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!

Hosted by Kathleen Hollingsworth & “Mainstream” at Clackamas Community College
                          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

ACADEMY STAFF (2022)

Kathleen Hollingsworth

Site Coordinator / Breakout Sessions

Billy Buhl

Breakout Sessions

Matt Falker

Academy Director / Mass Choir Director

Jessica Falker

Operations / Registration Desk
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