Limited space is still
available for the Gene Harris Jazz Camp June 23-27 at Boise
State University.
The first camp of its kind at
Boise State is open to instrumentalists in fifth-12th grades
and will focus on 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 camp fee is $109.
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
include 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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Contact
Brad Peters
Gene Harris Jazz Festival
Executive Producer
426-3099
bpeters@boisestate.edu
Media Contact
Sherry Squires
communications and marketing
426-1563
ssquires@boisestate.edu
