This year's jazz camp is SCHEDULED FOR june 12-15, 2023
Deadline: May 24, 2023
June 12-15, 2023
4 Full Days of Combos • Improvisation • Theory • Ear Training • Appreciation • Faculty Performances• Individual Lessons• Master Classes
ELIGIBILITY
Non-beginners who have completed the 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th or 12th grades. Vocalists and instrumentalists including brass, woodwind or string instruments, piano, bass, guitar, or drum set are welcome.
TUITION
Tuition without Room & Board
- $295.00
Tuition with Room & Board
- $675.00 (Single occupancy)
- Must be a minimum of 13 years of age to stay in the dorm.
- Bring your own linens
- Food service will begin Monday morning (6/12), and end with supper Thursday (6/15).
- Commuters with cash or credit may purchase lunches in the Danna Center.
CHECK IN, REGISTRATION & INFORMAL AUDITION
2:30-6:30 p.m. Sunday, June 11, 2023
Room 240, Music Building, corner of St. Charles Ave. & Calhoun St.
CHECK OUT: 6:30 p.m., Thursday, June 15, 2023
CLASSES: Monday - Thursday, June 12-15, 2023 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
CLOSING CONCERT: 7:00 p.m. Thursday, June 15, 2023 in Nunemaker Auditorium
Sample Daily Schedule with Optional Evening Activities (chaperoned)
7:30 Breakfast
9:00 Theory/Improv. Sections
10:30 Faculty Performance
12:00 Lunch
1:00 Master Classes
2:30 Faculty Presentation
3:30 Combos
5:00 Dinner
6:30 Supervised jam sessions, viewing of video tape of artists, listening, practice, Rec Plex activities
11:00 DORM
APPLICATION
In an effort to achieve a balanced instrumentation for the camp, we will limit the number of each instrument accepted. Applications with deposits will be taken in order of receipt until each limit is reached. Those we are unable to accommodate will be returned promptly. Pay your deposit early to insure placement! You can apply online OR through the mail.
Mail to: Gordon Towell, Loyola University, Box 8, New Orleans, LA 70118
Deadline: May 24
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FACULTY
(Subject to change due to other commitments)
Gordon Towell - Coordinator of Jazz Studies at Loyola.
Wess Anderson - Instructor of Saxophone at Loyola.
Matt Lemmler - Piano instructor at Loyola, is an accomplished jazz pianist, composer and arranger. An in-demand freelance musician, he earned a BM from Loyola University and a Master’s from Manhattan School of Music in NYC. His latest CD is entitled Ubuntu.
John Mahoney - Emeritus Professor of Music at Loyola and trombonist.
Wayne Maureau - Instructor of Drums at Loyola, one of the most “in demand” drummers in town, covering a wide variety of gigs from Jazz and Blues, to Latin, R&B, and Rock. He graduated from Louisiana State University and studied further at Drummers Collective in New York City.
Nick Volz - Professor of Classical and Jazz Trumpet, received his B.M. in Music Education from Loyola University, his M.M. from Southeastern LA University, and his PhD in Brass Pedagogy from Indiana University. Born in New Orleans, Dr. Volz performs with a wide variety of groups.
Ed Wise - Bass instructor at Loyola University
TBA - Jazz Voice
More Information
If you have any questions or need further information call 504-865-2164 or e-mail Gordon Towell at gltowell@loyno.edu