SACRAMENTO VOCAL JAZZ ACADEMY
Hosted at Sacramento State University - School of Music
Join us in August 2023!
This one-day vocal jazz workshop (9 AM – 6 PM) will feature:
- All participants take part in the Academy Mass Choir (directed by Gaw Vang Williams & 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 (schedule will be updated with this info soon!)
- A 4:30 PM final concert open to the public, featuring a special performance by Academy Mass Choir and 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 Gaw Vang Williams at the Sacramento State University School of Music.
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2022 SACRAMENTO ACADEMY SCHEDULE
9:00 AM – Check-In
- Check-in and Academy Welcome (light refreshments provided)
9:30 AM – Mass Choir Sectionals
10:30 AM – Morning Breakout Sessions
- Teacher Track: Reading Session (Matt)
- Student Track: Jazz Techniques (Gaw)
11:30 AM – Mass Choir Rehearsal
12:30 PM – Lunch
1:15 PM – Mass Choir Rehearsal
2:00 PM – Afternoon Breakout Sessions
Teacher/Student Breakout Sessions include:
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- Improvisation Workshop
- Preparing for College & Auditions
- Solo Singing: A Deeper Dive
3:00 PM – Mass Choir Final Rehearsal & Video Recording
5:00-6:00 PM – CLOSING CONCERT: Final Presentation for Parents & Attendees – open to the public
Featuring performances by Selected Soloists and the Academy Mass Choir
“Graduate Seminar” – hang for Teachers, Staff, and the host group only, immediately following the conclusion of the Academy
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