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The ARC Summer Jazz Workshop is a one-day event that is open to all instrumental musicians from middle school to adult, interested in developing skills in the jazz idiom. Students will practice sight-reading skills in an ensemble setting throughout the day. Students will also attend a workshop on jazz improvisation and a master class on their instrument. Music educators wishing to develop a jazz band program in their school are welcome to observe and/or play in an ensemble. Warm-up and rehearsal techniques will be demonstrated along with ideas for teaching improvisation in the classroom. This exciting one-day event will include instructional materials, lunch and will conclude with a free public concert performance of all ensembles in the ARC Theatre at 4:00 PM.
Address: 4700 College Oak Dr, Sacramento, CA 95841
$45 FEE INCLUDES
Masterclass with
- Joe Mazzaferro - Brass
- Matt Robinson - Rhythm Section
- Alex Reyes - Reeds
Big Band Ensembles
- Work on sight-reading skills
- Prepare for an afternoon concert
- Big Bands will accept only these instruments: Saxophone, Trombone, Trumpet, Guitar, Piano Bass Drum Set
Afternoon Concert
- At 4 PM each Big Band will perform in the American River College Theatre. The concert is free and open to the public.
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Our Directors & Clinicians
Dr. Dyne Eifertsen
Professional trombonist and Director of the Jazz Studies Department at American River College
Joe Mazzaferro
Professional trumpet player and Associate Director of Jazz Studies at University of the Pacific
Tony Marvelli
Professional trumpet player and director of the Symphonic Band at American River College
Brad North
Retired Director of Bands at Woodcreek High School in Roseville
Alex Reyes
Professional Saxophonist and Pianist
Matt Robinson
Professional bassist and Instructional Assistant at American River College
Santi Sabado
Co-Director of Bands at Bella Vista High School and Music Director for the Jazz and Concert Band sessions of the Sugarloaf Fine Arts Camp. Former President, Higher Ed Rep, and Collegiate Chapter Advisor of the California Music Educators Association (CMEA) Capitol Section.
Stephanie Sugano
Musical director and conductor of the Roseville Community Concert Band. Director of Bands at Cooley and Chilton Middle Schools and co-founder of the Roseville Youth Music Camp. Former President, Vice President, and Middle School Band Representative of the California Music Educator's Association (CMEA) Capitol Section.
Schedule:
9:00 am Introductions
9:15 am Reading Session & Rehearsal I
12:00 pm Lunch
1:00 pm Winds & Rhythm Master Class
2:00 pm Rehearsal II
4:00 pm Concert in ARC Main Theatre (free)
ARC Instrumental Jazz Program
American River College offers students a unique opportunity to enjoy intense study of the jazz idiom with an A.A. Degree in Jazz Studies. ARC is very fortunate to have such a program. Only a handful of two-year institutions offer jazz studies degrees in the nation. Our goal as faculty is to prepare students for the completion of the degree, assisting them in successful transfer to a four-year institution.
ARC Jazz Ensemble - T, Th. 1:30-2:50 pm
The Studio Jazz Ensemble focuses on a variety of styles in jazz and performs thematic concerts that focus on various historical eras and artists.
Chamber Jazz Ensemble T, Th. 3-4:45 pm
Chamber Jazz Ensemble explores the art of jazz combo performance and improvisation at all levels of ability. Combos perform on a regular basis on campus and for private functions.
This project was funded in whole or in part by a grant from the Brice and Barbara Harris Fund for the Fine & Performing Arts.
Support for the Summer Jazz Workshop has been funded by: