Short placement auditions are held on the Sunday just before camp week – Aug. 2 this year, at times to be assigned. Prepare a short jazz etude of your choice, and chromatic and major scales up to 3 flats and 3 sharps. You may be asked to sight read a simple jazz selection as [...]
Entries from December 2008
December 30, 2008
FAQs for Jazz Camp
Got a question? Scan these FAQs, and if you can’t find an answer here, drop us an e-mail or click “comments” and post a comment here.
WHEN IS THE 2009 CAMP? Camp runs Aug. 3-7, with placement auditions on Sunday, Aug. 2.
WHERE? Stanley Middle School, 3455 School St., Lafayette
WHAT ARE THE CAMP HOURS? 9 a.m. to [...]
December 30, 2008
2007 Jazz Camp Photos
Looking for photos from the 2007 Jazz Camp? View and download pics from this Flickr gallery, courtesy of photographer Dave Briccetti.
December 30, 2008
2006 Jazz Camp Photos
Looking for photos from Lafayette Jazz Camp 2006? This is the place. View and download pics from this Flickr gallery. Photos courtesy of Dave Briccetti and Jeannine Gasson.
December 30, 2008
2009 Jazz Camp Dates
We’re gearing up for Jazz Camp 2009! This year’s premiere jazz workshop in Lafayette, CA is slated for Aug. 3-7, with placement auditions scheduled for Aug. 2 at Stanley Middle School. Watch this space for more info!
December 29, 2008
Mary Fettig Bio
The curriculum director of Lafayette’s premiere jazz camp isn’t just any woodwind player. Legendary saxophonist and flutist Mary Fettig is a jazz and Latin music icon, whose resume includes gigs with Stan Kenton – she was the first woman to tour with his band – and Tito Puente, as well as the San Francisco Symphony, [...]
December 29, 2008
John Ellis Bio
Saxophonist John Ellis grew up in the rural south, loving baseball, cobbler and music. He sang in the choir at his dad’s church, played in his school marching band, and eventually left to study serious jazz, first at the North Carolina School of the Arts and then at the University of New Orleans, under [...]
December 29, 2008
Daily Schedule
Here’s the lowdown on a typical day at jazz camp:
SUNDAY:
You will be notified when to be at the school for a short, private audition. Please arrive early. We will be scheduling a full day to fit everyone!
MONDAY:
8:00-8:45 Doors open, Check-in and jam session
9:00–9:40 Announcements, instructor presentations
9:45–10:00 Snack
10:05–10:55 Master [...]
