounded instrumentation
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 afternoon concert by all student ensembles