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May 15, 2003
Gene Harris Summer Jazz Camp Open To Grades 5-12
Registrations are now being accepted for Gene Harris Jazz Camp scheduled June 23-27 at Boise State University.
The camp is open to instrumentalists in grades fifth through 12th who have a desire to learn jazz improvisation. Areas of concentration will include jazz vocabulary, jazz improvisational theory, jazz history, jazz listening skills, jazz forms, jazz tunes and jazz performance. No previous experience is needed.
The fee for the camp is $109 for the week. An early bird registration fee of $99 is available for those who register by May 31. Registration forms are available online at www.geneharris.org or by phone, 426-1772.
The camp will culminate in a Boise River Festival performance at noon on June 27 at the Gene Harris Band Shell in Julia Davis Park. The Gene Harris All-Star Band (high school students) will perform at noon July 28 in the Gene Harris Band Shell.
The camp is also open to educators for one continuing education credit. Those interested in learning a new technique for teaching jazz improvisation will study "The First Set" by Chuck Smith, which can be obtained through the Boise State Department of Music. This new concept of jazz education is targeted at young improvisers beginning as early as the fifth grade.
One credit is available through Boise State University for $144.60. Those interested can register for the optional credit on the first day of camp. Call 426-1596 for more information.
Faculty for the jazz camp includes Smith, an accomplished jazz educator and performer. He will facilitate jazz improvisation, jazz forms, piano and rhythm section. Brent Jensen, director of jazz studies at the College of Southern Idaho, will lead the jazz vocabulary, jazz history/listening and woodwinds. Rob Walker, music educator and jazz composer/performer, will present jazz theory, jazz ensembles and brass.
All members are accredited through the International Jazz Educators Association (IAJE) and are founding faculty members of Boise State's Jazz Saturdays series.
The jazz camp is part of Gene Harris Jazz Festival and Boise State University Department of Music continuing jazz education efforts. Elementary school clinics and adjudication also will be added to the 2004 Gene Harris Jazz Festival. This non-competitive division will provide an opportunity for younger student to gain valuable experience and knowledge in the art of jazz music.
For more information, visit www.geneharris.org or call Peters at 426-3099.
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Brad Peters
Gene Harris Jazz Festival Executive Producer
426-3099
bpeters@boisestate.edu
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Sherry Squires
communications and marketing
426-1563
ssquires@boisestate.edu
Last reviewed on Thursday, July 21, 2005