Workshop Information

Maryland Summer Jazz includes workshops, jam sessions and faculty concerts. Each of our two sessions has three days of intensive instruction. While the two sessions cover similar material, those who attend both have the opportunity to deepen their experience and work with more faculty members.

Enrollment is limited to give you lots of personal attention and playing time. The faculty student ratio is 1:7. The learning environment is focused, intimate and effective.

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Tuition and Fees

Tuition for one session: $544 (please apply before June 30, 2010)
Tuition for two sessions: $900
Auditing: $170 per day

Tuition includes lunch each day and a MSJ souvenir.

Discount: Siblings, husband and wife, parent and child may each receive a 10% discount on their respective tuition amounts. Active Military also receive a 10% discount (only one 10% discount per person).

Refunds

If you have already paid and must cancel your attendance for any reason -
For cancellations before June 15, 2010, there is a refund of $200 for one session and $400 for two sessions. For cancellations from June 15 to July 1, 2010, the refund is $100 for one session and $200 for a double session. Cancellations after July 1, 2010 will not be refunded

Jazz Camp Workshop Description

The majority of the time is spent in small group sessions led by our world-class faculty members. Instead of taking notes in a theory class or rehashing private lesson material you could get elsewhere, you’ll learn the way jazz should be learned - by playing with a mentor. For those new to jazz, there will be special classes to ease you into the genre. This year vocalists of intermediate to advanced levels will be admitted on a case by case basis. They'll have a broader range of experiences. In combo classes, instead of working on lyrics with a dedicated vocal coach, they will be treated as horn players focusing on improvisation. Vocalists will also enjoy singing or scatting with bands and receive vocal coaching in elective classes. They can also participate in the jams. Beginners are welcome to audit for one, two or three days of camp sessions. All participants will have some amazing opportunities for great experiences and musical growth.

A typical day at MSJ includes two small group rehearsal sessions playing with a faculty member, plus :
• Midday Faculty Mini-Concerts
• Workshops and instrument specific master classes
• A catered lunch
• Jam sessions and networking with your peers

2009 Survey

In our annual survey, we asked MSJ 2009 participants to evaluate our workshops and to tell us what they wanted for 2010. The response was overwhelming positive. We are truly grateful. Student and faculty feedback continues to shape our programs.

Scholarships

MSJ offers four full scholarships to gifted HS students: The Gifted HS Jazz Student Scholarship, The Paul Phillips Memorial Scholarship, The Bullfrog 13 Drum Scholarship, and The Mike Smith Memorial Drum Scholarship. See the Scholarship Page for information. The application deadline is June 1, 2010.

Audition Process

No worries! We serve most any jazz musician. Classes are grouped according to skill level to serve the most advanced (semi-pro and college players) along with the newcomers.

If you are a new student to Maryland Summer Jazz, please mail with your application form a short (5 minutes or less) recording of yourself improvising over one or two songs. The first song should be a 12 bar blues. Play-along CD accompaniment (Aebersold, etc.) is suitable.

Pianists, Guitarists – please have both comping and soloing on your recording.
Bassists – please have both walking and soloing on your recording.
Drummers – please have both timekeeping/swing, and soloing on your
recording. Also include a Latin/Bossa Nova groove tune if possible.
Vocalists - Sing two jazz style tunes, including a blues tune if possible. Include singling the melody, and scatting a solo, if you are comfortable with scatting.

Media accepted are cassette tape, CD, DVD and MiniDisc.
You may also email an MP3 (9MB or less) to marylandsummerjazz@comcast.net

Maryland Summer Jazz Camp Location

St. Mark Presbyterian Church,
10701 Old Georgetown RD
Rockville, Maryland
Located at I-270 and Old Georgetown Road

* Note: Please do not send applications or checks to the camp location.
MSJ mailing address: 217 A Bowie Ave., Annapolis, MD 21401

Hotels:

MSJ does not endorse or make hotel recommendations, however students have stayed at the hotels listed below:

Best Western Rockville
Bethesda North Marietta Hotel
Crowne Plaza
Embassy on Rockville Pike
Park Inn International
Legacy