ATTENTION: The 2024 VT Jazz Camp is open for registration! If, for some reason,
the virus is is still a problem and mitigation procedures can not control it, all registration money will be fully refunded. It is highly advised that all participants are fully vaccinated and boosted and wear masks whenever
possible. THE CAMP WILL TAKE PLACE FROM JULY 22 - 26, 2024.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, CALL TONY PIETRICOLA (802-372-5363)
OR EMAIL HIM AT tonyvje@gmail.com Thank you, Tony Pietricola Camp Manager
Vermont
Summer Jazz Camp
and
Workshops
Summer Jazz Camp, a week-long music day camp, provides a relaxing,
fun educational atmosphere for young musicians so that they can focus on the “how to” of performing in small and
large jazz ensembles. As a result, they will simultaneously develop their overall musical skills.
The Morning Session is designed to accommodate students of all experience levels. They will be assigned to entry level,
intermediate, or high school level ensembles according to age, and/or skill level.
The All Day Session accommodates high school level and more advanced younger students, affording them the
opportunity to experience more challenging ensemble music. In addition, the staff and counselors will also
develop additional ensembles or combo groups for gifted individuals.
Given these different group settings, campers of all skill levels will find themselves encouraged—and often inspired—to
become more creative, experienced and well-rounded musicians. They will share their skills with parents and friends when
they perform in concert on the last day of camp.
The Time and the Place!
July 22nd - July 26th
2024
The
Elley-Long Music Center at Saint Michael's College,
223 Ethan Allen Ave., Colchester,
VT
(Home
of the Vermont Youth Orchestra)
Click here:
Map To Elley-Long Center
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Dates: July 22nd through
July 26th, 2024
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Times: Morning Sessions are
9:30 am - 2:00 pm each day. (Student pickup at 2:00 pm)
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Times: All Day Session is
9:30 am - 4:00 pm each day. (High School / Advanced Students)
Monday, July
22nd:
8:30 - 9:15 am Registration
Tuesday, July
23rd - Fri. July 26th:9:30 (Please arrive early
to warm up!)
Friday, July 26th: 2:00 pm- CONCERT!!!
In
order to reach new musical heights, Summer Jazz Camp 2024 curriculum/activities will
include:
Improvisation
Sessions – The ability to communicate, jam, and solo with other musicians
are necessary skills for all successful musicians, whether you sing, play piano,
guitar, trumpet or any other instrument. Summer Jazz Camp stresses the
importance of improvisation and the ability to play together in various
ensembles. Our instructors work to improve each camper’s communication skills
in a group setting while they play in various ensembles together.
Basic
Theory and Music Composition – Campers learn how to communicate and
document their musical creativity, as they learn basic music theory and the art
of music composition.
Listening
and Jamming Sessions –
Campers take part in learning how and what to listen to in various musical
styles. They will also have the opportunity to observe and hear their instructors
perform and demonstrate how professional performers listen and communicate with
each other.
Instructors
and Faculty - Summer Jazz
Camp employs only professional, highly skilled and experienced musicians. Our
faculty is among the area’s finest musicians and teachers who have decades of
experience as music teachers, band directors, and stage performers. Many are
members of jazz bands, rock bands, R&B groups and symphonies including the Vermont Jazz Ensemble, UVM Jazz Faculty, and
Pine
Street Jazz.
Click
here for 2024 Schedule for the Week
Tony Pietricola
Hazel Dority
George Voland
Andy Smith
Jeff Salisbury
Tom Cleary
Matt Davide
How to register for Jazz Camp
Click here: Registration
Form
Images
from our most recent camp!
For additional information please contact Tony Pietricola at:
tonyvje@gmail.com
Or call:
802-372-5363