Programs
Instrumental & Vocal Jazz (Includes Intermediate Jazz for gr.7-8 students) - Senior Camp
This program is designed for students from Grade 7 to 12, from beginner to advanced levels. Quality curriculum, experienced instructors, exciting camp environment and a chance to form new and lasting friends are all a part of this opportunity. Beginning students will also have the opportunity to develop basic improvisation skills, to experience small group jazz performance and to learn about some of the masters.
Instrumental classes include big band, combos, improvisation, master classes and listening. Students are exposed to a variety of jazz repertoire. Vocal jazz students sing in a jazz choir and work on solo singing, improvisation and interpretation. They are also assigned to combo and big bands.
The jazz faculty at N.M.C. is a unique group of outstanding performers and teachers. Together they constitute one phenomenal big band, led by Larry Shields, our Jazz Director. As full-time resident teachers and conductors, they perform in concert every single evening. Imagine attending a superb jazz concert every night plus having the opportunity to learn from and interact with these fabulous musicians as part of your daily routine. There is a mandatory rental program for all rhythm ( bass, guitar and drums) and vocal students. This covers the cost of renting drumsets, keyboards, amps, microphones and sound equipment.
Instrumentation:
- alto/tenor/baritone saxophone
- trumpet
- piano (keyboard)
- trombone
- guitar
- bass
- drums
- voice