Summer Jazz WorkshopJune 17-21, 2019
The Georgia State University Summer Jazz Workshop has earned a reputation for offering an outstanding program over the last eight years. The focus of the summer program is on jazz combos where each combo is coached by one of our renowned faculty members. We assemble educators and performers dedicated to providing an intensive learning experience for musicians from middle school through high school at all levels. Classes in jazz improvisation, jazz theory, combo performance, and master class sessions allow students the opportunity to grow and develop to their fullest potential. All students have an opportunity to participate in the famous Thursday evening Jam Session. The combo rehearsals are led by our instructors, where students are matched with others of the same ability level.
The Summer Jazz Workshop is also helping to develop the next generation of Jazz artists and preserving the great American art form. Important by-products of the program include helping to raise self-esteem, teaching leadership, teamwork, problem-solving skills, good citizenship, and respect for culture.
The Summer Jazz Workshop offers five full days of small combo instruction, improvisation classes, instrumental master classes, guest clinicians, jam sessions, and a final concert performance.
Sample Schedule
Monday
Check In
Combo Placement Auditions
Combo Rehearsal
Lunch
Masterclass
Combo Rehearsal
Dismissal
Tuesday & Wednesday
Check In
Combo Rehearsal
Improv/Theory Class
Lunch
Masterclass
Combo Rehearsal
Dismissal
Thursday
Check In
Combo Rehearsal
Improv/Theory Class
Lunch
Masterclass
Combo Rehearsal
Dismissal
Jam Session
Friday
Check In
Combo Rehearsal
Improv/Theory Class
Lunch/Concert setup
Concert in Rialto Center for the Arts Lobby
In compliance with the University System of Georgia’s Minors on Campus Policy, the Summer Leadership Institute requires all participants who will be under age 18 at the time of the program to have an adult director or chaperone present for the entire Institute.
Registration for the 2019 workshop will open in January.
All fees paid are non-refundable.
$450
includes lunch in the GSU Dining Hall and a t-shirt.
- Instrument – including accessories such as mouthpiece, extra reeds, valve oil, etc.
- Drummers should bring their drum sticks, cymbals, practice pads, and a hi-hat clutch.
- Guitar players should bring their own cords.
- Pencil
- Water bottle – there are water fountains in the Jazz Suite
- Umbrella or raincoat – depending on weather (dining hall is 6 blocks from the Rialto)
- A 4 GB jump drive. We will provide an extensive catalog of listening samples to each student.
- Music manuscript paper (staff paper)
Registration for the 2019 workshop will open in January.
Parents who have participants in the program that will be under age 18 prior to June 17, 2019, must download and complete the Participation and Agreement Waiver. Completed Waivers must be emailed to cotaoeo@gsu.edu for the student registration to be complete.
