IOWA VOCAL JAZZ ACADEMY
Hosted at Kirkwood Community College (Cedar Rapids)
2022 Workshop Complete!
This one-day vocal jazz workshop (9 AM – 6 PM) will feature:
- All participants 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 with nationally recognized faculty (schedule will be updated with this info soon!)
- A 5:00 PM final concert open to the public, featuring a special performance by the Academy Mass Choir, selected soloists, and Jazz Transit
Teacher Track – Pre-registration includes lunch, publisher reading packets, & mass choir music
Student Track – Pre-registration includes lunch & mass choir music
Group rates available – teachers or students can attend on their own, or bring your whole choir!
Hosted by Fred Kiser & Jazz Transit at Kirkwood Community College
2022 IOWA ACADEMY SCHEDULE
9:00 AM – Check-In
- Check-in and Academy Welcome (light refreshments provided)
9:30 AM – 12:30 PM – Morning Sessions & Mass Choir Rehearsals
Breakout Sessions will include:
- Teachers: New Music Reading Session (Ian)
- Students: Jazz Solo Singing Workshop (Matt)
- Students: Improvisation Workshop (Amy)
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 & featuring performances by Selected Soloists, Academy Mass Choir, and Jazz Transit
“Graduate Seminar” – hang for Teachers and Staff only, immediately following the conclusion of the Academy
SITE HOSTS / FEATURED ENSEMBLE
Fred Kiser
Jazz Transit
ACADEMY STAFF
Matt Falker
Ian Brekke
Amy Farley
Katrina Brekke
