July 16-19, 2024
9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
$195 per student
7th Grade through Adults
This popular jazz camp is uniquely tailored to introduce, inspire, and advance the varied experiences, knowledge, and skill sets of vocalists and instrumentalists in the performance of Jazz, the original American musical artform.
Campers enjoy informative sessions in jazz improv, history, fundamentals, stylistic interpretation, repertoire, solo and ensemble musicianship, and more, working with highly regarded jazz artists of international performance backgrounds, experienced in middle school to collegiate and pro level mentoring. The week culminates with a Friday 4pm Camper/Pro Faculty Showcase Concert, free to the community, of combos, vocalists, and 2 big bands, beginner and advanced. Fun, challenging, rewarding, students prep for Fall back-to-school music programs, teachers learn great concepts in teaching jazz, musicians, novice to pro, take their skills to the next level!
REGISTRATION OPENS JANUARY 2024
NOTE: Instrumentalists need to be able to read music and play their instruments proficiently enough to play in a big band setting. Vocalists do not need to read music to participate, will be performing in a soloist (not choral) setting
Vocal & Instrumental • Jazz History • Jazz Fundamentals • Jazz Repertoire
Master Classes • Ensembles • Music Theory • Performance Prep
Stylistic Interpretation • Improvisation • Student Jam Session
For information about the Swingin’ Summer Jazz Camp,
please email the Camp Director, Lisa Kelly, or call 904-703-8687
MEET OUR PRO FACULTY MEMBERS
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Camp Director, Vocals, Combo
Eight-time Downbeat Magazine award winning vocalist, composer, arranger, Lisa is regarded among today’s true jazz vocal song stylists, performing regionally to internationally in jazz clubs, for jazz societies, major venues and festivals, including the Kennedy Center, Vienna State Opera House, the Van Wezel, the Montreux, North Sea, and Pescara Jazz Festival. She has been the featured vocalist with the Larry Elgart Orchestra, St. Johns River City Band, UNF JE 1, and appeared with Arturo Sandoval, Danny Gottlieb, Jane Monheit, and Ed Calle. With a B.M and M.M. in jazz studies from UNF, Lisa has taught music theory and vocal jazz at LaVilla Middle and Douglas Anderson High SOTA, interim at UNF, has been a popular artist/clinician for music programs, and maintained a private vocal studio. Profiled in the 2010 book, “The New Face of Jazz,” inducted into the 2013 Jacksonville Jazz Festival “Hall of Fame,” she co-leads music groups with trumpeter JB Scott. www.kellyscottmusic.com
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Music Director, Reeds, Vanguard Band
Dir. of Jazz Studies at Douglas Anderson High SOTA, Don directs the jazz bands, other ensembles, teaches saxophone and other music courses. A prior director of Fine & Performing Arts for 12 years at Bolles School, music professor at Valdosta State University, FCCJ, and UNF, a middle and high school band director in Ga and FL, Don and his bands have won consecutive superior ratings and recognitions. A much in demand music educator, clinician, adjudicator, guest band directors, he is a “go to” source in jazz, concert band, and all things music education. Don has published numerous articles and served high offices in regarded music organizations. A Keilwerth Saxophone Signature Artist since 1995, he performs in the Jacksonville Symphony, in off-Broadway shows and musicals, and with popular groups. A past director of the St. Johns River City jazz and brass bands, he has played on many bands with major artists. He is the 2017 Jacksonville Jazz Festival “Hall of Fame” Inductee. www.zentz.org.
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Brass, Band
From Phil, P.A, the first graduate of the UNF Jazz Program under Rich Matteson, JB then earned his masters degree at FIU studying with Arturo Sandoval. He toured with the Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra, Ringling Bros Barnum & Bailey Circus (Japan), and led the famed Dukes of Dixieland in New Orleans that was featured on the PBS special “A Salute to Jelly Roll Morton” and with Skitch Henderson and the New York Pops at Carnegie Hall. He has performed with legends Al Hirt, Paquito D’Rivera, Jeff Hamilton, Lynn Seaton, and Tim Hagans. Assoc Prof teaching trumpet, JB is the Coord of the Jazz Studies at UNF, of the Great American Jazz Series, and award-winning UNF JE 1. A Warburton Signature Artist, popular adjudicator, artist/clinician, profiled in the book, “The New Face of Jazz,” and is the 2017 Jacksonville Jazz Festival “Hall of Fame” Inductee.
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Camp Coordinator, Blue Note Band
Director at The Covenant School of Jacksonville, Jim is a widely respected musical pedagogue, among a rare breed of music educators. With thirty-five years of mentoring in Jacksonville, Florida, he has taught at Jacksonville University, Douglas Anderson School of the Arts, as a founding teacher for Landon Middle School of the Arts and LaVilla School of the Arts, KIPP Impact Middle School, First Baptist Academy, and as the founding director of The First Coast Community Music School. Many of his students have gone on to major careers in music. Jim is also an active performing trumpet artist.
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Piano, Rhythm
A much in demand accompanist and artist/clinician, Jeff serves as adjunct faculty for Harrison High SOTA and Polk State College, and teaches piano privately. A former staff pianist for Walt Disney World Theme Parks at the Grand Floridian, he was a member of the Rhythm Rascals, Bill Allred and the Hollywood Hit Men, and Bill Allred’s Classic Jazz Band. He has appeared with countless notables, including Clark Terry, Buddy DeFranco, Bob Draga, Allan Vache, and the Midiri Brothers. He has performed in clubs and for jazz societies and festivals around the country to internationally, appearing on many recordings, TV, and radio programs. Expert on piano, organ, and tuba, Jeff created a signature approach to playing piano and foot pedal bass. Presenting clinics, adjudicating, and serving on jazz camp faculties, Jeff has written All-State audition materials and mentored award-winning students.
Camp Includes Clinics with Pro Guest Artists Dave Steinmeyer for trombone, Rick Ravelo for bass, and Rick Kirkland for drums!
Camp week culminates with
a Pro Faculty & Camp Student
Showcase Concert!
Friday at 4:00 p.m.
Concert is Free & Open to Public
The Covenant School of Jacksonville
2300 Bartram Road
Jacksonville, FL 32207
Take advantage of our special Jazz Camp Hotel Discount!
Hampton Inn & Suites, Bartram Park
13950 Village Lake Circle, Jacksonville, Florida, 32258
(904) 268-6264 • RESERVATIONS
REGISTRATION FOR CAMP NOW OPEN
Please complete and submit a registration form for each student attending.
Cancelation Policy: Full refund up to May 10th, 1/2 refund up to June 10th. Afterwards, payment is non- refundable. For information about the Swingin’ Summer Jazz Camp, please email the Camp Director, Lisa Kelly, or call 904-703-8687.
MANY THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS!
For information about the Swingin’ Summer Jazz Camp, please email the Camp Director, Lisa Kelly, or call 904-703-8687.
