“I’ve been playing music for about 8 years now, and of those 8 years I attended the Maine Jazz camp as a student for 3 and as a counselor for 1. The Maine Jazz Camp changed my life, established incredible relationships with both people and music and has led me to some of the greatest opportunities as a musician and a person. Maine Jazz Camp is truly the best jazz education experience that a young kid in this state, or possibly the nation can find. ”
Curriculum
Ensembles
Upon arrival, students after registration are auditioned by faculty. On the following morning, all student ensembles are posted. Each ensemble is directed by a faculty member. As many as 8 or 9 ensembles of approximately 6-9 musicians each make up the jazz camp. Ensembles meet twice daily, working on jazz repertoire, improvisational concepts and ensemble playing.
Master Classes
All students attend a master class each day for one hour, working with student musicians who play the same instrument under the direction of appropriate faculty.
Clinics
In the afternoons, students take an ear training class as well as a jazz literacy class which may include a panel discussion, video/film on the history of jazz or faculty may discuss their personal musical experiences with the students.
Additionally, students may have time over the course of their week to schedule a private lesson with an instructor at their mutual convenience.
Faculty Concerts
Every evening a concert featuring a different faculty member takes place on campus.
Student Concerts
On Friday evening and Saturday morning of each week, all student ensembles are featured in performance for family, the camp population and the general public.
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