Every August, the VJC’s Summer Jazz Workshop hosts  multi-generational participants from around the world for an intense week of study. This year, the VJC will celebrate its 45th season by offering an online program from August 9-14. The program features an expanded faculty, a new take on masterclasses, plus two new features: “Hot Topics” and “Zoom Tunes.” World-class faculty encourage and support the musical development of each participant by utilizing a teaching style based on positive reinforcement. The program includes both INSTRUMENTAL and VOCAL tracks.

TUITION: $475 USD

INCLUDES: (for more detail, see SCHEDULE)

• Theory (5 options)

• Masterclasses for instruments and voice

• Hot Topics

• Zoom Tunes

• Final performance by Helen Sung and Marcus McLaurine

• Vocalists will also receive 5 sessions of “Singing the Standards”

INSTRUCTORS:

• Voice: Sheila Jordan, Jay Clayton, Camille Thurman

• Trumpet: Jason Palmer, Rachel Therrien, Ray Vega

• Saxophone: Stacy Dillard, Felipe Salles, Michael Zsoldos

• Trombone: John Fedchock, Jen Wharton

• Flute: Camille Thurman

• Guitar: Freddie Bryant

• Piano: Ray Gallon, Maya Keren, Miro Sprague, Helen Sung, Shamie Royston

• Bass: Cameron Brown, Linda May Han Oh, Marcus McLaurine, David Picchi, Genevieve Rose

• Drums: Brian Shankar Adler, Claire Arenius, Corey Fonville, Francisco Mela, Clarence Penn

PAYMENT:

• Tuition: $475, Due by July 21st – includes $100 registration fee

(If you need to pay in two installments, please contact ginger@vtjazz.org)

REFUND POLICY:

• Before July 31, 2020: Tuition Payment is refundable minus $100 registration fee.

• August 1, 2020 onward: Tuition Payment and registration fee are no longer refundable.

YOU WILL NEED:

• Reliable high speed internet.

• A device large enough to view sessions adequately.

• A Zoom account (free is fine) and have the Zoom app installed  on your device.

• Access to your own instrument and the ability to play it near your computer.

Click here for more information, or to register.