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MPULSE SUMMER PERFORMING ARTS INSTITUTES

Jazz Institute

July 15-28, 2012

Session Fee: $1,750

Application Deadline:  Still accepting applications

U-M Faculty Director:  Professor Andrew Bishop

The Jazz Institute is open to students in grades 9-11 during the 2011-2012 academic year.

CLASS OFFERINGS

• Improvisation skills
• Listening skills
• Jazz history
• Applied instrument training
• Theory/musicianship classes
• Creative collaboration with other Mpulse sessions
• Small group (combo) performance

  "The best there is!"  (Jordan, Jazz 2011, MI)

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Please review all of these requirements carefully. Your application will not be considered if it is incomplete.

The application materials, including the application, application fee, recorded audition, and teacher recommendation (optional), are required for all applicants and should be received by February 15, 2012.  All application materials, including the optional teacher recommendation, must be uploaded electronically.  Instructions for uploading materials will be provided once an online application has successfully been completed.

Applications may be submitted after February 15, however, priority will be given to all applications received by the application deadline. 

Notifications to all applicants will be mailed Friday, March 30, 2012.  No decisions will be given by phone.

AUDITION REQUIRMENTS

RECORDED AUDITION - UPLOAD INSTRUCTIONS

Submit as directed below for your instrument. You will be provided with an upload link following your online application submission.

RECOMMENDATION (Optional)

You may have one of your current music teachers (school teacher or private teacher) assess your work in a letter of recommendation. In addition to your musical abilities, the letter may discuss your personal characteristics such as initiative, dependability, and your commitment to increasing your musical skills.  The letter should be uploaded with your audition recording.  Electronic submissions will be not be accepted.

 

Online Application

All Instruments (excluding piano, guitar, bass, and drums - see below)

Submit a recording including the following three components:

1.  Seven (7) Major scales of your choice (7 different keys)

2.  Three (3) harmonic and/or melodic minor scales of your choice using eighth notes (quarter = 120)

3.  And, ONE (1) of the following THREE (3) options: (Option 1 recommended)

 

Opt. 1 - Recommended:  A recording of you performing a melody (head) and improvised solo to either a blues, rhythm changes, or standard jazz tune, either with a combo or play-a-long recording.

Opt. 2:  A recording of you performing a jazz etude to demonstrate proficiency on your instrument in the jazz style. For example: a jazz etude, a bebop head, or a transcription of a solo.

Opt. 3:  A recording of you performing an etude or other piece (any style) to demonstrate proficiency on your instrument.

Piano, Guitar, and Bass

Rhythm section players must be able to read the appropriate clefs for their instruments

Submit a recording including the following two components:
1.  Walk a bass line or comp chords for an F or Bb blues, either with a combo or play-a-long recording.

2.  Improvise a solo if possible.

Drums

Submit a recording including the following components:

Demonstrate playing in the following styles:

1.  Swing (sticks and brushes)

2.  Bossa nova

3.  Samba

4.  Ballad

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