Jazz Combo Camp
The Jazz Combo Camp is on hiatus for 2020, with plans to return in the summer of 2021. Please stay tuned.
The camp is open to any middle school or high school students looking to expand their knowledge of jazz. All instruments are welcome.
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
- Kirk Garrison, Trumpet
- Mark Colby, Saxophone
- Ken Haebich, Bass
- Bob Rummage, Drums
Schedule
Tuesday
- 8:30-10:00 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.