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

Iowa Site Coordinator / Director, Jazz Transit

Jazz Transit

Vocal Jazz Ensemble, Kirkwood Community College

ACADEMY STAFF

Matt Falker

Mass Choir Director / Breakout Sessions

Ian Brekke

Mass Choir Director / Breakout Sessions

Amy Farley

Breakout Sessions

Katrina Brekke

Operations / Registration Desk
Shopping Cart