Jazz Combo Camp
Unfortunately, this year’s camp is full and registration is closed.
The camp is open to any middle school or high school students looking to expand their knowledge of Jazz! All instruments are welcome. This year’s camp will be held from June 19 to 21, 2018.
Instructors
The camp is taught by members of Elmhurst College’s outstanding music faculty.
- Doug Beach, Trumpet
- Tom Garling, Trombone
- Mike Pinto, Guitar
- Mark Streder, Piano/Theory
- Frank Caruso, Piano
- Kirk Garrison, Trumpet
- Mark Colby, Saxophone
- Ken Haebich, Bass
- Bob Rummage, Drums
Schedule
Tuesday
- 8:30-10 a.m. Sign-In and Auditions (Prepared Pieces Required)
- 10:30 a.m. Faculty Performance
- 11:45 a.m. Combos Meet
- 12:30 p.m. Lunch
- 1:30 p.m. Combo Rehearsal
- 3:00 p.m. Theory Class
Wednesday
- 10:00 a.m. Theory
- 11:15 a.m. Combo Rehearsal
- 12:30 p.m. Lunch
- 1:30 p.m. Combo Rehearsal
- 2:45 p.m. Master Classes
Thursday
- 10:00 a.m. Theory
- 11:15 a.m. Combo Rehearsal
- 12:30 p.m. Lunch
- 1:30 p.m. Combo Rehearsal
- 2:45 p.m. Master Classes
- 4:00 p.m. Transport to Fitz’s
- 5:00 p.m. Concert at Fitz’s Spare Keys (119 N. York Street, Elmhurst)
Camp Cost
Participants pay just a $375 fee, which includes all instruction, interaction with jazz faculty, a final performance at Fitz’s Spare Keys and lunch all three days.