Summer Jazz Festival
Are you curious about improvisation?
Are you an experienced musician and/or educator looking for professional development opportunities?
Do you want a chance to collaborate with professional jazz musicians?
The program is designed for vocalists and instrumentalists of all ages (15+) and levels.
The topics will be included such as:
- small and large ensembles,
- instrumental and vocal master classes,
- arranging, applied theory,
- group warm up,
- and embodiment and creativity master classes.
There will be a jam session and faculty concert every day and a final performance in the KPU Langley Auditorium to wrap things up on Saturday evening.
Our amazing group of instructors include award winning musicians such as:
- Jodi Proznick (bass, theory, artistic director)
- Miles Black (piano, theory)
- Steve Maddock (jazz vocals, vocal improvisation)
- Jesse Cahill (drums)
- James Danderfer (clarinet)
- John Stetch (piano)
- Vince Mai (trumpet)
And special guest clinicians:
Dates: Tuesday, July 3 – Saturday, July 7, 2018
9:00 am-4:30pm (Final Concert July 7 at 6:30pm)
"Jazz It Up" Elementary
For our younger musicians, we also have a ½ day Jazz It Up elementary available.
Leading the adventure will be the amazing musicians and music educators:
Dates: Tuesday, July 3 – Saturday, July 7, 2018
Ages: (8-12 yrs.) Morning Session, or (12-15 yrs.) Afternoon Session
Fee: $295.00 + GST
Jazz Festival Schedule
| 9:00-10:00am | Community Building and Musical Games (all) |
|---|---|
| 10:00-11:00am | Breakout – Beginners, Intermediate, Advanced |
| 11-11:30am | Master Classes |
| 11:30-12:30pm | Lunch (Jam Time) |
| 1:00-2:00pm | Concert |
| 2:00-3:30pm | Breakout Ensembles |
| 3:30-4:30pm | Big Band or Vocal jazz |
Contact: cps@kpu.ca or 604-599-2020
Final Concert
Saturday, July 7, 2018
6:30-9:00pm
Open Concert
Langley Auditorium
KPU Langley
20901 Langley Bypass
Langley, BC