Today’s the last day of jazz camp — parents, be there at 3:30 for the end-of-camp summer jazz concert! All 22 combos are performing, as well as the full faculty, so it’s hours of fun. If you pre-ordered dinner, pick up the delicious fare on site. If you forgot, no worries … grab a picnic [...]
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August 5, 2009
Jazz Camp Day 2
Another great day at jazz camp! Pictured above: John Santos, Mark Ferber and Michaelle Goerlitz perform during the faculty jam just after lunch. We’ll post photos from the kids’ jam sessions later today. (Photo by Amy Burrell)
August 4, 2009
First Day of Jazz Camp!
Today was fantastic! The opening festivities included the Horace Silver tune “Strollin’” – and halfway through, the staff had morphed the Silver classic into some other tune and then back again. As if that wasn’t spectacular enough, they also played a piece trombonist Wayne Wallace composed last week. From there, everyone headed off for master [...]
July 19, 2009
Got Drums?
Got drums? If you’re worrying about how to ferry your gear back and forth during camp week – er, BART? – fret no more. Bring a drum rug and your drum kit on audition day, Aug. 2, and you’re welcome to store them at the Lafayette Summer Music Workshop camp site for the [...]
June 27, 2009
Countdown to Jazz Camp!
We’re less than six weeks away from the launch of the San Francisco Bay Area’s Lafayette Summer Music Workshop! If you’re serious about jazz, you’ll want to be there August 3-7. This weeklong music workshop for teens, youths and adults offers an intense immersion in the world of jazz. Learn from jazz luminaries such as [...]
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!
