FORT WORTH VOCAL JAZZ ACADEMY
Hosted at Texas Christian University
Join us on Saturday, September 16, 2023!
This one-day vocal jazz workshop (9 AM – 6 PM) will feature:
- All participants rehearse and perform in the Academy Mass Choir
- Jazz reading sessions with published music from Anchor Music Publications, independent publishers, and more (Teacher Track only)
- Breakout sessions of your choice – for both teachers and students
- A 5:00 PM final concert open to the public, featuring a special performance by the Academy Mass Choir, selected soloists, and “Purple, White & Blues”
Teacher Track – Pre-registration includes lunch, publisher reading packets, & mass choir music
- Pre-registration rate just $85 (subsidized by TCU)
- ($95 if registering within two weeks of the event or on-site)
Student Track – Pre-registration includes lunch & mass choir music
- Pre-registration rate just $35 (subsidized by TCU)
- ($45 if registering within two weeks of the event or on-site)
GROUP RATES – bring a choir or choirs from your school or organization and SAVE! With your paid school fee, get even deeper discounts off each teacher and student registration (subsidized by TCU)
- $200 fee per school + $35 per teacher + $10 per student
- Lunch included for all teachers and students
- Your school can cover all registrations by paying the whole invoice, OR we will provide you with a coupon code so that students & teachers can register at the discounted rate and pay on their own
Hosted by Dr. Amy Stewart and “Purple, White & Blues” at Texas Christian University
             2023 ACADEMY SCHEDULE
9:00 AM – Check-In
- Check-in and Academy Welcome (light refreshments provided)
9:30 AM – 12:30 PM –Â Morning Sessions & Mass Choir Rehearsals
Teacher/Student Breakout Sessions may include:
- Jazz Solo Singing WorkshopÂ
- Fundamentals of Live Sound
- Vocal Technique in Choral and Jazz SettingsÂ
- Improvisation Workshop
- Preparing for College & Auditions
- Rhythm Section 101Â
12:30 – 1:45 PM – Lunch & Teacher Round Table Discussions
1:45 – 4:45 PM – Afternoon Sessions & Mass Choir Rehearsals
5:00 – 6:00 PM – Closing Concert! (open to the public)
“Graduate Seminar” –Â hang for Teachers and Staff only, immediately following the conclusion of the Academy
SITE HOSTS
Dr. Amy Stewart
Purple, White & Blues
ACADEMY STAFF
Matt Falker
Mass Choir Director / Breakout Sessions
Rosana Eckert
Mass Choir Director
Jessica Falker
