Big Band Workshop
July 30-August 1, 2010
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Program Description
Study with the Pros! You'll perform jazz ensemble big band under the guidance of our nationally recognized teaching-artist faculty. This workshop for adults is open to all levels of experience, from beginner to advanced. Whether you're perfecting your jazz skills or need to polish the dust off your instrument, this workshop is for you!
Features of the camp include:
Masterclasses
Jazz Improvisation and Theory
Rehearsals
Listening: Learning From The Masters
Evening Faculty Performances
Opportunity to immerse yourself in music, nature, quiet woods, a sandy beach, and a pretty good hang with other jazz enthusiasts.
The
Some of America's most acclaimed jazz musicians attended the
Ethan Iverson (The Bad Plus)
Geoff Keezer (Art Blakey, David Sanborn)
Lyle Mays (Pat Metheny Group)
Saxophonist Bill Evans (Miles Davis, Randy Brecker)
Trumpeter Byron Stripling
Thousands of great performers and educators studied at
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Space is limited, so sign up early!
Instruments for this camp include:
All Brass
Woodwinds
Percussion
Bass
Guitar
Piano
About Us
The mission of the
Join us near the beautiful shores of
Many former SLAC participants have become world-class performers, teachers and artists. Examples include Grammy-nominated soprano Caroline Worra, Broadway musicians Byron Stripling and Larry Lelli, Kevin Bents (who works with pop singer Jewel); Mark Lewer (worked with Michael Jackson); Tom Luer (with Queen Latifah); Geoff Keezer (with Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers); Carolyn Kafer (with Doc Severinsen); and pianist Ethan Iverson, now part of the trio Bad Plus, one of the hottest touring and recording jazz groups today.
Location
The
We are located in the heart of Northwest Wisconsin’s lake country just 80 miles north of
Nearest Commercial Airport
The Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport (MSP) is located 2 hours west of
Airport pick-up and drop-off is available through the
If you have access to a private plane, there is a small airport located in
Meals
Meals during the Music Weekend Workshops can be either eaten on your own or at the Center. Cost for our meal plan is as follows:
Breakfast: $4
Lunch: $10
Dinner: $12
Lodging
Dormitories at SLAC
The
Cost per night is $15.00
Off-Campus Housing
The Center has a partnership with the following hotels in Shell Lake/Spooner that offer discounted rates to workshop participants.
America's Best Inn and Suites 715-468-4494 (
Country House Motel 715-635-8721 (Spooner)
Campgrounds
If you love to camp, there is a campground right alongside the lake a quarter mile from the Center; reservations can be made by calling 715-468-7846. The Red Barn Campground is another campground located 2 miles outside of
Other Activities to do in the Area
You will be attracted to the relaxed atmosphere and natural beauty of the Center surroundings, to the national reputation of our facilitators, and to the tourism opportunities that are available through events and attractions unique to this area.
Program Fee
Tuition only: $300
If you wish to stay in our dorms and eat our meal plan the additional costs are as follows:
Friday Dinner $12
Friday Dorms $15
Saturday Breakfast $4
Saturday Lunch $10
Saturday Dinner $12
Saturday Dorms $15
Sunday Breakfast $4
Sunday Lunch $10
Tuition plus room and board: $382 per person
Because we believe that everyone deserves a master teacher, we strive to make our workshops the most affordable around.
No one can match our quality and price!
Schedule
Friday
Check-In by 2p
2p Introduction, meet and greet, warm up
3p-5p Rehearse
5p Dinner and Freetime
7p-10p Faculty Concert at the Potter’s Shed
Saturday
8a-9a Breakfast
9a Warm up and Masterclass
10a Rehearse
Break
11:15a Session
Noon-1:30p Lunch and Freetime
1:30p Rehearse
3p Break
3:15p Session
6p-7p Dinner
Evening Session
Sunday
8a-9p Breakfast
9a Masterclass
10a Rehearse
Noon-1:30p Check Out of dorms and lunch
3p Concert at Lakefront Pavilion
Schedule subject to change based on conductor discretion, instrumentation, or other program needs.
Camp Features
Masterclasses
Jazz Improvisation and Theory
Rehearsals
Listening: Learning From The Masters
Evening Faculty Performances
Instructors
Bob Baca-Conductor,
Greg Keel-Saxophone,
Bob Baca-Trumpet,
Phil Ostrander- Low Brass, University of WIsconsin Eau Claire
Laura Caviani- Piano
Dr. Jeffrey Crowell- Percussion, University of WIsconsin Eau Claire
Payments and Refunds
Registrations are accepted on a first-come basis. Half of the course fee is due with registration, with the balance due upon arrival at the
Sponsors
Additional Information
Questions? Feel free to contact us for any additional information.
Please advise us at least two weeks before event if you are handicapped and desire special accommodations. Requests will be kept confidential.
Participants are admitted without regard to race, color, national origin, age or handicap.
Registration
Please complete the registration form and send to the
Contact Us
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715-468-2414