Vocal Jazz Workshop

Jazz Vocal Workshop • Vocal Jazz Camp • June 20 - June 25, 2010 - Denton, Texas

2010 UNT Jazz Workshops registration form

The North Texas Vocal Jazz Workshop is the premier summer workshop of its kind. We will celebrate our 15th anniversary with the 2010 workshop. For one intense week, participants are involved in every aspect of vocal jazz (and only vocal jazz), from solo and ensemble performance to improvisation, pedagogy, and theory. Educators (both vocal and instrumental) may attend a daily class devoted to vocal jazz directing, programming and sound equipment, and depart with a complimentary copy of The Vocal Jazz Ensemble, by Paris Rutherford, published by Hal Leonard Music.

• You are placed in ensembles according to your age and experience. (Middle school through educators and other professionals. And, you'll receive your music in advance!)
• Ensembles rehearse daily, preparing for the Friday evening public concert.
• Classes in theory and improvisation begin with the basics--everyone solos.
• Solo coaching sessions prepare singers for their evening solo performances.
• Music Educators will focus on ensemble repertoire and live sound equipment.
• Writers may pursue a separate track: their work is performed and recorded.

Workshop faculty for 2010 tentatively include:

• Paris Rutherford (Published composer/arranger, noted clinician)
• Rosana Eckert (UNT vocal jazz faculty, professional singer and recording artist)
• Timothy Brent (Director, UNT Jazz Singers and vocal jazz studies)
• Jennifer Shelton Barnes (Sixth Wave, noted singer/arranger/clinician)
• Hildegunn Gjedrem (UNT vocal jazz faculty, DownBeat vocal jazz winner)
• Gary Eckert (UNT Professional singer/writer/producer of comm.ls, albums)

For further information, contact Paris Rutherford (940) 368-0773; email:

Vocal Jazz Workshop Schedule

Sunday
3:00p Registration: Room 263
4:00p First session rm 282
4:30p Mini concert 282
5:30p Dinner (Room 263)
6:30p First general rehearsal
8:00p Dismissed

Monday thru Thursday - typically scheduled this way:
9:00a Theory and Pegagogy (three levels)
10:00a Rehearsals (smaller groups)
11:00a Special Presentations (Soloing, Voice Building, Lead Sheets, Song Writing)
12:00p Lunch
1:00p Vocal Improvisation or Vocal Arranging
2:00p Specials (History, MIDI, Pedagogy, Professional Singing, How to Practice)
3:00p Solo Coaching and "down time"
5:30p Dinner (Bruce Hall Cafeteria)
6:30p Rehearsal of the large ensemble
7:30p Solo performances
9:30p Dismissed

Friday
9:00a Final meetings of the morning classes
11:00a Final meeting of the workshop
12:00p Lunch
1:00p Dress rehearsals begin
5:00p Dinner Break
6:30p Performance Call (All check-ins must be complete)
7:00p Final Performance (Kenton Hall, no charge for admission)
8:15p Workshop is over.
9:00p Kenton Hall is clear

UNT Jazz Winds Workshop (Sax, Trpt, and Trb)

UNT Jazz Winds Workshop (Sax, Trpt and Trb) - July 12-17, 2010

For information, contact Mike Steinel (940) 565-3758 or (940) 565-3743; email: .

2010 UNT Jazz Workshops registration form

The UNT Jazz Winds Workshop provides saxophone, trumpet and trombone players of all levels (minimum age - 14) with a comprehensive and intensive curriculum devoted to jazz. Working in an intimate setting with master educator/performers students will study a wide variety of topics.

All Students

• Big Band Playing
• Jazz Improvisation and Combos
• Sight Reading and Technical Development
• Jazz History
• Basic Jazz Style

Brass Players

• Developing the Upper Register
• Equipment
• Embouchure Development and Maintenance
• Section and Lead Playing

Saxophonists

• Equipment - Reeds and Set-ups
• Technique Development and Maintenance
• Embouchure

The workshop begins with registration a 1 p.m. Monday, July 12, followed by an opening faculty concert and organizational meeting at 3 PM. Faculty concerts will be presented each evening beginning Tuesday July 13 through Thursday July 15.

At 1 p.m. Saturday, July 17, all participants will perform in a public concert in UNT Kenton Hall (parents and family are encouraged to attend). The performance will conclude no later than 5 PM. Note: Enrollment also open on Euphonium.

The UNT Jazz Winds Workshop Faculty:


Trumpet
• Mike Steinel - Internationally recognized jazz trumpeter and educator (UNT faculty member).
• Jay Saunders - former lead trumpet with Stan Kenton (UNT faculty member)
• Rodney Booth - former jazz trumpeter with Woody Herman, Dallas free-lance musician (UNT faculty member)

Trombone

• Tony Baker - Internationally recognized jazz trombonist and educator (UNT faculty member)
• Steve Wiest - former trombonist w/ Maynard Ferguson (UNT faculty member)

Saxophone

• Brad Leali - Saxophone with Harry Connick Orchestra (UNT faculty member)
• Shelly Carroll - Saxophone with the Duke Ellington Orchestra (UNT alumnus)

Since people search for this workshop as the "trumpet camp" and the "trombone camp," I'm including these phrases here to help with searching.--web editor

Lynn Seaton Jazz Double Bass Workshop at UNT

Lynn Seaton Jazz Double Bass Workshop | June 14-18, 2010

2010 UNT Jazz Workshops registration form

Mr. Lynn Seaton has established himself as one of the leading performers and teachers of the jazz bass in the U. S. today. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to his 8th Annual Jazz Double Bass Workshop. This intimate workshop is limited to 15 upright bass players. (The UNT Combo Workshop accepts electric and upright bass players.)

If you reached this page while searching for the Jeff Bradetich bass workshop, which happens during the same week, here's the link: 23rd Annual Bradetich Double Bass Master Classes.

Topics to be covered include:

• Upright technique
• Developing walking bass lines
• Small group playing with a rhythm section
• Theory
• Jazz Bass History
• Listening to Recordings
• Bass Ensembles

The Lynn Seaton Jazz Double Bass Workshop will offer an intensive week of study and performance opportunities for the jazz bassist. Classes include bass line development bass ensembles, and daily sessions on technique. Also, participants will have an opportunity to perform with a rhythm section and be coached. Outstanding faculty concerts will be presented throughout the week. It starts with registration early Monday morning and concludes with the Friday evening Bass Bash concert where the participants will perform. The Lynn Seaton Jazz Double Bass Workshop is open to advanced high school (14+), college, professional, and serious amateur bassists.

For information about registration and housing, contact Darla Mayes, (940)565-3743; email:

For information about the workshop content, contact Lynn Seaton, (940) 369-7639; email:

LYNN SEATON JAZZ DOUBLE BASS WORKSHOP TYPICAL SCHEDULE
Monday will start with registration 9-10 AM in the jazz office # 284.
The days are typically as follows:
9:30 - 11:00 Technique

11:15 - 12:00 Listening Session

12:00 - 1:30 Lunch

1:30 - 3:30 Rhythm Section
Participants take turns playing with
a rhythm section and receive coaching.

3:40- 4:00 Technique Review

4:00 - 5:00 Bass Ensembles

5:00 - 7:30 Practice time and Dinner

07:30 Faculty Concert

FRIDAY NIGHT WILL FINISH WITH A BASS BASH CONCERT AT 7:30 PM WHERE ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL PERFORM IN BASS ENSEMBLES. FRIENDS AND FAMILY ARE INVITED!
Most people from out of town check into the dorm on Sunday night and check out Friday morning. You can store your luggage in the workshop room until after the final concert. If you want to stay Sunday AND the following Friday night, check the extra day on the registration form.

Registration form (PDF)

UNT Jazz Combo Workshop

UNT Jazz Combo Workshop | July 18-23, 2010

For information, contact Mike Steinel (940) 565-3758 or (940) 565-3743; email: michael.steinel@unt.edu.

2010 UNT Jazz Workshops registration form

The Jazz Combo Workshop is open to musicians of all levels (minimum age - 14) and provides comprehensive studies in jazz combo playing and improvisation. The curriculum includes: combo, faculty concerts (each evening), jazz history and listening, jazz theory (basic to advanced) master class instruction on bass, drums, guitar, piano, saxophone, trombone and trumpet, student concerts and student jam sessions.

The workshop begins with registration from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday July 18, followed by a brief opening meeting and faculty concert at 3 p.m. Auditions will take place Sunday evening at 7 PM. Beginning at 1 p.m. Friday July 23, all participants will perform in a public combo concert at the UNT Recital Hall (parents are encouraged to attend). The performance will end no later than 5 p.m.

UNT Jazz Combo Workshop Faculty:

• Tony Baker - Trombone
• Rodney Booth - Trumpet
• Mike Drake - Drums
• Will Campbell - Saxophone
• Fred Hamilton - Guitar
• Steve Jones - Saxophone
• Stefan Karlsson - Piano
• Brad Leali - Saxophone
• Richard McClure - Guitar
• Bob Morgan - Jazz History
• John Murphy - Saxophone and Jazz History
• Lynn Seaton - Bass
• Ed Soph - Drums
• Mike Steinel - Trumpet