Program Description
Designed for junior high students, the primary focus of this program is developing individual musicianship through a big band setting. Students will audition for placement in one of three big bands, and a few students will be selected for small jazz combos. Classes include big band and sectional rehearsals, improvisation, combo instruction, master classes, listening seminar, and study of individual instrument technique. The final concert will feature both big bands and one or two jazz combos.
Junior Jazz
Eligibility
All instruments and voices are welcome.
Prior experience performing in a jazz ensemble is not required.
For students completing grades 6-8.
Costs
Resident – $675 (includes housing and all meals)
Commuter – $475 (includes lunch M-F only)
Faculty
Richard Dole, Instructor & Coordinator-Jazz Week
University of Illinois
Ansyn Banks, D.M, M.M., Instructor -Trumpet
University of Louisville
Dr. Robert Brooks, Instructor
Ohio State University
Professor Larry Gray -Instructor Double Bass & Guitar
University of Illinois
Reginald Lewis, D.M.A., Instructor
Illinois Wesleyan University
Leon Lewis-Nicol- Drums
University of Illinois
Stefan Loest- Assistant Instructor
University of Illinois
Max Osawa, Instructor -Drums
University of Illinois
Jeremiah St. John, Instructor
University of Illinois
Emma Taylor, Instructor- Double Bass
Millikin University
Registration opens January 15, 2024.
General Information
What you need to know before you arrive.