Carleton University is proud to present its third annual Jazz Camp from Tuesday August 7 to Saturday, August 11, 2012.

 

Students will participate in a variety of activities:


  • Big band ensembles
  • Jazz combos
  • Choir
  • Small vocal ensembles
  • Guitar ensembles
  • Jazz theory classes
  • Ear training sessions
  • Improvising classes
  • Jam sessions
  • . . . and masterclasses.

 

Each evening students will be treated to free concerts put on by faculty and invited guests. Ticket packages will also be available to the general public.


There will be a final student concert on Friday August 13 at 7 p.m. Each ensemble from the camp will get a chance to perform for family, friends and the general public.


The Carleton University Jazz Camp offers instruction
on the following instruments:

 

  • Trumpet
  • Saxophone
  • Trombone
  • Flute
  • Bass
  • Guitar
  • Drums
  • Piano
  • Voice


Camp runs from Tuesday August 7 to
Saturday August 11 inclusive.


A typical day includes a variety of activities


       Students arrive to the warm-up area     8:30 a.m

       Masterclass     9:00 a.m

.        Large Ensemble (big band, choir, guitar ensemble)   10:30 a.m

         lunch      12 noon

       Improvising / Ear training / Jazz Theory    1:00 p.m.

       Small ensemble (combos)    2:30 p.m.

       Jam Sessions (beginner and advanced)    4:00 p.m.

       Dinner   6: 00 p.m.

.        Evening concert    7: 30 p.m.



REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN

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Vocal Scholarship to

Carleton University Jazz Camp

August 7-11, 2012

sponsored by
Capital Vox Jazz Choir


Open to high school singers in grades 11 & 12


Send us the following:

- an MP3 CD recording of you singing something you love - a cappella or accompanied

- a statement of why you want to go to jazz camp - one page maximum

- a description of your music background - one page maximum



All materials must be received by Friday May 20. Your submission will be reviewed by a panel of Capital Vox singers, including the director. Semi-finalists will be asked to audition live before the panel, and will be notified by May 23. The scholarship winner must agree to perform at one of the choir’s concerts during the 2011-12 concert season. The finalist will be notified by mid-June. Capital Vox reserves the right to not award a scholarship in the unlikely event that there are no qualified applicants.


Mail your application to: Capital Vox Jazz Choir, P.O. Box 681, Station B, Ottawa ON  K1P 5P8


For an application form, or for more information, please visit www.capitalvox.ca .