LONG BEACH VOCAL JAZZ ACADEMY
Hosted at Cal State Long Beach - Bob Cole Conservatory of Music
Join us on Saturday, August 5, 2023!
This one-day vocal jazz workshop (9 AM – 6 PM) will feature:
- All students perform in a mass choir under the direction of Christine Guter
- All teachers perform in a mass choir under the direction of Matt Falker
- 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 (will rotate faculty from year to year)
- 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 – Pre-registration includes lunch, publisher reading packets, & mass choir music
Student Track – Pre-registration includes lunch & mass choir music
Group rates will be available – teachers or students can attend on their own, or bring your whole choir!
Hosted by Pacific Standard Time (Christine Guter) at the Bob Cole Conservatory of Music.
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2022 LONG BEACH 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
Morning Breakout Sessions:
- New Music Reading Session (for Teacher Track only)
- The Musician’s Marketplace (Jamond McCoy)
- Jazz Solo Singing Workshop (Kathleen Grace)
- Dealing With Performance Anxiety (Jonny Arenas)
- Basics of Sound 101 (Matt Carruthers)
12:30 – 1:30 PM – Lunch & Teacher Round Table Discussions
1:30 – 4:45 PM – Afternoon Sessions & Mass Choir Rehearsals
Afternoon Breakout Sessions:
- Songwriting 101 (Kathleen Grace)
- Preparing for a College Audition (Jonny Arenas)
- Improvisation Workshop (Jamond McCoy)
- Consult with Matt or Christine (Teachers only)
5:00 – 6:00 PM – Closing Concert!
Open to the public & featuring performances by Selected Soloists, the Academy Mass Choir, and of course, Pacific Standard Time!
“Graduate Seminar” – hang for Teachers and Staff only, immediately following the conclusion of the Academy
SITE HOSTS / FEATURED ENSEMBLE
Christine Guter

Pacific Standard Time

ADDITIONAL ACADEMY STAFF (2022)
Matt Falker

Jessica Falker

Kathleen Grace

Solo Singing / Songwriting
Jamond McCoy

Music Industry / Vocal Improv
Jonny Arenas

Audition Prep / Performance Anxiety