WEEK 2 – Aug. 1-7

BRAZILIAN & JAZZ ENSEMBLE ARTS 

Open to all instruments and vocalists, this week provides players of all musical backgrounds and abilities , an opportunity to not only reach that next level, but to expand your creativity, and musical horizons.    

For some, it will be a first exploration into Brazilian styles beyond Bossa Nova and Samba.  For classical musicians wishing to branch out,   it will be an ideal opportunity to focus on Jazz & Brazilian phrasing,  and to develop improvisational and ensemble skills in these genres.    In this nurturing environment, hobbyists will get the attention they need to reach their next level.   And if you’re an experienced high school student, a weeklong exposure and interaction with our world-class faculty will open new vistas and foundation skills to last a lifetime.   

With hands-on classes from morning to evening, faculty-led jams at night, and an enrollment capped at 30, students will get the attention they need to develop more than  ”skills.”   

 

  • THE MUSICAL STYLES & RHYTHMS OF BRAZIL   -  Nilson Matta 

  • JAZZ IMPROVISATION & HARMONY     –  Roni Ben-Hur

  • JAZZ STANDARDS ENSEBMLE   Roni Ben-Hur

  • JAZZ HARD BOP ENSEMBLE - Bill McHenry

  • BRAZILIAN ENSEMBLE -  Nilson Matta

  • VOCAL TECHNIQUE WORKSHOP  – Amy London 

  • THE JAZZ VOCAL REPERTOIRE  – Amy  London

  • SING ALONG WITH ELLA  – Amy London

  • EVOLUTION OF BRAZILIAN MUSIC  – Nilson Matta

The daily schedule below will culminate with our Student Concert in Gates Auditorium – Friday, July 31st.   .

DAILY SCHEDULE 

  • 9:00 – 12:00   CLASSES     
  • 12:15 – 1:00     LUNCH   
  • 1:00  -  2:45    OPTIONAL TIME   
  •                             -  practice time
  •                             -  mini-excursions to Acadia Nat’l Park or Bar  Harbor*
  •                             -  on-site kayaking and enviro-adventures
  •                             -  private lessons (for an additional fee                            *boxed lunches available with advance notice
  • 2:45 -   6:00    CLASSES   
  • 6:15 -   7:00     DINNER (optional Lobster Bake – nite TBD)  

EVENING ACTIVITIES:

Evenings will include faculty-led jams, our Faculty and Student Concerts,and a performance option for students at a local night-spot/café in Bar Harbor.