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Dates
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July 8- July 12, 2013
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Program Fees
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$400 Beta Track (beginner/intermediate)
$475 Alpha Track (advanced – audition required)
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Housing Dates
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Sunday, July 7, 2013 – 4 PM to
Friday, July 12, 2013 – 8 PM
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Housing & Meal Plan Fees
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$325
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College Credit (syllabus)
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$318
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Audition Dates (for Alpha Track)
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Monday June 17th 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Tuesday June 18th 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
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Application Deadline
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June 14, 2013
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Application Procedure
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Complete application and mail with payment
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Jazz Ensembles Concert Date
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7:00 PM Friday, July 12, 2013
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The MCMI Summer Jazz Camp is open to students
in grades 8-12 in the fall of 2013, AS WELL AS COLLEGE STUDENTS.
The camp is open to interested students of all levels, instruments
and voice. Students with little or no experience will find challenging
and rewarding opportunities for musical growth.
- To instruct students in the performance practices of the art
form, Jazz.
- To familiarize students' with the music theory and historical
elements relevant to jazz performance.
- To enhance the students jazz performance capabilities.
- Advanced ALPHA TRACK
- Combo performance
- Advanced classes/instruction
- Masterclasses with accomplished artists
- Recording classes (digital recording techniques)
- Business of music class
- Jam sessions
- Participation by audition ONLY - Exceptions:
- You are a SteeStacks Showcase Scholarship winner
- You were accepted to the Alpha Track in a previous year
- You have been accepted as a music major with a jazz concentration at Moravian College, or an equivalent educational institution
- Beginning/Intermediate BETA TRACK
- Combo performance
- Jazz classes for beginner and intermediate players
- Theory
- Improv
- History/listening
- Jam sessions
- Masterclasses with accomplished artists
- No audition is required for the BETA TRACK!
Attend the Summer Jazz Camp at Moravian and earn college credit. The class is titled: "Introduction to Jazz Recording and Technology" (view the syllabus).
This option is available to students who are high school juniors or older and have been accepted to the Alpha Track. Students that successfully complete the Alpha Track and meet all of the requirements of the syllabi will receive a half unit (.50) or the equivalent of a 2 credit course. Moravian College students and adults are highly encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity.
This week-long camp begins on Monday morning with a faculty concert that will segue into a jam session. Monday through Friday there are scheduled classes and rehearsals from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. There will be additional activities in the evenings for residents. The Jazz Ensembles Concert will be held in Foy Concert Hall, admission is free.
Students stay in shared rooms in a Moravian College residence hall with one or two roommates. The residence hall is located on Church Street, Bethlehem, a short walk from the music department building. The housing and meal plan fees include 3 meals daily. Participants will eat meals in Clewell Dining Hall, Sunday evening through Friday. Students should bring their own linens, pillows, blanket, towels and toiletries. The residence hall building has wireless internet access. The students will be supervised by Moravian College Resident Advisers during evening hours.
Moravian College Public Safety officers are on duty 24 hours a day.
Because our standards for achievement are high, we accept highly motivated students who will enjoy the classes as well as the cultural activities. It is, therefore, important to know that failure to comply with regulations will be grounds for immediate dismissal from the program. Parents and/or guardians will be contacted as soon as any unsatisfactory behavior is recognized. No refunds will be issued if you are dismissed for behavioral issues.
Alpha Track audition
info (PDF) (No audition for Beta track!)
Application Form (PDF)
FEES and HOW TO APPLY
Fees
The residential fee covers instruction, housing, all meals, and a camp shirt. The day fee covers lunch, instruction, and a camp shirt. The fee may be paid by check, MasterCard, or VISA.
How to Apply
You can register by mailing the printable registration form to:
Summer Jazz Camp @ Moravian College
1200 Main Street
Bethlehem, PA 18018-6650
For more information contact the Music Institute
610.861.1650 (voice), 610-861-1657 (FAX), or
music@moravian.edu
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TONY GAIRO, saxophone (bio)
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ALAN GAUMER, trumpet (bio)
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Lou Lanza, jazz vocalist (bio)
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Gary Rissmiller, drum set (bio)
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Paul Rostock, double bass (bio)
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Dave Roth, piano (bio)
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Dr. Neil Wetzel, camp director (bio)
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Following the tradition of over 250 years of music
in Bethlehem and located in the historic district, THE MORAVIAN
COLLEGE MUSIC INSTITUTE encourages the art of music through study
and performance at all levels for any student or member of the
community. Offerings include private lessons, master classes,
group ensembles and Suzuki education.
MCMI offers excellent year round concert programming
to suit any musical taste.
For More Information on Classes or MCMI Events, Call: 610.861.1650
music@moravian.edu
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