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301623 ROWAN BROCH_Layout 1 10/20/10 9:14 AM Page 2 Name of Parent/Guardian _______________ Rowan Jazz Camp Faculty Address _____________________________ Brian Betz is a guitarist, composer, and educator who The Delaware Symphony, and the Relâche Ensemble. He THE resides in the Philadelphia Metro Area, performing received a Bachelor of Music from the University of the City_________________________________ throughout the USA with many different musical artists. Arts and a Master of Music from Temple University. Brian has 6 CD releases available on the Dreambox MAYNARD FERGUSON Media label: Up and Running (2001), Without a Doubt Jim McFalls is a twenty-one year veteran of the famed State___________ Zip_________ (2003), Dichotomy (2005), Muted Bebop (2006), United States Army Jazz Ambassadors. As the lead and INSTITUTE OF The Denis DiBlasio/Brian Betz Project (2007), Denis Jazz trombonist of the JAS, has performed and recorded Day-time phone___________________ DiBlasio/Brian Betz Project-Flute/Guitar (2010). with veritable “who’s who” of jazz luminaries including JAZZ STUDIES Brian holds two degrees from Rowan University (BM, Dave Liebman, Geoff Keezer, Denis Diblasio, Ingrid Evening phone ___________________ MM) and is endorsed by GHS guitar strings. He is a Jensen, Clark Terry, Jim Ridl, Slide Hampton, Tim two-time winner of the Betty Carter International Jazz Hagans, Gary Thomas, Christian McBride, Ron Blake, AT Special Medical needs/Food Limitations Competition (2004, 2007) and a runner up for the 2006 Dave Samuels, Jeff Coffin, Carl Fontana, Jon Faddis, Henry Mancini Jazz competition. Brian is currently on and Toots Thielmans. In addition to his performance the faculty at Rowan University where he teaches jazz schedule, Jim serves as a full-time faculty member of the ____________________________________ guitar and jazz improvisation. Jazz and Commercial Music Studies Division at Towson University where he directs the big band and teaches jazz ____________________________________ Denis DiBlasio is the Executive Director of the history and jazz trombone. Mr. McFalls is an Antoine Maynard Ferguson Institute of Jazz Studies at Rowan Courtois Artist/Clinician appearing throughout the US How did you learn of the Rowan Jazz Camp? University, saxophonist, composer, arranger and musical and abroad as a performer, guest conductor and lecturer. ____________________________________ director for the Institute. He is an internationally acclaimed performer, clinician, and educator for the Dan Monaghan is one of the busiest drummers in the Roommate preference (Optional) _________ Yamaha Music Corporation of America. He is the author Philadelphia area. After studying classical percussion Housing status (circle one) of five texts on jazz improvisation and a recording artist for eight years he went on to earn a Bachelors of Music Commuter Resident for Encounter Records with nine CD’s under his own in jazz studies from Temple University. Since then name. He received the Master of Music degree from the he has performed with some of the top names in jazz, University of Miami. including Eric Alexander, Peter Bernstein, Uri Caine, T-shirt size (circle one) and Randy Brecker. In addition, he has recorded with M L XL XXL George Genna’s professional resume runs the gamut of Dick Oatts, Garry Dial, Joe Magnarelli, Jimmy Bruno, PRESENTS THE the music business including gigs with Sammy Davis Elio Villafranca, Joanna Pascale, John Vanore & Abstract I agree to abide by camp rules and regulations*. Jr., Frank Sinatra, Jerry Lewis, Chuck Berry, Chubby Truth, Larry McKenna, Jon Lundbom & Big Five Chord, I give the Camp Director permission to seek Checker, Joe Lovano, Randy Brecker, Sean Jones, and Norman David, Tom Tallitsch, Mike Kennedy, and many qualified medical attention in the event of an Jack Sheldon. Well versed in every style of piano, he others. Dan has performed at the Mellon Jazz Festival, emergency. has recently retired as Instructor of Jazz Piano at Rowan the East Coast Jazz Festival, the Wilmington Latino ELEVENTH ANNUAL University. Festival, the Cremona Jazz Festival, the Blue Note, Applicant Signature Blues Alley, Smoke, Ortlieb’s Jazzhaus, Zanzibar Blue, Douglas Mapp ________________________Date________ (CAMP DIRECTOR) is a Professor of and Chris’ Jazz Cafe, among other well-known venues. Jazz Studies and String Bass at Rowan University where he coordinates the small jazz ensemble program. He has George Rabbai is an instructor of both jazz and classical ROWAN JAZZ CAMP Parent/Guardian Signature performed with numerous jazz artists including Monty trumpet at Rowan University and a freelance trumpet Alexander, Terrance Blanchard, Natalie Cole, Patti player in New York, Philadelphia, and Atlantic City. ________________________Date________ Austin, Randy Brecker, Sean Jones, Ernie Watts, Doc He is currently performing with friend and colleague • Jazz Camp rules and regulations will be in Severenson, Larry McKenna, Bootsie Barnes, Jimmy Denis DiBlasio, and Michael Feinstein in New York. the information packet that each registered Bruno, Donald Byrd, Ray Charles, James Moody, and Mr. Rabbai has recently recorded a new CD with JULY 9 – JULY 13, 2017 camper will receive prior to the camp. George Russell. He can be heard on recordings by Michael Feinstein entitled “Romance on Broadway” and Jeff Majors, Philip Glass, R Kelly, Lana Del Rey, “Romance on Film” where he is a featured jazz soloist. 301623 ROWAN BROCH_Layout 1 10/20/10 9:14 AM Page 1 The Maynard Ferguson Institute of Jazz Studies the newly renovated Student Center Dining Rowan Jazz Camp Schedule Application at Rowan University Department of Music Hall. Dormitory and campus supervision will be proudly announces provided by Rowan University music students and Sunday July 9, 2017 Rowan University Campus Security. 9:00 – 12:00 Student registration, check Name ______________________________ The Eleventh Annual into dorms, and auditions Evening events will feature performances by camp 12:00 – 1:00 Lunch Sex (circle one) Male Female Rowan Jazz Camp faculty and will highlight students performing 1:00 – 1:30 Camp meeting both with each other and the faculty. The closing 1:30 – 3:00 Big Band Rehearsal The Rowan Jazz Camp offers students from Date of birth___________ Gala Concert on Thursday July 13, 2017 will be 3:30 – 4:30 Intro to Jazz Improvisation southern New Jersey and surrounding states a an outdoor concert in the Wilson Music Building 5:30 Dinner chance to study with some of the region’s finest Courtyard (weather permitting). Address _____________________________ jazz educators and performers. During this 7:00 Faculty Septet in Concert dynamic five-day camp, students will learn big Description of fees: Monday July 10 -Wednesday July 12, 2017 City_________________________________ band and small jazz combo techniques as well Resident $775.00 8:00 – 8:45 Breakfast as improvisation and other musicianship skills Commuter $575.00 necessary for today’s jazz students (ages 14 – 18) 9:00 – 9:30 Group Warm-up State___________ Zip________ 9:45 – 11:00 Big Band and tomorrow’s performers. * After June 1, 2017 fees are as follows Resident $825.00 11:15 – 12:00 Theory/Improvisation Classes Day-time phone______________________ Hosted by The Rowan University Department of Commuter $625.00 Rhythm Section Clinic Music and The Maynard Ferguson Institute of Jazz 12:15 – 1:15 Lunch Evening phone_______________________ Studies, the students will study in the spacious Checks should be payable to: 1:45 – 2:45 Faculty Master-Classes Wilson Music Building which houses Pfleeger Rowan Jazz Camp 3:00 – 4:15 Elective Classes Email address ________________________ Concert Hall, Boyd Recital Hall, two very newly 4:15 – 5:15 Small Combo Sessions renovated rehearsal rooms, and over 80 practice Mail application form and check to: 5:30 Dinner Name of High School __________________ rooms including several with “Smart Room” Rowan Jazz Camp 7:00 (Mon.) Faculty Big Band technology. The various performing and rehearsal (Wed.) Student Combo Douglas Mapp, Camp Director Grade you will enter in the Fall of 2017____ spaces allow for the students to perform in both Department of Music Performances small groups and full big bands. In addition, 201 Mullica Hill Rd. students will also be given the opportunity to Glassboro, NJ 08028-1701 Thursday July 13, 2017 Name of Band Director _______________ perform in master-classes as well as attend music 8:00 – 8:45 Breakfast theory, jazz improvisation, MIDI technology, and 9:00 – 9:30 Group Warm-up Name of Private Teacher_______________ special sessions dedicated to issues unique to each NOTE: A non-refundable deposit of $100.00 9:45 – 11:00 Big Band instrument. reserves your space at this camp. Payment is due 11:15 – 12:00 Theory Classes Primary instrument _________________ in full by June 1, 2017. Enrollment is limited. Rhythm Section Clinic Classes will cover a vast array of topics, including Students who fail to have their tuition paid in full 12:15 – 1:15 Lunch but not limited to: Latin rhythms for drum set, Years of study________ by due date risk losing their reservation. 1:30 – 2:45 Group workshop: Music introduction to MIDI (including Finale, Smart Music, Sibelius, Garage Band and Band in a beyond high school. Music as Secondary instrument _______________ For more information contact the camp director a profession. Box). Other important topics include preparation Professor Douglas Mapp for college auditions, practice techniques, the 3:00 – 4:15 Big Band Rehearsal Years of study ________ 856-256-4500 Ext. 3591 4:30 – 5:30 Dinner business of music, transcription, and keyboard [email protected] harmony. 5:45 – 6:30 Check-out of dorms 7:00 Final concert apply online @ www.rowan.edu/musiccamps apply online @ www.rowan.edu/musiccamps Students will be housed in air-conditioned Rowan University dormitories and will eat in .