HOW DO I PREPARE FOR AUDITIONS AND MUSIC THEORY TESTING? 2018 The audition links provided on our website lead to pdf files of jazz etudes for each JUNE 17-22, 2018 instrument. Click on the link identified by the instrument you play. Practice this etude and be prepared to play it for your audition. On the scale sheet provided with the jazz etude, choose any three of the scales and be prepared to play them. You will also be asked to sight read a short jazz excerpt for your instrument. You will also be asked to improvise a solo over a concert Bb blues. This is NOT a QUESTIONS? requirement, but we encourage you to try! EMAIL US: [email protected] You will take your music theory exam DR. PAUL BREWER, immediately after you audition. The Camp Director exam allows us to place you in the PHONE: 616-632-2416 theory class that will be best for you. E-MAIL: [email protected] Note: If you prefer, we can email you a pdf attachment that includes all BETSEY INGRAHAM, audition materials. Administrative Assistant PHONE: 616-632-2413 See you at Jazz Camp! We’ll have E-MAIL: [email protected] some Serious Fun and learn a lot 2018 Jazz Camp Instructors together playing great music! Dr. Paul Brewer Camp Director, Trombone & Big Band Tim Froncek Drumset & Percussion Benje Daneman Trumpet Jeff Ingraham Trombone Bob Nixon Alto Sax & Big Band Tom Lockwood Electric & Acoustic Bass, Saxophone Mike Hyde Electric & Acoustic Guitar Matt Brewer Electric & Acoustic Bass Robin Connell Piano & Keyboards The instructors listed above are all recognized jazz masters whose careers as teachers and players are well established and widely respected. WHO IS JAZZ CAMP FOR?

The Aquinas College Jazz Camp is designed for musicians entering 8th Grade—finishing High School, BUT can be adjusted for the College Student looking for college credit or the Adult Musician looking to advance their skills! What are my options? $500* for an Overnight Camper $300* for a Day Camper What does that get me? Everything a Day Camper gets! PLUS breakfast and dinner (Sun. night-Fri.), What does that get me? Camp t-shirt, lunch fun evening activities, overnight accommodations HOW DO I REGISTER? Monday-Friday, master instruction each day, in our dorms. 60+ new friends! We now offer online registration through *a $25 deposit is required to secure your spot and is included in your total fee! Eventbrite along with our mail-in NEW! EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT OF $25 FOR registration form! REGISTRATIONS UNTIL MARCH 1, 2018! Registration CLOSES on June 4, 2018** **A $30 late fee will be incurred after this date for all registrations. Simply go to our webpage at: aquinas.edu/music/jazz-camp You will find a PDF of our registration form What is the schedule? you can mail in with your payment Camp Check-In* will begin at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Camp Introductions will begin at OR June 17th in the Art and Music Center. 3 p.m. in our Kretschmer Recital Hall. Complete the Eventbrite Registration* Dorm Check-In* is from 1:30-2:30 p.m. on Mandatory auditions and theory testing and pay online! Sunday, June 17th. will begin at 3:15 p.m. *Eventbright fees will apply Daily Schedule: Classes 9-11:50 a.m. Lunch Noon-12:50 p.m. Classes 1-5 p.m.

Overnight Camper Schedule: Breakfast 8-8:50 a.m. Dinner 5-6:30 p.m. Evening Activity 7-10 p.m. Lights Out 11:30 p.m.