Jazzfest 2010: July 15–17, 2010

DATES: July 24-28, 2012

WHERE: Augustana College, Sioux Falls, SD

TO APPLY: Download Jazz Camp Application

Scholarships Available for 2012 – APPLY TODAY! Download Jazz Camp Scholarship Application

Campers arrive for registration and an evening jazz concert at 5pm on Tuesday July 24 and the camp concludes at JazzFest on Saturday July 28.

PERFORM AT JAZZFEST!

The top band will perform on the Main Stage at JazzFest 2012! JazzFest is the biggest jazz and blues festival in the upper Midwest-featuring performances by the Neville Brothers, Little Feat, Buddy Guy, Jonny Lang, Kenny Wayne Sheppard, Bettye LaVette, Tower of Power, Taj Mahal, Mavis Staples and many more!

All campers will attend the Friday night JazzFest pizza party, backstage VIP pass visit, and other fun activities!

Featured Clinicians for 2011:

Allen Vizzutti, Yamaha Performing Artist, trumpet player and composer.

Dr. Paul Schilf, Director of Jazz at Augustana College. Camp Director, Brass and grades 9-12 jazz band ensembles.

Jim McKinney, Former Director of Bands at South Dakota State University. Rhythm and grades 6-8 jazz band ensembles.

Mark Isackson, Woodwinds.

ELIGIBILITY

All incoming 7th through completed 12th grade musicians may apply for submission. Camp attendees will be selected through an audition process.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Some financial assistance may be available to campers. Contact the Sioux Falls Jazz & Blues office for more information. The sooner the better to receive a scholarship.

REGISTRATION

To register, fill out the application form, along with a recommendation by their school band director, the tuition (which includes a $30 non-refundable deposit to be applied to your camp tuition) and an audition submission tape, CD, DVD or online video audition. Audition submissions will be used to understand level of ability and placement.

Your audition submission* must include:

1. 2-3 scales of your choice

2. A prepared solo – jazz or classical

Cancellations made by June 20 will be refunded minus the $30 deposit.

Upon receiving your application, submission and tuition, you will receive a packet detailing the schedule, facilities and rules and regulations. Application and enrollment implies agreement to abide by all JazzFest Jazz Camp and Augustana College rules and regulations.

*Please note that audition submissions are utilized only to illustrate each student’s ability level for placement within camp bands.  Middle school students will not be “competing” for camp slots against high school students.

CAMP CLASS OFFERINGS:

Jazz Improvisation, Jazz Theory, History of Jazz, Combo Rehearsal, Big Band Rehearsal, Lessons, Concerts, Master Classes, and evening concerts with faculty, guests and students.

Finale performance will take place on the Main Stage at JazzFest 2011 – Saturday, July 16th for the top select big band! Campers will also get a backstage visit with JazzFest artists and will be featured on South Dakota Public Broadcasting’s “Best of JazzFest” TV show.

HOUSING AND MEALS

All non-commuter campers will receive breakfast, lunch and dinner.

TUITION

Commuter* $250

Non-Commuter $300

*A commuter is a camper who is not sleeping on campus and does not eat breakfast. Tuition includes a camp t-shirt, lunch and dinner, some fun evening activities, plus a JazzFest pizza party!

For Information or Application:

Ask your music instructor for an application or download an application here.

You can also call the Sioux Falls Jazz & Blues office at 605-335-6101 for more information or to receive an application.

BAND DIRECTORS!

College credit is available through Augustana College with a jazz workshop on July 26 and 27. This workshop will feature time with guest artist Allen Vizzutti, as well as camp faculty. For more information, email Paul Schilf at Augustana College at [email protected], or call the Augustana music department at 605-274- 5458. Housing and meal plans available at Augustana College.

FACILITIES

All classes, lessons, and rehearsals will be held in the Humanities Building on the campus of Augustana College. Students will be housed in air-conditioned dormitories located on the Augustana campus. Meals will be served in the dining hall at the Morrison Commons.

The Elmen Center may be used for recreational activities during your visit to campus. The Elmen Center houses a full-size indoor swimming pool, racquetball and volleyball courts, and several basketball courts. Several outdoor tennis courts can be found immediately south of the Humanities Building.

SPONSORED BY:

Augustana College, CorTrust Bank, Jasper Stone Company, Midcontinent Communications, Sioux Falls Community Foundation, South Dakota Arts Council and Sioux Falls Jazz and Blues.