Realize your Jazz Potential...and Achieve it!
Summer Jazz Institute @ The University of Toledo
June 8-14, 2008
Three Areas of Study
Instrumental Jazz
Vocal Jazz
Teacher Training
The UT Summer Jazz Institute is the place where all levels of jazz students can discover and achieve their jazz potential through studying jazz in one of three exceptional programs: instrumental jazz, vocal jazz, and teacher training.
The curriculum is designed to provide fundamental, intermediate and advanced jazz experiences for talented high school, undergraduate and graduate college students, and teachers desiring to refine and develop the pedagogy of jazz.
The institute provides a positive and fun learning environment through lectures, master classes, jam sessions, and performances. Participants immerse themselves in improvisation, performance, arranging, and pedagogy with established professional jazz musician/educators as well as jazz masters including The University of Toledo’s own Distinguished Professor of Jazz and multi-Grammy winning jazz artist, JON HENDRICKS.
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2008 JAZZ MASTER GUEST ARTISTS |
| Vic Juris, Guitar (at right in photo) Tim Whalen, piano Jonathan Ovalle, drums |
Mark Byerly, trumpet Brad Felt, trombone/tuba |
INSTRUMENTAL TRACK 
The instrumental program emphasizes the development of individual jazz improvisation, style and composition skills. Ensembles may include small combos coached by artist faculty, and a big band. In addition to classes and ensembles, master classes, nightly concerts and jam sessions add to the jazz experience.
VOCAL TRACK
The vocal program offers a positive environment for vocalists to develop both their individual skills in jazz style, rhythms, and scat singing, and explore Jon Hendricks’ vocalese singing techniques. Ensembles include vocalist with a small combo and a large vocal group. Combining with the instrumental program for master classes, nightly performances, and jam sessions enhances the jazz experience.
TEACHER TRAINING
The Teacher Training program designed for present and future music educators interested in the pedagogy of jazz. Lectures and presentations include fundamentals of jazz style, methods for teaching improvisation, conducting a jazz band, and various other topics of jazz education and program development. Observations or participation with the Vocal or Instrumental programs in master classes and nightly concerts add to the pedagogical experience. Music educators may elect to perform in the ensembles, but are not required to. (See fee schedule for teacher’s fee discounts)
All participants will end the week with
a pass to the Art Tatum Jazz Heritage Festival.
ADMISSION
Completed applications are processed within two weeks of receipt, and applicants will be notified by mail. A complete application includes an application form, audition tape, CD or digital media file, and registration fee. Application should be postmarked by May 1st, however late applications will be accepted if space is available. Application instructions are available online.
AGE REQUIREMENTS
Participants must be a minimum of 15 years old, and parental permission will be needed for anyone less than 18 years of age.
FEES
The Application/Registrations fee is $50 if received by May 1st, $75 after May 1st, as space is available. The registration fee is due at the time of the application. Tuition for the week: $400 payable in Full by June 1st. University house and meal plans are available at an additional cost
Discounts for Teachers – Educators in the Teacher Training track who are enrolled for the three-credit university credit, may receive a rebate of $100 per student (up to 4 students) they recruit from their school to participate in the institute.
UNIVERSITY CREDIT
The UT Summer Jazz Institute offers academic credit for the institute. Students or teachers may elect to enroll in a three-credit undergraduate or graduate course. Application for enrollment can be completed online at: www.enrollmentservices.utoledo.edu/ Course description and requirements are mailed upon acceptance.
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS
An application to the instrumental, vocal or Teacher Training (performing track only) tracks require an audition recording* featuring two selections: a fast/moderately fast tempo swing tune, and a slow tempo or lyrical piece. An audition is not required for the Teacher Training (non-performing) track.
Each tune is judged for rhythm, tone, articulation, and interpretation. The applicant's performance is carefully considered both in the acceptance procedure and in ensemble placement. The total time of the audition material should not exceed 10 minutes, and feature solo excerpts when the solo applicant is performing with other instruments. Note-Each applicant must submit an individual audition tape; one tape for two or more applicants will not be accepted.
*The audition may be on cassette tape, CDs or digital media files (if sent by email attachment) Acceptable digital formats include mp3, .wma, and .m4a formats.
Digital media files should be emailed via attachment to: jazz@utoledo.edu (be sure to include your name in the body of the email. Audition tapes or CDs should be mailed to:
UT Summer Jazz
Department of Music MS605
The University of Toledo
Toledo, Ohio 43606
QUESTIONS Call 419.530.2448
Email Jazz@utoledo.edu