SEATTLE VOCAL JAZZ ACADEMY

Hosted at Everett Civic Auditorium

Join us on Saturday, October 28, 2023!

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 special performances by Jackson High School and professional vocal jazz ensemble Last Call

Teacher Track – Pre-registration includes lunch, publisher reading packets, & mass choir music 

  • $100 pre-registration
  • ($110 if registering within two weeks of the event or on-site)

Student Track – Pre-registration includes lunch & mass choir music

  • $50 pre-registration
  • ($60 if registering within two weeks of the event or on-site)

GROUP RATES – bring a choir or choirs from your school or organization and SAVE! With your paid school fee, get 50% off each teacher and student registration

  • $250 fee per school + $50 per teacher + $25 per student
  • Lunch included for all teachers and students
  • Your school can cover all registrations by paying the whole invoice, OR we will provide you with a coupon code so that students & teachers can register at the discounted rate and pay on their own

Online pre-registration will close the Tuesday before the event, then we will accept walk-up registration on the morning of the event.

Hosted by Jackson High School (Craig Schell) and Last Call at Everett Civic Auditorium 
 

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                     2023 ACADEMY SCHEDULE 
9:00 AM – Check-In
  • Check-in and Academy Welcome (light refreshments provided)

9:30 AM – 12:30 PM – Morning Breakout Sessions & Mass Choir Rehearsals

Teacher/Student Breakout Sessions may include:

  • Jazz Solo Singing Workshop 
  • Fundamentals of Live Sound
  • Vocal Technique in Choral and Jazz Settings 
  • Improvisation Workshop
  • Preparing for College & Auditions
  • Rhythm Section 101

12:30 – 1:15 PM – Lunch & Teacher Round Table Discussions

1:15 – 4:45 PM – Afternoon Breakout Sessions & Mass Choir Rehearsals

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 / FEATURED ENSEMBLE

Seattle-based professional vocal jazz ensemble. Last Call members will lead teacher/student breakout sessions, and perform at the final concert

ADDITIONAL ACADEMY STAFF

Matt Falker

Academy Director / Mass Choir Director

Brennan Baglio

Mass Choir Director

Jessica Falker

Operations / Registration Desk
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