WCU SUMMER JAZZ CAMP
Jonathan Ragonese, Director
Sunday, July 16, 2023 - Friday, July 21, 2023
Tentative Finale Concert: Friday, July 21, 2023, at 1:00pm
For advanced middle school students & and all high school students (2022 – 2023 School Year)
High School Summer Music Institute and Summer Jazz Camp Flyer
West Chester University’s Summer Jazz Camp is designed for advanced middle school and all high school students. Participants will explore jazz improvisation, arranging, orchestration, jazz history, and performance techniques. Visiting artists as well as the WCU faculty will perform and conduct masterclasses on various subjects. All participants will need to have knowledge of scales, be able to read music, transpose, and be proficient on an instrument.
Summer Jazz Camp Faculty
- Dave Cullen, Guitar
- Chris Hanning, Drums
- Marc Jacoby, Vibes and Technology
- Jeremy Jordan, Piano
- Peter Paulsen, Bass and Jazz Arranging
- Jonathan Ragonese, Saxophone
- John Swana, Trumpet
Honors Track
An honors track is available for advanced students. Honors track students will be placed in an additional ensemble (Honors Jazz Band), and they will rehearse for and perform at the Thursday evening Criterions Alumni Reunion Concert.
Honors track applicants must submit a private/unlisted YouTube recording of two jazz tunes (one swing and one Latin) performed with a big band, combo, or play-along accompaniment. The recording should demonstrate both the melody and improvisation (drummers should demonstrate soloing by trading 4s). The audition video along with the student’s application and deposit, must be submitted by May 22nd. Please email your unlisted YouTube video link to summermusiccamps@wcupa.edu on or before May 22nd. Acceptance into the Honors Jazz Band will be announced at the start of camp.
Fees and Registration Options
SUMMER JAZZ CAMP OPTIONS:
July 16-21, 2023
| Registration | Fee |
|---|---|
| Resident | $730 |
| Resident Early Registration (register before April 1) | $705 |
| Commuter | $640 |
| Commuter Early Registration (register before April 1) | $615 |
PREMIUM PACKAGE: HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER MUSIC INSTITUTE & SUMMER JAZZ CAMP
| Registration | Fee |
|---|---|
| Resident | $1410 |
| Commuter | $1230 |
How to Register
Register online and pay with credit card.
Questions? Contact us at (610) 436-2921 or summermusiccamps@wcupa.edu
SPECIAL NOTE
- Refund Policy: Partial refunds will only be issued after the receipt of a written cancellation notice. Our Summer Jazz Camp fees include a $200.00 non-refundable deposit/processing fee. Refunds will not be granted after the Institute begins on July 16th.