LONG BEACH VOCAL JAZZ ACADEMY
Hosted at Cal State Long Beach - Bob Cole Conservatory of Music
Join us on Saturday, August 3, 2024!
This one-day vocal jazz workshop (9 AM – 6 PM) will feature:
- All participants rehearse and perform in the Academy Mass Choir(s)
- 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 the Academy Mass Choir, selected soloists, and a special performance by ‘Pacific Standard Time‘ from CSULB
Teacher Track – Registration includes lunch, publisher reading packets & mass choir music, and access to all teacher and student sessions
- Online registration for 2024 will open in the spring
Student Track – Registration includes lunch and mass choir music
- Online registration for 2024 will open in the spring
Hosted by Pacific Standard Time (Christine Guter) at the Bob Cole Conservatory of Music.
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2023 ACADEMY SCHEDULE
8:30 AM – Lobby opens for Walk Up Registration
9:00 AM – Check-In
- Check-in and Academy Welcome (light refreshments provided)
9:20 AM – Academy Welcome Session (A301)
9:30 AM – 12:30 PM – Morning Breakout Sessions & Mass Choir Rehearsals
Morning Teacher/Student Breakout Sessions will include:
- Vocal Jazz Reading Session (Matt Falker – Teacher Track Only)
- Jazz Solo Styling Class I (Christine Guter)
- Breakout Session (Jamond McCoy)
- Vocal Technique in Jazz & Choral Settings (Sean Fitzpatrick)
- Dealing With Performance Anxiety (Greg Fletcher)
12:30 – 1:15 PM – Lunch & Teacher Round Table Discussions
1:15 – 4:45 PM – Afternoon Breakout Sessions & Mass Choir Rehearsals
Afternoon Teacher/Student Breakout Sessions will include:
- Jazz Solo Styling Class II (Christine)
- Songwriting and the Music Industry (Jamond / Greg)
- Get Your Ears Ready For Improv! (Sean)
- Teacher Consult (Matt – Teacher Track Only)
5:00 – 6:00 PM – Closing Concert! (open to the public)
“Graduate Seminar” – hang for Teachers and Staff only, immediately following the conclusion of the Academy
SITE HOSTS
Christine Guter
Pacific Standard Time
ACADEMY STAFF
Matt Falker
Harlee Balajadia
Jamond McCoy
Sean Fitzpatrick
Greg Fletcher
