SUMMER JAZZ INTENSIVE
Pre-Grades 7-12
June 2 - July 11, 2008
Monday - Friday 1:40-3:25pm
Albuquerque Academy Course #472-67
Periods 6-7
Tuition: $430
Registration is handled through the Academy's summer program: http://www.aa.edu/summer/home/default.asp
For the seventh consecutive summer, the Albuquerque Academy will host the New Mexico Jazz Workshop's Summer Jazz Intensive. The camp offers young musicians a comprehensive and challenging introduction to jazz in a supportive and stimulating setting. Students enjoy working with many of the region's most respected jazz musicians in ensemble settings and in weekly master classes.
ELIGIBILITY
The jazz intensive welcomes students of all abilities. Students are placed according to age and experience in one of three levels. Adjustments in placement, designed to pair students with complementary talents, will be made throughout the session at the discretion of the instructors. Previous experience playing jazz is NOT a requirement. Eligibility is based on technical proficiency on an instrument and the desire to focus intently on the jazz idiom.
For eligibility questions, please contact the New Mexico Jazz Workshop.
CURRICULUM
• IMPROVISATION
Using a variety of jazz styles, students focus on improvisational lessons that build confidence in the art of soloing. Music theory lessons provide the foundation for constructing good solos. Plenty of "laboratory" time is allotted for musical exploration and ear training.
• JAZZ TRADITIONS
A portion of the day is reserved for listening to and discussing recordings representative of major jazz trends, notable artists and landmark sessions in the history of jazz.
• SMALL ENSEMBLES
Small ensembles provide students with an opportunity to apply theoretical concepts through improvisation, interpretation, arranging and soloing. The combo work integrates skills in improvisation and reading with an emphasis on group interaction and listening.
• PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
Students will present their work for parents and friends during the final class session. All students work toward a special performance opportunity at a Jazz Under the Stars concert at the Albuquerque Museum as an opening act for an evening's scheduled artists.
• CONCERT ATTENDANCE
Attendance of live concerts is encouraged. All students receive a free pass to the New Mexico Jazz Workshop's weekly events at the Albuquerque Museum Amphitheater.
FACULTY
• MAUD BEENHOUWER
A versatile bassist, Ms. Beenhouwer is best known for her association with the salsa bands, Charanga del Valle and Terra Plena. She is equally adept playing blues and bebop having performed with the Albuquerque Jazz Orchestra and various local blues bands. Ms. Beenhouwer has taught at the Summer Jazz Intensive since 2003. She has also taught at the Outpost Performance Space.
• DAN DOWLING
Veteran jazz and blues musician Dan Dowling has been performing for over thirty years. Mr. Dowling was one of the five finalists in the Heritage International Jazz guitar Competition of 1996 and was named "Best Unsigned Blues Artist" in 1995 by the Nashville Music City Blues Society. Mr. Dowling maintains a busy private studio teaching in Albuquerque.
• SAM NESBITT
Sam Nesbitt plays saxophones, teaches jazz, beginning band, and music for APS Public Schools. Sam also directs the NMJW 2nd Honor Jazz Band. Sam graduated from the University of New Mexico with a degree in music education.
June 2 - July 11, 2008
Monday - Friday 1:40-3:25pm
Albuquerque Academy Course #472-67
Periods 6-7
Tuition: $430
Registration is handled through the Academy's summer program: http://www.aa.edu/summer/home/default.asp
For the seventh consecutive summer, the Albuquerque Academy will host the New Mexico Jazz Workshop's Summer Jazz Intensive. The camp offers young musicians a comprehensive and challenging introduction to jazz in a supportive and stimulating setting. Students enjoy working with many of the region's most respected jazz musicians in ensemble settings and in weekly master classes.
ELIGIBILITY
The jazz intensive welcomes students of all abilities. Students are placed according to age and experience in one of three levels. Adjustments in placement, designed to pair students with complementary talents, will be made throughout the session at the discretion of the instructors. Previous experience playing jazz is NOT a requirement. Eligibility is based on technical proficiency on an instrument and the desire to focus intently on the jazz idiom.
For eligibility questions, please contact the New Mexico Jazz Workshop.
CURRICULUM
• IMPROVISATION
Using a variety of jazz styles, students focus on improvisational lessons that build confidence in the art of soloing. Music theory lessons provide the foundation for constructing good solos. Plenty of "laboratory" time is allotted for musical exploration and ear training.
• JAZZ TRADITIONS
A portion of the day is reserved for listening to and discussing recordings representative of major jazz trends, notable artists and landmark sessions in the history of jazz.
• SMALL ENSEMBLES
Small ensembles provide students with an opportunity to apply theoretical concepts through improvisation, interpretation, arranging and soloing. The combo work integrates skills in improvisation and reading with an emphasis on group interaction and listening.
• PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
Students will present their work for parents and friends during the final class session. All students work toward a special performance opportunity at a Jazz Under the Stars concert at the Albuquerque Museum as an opening act for an evening's scheduled artists.
• CONCERT ATTENDANCE
Attendance of live concerts is encouraged. All students receive a free pass to the New Mexico Jazz Workshop's weekly events at the Albuquerque Museum Amphitheater.
FACULTY
• MAUD BEENHOUWER
A versatile bassist, Ms. Beenhouwer is best known for her association with the salsa bands, Charanga del Valle and Terra Plena. She is equally adept playing blues and bebop having performed with the Albuquerque Jazz Orchestra and various local blues bands. Ms. Beenhouwer has taught at the Summer Jazz Intensive since 2003. She has also taught at the Outpost Performance Space.
• DAN DOWLING
Veteran jazz and blues musician Dan Dowling has been performing for over thirty years. Mr. Dowling was one of the five finalists in the Heritage International Jazz guitar Competition of 1996 and was named "Best Unsigned Blues Artist" in 1995 by the Nashville Music City Blues Society. Mr. Dowling maintains a busy private studio teaching in Albuquerque.
• SAM NESBITT
Sam Nesbitt plays saxophones, teaches jazz, beginning band, and music for APS Public Schools. Sam also directs the NMJW 2nd Honor Jazz Band. Sam graduated from the University of New Mexico with a degree in music education.