Musicians from all over the globe have turned to the New York Jazz Workshop “Summer Summit Series” to improve their performance. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, we ensure that you will leave the Workshop with tons of new and exciting ideas about how to ameliorate your playing.
Each year we offer a series of four-day summer programs lead by the nation’s leading educators and performers who are dedicated to providing an intensive learning experience for musicians of all levels. The 2012 program includes an Improvisation Workshop, a Vocal Workshop, a Guitar Workshop and a Drums and Percussion Workshop, all presented in the heart of Manhattan, just around the corner from Times Square.
Our Summer Workshops are different from any other summer jazz program in that we only accept a maximum of 10 students in each class. With this approach we ensure that each student gets individual attention, making this workshop an intense and profound experience.
The Workshops' enrollment is strictly limited, and admittance is based on level and first-come, first-served basis. We reserve the right to refuse registrations as space and instrumentation limitations require.
Everybody gets an equal chance to sign up. But remember that we only accept a total of 10 students: we turn people away every year - sign up early!
Improvisation/ Composition/Rhythm workshop
Faculty: Marc Mommaas and Tim Horner!
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Come to New York, the jazz capital of the world, and participate in an intense four-day jazz workshop right in the heart of Manhattan. The workshop will be lead by two of our faculty members, acclaimed tenor saxophonist/composer Marc Mommaas and renown percussionist/composer Tim Horner. Horner and Mommaas have developed an extensive method involving mixed meter and polyrhythmic principles. The composition class will be lead by Mommaas, and will include many different composition styles from straight ahead to contemporary. Harmonic, melodic and rhythmic principles will be reviewed. Fasten your seatbelts as Horner guides you through different practicing methods to help you gain rhythmic flexibility. Horner and Mommaas have taught these classes in conservatories around the world. If you need to recharge your battery, would like to reach a higher level, and are ready to have some serious fun, then this workshop is for you.
Fee: $575
Guitar Workshop
Faculty: Vic Juris and Special Guest Bruce Arnold.
PDF of curriculum
It is a rare opportunity to gather with a small group of students and learn from two of the world's leading guitar voices. Vic Juris, a teaching artist at the New School, is a recording artist who has collaborated with jazz legends from the past as well as contemporary cutting edge artists. Mr. Juris, an amazing guitarist and composer who brings a wealth of information to his students, is also the author of several educational guitar books. Special guest for this year will be Marc Mommaas, a long time collaborator with Vic Juris in the celebrated group Landmarc. This class is an absolute must for guitarists who aspire to develop their skills quickly and have some fun the process.
Fee $575
Vocal Workshop
Faculty: Fay Victor and Special Guest!
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Are you a jazz singer seeking to expand your range, develop your breath control, and increase your vocal stamina? Are you a classical or musical theater singer interested in exploring the worlds of jazz and cabaret but don't know where to start? Are you simply someone who loves music and would like to incorporate the joy of singing into your day-to-day life? Whether you sing professionally, for fun, or just in the shower, you will learn valuable skills that will enhance the beauty and ease of your singing. The workshop will focus on subjects such as: Vocal Styling, Phrasing, Repertoire, Ear Training, Rhythmic Diversity, Improvisation, Fundamentals of Vocal Technique/Vocal Health, Diction, History, Charts, as well as other
subjects.
Fee: $575
Rhythm workshop
Faculty: Tony Moreno and Special Guest Marc Mommaas!
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Discover why Tony Moreno is on the A-List of musicians to study with in New York City.
For all instrumens this is the workshop to participate in. With a maximum admission of 10 students, be prepared to go through a four day intensive journey through time and rhythm.
The following topics will be covered: swing feel, composition, mixed meter, polyrhythm, playing in rhythm sections, eartraining, technique, sound, form and how to shape a solo. This is a unique opportunity to get together with a true master. The special guest will be saxophonist and long time collaborator Marc Mommaas.
Fee: $575
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Not sure if the class is right for you? Come and sit in on a class before you sign up. To make an appointment contact us by email or call 917-340-0270.
