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2007 Jazz Festival
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Blaine’s Annual Jazz Festival – July 8-14, 2007
Six exciting days of rehearsals, combos, improv, composition, and other great classes for teens with an internationally recognized faculty culminating in a jazz concert featuring student big bands, combos and vocal groups PLUS multiple performances by visiting jazz artists. We offer comprehensive programs in instrumental and vocal jazz. Instrumentalists will be placed in performance groups and classes based on their skill levels. The jazz bands will be playing big band arrangements that will most likely range from swing to Latin, blues, jazz-rock and other big band forms. In addition to jazz bands, the morning offers classes for beginners who cannot read music and a course called “Let’s Rock” in which rhythm section players work with our rhythm section faculty to develop excellent performance skills and will rehearse and perform rock/jazz pieces in our final concert. The entire afternoon is devoted to instruction in improv and application in performance thru combos and jazz labs. The combos range from 5 – 7 players, the jazz labs slightly larger.
Afternoons for all instrumentalists will consist of a combination of improv instruction and hands on playing in smaller groups. Exceptions are made for instrumental kids who wish to sing in a vocal jazz ensemble or study composition They have this opportunity during one of the afternoon periods but would then have to give up the hands on part of improv. It’s the student’s choice. Composition classes are open to interested high school students who pass a written music theory exam. Students are assigned to composition on a space-available basis, with students who register early given the top priority. Private lessons are also available at $25.00/half hour and students are pulled from Improv classes or study with a private teacher from 4:00-5:00pm.
Housing and meals fees for out of town students: $350.00
Tuition Fees: Students registering prior to June 1 have the option of paying a $50 non-refundable deposit toward the $250 tuition fee. Student registering after June 1 must pay the entire $250 upon registration.
Optional Private Lessons: $25.00/half hour with a maximum of two lessons per student per instructor, based on a first come/first served basis. We have a NEW system for assigning lessons due to increased demand. Lessons times will be assigned during registration on a space available basis and you’ll be given the opportunity to sign up based on when you send in your $50.00 registration deposit.
TO REGISTER online, go to our secure online order form. If registering prior to June 1, fill in the information, and pay for tuition and (optional) room and board by Visa or Mastercard or fill in the information and mail in your check. Online, make a note that your check is in this mail. Payment in full is due June 1. Those registering after May 30 must pay in full at the time of registration. For assistance registering online, phone Sandy at (360) 371-0141.
DON’T MISS THE CHANCE TO STUDY WITH THIS INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED FACULTY!
| ¯Lou Abbott, Drums ¯Clipper Anderson, Bass ¯Steve Barnes, Vocal Jazz & Theory ¯Jeff Busch, Drums ¯Darin Clendernin, Piano | ¯Ted DeCorso, Artistic Director, Clarinet, Saxophone ¯Ed Donohue, Trumpet ¯Bob Gray, Trombone ¯Dan Goble, Saxophone ¯Randy Halberstadt, Piano | ¯Larry Holloway, Bass ¯Greg Hopkins, Trumpet ¯Greta Matassa, Vocal Jazz ¯Jim McFalls, Trombone ¯Jud Sherwood, Drums ¯Vijay Singh, Jazz Choir ¯Christopher Woitach, Guitar |
The Vocal Program
Students may elect to study purely vocal music or a mix of vocal and instrumental jazz. Vocal majors study both solo and ensemble jazz. Private lessons in voice are optional at $25.00/half hour.
Our Concert Series:
In addition to our formal educational program, the Blaine Jazz Festival features a series of concerts during the week, as follows:
| SCHEDULE Sunday, July 8, 2:00pm local saxophone players (saxophone players remain for registration) 3:00pm Registration for all other instruments Blaine School District Performing Arts Center Cookout follows for all students at 5:00pm. Lodging Check-in for out of town students follows. | ||||
| Group/Performer | When | Location | Cost | Description |
| Listen to the Rhythm Preview | Monday 7/9/07 at Noon | Blaine Boardwalk | Free | Cuban, Brazilian music with dance by visiting professional musicians with Jovino Santos Neto, piano. Two-time Latin Grammy nominee |
| Listen to the Rhythm Concert | Monday 7/9/07 at 7:30pm | Blaine PAC | Adults $20 Students $10 Reserve Sec. $25 | Cuban, Brazilian music with dance by visiting professional musicians with Jovino Santos Neto, piano. Two-time Latin Grammy nominee |
| Jazz: Standards to Modern arrangements Preview | Tuesday 7/10/07 at Noon | Blaine Boardwalk | Free | Jazz by visiting professional jazz artists with Greg Hopkins, Trumpet Featured on Grammy winning CD by Joel Pallson and Dan Goble, Saxophone who has performed with the New York Philharmonic |
| “Standards to Modern Jazz” Concert Blaine Jazz Faculty | Tuesday 7/10/07 at 7:30pm | Fairhaven Village Green Bellingham | Free | Jazz in Fairhaven on the Village Green by visiting professional jazz artists with Greg Hopkins, Trumpet Featured on Grammy winning CD by Joel Pallson and Dan Goble, Saxophone who has performed with the New York Philharmonic |
| Cole Porter Preview with Greta Matassa | Wednesday 7/11/07 at Noon | Blaine Boardwalk | Free | Cole Porter Music with professional jazz musicians Matassa is a marvel of virtuosity LA Times |
| Cole Porter Preview with Greta Matassa | Wednesday 7/11/07 at 7:30pm | Fairhaven Ferry Terminal | Free | Cole Porter Music with professional jazz musicians Matassa is a marvel of virtuosity LA Times |
| Jazz on the Boardwalk | Thursday 7/12/07 at Noon | Blaine Boardwalk | Free | Jazz Standards Professional jazz musicians |
| A String of Pearls Jazz Standards and Cole Porter Blaine Jazz Festival Faculty | Thursday 7/12/07 at 7:30pm | Blaine PAC | Adults $20 Students $10 Reserve Sec. $25 | Jazz Standards and Cole Porter with Greg Hopkins, Trumpet Featured on Grammy winning CD by Joel Pallson and Dan Goble, Saxophone who has performed with the New York Philharmonic |
| Rockin’ Friday the 13th | Friday 7/13/07 at Noon | Blaine Boardwalk | Free | Jazz Festival Faculty Featuring Chris Woitach, guitar |
| Student Showcase Jazz Concert | Friday 7/13/07 at 7:30pm | Blaine PAC | Free | Spotlighting Advanced students of the Blaine Jazz Festival for Teens And professional faculty (All students play finale) |
| Blaine Jazz Festival Student Performances on the Boardwalk PLUS Street Fair with art and food for sale | Saturday 7/14/07 | Blaine Boardwalk | Free | Featuring ALL students of the Blaine Jazz Festival for Teens An afternoon of great music, food, and novelty shopping On the Blaine Boardwalk |
| Jason Vieaux Classical Guitar Concert | Sept. 21, ’07 | Blaine PAC | Adults $20 Students $10 Reserve Sec. $25 | Classical guitarist par excellence |
TICKETS:
Available online Order Here!.
In Blaine at Pacific Building Center, Smugglers’ Inn, Semiahmoo Hotel gift shop, Steamers and the Visitors Center. In Bellingham at Village Books in Fairhaven.
For credit card orders, phone (360) 332-6484
CONTACTS:
Send promo info to: P.O. Box 434, Blaine, WA 98231-0434
General Info on PAA contact Bob Boule (360)332-1749 [email protected]
Blaine Jazz Festival contact Sandy Wolf [email protected]