Mark Colby to Join JazzFest Jazz Camp 2016
Sioux Falls Jazz and Blues announces the guest artist for JazzFest Jazz Camp. Mark Colby will be joining JazzFest Jazz Camp in 2016!
“Mark is a talented educator and musician, who has performed with hundreds of great jazz musicians during his career. We are excited to have him as our guest artist for this year’s camp and know he’ll do wonderful things with the kids this July.” said Sioux Falls Jazz and Blues Executive Director Robert Joyce.
Sioux Falls Jazz and Blues JazzFest Jazz Camp 2016 will be July 12-16 and will take place on the campus of Augustana University. At camp, students will learn from incredible instructors and guest artist Mark Colby through a variety of offerings. Camp class offerings include Jazz improvisation, Jazz Theory, History of Jazz, Combo Rehearsal, Big Band Rehearsal, Lessons, Concerts, Master Classes, evening concerts with faculty, guests, and students.
A huge highlight at camp is performing on stage at JazzFest! The top camp band will perform on the Main Stage at JazzFest with Mark Colby. JazzFest is the biggest jazz and blues festival in the upper Midwest! Featuring past performances by Joe Walsh, Gary Clark Jr., Gov’t Mule, George Thorogood, Sheryl Crow, the Neville Brothers, Dr. John, Little Feat, Buddy Guy, Jonny Lang, North Mississippi Allstars, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Bettye LaVette, Tower of Power, Taj Mahal, Mavis Staples, and many, many more.
New!
This year, a vocal component has been added to JazzFest Jazz Camp.
Vocalists will learn to sing with an ensemble, combo and develop “jazz” singing
skills. Special lessons will be available such as style, interpretation, vocal
technique, introduction to music theory, scat singing and more. Plus, top vocalists
will be featured with the jazz combos at JazzFest.
Eligibility: All incoming 7th through completed 12th grade musicians and vocalists may apply for submission.
Learn more HERE
