OREGON VOCAL JAZZ ACADEMY
Hosted at Clackamas Community College
Join us in October 2023!
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
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!
2022 OREGON 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
Teacher/Student Breakout Sessions include:
- New Music Reading Session (Teachers only)
- Jazz Solo Singing Workshop
- Rhythm Section 101
- Improvisation Workshop
- Preparing for College & Auditions
12:30 – 1:15 PM – Lunch & Teacher Round Table Discussions
1:15 – 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, guest performers