IOWA VOCAL JAZZ ACADEMY
Hosted at Valley High School (West Des Moines)
Join us on Saturday, September 30, 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 and selected soloists, as well as Valley High School, and “First Take” from School of Music Vocations (SWCC)
Teacher Track – Walk-up registration includes publisher reading packets, & mass choir musicÂ
- $100 walk-up registration (please bring your own lunch)
Student Track – Walk-up registration includes lunch & mass choir music
- $50Â walk-up registration (please bring your own lunch)
GROUP RATES – bring a choir or choirs from your school or organization and SAVE! With your paid school fee, get 50% off each teacher and student registration
- $250 fee per school +Â $50Â per teacher +Â $25Â 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
Online pre-registration is now closed. The Registration Desk will open at 8:30 AM, and we accept cash, credit, and PayPal. Any previously secured group discounts can be applied on site.
Hosted by Heather Nail at Valley High School (West Des Moines)
2023 ACADEMY SCHEDULE
9:00 AM – Check-In
- Check-in and Academy Welcome (light refreshments provided)
9:30 AM – 12:30 PM – Morning Breakout Sessions & Mass Choir Rehearsals
Teacher/Student Breakout Sessions will include topics like:
- Jazz Solo Singing WorkshopÂ
- Vocal Technique in Choral and Jazz SettingsÂ
- Improvisation / Ear Training Workshop
- Preparing for College & Auditions
12:30 – 1:15 PM – Lunch & Teacher Round Table Discussions
1:15 – 4:45 PM – Afternoon Breakout 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
Heather Nail

Valley High School

ACADEMY STAFF
Matt Falker

Mass Choir Director
Breakout Sessions
Ian Brekke

Mass Choir Director
Breakout Sessions
Tobi Crawford

Breakout Sessions
Katrina Brekke

Operations / Registration Desk