June 2011 Special
Welcome to the Georgia Straight Jazz Society Newsletter, keeping you up to date on the local and Vancouver Island jazz scene and informed about your Society.
JAZZ NEWS
The Courtenay Valley Youth Music Centre's wonderful jazz program is again on offer this summer. An incredible opportunity for young musicians to work with top rate instructors in a fun, cooperative setting, they'll learn ensemble work, improvising techniques, performance skills and much more.
Vocal Jazz Camp for adults
(ages 14 and up)
New this year. Janet Warren, a master vocal jazz educator from Vancouver teams up with local jazz singer/director, Jenn Forsland, and fabulous accompanist Kelly Thomas to present a Vocal Jazz week from July 10-16. Participants will be involved in a vocal jazz ensemble and receive improv and solo coaching, with a public presentation at the end of the week. This is such a great opportunity for jazz singers of all levels to really advance your skills!
To register, visit http://cymc.ca/register or call (250) 338-7463
NOTE: Registration accepted only until June 17, so hurry!
Jazz Elemental and Junior Jazz Band
This brilliant introduction to the joys of playing jazz is led by Comox Valley's Randy Wedel and is designed for those students not yet ready for a full program. The focus for this two-week program is on developing ensemble playing, improvisational skills, and enhancing performance skills on a variety of instruments. Instrumentation includes soprano, alto, and tenor recorders, xylophones, metallophones, full percussion instruments (kit, congas, and small percussion), and string bass. Interested students should have previous recorder experience.
To register, visit http://cymc.ca/register or call (250) 338-7463 .
For more information visit the cymc web site at cymc.ca