WEEK 1 – July 25-31

INTENSIVES WITH THE MASTERS: Guitar, Bass & Vocals

We’re very excited to initiate this program in response to student interest! The week is designed to provide an opportunity for guitarists, bass players and vocalists to immerse themselves in studies unique to their own instrument, and to then apply these in the context of small group ensemble playing. Classes will include:

  • GUITAR MASTER CLASS – Roni Ben-Hur

  • ART OF BASS – Nilson Matta

  • VOCAL TECHNIQUE WORKSHOP – Amy London

  • BRAZILIAN ACCOMPANIMENT FOR GUITARISTS & BASSISTS – Nilson Matta

  • JAZZ ACCOMPANIMENT FOR GUITARISTS & BASSISTS Roni Ben-Hur

  • THE JAZZ VOCAL REPERTOIRE – Amy London

  • SING ALONG WITH ELLA – Amy London

  • THE RHYTHMS & HARMONIES OF BRAZILIAN MUSIC – Nilson Matta

  • JAZZ IMPROVISATION – Roni Ben-Hur

  • JAZZ ENSEMBLE – Roni Ben-Hur

  • BRAZILIAN MUSIC ENSEMBLE – Nilson Matta

  • 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 one night)
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.