Jazz in the Sangres Jazz Arts Camp 2010!

July 27th - 31st in Westcliffe, Colorado

This camp is unlike any other around! Thirty student musicians spend 5 days immersed in music with six world class musicians, playing in both small groups and a big band at the foot of the beautiful Sangre de Cristo mountains.  In addition there are concerts, jam sessions, master classes, performances, and activities. The faculty  to student ratio is 5:1, and students have access to the faculty for 12 -15 hours a day, allowing for individual attention and personalized instruction.The tuition for the camp is $500, and room and board is $195, and includes lodging and all meals. (Some need-based scholarships are available.) The last day also features the students performing the in town of Westcliffe. Students stay in a lodge with chaperones.

Audition requirements are listed below. Carefully prepare your audition based on the guidelines below!

Audtion Requirements:
1) Write a letter which includes your name, address, phone, school, instrument, grade, playing experience, and a paragraph stating why you would like to be selected.

2) Made a CD or tape of yourself playing the following: (live w/ a rhythm section or with an Aeborsold-type accompaniment)

Horns: a) play the head and solo for 2 choruses on a blues  b) Play the head and solo for 2 choruses on another tune of your choice (but not another blues.)

Drums: a) Melodically outline the head of a blues  b) Play 32 bars alternating  8 bars of time and 8 bars of soloing on each of the following feels:  Latin, funk, waltz or 6/8, and swing.

Piano/Guitar:  Play the head, 2 choruses of comping, and 2 choruses of soloing on a blues tune, and one other tune of your choice (but not another blues.)

Bass: a) walk 3 choruses of a blues  b) demonstrate playing a chorus of bass lines on a latin tune, and a funk tune (neither of which can be another blues.)

Send CD and letter to:
CCJA
4505 W 36th Ave
Denver, CO  80212 
or email mp3's and letter to paul@jazzarts.org  

Must be received by May 15, 2010 for consideration.


Here are what some past camp particpants have said...

"Honestly, Jazz in the Sangres Camp is the best thing that has ever happened to me. Meeting people that actually care about teaching and are so freaking musical overwhelmed me (in the best way). Working with you guys inspired me so much, more than I can put into words."

"One of my favorite things to do with music is push myself, and playing with some of the best high school musicians in the state really got me into playing jazz. I also really enjoyed the great musicians that taught the camp. Playing and hanging around with Convergence was really fun and their musical knowledge was exceptional."

"My experiences in the Westcliffe Jazz Camp were extraordinary. I have never studied jazz as intensely and I feel I learned more during that week than I have in any jazz ensemble I have played in. I believe that the constant practice and the knowledge gained at the camp help me more than anything as I move from high school to college."

"I love to play jazz and I love to be around people who share in my interests. I had an amazing time at this camp during the past two summers and I love to work with Convergence. It's a completely different experience when working with people who have mastered jazz and know how to teach it. At the last two camps, I learned more in one week that I learn in months of high school jazz band. It's incredible to see how much my musical abilities strengthen and expand simply by playing with other experienced jazz students and mentors."

"It was the most incredible musical experience of my life!"