Area high school students rehearse during VCU Jazz Day 2008.
VCU Jazz Day
VCU Jazz Day is a jazz improvisation and combo workshop for high school students. The VCU Jazz Studies Program invites selected jazz students to spend a day with jazz faculty and students and participate in activities such as:
- Master classes by VCU Jazz Studies faculty
- Performances at the day’s end by combos of students formed from different high schools in the region and rehearsed by VCU faculty
- Performances by VCU faculty and students
For more information, contact Antonio García at ajgarcia@vcu.edu or (804) 827-0699.
15th annual VCU Jazz Day
Saturday, Feb. 23, 2010
9:30 a.m.-4p.m.
VCU Singleton Center
922 Park Avenue
Richmond, Virginia
Directions
Instructors
Seven of VCU’s 15 jazz faculty members will offer instruction, including García, director of Jazz Studies, trombone/brass; Skip Gailes, saxophone; Rex Richardson, trumpet; Michael Ess, guitar; Bob Hallahan, piano; Victor Dvoskin, bass; and Tony Martucci, drum set.
A group of area high school students perform
during VCU Jazz Day 2008.
Selection
Selected students will have demonstrated an exceptional desire and potentially strong ability to pursue the craft of jazz improvisation and may be considering continuing that pursuit at the college or professional level.
García invites students via their high school directors.
Note for guitarists, bassists and drummers
Guitarists and bassists must bring their own amps and cords. Drummers must bring their own cymbals, sticks, brushes, and hi-hat clutch. Drum sets will be provided.
Inclement weather
In case severe weather prompts concern about whether the day’s event will take place, contact García’s office at (804) 827-0699. A recorded message will indicate event cancellation.
