Jazzschool Commuinty Music School Spring 2016 by Sheryl Lynn Thomas

2016 SPRING CATALOG

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Having outgrown its Addison Street home, the CJC is expanding directly across the street, adding 5,550 square feet of classroom, practice room, performance, café, and office space to its Berkeley Arts District campus. Our new, 100-seat performance space, Rendon Hall (named in honor of the project’s lead sponsor, longtime CJC student Kathi Rendon) will be modeled after Minton’s Playhouse, the renowned Harlem nightclub that fostered the development of jazz (and where Thelonious Monk was the first house pianist).

‘Round Midnight Campaign for Expansion

Your investment in the future of jazz and in our $1.2 million campaign for the new facility will be honored with your name on a note in a sculptural representation of Monk’s revered composition, ‘Round Midnight, which provides the inspiration for our campaign. This permanent installation, to be created by Eclipse Design, will greet students and audiences on the east wall of Rendon Hall.

FOR DETAILS, VISIT cjc.edu/round-midnight OR CONTACT Susan Muscarella susan@cjc.edu (510) 845-5373 ext. 12

Table of Contents INTRODUCTION Overview Support Jazzschool Community Music School California Jazz Conservatory Degree Program Introductions & Calendar

WORKSHOPS 2 4 6 8 10

ADULT PERFORMANCE ENSEMBLES Jazz Latin Brazilian, World Blues, Pop

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ADULT INSTRUMENTAL COURSES Piano & Keyboards Guitar Saxophone Harmonica Bass Drums & Percussion Faculty Profile: Alan Hall

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YOUNG MUSICIANS PROGRAM Introduction & Calendar General Information Placement & Auditions Instrumental Ensembles Vocal Courses

Summer Youth Program High School Jazz Intensive Girls' Jazz & Blues Camp Summer Guitar Intensive Summer Vocal Intensive

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CONCERTS Spring Concert Series

FACULTY 64

GIFTS, GRANTS & SCHOLARSHIPS 27 28

ADULT VOCAL COURSES Introduction & Calendar Performance Technique & Musicianship Composition Young Singers Vocal Mentor Program Vocal Workshops

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SUMMER CAMPS & INTENSIVES

Jazzschool CMS Faculty

THEORY, IMPROVISATION & COMPOSITION Theory & Improvisation Composition

Composition Drums & Percussion Guitar Horns Music Business Strings Piano Theory & Improv Faculty Profile: Steve Erquiaga

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Individual Gifts Foundations & Corporate Gifts Scholarships & Gifts In-Kind

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BOARD, STAFF & ENROLLMENT Jazzschool Trustees & Staff Instructions & Application

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SPRING 2016 CATALOG PRODUCTION Design

Poulson Gluck Design

Writing & editing

Rob Ewing, Laurie Antonioli

Photography

Grason Littles, Hali McGrath, James Knox, Robin Kempster, Scott Chernis and others

Photo research

Sheryl Lynn Thomas

Printing

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Cover

Grason Littles, photo Joe Hellerstein, Tod Larson

Note: Course, workshop and concert schedules subject to change. Please visit cjc.edu for the most current information.

Overview The California Jazz Conservatory is an innovative nonprofit organization dedicated to the study and performance of jazz — America’s indigenous art form — and related styles of music from around the world. Founded in 1997, the institution has recently been granted accreditation by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM), making it the only accredited, stand-alone conservatory devoted to jazz studies in the United States. The school is located in the heart of the vibrant Downtown Berkeley Arts District, home to Berkeley Rep, the Freight & Salvage and many other arts organizations. Hailed as one of the nation’s most comprehensive schools of jazz and related styles of music, the CJC offers instrumentalists and vocalists of all ages and skill levels a broad spectrum of performance ensembles, lectures, workshops and private instruction. Courses are designed for the professional musician, the serious student and the jazz aficionado seeking personal enrichment. A multifaceted institution, the CJC comprises several key components:

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CALIFORNIA JAZZ CONSERVATORY The California Jazz Conservatory is a music school offering the aspiring professional a comprehensive 4-year degree program culminating in the Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies. The CJC provides a challenging curriculum of performance, jazz theory and improvisation, ear training, composition, arranging, transcription and analysis, and music history courses, taught by professional artists and educators. Coursework also includes music business, music technology and financial planning, thoroughly preparing students for a fulfilling career in the performing arts.

JAZZSCHOOL COMMUNITY MUSIC SCHOOL (JCMS) The JCMS provides music education and performance opportunities for people of all ages and levels of ability. Consisting of the JCMS Adult Music Program and the JCMS Young Musicians Program, the JCMS operates year-round on a quarterly basis and offers over 100 ensembles, courses and workshops to build all aspects of musicianship. Students are routinely featured in concert performances, open to the public. With a formidable faculty of renowned musicians and educators, the JCMS is a cornerstone of the Bay Area’s thriving music scene.

JCMS ADULT MUSIC PROGRAM The Jazzschool Adult Music Program offers life-enriching opportunities to learn about and play jazz and related styles of music from throughout the world. Courses are available for both instrumentalists and vocalists, and everyone from young adult to senior citizen is welcome. Instruction and performances occur primarily in late afternoons, evenings and on weekends, making the program easily accessible to the working professional.

JCMS YOUNG MUSICIANS PROGRAM The Jazzschool Young Musicians Program offers middle and high school students of all skill levels a wide variety of combos, big bands and vocal performance courses throughout the entire year, as well as camps during the summer. Select ensembles participate in national competitions, and Jazzschool bands have routinely taken top awards from DownBeat, the Monterey Next Generation Jazz Festival and others.

WORKSHOPS Visiting artists and Jazzschool faculty lead fascinating and practical workshops, typically a single session of two or three hours in length and held on Saturdays and Sundays. Content may focus on any specific aspect of jazz theory or performance, such as playing in odd time signatures or the art of vocal improvisation. Past workshops have been taught by prominent musicians from Bobby McFerrin to Dave Liebman, Janis Siegel, Peter Erskine, Sheila Jordan, Nguyên Lê and others.

CONCERTS The CJC facility includes an intimate venue with seating capacity of 100. Throughout the year, faculty and students perform for the public, providing a realworld incubator for developing new concepts and gaining audience exposure in the competitive Bay Area environment. High-profile artists have performed at the school, including Terence Blanchard, Art Lande, Kim Nalley, Taylor Eigsti, Sachal Vasandani and many more.

JAZZCAFFÈ Located within the CJC facility, the Jazzcaffè serves up delectable fare for students and visitors to enjoy a convenient bite to eat. A changing menu features house-made soups, salads and sandwiches, as well as beer, wine, espresso and desserts. Drop by for a great meal to match the great music!

TRANSPORTATION CJC BOOKSTORE The CJC’s in-house retail store is a treasure trove of jazz-related reading and listening materials. It provides students, teachers and the public with convenient access to extraordinary books, recordings, videos and accessories.

The CJC is easily accessible by car and public transportation. The downtown Berkeley BART station and AC Transit bus stops are within a block. There is a public parking garage just a few steps away on Addison, in addition to metered street parking throughout the neighborhood.

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Support Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM), the California Jazz Conservatory is a unique nonprofit institution, bringing immense joy to young people and adults of all musical interests and skill levels. The CJC has served thousands of Bay Area music students, from the hobbyist to the aspiring professional, and is a creative environment where there’s something for everyone.

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• Large and small ensembles in our Young Musicians Program are routinely recognized by DownBeat magazine and the Monterey Next Generation Jazz Festival. National competitions provide gifted students with the opportunity to become jazz masters of the future.

• Many of the musicians in our adult ensembles have full-time occupations and hectic family lives. Jazzschool Community Music School courses provide convenient touchpoints with the music that’s close to their heart. Students frequently remind us how important the school is to them, providing enrichment and a sense of purpose.

• Workshops, led by visiting artists and CJC faculty, allow for intensive, short-term focus on specific aspects of music theory and performance. Only the CJC offers a year-round schedule and such an array of learning options.

• The Conservatory’s four-year degree program is designed to train the aspiring professional jazz musician. The CJC proudly graduated its first class with the Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies in 2012. We are working steadily to build our reputation as one of the country’s top music schools.

• With seating for 100, the CJC contains an intimate concert venue where you can hear high-caliber performances from guest artists, faculty and students at affordable prices.

With the help of people like you, we keep all our fees and prices affordable so we can serve the widest variety of students from all backgrounds. The CJC is the organization most clearly dedicated to the preservation and growth of jazz — America’s indigenous art form and a major influence on music around the world. To make a tax-deductible gift to the CJC, please visit cjc.edu and click on the “Support” tab. Or, contact Susan Muscarella at susan @ cjc.edu and 510.845.5373. You can also help the CJC by renting the venue for your private event! To learn more, contact Erika Oba at events @ cjc.edu and 510-845-5373.

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Jazzschool Community Music School The Jazzschool Community Music School (JCMS) is dedicated to the study and performance of jazz and related styles of music from around the world. There are dozens of exciting and fun options for both instrumentalists and vocalists of all ages and skill levels. The JCMS operates year-round on a quarterly basis, normally 10 weeks during the fall and winter, 9 weeks in the spring and 7 weeks in the summer. Performance Ensembles JCMS performance ensembles delve into a wide range of styles including jazz (standards, hard-bop, post-bop, fusion), Latin jazz, Brazilian, blues, R&B, funk, pop and Balkan (eastern European). Ensembles are available for instrumentalists and vocalists at the beginning, intermediate and advanced levels. Groups range in size from the trio to the big band. A placement audition is required.

Instrumental Courses JCMS instrumental courses provide study of a specific instrument in a group setting. Courses are available for saxophone, harmonica, piano/keyboard, guitar, bass and drums/percussion. Instruction is available for beginners (covering basic technique and instrumental skills) and also for more advanced players (focused on jazz style, harmony, improvisation and more). Theory, Improvisation and Composition The JCMS offers many courses in areas including theory, improvisation, ear training, composition and arranging, music production, music business and more. Vocal Courses JCMS vocal courses provide an opportunity for singers at all levels to improve style and technique in a group setting. Performance courses are offered in jazz, Latin, blues, R&B and pop genres. Complete beginners, singers returning to music, and more advanced vocalists can all find courses appropriate for their interests.

Jazzschool Young Musicians Program The JYMP offers a range of courses for middle and high school students. JYMP ensembles are available for beginning, intermediate and advanced instrumentalists. The program includes small groups focused on improvisation and big bands that delve into style and repertoire. Vocal performances courses are also available. JYMP ensembles have repeatedly taken DownBeat student music awards and been honored at prestigious jazz festivals in the US and abroad. A placement audition is required. Workshops JCMS workshops provide intensive instruction in a single two- or three-hour session. Led by visiting artists and JCMS faculty, workshops typically focus on a specific aspect of jazz, such as music transcription techniques or the art of vocal accompaniment. Prominent musicians including Richie Beirach, Gretchen Parlato, Taylor Eigsti, Mike Clark and others have taught past workshops.

Faculty A distinguished faculty of professional musicians and educators leads JCMS courses and workshops. Our educators have played with some of the music worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s biggest names, including Sting, Pat Metheny, Joe Henderson, Ray Charles, Dave Liebman, Carlos Santana, McCoy Tyner, Pete Escovedo, Diana Krall, Eddie Palmieri, Herbie Hancock, Branford Marsalis, Joey DeFrancesco, Bobby Hutcherson, John Mayer, Stevie Wonder and countless others. Enrollment JCMS class size is limited and many courses are available on a first-come- first-served basis. We encourage you to register early and guarantee your spot! You can enroll online at cjc.edu or call 510.845.5373. An application form also appears on page 79.

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CJC Degree Program

GET A 100% JAZZ-RELEVANT EDUCATION AT THE CALIFORNIA JAZZ CONSERVATORY JAZZ AND RELATED STYLES OF MUSIC The CJC offers a jazz-centered curriculum, encompassing jazz and related styles of music from throughout the world, taught by a faculty of specialists.

• Afro-Caribbean • South American • North & South Indian

• American Roots • Western & Eastern European • R&B, Funk and Fusion

CORE MUSIC COURSES For instrumentalists and vocalists, the Bachelor of Music Degree in Jazz Studies at the CJC offers a full course of study pairing a challenging and effective core music curriculum with a career-relevant selection of general studies courses. LEADING JAZZ FACULTY Our innovative curriculum provides today’s aspiring jazz professional with a comprehensive music education and performance program — one that is specifically created to develop each individual’s potential to its fullest and prepare them for a successful career in music.

GENERAL STUDIES General Studies at the California Jazz Conservatory are integral to the development of the professional jazz musician. The CJC General Studies curriculum promotes broad- based cultural literacy and critical thinking, as well as communications and business skills. BEYOND THE CLASSROOM

• Perform at Yoshi’s, The Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse, The Sound Room and other prominent venues

• Record at the acclaimed Fantasy Studios

• Work with world-renowned resident and visiting artists

• Access to important networking opportunities

Introduction & Calendar Message from the President Dear JCMS Students, I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to the Jazzschool Spring 2016 quarter! Along with the myriad of interesting Jazzschool courses and workshops scheduled this term, the California Jazz Conservatory (CJC) offers a 4-year Bachelor of Music degree program in Jazz Studies for those of you who are aspiring professionals seeking to complete a music degree, or just wishing to expand your musical horizons on a part-time basis. The CJC is now the only independent, accredited music conservatory devoted to the study and performance of jazz and related styles of music in the country. If you’re interested in knowing more about the Jazz Studies degree program, please visit our website at cjc. edu or email me at susan @ cjc. edu for more information. The CJC accepts students on either a full- or part-time basis in both fall and spring semesters. Applications are available online. Here’s wishing you all a wonderful Spring quarter! Yours in jazz,

Susan Muscarella President and Dean of Instruction, California Jazz Conservatory

SPRING 2016 CALENDAR Jazzschool Community Music School Spring Quarter April 4 – June 6 (9 weeks) Spring Quarter Ensemble Placement Auditions: Ongoing! To apply: cjc.edu/ensemble Spring Performance Series: June 7 – 16 School Closure: May 30, Memorial Day

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Hello and welcome! It is my distinct pleasure to share the dozens of fun and engaging courses and workshops offered at the Jazzschool Community Music School this Spring quarter. Ensembles offered run the gamut from the Beginning Jazz Ensemble, through several sections of Jazz Standards for Gigs, and specialized groups like the McCoy Tyner Ensemble, the Sun Ra Ensemble and the New Orleans and Louisiana “World Groove Ensemble.” Instrumental courses are offered for pianists, drummers, bassists, guitarists and horn players covering technical fundamentals and jazz and related styles. Learn more about our many vocal courses on page 29 and young musicians courses on page 39. We are also now taking registration for our summer camps and intensives for youth and adults. See page 56 for more information. Many one-day and short-term workshops are also offered, with amazing visiting artists including Ami Molinelli, Matthew Charles Heulitt, Norbert Stachel, Taylor Eigsti, Larry Vuckovich, Dann Zinn, Mike Zilber, Fay Victor and many others. I’m proud of what we’re able to offer to the Bay Area music community as we approach 19 years in operation in Berkeley! I hope you will consider participating in one or more of our courses and workshops this Spring, and I encourage you to contact me or any of our staff members with any questions you may have about the programs offered this term.

Rob Ewing Director, Jazzschool Community Music School rob @ cjc.edu

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Adult Performance Ensembles The Jazzschool Community Music School (JCMS) offers numerous performance ensembles for beginning, intermediate and advanced instrumentalists and vocalists. Students are placed in ensembles by audition and requirements may include the following: playing selected scales; playing and/or improvising over a piece of your choice; improvising over a 12-bar blues or other pieces provided at the audition; and sight-reading. Drummers are asked to play various grooves and solo; bassists are asked to play bass lines. For more information please contact JCMS Director Rob Ewing at rob@cjc.edu or 510.845.5373 x1 4. You can schedule an audition online at cjc.edu/ensemble.

Glenn Richman's Jazz Standards class is a great way to combine real jazz tunes and combo performance. His attention to detail and the great educator in him allows all performers to blend and make fantastic music! — Rafael Rodriguez

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All Adult Performance Ensembles are featured in the end-of-term Student Performance Series in Hardymon Hall at the California Jazz Conservatory! Performances will take place June 7 – 16.

JAZZ BEGINNING JAZZ ENSEMBLE Put theory into practice by learning jazz standards, while developing improvisation and ensemble skills. For all instruments. Prerequisites: knowledge of basic jazz theory and ability to keep time and read music. Thursdays 6:30 – 8 pm 4/7 – 6/2 (9 weeks) Rob Ewing • $360

JAZZ STANDARDS FOR GIGS Develop the skills and repertoire needed for typical jazz gigs through the study and performance of common jazz styles including swing, bossa, jazz waltz and ballads. Instructor covers repertoire, essential arranging concepts (intros, endings, etc.), relevant jazz harmony and tips for soloing. Prerequisites: knowledge of basic jazz theory and ability to keep time and read music. Some previous ensemble experience. Section I: Thursdays 6:30 – 8 pm 4/7 – 6/2 (9 weeks) Section II: Saturdays 10 – 11:30 am Section III: Saturdays 11:45 am – 1:15 pm Section IV: Saturdays 1:30 – 3 pm 4/9 – 6/4 (9 weeks) Glenn Richman • $360

HARD-BOP ENSEMBLE Study and perform music melding bebop with R&B, gospel and the blues as developed by mid-century masters including Horace Silver, Art Blakey, Cannonball Adderley, Miles Davis, Jimmy Smith and others. Thursdays 6:30 – 8 pm 4/7 – 6/2 (9 weeks) Dave Le Febvre • $360

MUSIC OF THE MASTERS Dig into the music of John Coltrane, Thelonious Monk, Wayne Shorter and other jazz masters. Learn and internalize a variety of essential grooves while developing improvisation skills through the rehearsal of challenging repertoire. Section I: Mondays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 4/4 – 6/6 (9 weeks) (no class 5/30) Section II: Thursdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 4/7 – 6/2 (9 weeks) Glenn Richman • $360

POST-BOP ENSEMBLE Explore the repertoire of Chick Corea, Joe Henderson, Wayne Shorter, John Coltrane and other post-bop jazz composers from the 1960s to the present. Strong emphasis placed on group communication and interaction.

MILES DAVIS/WAYNE SHORTER ENSEMBLE

Wednesdays 6:30 – 8 pm 4/6 – 6/1 (9 weeks) Steve Erquiaga • $360

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Explore the music of Miles Davis and Wayne Shorter from the mid 60s through the 80s. Repertoire is drawn from farreaching classic albums including Miles Smiles, ESP, Filles de Kilimanjaro, Speak No Evil, Bitches Brew, In a Silent Way, Native Dancer and Jack Johnson. Strong emphasis placed on group communication and interaction. Wednesdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 4/6 – 6/1 (9 weeks) Steve Erquiaga • $360

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Adult Performance Ensembles

FREE JAZZ ENSEMBLE: THE MUSIC OF SUN RA

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The Free Jazz Ensemble is designed for improvising musicians interested in stretching the boundaries of harmony, time and form. Each quarter the ensemble will focus on the music of a particular master musician. This spring we will focus on the music of pianist, composer and bandleader Sun Ra. Thursdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 4/7 – 6/2 (9 weeks) Jason Levis • $360

ERQUIAGA ENSEMBLE I Work on improvising over chord changes, playing with good time and other skills needed to perform with others. Emphasis on standard mainstream styles: blues, standards, swing, bebop, ballads and bossa novas. Tuesdays 4:30 – 6 pm 4/5 – 5/31 (9 weeks) Steve Erquiaga • $360

ERQUIAGA ENSEMBLE II

MCCOY TYNER ENSEMBLE

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Explore the music of pianist McCoy Tyner, one of the great modern jazz innovators, known for his work with John Coltrane, Joe Henderson, Freddie Hubbard and many others from 1960 to the present day. Tyner is one of the most influential jazz pianists of the 20th century and composer of contemporary jazz standards including “Passion Dance,” “Blues in the Corner” and “Search for Peace.” Wednesdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 4/6 – 6/1 (9 weeks) Frank Martin • $360

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Slightly faster tempos and more involved tunes! Unusual keys, uncommon tune structures and more complex melodies are presented along with standard repertoire. Music of Miles Davis, Jobim, Art Blakey, Cal Tjader and many 60s Blue Note–era artists. Original compositions encouraged. Tuesdays 6:30 – 8 pm 4/5 – 5/31 (9 weeks) Steve Erquiaga • $360

I thoroughly enjoyed it. It was my first time playing with a bassist and drummer and it was a wonderful learning experience for me. — Anonymous

Adult Performance Ensembles

PIANO TRIO Develop performance skills in the piano, bass and drums trio format. Open to four pianists and one drummer with accompaniment provided by a professional upright bassist. Section I: Mondays 5 – 6:30 pm Section II: Mondays 6:45 – 8:15 pm Section III: Mondays 8:30 – 10 pm 4/4 – 6/6 (9 weeks) (no class 5/30) Peter Horvath • $390 Section IV: Fridays 1:30 – 3 pm Section V: Fridays 3:30 – 5 pm 4/8 – 6/3 (9 weeks) Debbie Poryes • $390

Debbie Poryes is such a

gifted player and teacher. Her passion is contagious. — Anonymous

LATIN SALSA ENSEMBLE I Rehearse and perform classic salsa repertoire including the music of Tito Puente, Cal Tjader, Eddie Palmieri and others. Prerequisites: familiarity with and ability to play standard Afro-Caribbean grooves as applied to your instrument. Tuesdays 6:30 – 8 pm 4/5 – 5/31 (9 weeks) David Belove • $360

SALSA ENSEMBLE II Rehearse and perform more advanced salsa repertoire. Vocalists interested in participating should sign up for Salsa Singing (see p. 34). The two courses work together throughout the term developing a full set of high energy dance music for performance. Tuesdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 4/5 – 5/31 (9 weeks) David Belove • $360

GUITAR TRIO Focus on group interaction and dynamics, soloing, comping for bass solos, trading with a drummer, building repertoire and more in the guitar, bass and drums trio format. Open to five guitarists, one bassist and one drummer.

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Mondays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 4/4 – 6/6 (9 weeks) (no class 5/30) Jeff Massanari • $360

BIG BAND 19-piece ensemble covering classic and contemporary repertoire for big band. Original compositions by ensemble members are also workshopped and performed. Full 3-quarter commitment required (fall, winter, spring). Thursdays 8:15 – 10:15 pm 4/7 – 6/2 (9 weeks) Dave Le Febvre • $260

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Adult Performance Ensembles

BRAZILIAN

WORLD

BRAZILIAN ENSEMBLE

BALKAN AND ROMANI (GYPSY) ENSEMBLE

Study and perform the classic and contemporary Brazilian jazz repertoire of Ivan Lins, Dori Caymmi, Toninho Horta, Antonio Carlos Jobim and instructor Marcos Silva. Vocalists welcome! Audition with Marcos Silva is required. Section I: Tuesdays 6:15 – 7:45 pm Section II: Tuesdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 4/5 – 5/31 (9 weeks) Section III: Wednesdays 6:30 – 8 pm Section IV: Wednesdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 4/6 – 6/1 (9 weeks) Section V: Thursdays 1 – 2:30 pm 4/7 – 6/2 (9 weeks) Section VI: Fridays 12 – 1:30 pm 4/8 – 6/3 (9 weeks)

Explore Balkan and Romani music traditions popularized by Bulgaria’s Ivo Papasov, Turkey’s Burhan Öçal and Serbia’s Boban Markovi´ c and Goran Bregovi´ c. All instruments welcome. Thursdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 4/7 – 6/2 (9 weeks) Rumen Shopov • $360

This first encounter with Gypsy music has been a great discovery for me. Thank you!!! — Nannick Bonnel

Marcos Silva • $360

WORLD GROOVE ENSEMBLE: NEW ORLEANS AND LOUISIANA

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study and hang a bit with some of the best musicians around. In addition, you get to do it in combo classes — and if you want to play jazz in a group, that's the way to learn how. — RPJ

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This ensemble is the third Section of the World Groove series (and may be taken independent of the other Sections). It features the roots music of New Orleans, Acadiana, and Louisiana as a whole. Styles may include New Orleans R&B and funk, zydeco and Cajun, swamp rock and blues, brass band, second-line, and traditional jazz. This spring we will highlight the music of the great Allen Toussaint, who passed away in late 2015. Other representative artists include Clifton Chenier, Irma Thomas, Dr. John, the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, The Meters, Jon Cleary, Beausoleil, Sidney Bechet, and Professor Longhair. Open to vocals, brass, reeds, fiddle, guitar, piano/keyboards, accordion, bass, drums, percussion and rubboard. Prerequisites: intermediate instrumental proficiency; ability to read charts and notation. . Thursdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 4/7 – 6/2 (9 weeks) Jennifer Jolly • $360

Adult Performance Ensembles

BLUES

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BLUES AND GROOVE ENSEMBLE

POP ENSEMBLE FOR GIGGING MUSICIANS

Learn to play the blues and blues-related styles. Emphasis on the groove as found on recordings of Charlie Christian, T-Bone Walker, Albert Collins, Jack McDuff, Louis Jordan and other “jump” blues and New Orleans masters. Prerequisite: knowledge of 12-bar blues. Saturdays 1:30 – 3 pm 4/9 – 6/4 (9 weeks) Danny Caron & Anthony Paule • $360

An overview of essential tunes for today’s dance gigs. Ranging from classic songs by Stevie Wonder, Al Green and Aretha Franklin to contemporary party hits by Daft Punk, Pharrell, Katy Perry and others. Rhythm section players learn to navigate real-world gig scenarios such as learning tunes by ear and working with lyric sheets. All tunes have complete horn arrangements and lots of solo space for everyone! Open to alto, tenor and baritone saxophones, trumpet, trombone, piano, keyboards, guitar, bass, drums, percussion and up to four vocalists. Thursdays 6:30 – 8 pm 4/7 – 6/2 (9 weeks) Rich Armstrong • $360

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Adult Instrumental Courses PIANO II This course will get your chops up and running by presenting music that demands and rewards your abilities. Piano II picks up wherever you left off in your keyboard pursuits and challenges you to go farther in any direction you desire. Ensemble and solo music is chosen for your own level and ability on the piano. This class presents individual guidance as well as group performance opportunities. Required text: Bastien Piano for Adults II (available at the CJC Bookstore). Prerequisites: Piano I or equivalent. Saturdays 11:45 am – 1:15 pm 4/9 – 6/4 (9 weeks) Katherine Westine • $360

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PIANO & KEYBOARDS PIANO I Do you wish you had learned to play the piano when you were a kid? Wish no more! It’s not too late! Sign up for Piano I and learn to decipher musical notation, play a scale, perform a piece of music, play duets, find out about musical forms and keys, read a jazz chart, and play ensemble music with fellow students. Start on a path that leads to Bach, Mozart, Chopin, Ellington, Evans and beyond. No experience necessary. Concurrent enrollment in the Introduction to Music Theory course is suggested. Required texts: Mastering Piano Method 1A, Mastering Theory 1A, Janet Vogt (available at the CJC Bookstore). Saturdays 10 – 11:30 am 4/9 – 6/4 (9 weeks) Katherine Westine • $360

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Learn tonic-dominant chord progressions, basic turnarounds and chord inversions in all keys, developing the ability to play standard tunes using those basic progressions, in leadsheet format. Prepares students for the Jazz Piano I course and is recommended for pianists with a classical background interested in learning how to interpret leadsheets and improvise. Handouts provided. Prerequisite: basic keyboard knowledge. Saturdays 1:30 – 3 pm 4/9 – 6/4 (9 weeks) Jeanne Walpole • $360

I loved being at the Jazzschool — seeing other musicians (and aspiring musicians) of all ages, hearing the sounds of jazz wafting through the space. — Ben Golven

Adult Instrumental Courses

JAZZ PIANO I

BLUES PIANO

Learn to play jazz standards and the 12-bar blues through the study of jazz chord voicings and improvisation techniques. Prerequisites: basic piano proficiency, knowledge of major scales, ability to play root-position major, minor, and dominant 7th chords, ability to read treble and bass clefs.

This lively course offers a well-rounded introduction to blues piano. Students develop their own bluesy sound by learning excerpts from classic tunes, improvising together, and composing their own themes. Bass lines, right-hand licks, intros and endings, 12- and 8-bar forms, and accompaniment grooves are all covered. Styles include early piano blues, Chicago, boogie-woogie, jump blues, jazz-blues, early rock ‘n’ roll, and a taste of New Orleans. Students each pick an artist to study in greater depth. Materials provided by instructor. Prerequisites: Basic proficiency in reading and playing hands together; familiarity with major and minor chords and with major scales.

Section I: Mondays 6:30 – 8 pm 4/4 – 6/6 (9 weeks) (no class 5/30) Bob Karty • $360 Section II: Thursdays 6:30 – 8 pm 4/7 – 6/2 (9 weeks) Steve Blum • $360

JAZZ PIANO II A continuation of Jazz Piano I. Learn more advanced chord voicings and soloing techniques. Standard reharmonization techniques are also presented. Prerequisites: ability to play 3-note voicings with proper voice leading through a jazz standard (e.g., “All The Things You Are” or similar), ability to improvise on a 12-bar blues in time, playing 3rds and 7ths in the left hand. Audition required. Call 510-845-5373 to schedule an audition. Mondays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 4/4 – 6/6 (9 weeks) (no class 5/30) Bob Karty • $360

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Tuesdays 6:30 – 8 pm 4/5 – 5/31 (9 weeks) Jennifer Jolly • $360

ROCK, R&B AND HIP HOP/ DANCE KEYBOARDS In this hands-on survey class, students learn quintessential keyboard grooves and tunes in rock, R&B, hip-hop, and dance music styles. Possible genres and artists include classic Motown and R&B (Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin), pop-rock (Carole King), New Wave (The Talking Heads), jazz-rock (Donald Fagen), funk (Bernie Worrell), straight-ahead rock (Roy Bittan), pop (Regina Spektor), “punk cabaret” (Amanda Palmer), hip-hop grooves, old school house, and contemporary EDM. Transcriptions and other handouts provided by instructor. Prerequisites: Ability to read standard keyboard notation; familiarity with major and minor chords and inversions. Tuesdays 8:15 – 9:45pm 4/5 – 5/31 (9 weeks) Jennifer Jolly • $360

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MUSIC THEORY AND FRETBOARD KNOWLEDGE FOR GUITAR Learn the basics of music theory as applied to guitar, developing familiarity with the fretboard through chord, scale and arpeggio practice. Topics include:

• Overview of chord and scale types and where they are located

• Chord progressions commonly used in jazz and related styles

• Comping patterns • Scale and arpeggio practice in various positions

• Reading charts and standard notation (treble clef)

• Transcribing music from recordings • Basics of melodic improvisation

GUITAR BEGINNING GUITAR Develop a strong foundation in basic guitar skills. Learn the essentials, including tuning the guitar, finding notes and basic chords on the fretboard, proper hand positions, scale fingerings, simple songs, reading music and more! Instructor can also answer questions about equipment selection (guitars, strings, amps, picks, etc.). Required text: Modern Guitar Method Vol. One, Mel Bay (available at the CJC Bookstore). Prerequisites: None, for complete beginners! Students must bring a guitar to class. Saturdays 10 – 11:30 am 4/9 – 6/4 (9 weeks) Danny Caron & Anthony Paule • $360

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For students with some playing experience, knowledge and facility, but who have never seriously practiced or studied music theory or the guitar fretboard. Prerequisites: ability to play basic barre chords and some familiarity with playing scales. Students should bring a medium or heavy flat pick and be ready to learn how to use it! Mondays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 4/4 – 6/6 (9 weeks) (no class 5/30) Danny Caron • $360

Danny Caron is an excellent teacher, especially for beginners. His instruction is clear, concise and energetic. Most important, he motivated us to excel and move forward every week. He is the BEST. — Skye Ward

Adult Instrumental Courses

JAZZ GUITAR I Gain hands-on experience playing jazz and blues while learning basic jazz theory, scales, chords, arpeggios and songs with six-time Downbeat critics poll winner Mimi Fox. This is a great course for guitarists with a background in another style interested in exploring jazz and blues style and repertoire while having fun playing. Required text: Graduated Soloing: The Mimi Fox Guitar Method by Mimi Fox (available at the CJC Bookstore). Prerequisites: two years playing experience, knowledge of major and pentatonic scales and all seventh chords. Wednesdays 6:30 – 8 pm 4/6 – 6/1 (9 weeks) Mimi Fox • $360

JAZZ GUITAR II A fun and fast paced continuation of the concepts explored in Jazz Guitar 1. Dive into more complex harmonic and melodic concepts, scales and chord voicings. Lots of hands-on playing time for everyone and personal guidance from six-time Downbeat critics poll winner Mimi Fox. This course is designed for guitarists with some jazz playing experience looking to take their playing to the next level. Required text: Guitar Arpeggio Studies on Jazz Standards by Mimi Fox (available at the CJC Bookstore). Prerequisites: Jazz Guitar I or equivalent; knowledge of scale and chord theory and some familiarity with jazz repertoire. Wednesdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 4/6 – 6/1 (9 weeks) Mimi Fox • $360

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Mimi Fox is like a national treasure. We’re so lucky to have her… Anything she chooses to teach, I’m there. — Joe Cohen

BLUES AND SWING GUITAR Learn chord voicings, fingerboard harmony and single string soloing techniques. A variety of styles are covered, from the urban blues of B.B. King and Albert Collins to the more complex swing of Charlie Christian and Aaron “T-Bone” Walker. Dive into alternate chord cycles and rhythm playing. Work with transcriptions to develop strong melodic solos. Prerequisites: familiarity with the 12-bar blues progression, ability to play bar chords in several shapes, basic knowledge of the minor pentatonic scale, some picking facility. Saturdays 11:45am – 1:15 pm 4/9 – 6/4 (9 weeks) Danny Caron & Anthony Paule • $360

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JAZZ GUITAR COMPING This hands-on course provides the intermediate to advanced guitarist with tools, concepts and techniques essential to creative and effective contemporary comping. Topics include:

• comping over straight-ahead, bebop,

modal, funk/fusion, ballads, contemporary jazz, Brazilian and Afro-Cuban styles of music

• creative chord voicings — looking at the fingerboard and voicing chords in a more “pianistic” way; quartal harmony (clusters voiced in 4ths) in modal comping; the possibilities of dissonant intervals such as the minor 2nd; slash chords; tritone substitution; and upper-register chord voicings

• rhythmic anticipation and syncopation: the “right” places to put chords, in order to create “forward motion”; comping in 3/4, 6/8 and odd meters. Prerequisites: knowledge of chord/scale theory; ability to play major, dominant and minor seventh chords and the ii–V–I progression in all keys. Thursdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 4/7 – 6/2 (9 weeks) Steve Erquiaga • $360

BRAZILIAN GUITAR

BEGINNING SAXOPHONE

Learn Brazilian music styles including samba, baião, bossa nova and choro, and the techniques used to play them. Primary focus is on learning repertoire, while developing the following areas: stylistically appropriate comping rhythms, chord melody playing, creating solo arrangements, right hand finger-style techniques and melodic soloing approaches. Prerequisites: ability to read music notation.

An introduction to the saxophone utilizing simple ensemble arrangements to get a head start on fingerings, sound production and reading in a fun and musical way. All saxophones are welcome! Prerequisites: None, but instructor consultation is required.

Sundays 2 – 3:30 pm 4/10 – 6/5 (9 weeks) Ricardo Peixoto • $360

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Mondays 6:30 – 8 pm 4/4 – 6/6 (9 weeks) (no class 5/30) Bill Aron • $360

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HARMONICA BEGINNING DIATONIC HARMONICA Diatonic harmonica is the small harmon– ica used in blues, rock, folk and even jazz. Learn how to hold the instrument, breathe effectively, play chords and single notes and bend notes. Learn song forms such as 12-bar blues and 3-chord folk, rock and country tunes. Required text: Harmonica for Dummies. Prerequisite: Bring a 10-hole diatonic harmonica in the key of C (contact winslow@cjc.edu for info). Saturdays 10 – 11:30 am 4/9 – 6/4 (9 weeks) Winslow Yerxa • $360

BASS BASS I Learn the fundamentals of bass technique, applicable to all styles of music. Topics include:

• Tuning • Getting a good sound • Left and right hand technique • Familiarity with the fingerboard • Music reading fundamentals • Introduction to walking bass lines • Equipment (basses, strings, amps) Open to electric and upright bassists. Required text: New Method for the Double Bass, Simandl (available at the CJC Bookstore). Prerequisites: none. Students must bring a bass to class.

BASS II A continuation of Bass I, for upright and electric bass. Topics include:

• Increased familiarity with the fingerboard • More advanced reading exercises • Rhythmic concepts including swing feel and anticipation

• Blues and jazz standards • Basics of soloing over chord changes Required text: New Method for the Double Bass, Simandl (available at the CJC Bookstore). Prerequisites: Bass I or equivalent. Some ability to read music. Tuesdays 6:30 – 8 pm 4/5 – 5/31 (9 weeks) Glenn Richman • $360

BASS III — JAZZ BASS A continuation of Bass II, for upright and electric bass. Learn a variety of essential techniques for constructing strong jazz bass lines on blues, jazz standards in 4/4 and 3/4, modal tunes, rhythm changes, and ballads. Techniques for soloing are also covered. Perform bass lines in class each week with piano accompaniment provided by the instructor. Recommended for upright and electric bassists interested in participating in the Jazzschool’s ensemble program. Required text: New Method for the Double Bass, Simandl (available at the CJC Bookstore). Prerequisites: Bass II or equivalent. Some ability to read music. Tuesdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 4/5 – 5/31 (9 weeks) Glenn Richman • $360

Thursdays 4:45 – 6:15 pm 4/7 – 6/2 (9 weeks) Glenn Richman • $360

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REMOVING THE ODDNESS FROM ODD TIMES

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DRUMS & PERCUSSION BEGINNING DRUM SET Learn to play the drum set! Essential sticking techniques, rudiments, 4-limb coordination, rhythm reading and a variety of grooves and fills are covered. Required text: Learn to Play the Drumset, Pete Magadini (available at the CJC Bookstore). Prerequisites: None, but bring a pair of drumsticks! Drums, cymbals and practice pads are provided for class use. Mondays 6:30 – 8 pm 4/4 – 6/6 (9 weeks) (no class 5/30) Joe Bagale • $360

IMPROVE YOUR GROOVE Combine technical facility and musicality to develop your sense of “feel.” Explore the more subtle aspects of what makes a groove feel great, using both swing and straight-eighth grooves. Areas of focus include developing control of ghost notes and accents, playing ahead of and behind the beat, playing “in the cracks” between straight and swung, and more. Prerequisites: basic drum set facility, familiarity with standard jazz, funk and rock grooves. Mondays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 4/4 – 6/6 (9 weeks) (no class 5/30) Joe Bagale • $360

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This course is designed for the intermediate level drummer looking to explore and gain a hands on grasp of odd times: 3/4, 5/4, 7/4, etc. Though odd meters have been an ingredient in pop, Latin, rock and jazz music for some time, their use is increasing. Many drummers will be asked to play some form of odd time groove at some point. Here’s a chance to start your journey towards comfortably handling this challenging and interesting trend. We will focus on basic approaches to grooves, variations, fills and solos. Topics discussed include the pendulum effect, the clave approach, the building block approach and strategies for applying sticking patterns. Tuesdays 6:30 – 8 pm 4/5 – 5/31 (9 weeks) Alan Hall • $360

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SELF-LOOPING STICKINGS FOR HAND DEVELOPMENT AND DEXTERITY

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Drummer Alan Hall has spent a lifetime practicing and developing various hand warm-up patterns for himself and his students. Having gone through legendary drum teacher Alan Dawson’s rudimental ritual, he has a solid grasp of these types of drills. They help with dexterity, weakhand improvement, and general rhythmic flow and ease around the kit. We will discuss applications ranging from pad work to grooves and soloing. Students will develop their own patterns as the class proceeds. Tuesdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 4/5 – 5/31 (9 weeks) Alan Hall • $360

BRAZILIAN DRUM SET Learn the signature drum set grooves of contemporary Brazilian music including samba, baião, bossa nova and choro, and the techniques used to play them. Emphasis on gaining an authentic Brazilian sound and feel. Highly recommended for drummers interested in joining one of the Jazzschool’s Brazilian ensembles! Prerequisites: functional drum set technique. Fridays 10 – 11:30 am 4/8 – 6/3 (9 weeks) Marcos Silva • $360

AFRO-VENEZUELAN PERCUSSION An introduction to several challenging Afro-Venezuelan percussion styles played on traditional Venezuelan drums and hand percussion instruments. Prerequisite: consultation with instructor required. For intermediate to advanced percussionists.

jackie rago LATIN PERCUSSION Develop a solid foundation on each of the primary Latin percussion instruments. Learn effective technique on congas, bongos, timbales, bells and auxiliary instruments while studying many of the Latin grooves typical of son, salsa, and Latin jazz. Soloing techniques, typical breaks, song forms and historical information are also discussed. Prerequisites: None, open to all. Wednesdays 6:30 – 8 pm 4/6 – 6/1 (9 weeks) Omar Ledezma • $360

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FACULTY PROFILE

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Drummer Alan Hall has performed with a wide range of musicians including Taylor Eigsti, Russell Ferrante, Billy Childs, Kenny Werner, Art Lande, Christian Jacob, Kit Walker, Tom Coster, Eddie Harris, Bob Sheppard, Paul McCandless, John Handy, Jimmy Haslip and countless others. He is also a highly regarded educator and is the author of Internalization, an innovative jazz drumming method book.

How long have you been teaching at the Jazzschool? 18 years! I started at the original location on Shattuck Avenue! How did you first get started in music? Around 5 years old I was “playing” drums on boxes while my late sister Lesly “played” guitar on our mom’s tennis racket. We’d turn on the radio and entertain the neighborhood kids. Later on, at 13, I joined my first working band called “Los Unicos.” We played Mexican Rancheras, Cumbias and top 40 in the San Jose area. How can a student make the most of his/her time at the Jazzschool? Try different teachers and ensembles. There are so many options here, it’s like a candy store, so I say partake! In the process, you’ll find your peeps and possibly form working groups. I’ve seen that happen time and time again.

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What do you hope students will gain from their experience at the Jazzschool? I hope all will gain a lifelong love and respect for jazz music. For some, the very serious students, I hope they will develop the skills to get going on a professional performing career. What is your favorite part of teaching students? Seeing the joy and pride in their faces when they finally master a difficult concept or technical challenge. Those moments energize me! What’s your teaching philosophy? My job is to assess the skill level, problem areas, commitment level and goals native to each student. Then I find the best assortment of approaches to get them where they want to go. The key is to be open to adjusting my pedagogy if things aren’t working.

Theory, Improvisation and Composition

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THEORY & IMPROV INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC THEORY

BEGINNING JAZZ IMPROVISATION

Learn the basic skills needed to begin any serious study of music. Topics include: music notation, time signatures, key signatures, rhythmic training, major scales, intervals, transposition, chord structure, harmonic progression, ear training and an introduction to musical form and composition. Required texts: Practical Theory Complete by Sandy Feldstein, and Jazz Improvisation: A Pocket Guide by Dan Haerle (available at the CJC Bookstore). Prerequisites: None, open to all instrumentalists and vocalists.

A friendly, supportive atmosphere in which to practice the basics of jazz improvisation. Start with the blues then progress to jazz standards, learning essential scales and chords, playing at every session, trading licks, learning patterns and building solos. Ideal for classical players or anyone aspiring to jam or perform with a jazz ensemble. Vocalists welcome! Required text: Jazz Improvisation: A Pocket Guide by Dan Haerle (available at the CJC Bookstore). Prerequisites: Facility on an instrument and ability to play all major scales from memory.

Thursdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 4/7 – 6/2 (9 weeks) Dave Scott • $360

Thursdays 6:30 – 8 pm 4/7 – 6/2 (9 weeks) Dave Scott • $360

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INTERMEDIATE JAZZ IMPROVISATION

Theory, Improv & Composition

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Aspiring jazz musicians often still have trouble playing correct notes in their solos. The purpose of this course is to give students, through specific drill exercises, the ability to play the right notes with good rhythmic phrasing in their solos. Several compositions from the Great American Songbook are used as vehicles to study basic chord structures, scale structures and non-diatonic neighboring tones. Emphasis is placed on utilization of basic harmonic concepts, thereby turning exercises into melody. A step-bystep conceptual approach is used. With each new tune a different concept is added. Emphasis is also placed on the development of rhythmic 2, 4 and 8 bar phrasing. The ultimate goal of this class is to provide students with a strong foundation in the Great American Songbook repertoire and the ability to improvise over chord progressions with correct notes and good phrasing. Mondays 6:30 – 8 pm 4/4 – 6/6 (9 weeks) (no class 5/30) Glenn Richman • $360

COMPOSITION & ARRANGING JAZZ ARRANGING A hands-on course packed with invaluable information! Longtime producer, arranger and keyboardist Frank Martin guides students in creating fresh arrangements of jazz standards. A wide range of compositional techniques and musical devices are explored and applied to class assignments including: the use of different rhythmic feels and grooves; reharmonization; form changes; innovative intros, outros, codas and vamps; and alterations to melody and lyrics. Students sing or play selected repertoire in a variety of styles and learn how to make even the most common standards sound new. Prerequisite: knowledge of jazz harmony. Wednesdays 6:30 – 8 pm 4/6 – 6/1 (9 weeks) Frank Martin • $360

SONGWRITING Explore melody writing, basic harmony, more adventurous chord progressions, song form, rhyme schemes and the instrumental component of songwriting — all with the purpose of honing your unique voice as a composer. Most importantly, develop two or three songs to be workshopped and refined in real time over the course of the term. Saturdays 11:45 am – 1:15 pm 4/9 – 6/4 (9 weeks) Rachel Efron • $360

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Adult Vocal Courses

Introduction Spring is Here! Here's a sampling of what the JCMS vocal program is offering this term. Performance courses for newer singers include Beginning Jazz Singing and For the Love of Singing. Introductory and more advanced vocal technique courses are also available. The Vocal Jazz Ensemble is a great option for those that enjoy working in a group setting with other singers. Salsa fans should consider our Salsa Singing course, an amazing opportunity to work with a full salsa band, and blues fans should check out Pamela Rose's high energy performance courses. My own Contemporary Jazz Singer courses are running on Wednesday nights, accompanied by a band of some of the best musicians in the Bay Area. We're also offering a range of courses focusing on R&B, pop, vocal improvisation and more. Maye Cavallaro has been leading a workshop series for some years now and this spring will focus on the music of Duke Ellington. Students receive charts, playback tracks and a history and background of the repertoire. Our one-day workshops will feature Brooklyn resident Fay Victor and Stephanie Nakasian in from Charlottesville, Virginia, in addition to the Bay Area’s own Ellen Johnson and Joyce Pricco. Please feel free to contact me at laurie@cjc.edu if you’d like to consult about which class would be best for you. Hope to see you soon! Sincerely,

Laurie Antonioli Chair, Vocal Program

SPRING 2016 CALENDAR Jazzschool Community Music School Spring Quarter April 4 – June 6 (9 weeks) Student Consultations: Ongoing! Contact laurie@cjc.edu Spring Performance Series: June 7 – 16 School Closure: : May 30, Memorial Day

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Adult Vocal Courses All Adult Vocal Performance Courses are featured in the end-of-term Student Performance Series in Hardymon Hall at the California Jazz Conservatory! Performances will take place June 7 – 16.

PERFORMANCE jazz FOR THE LOVE OF SINGING Learn breathing and vocal techniques to be applied to songs of your choice, while making friends with the microphone and learning basic performance skills. This course is particularly suited for those who may have temporarily put aside their vocal dreams due to education, career or family obligations. Open to all. Saturdays 10 – 11:30 am 4/9 – 6/4 (9 weeks) Kyra Gordon • $390

FOR STARTERS — JAZZ & BLUES SINGING You used to sing a lot but now find yourself relegated to the shower and in-the-car jam sessions. Or — you love to sing — but feel terribly shy at the idea of singing in public. Explore and release your inner rock, jazz or blues vocalist in this encouraging, safe environment. Designed to give you confidence through group singing, while also bolstering your repertoire with individual song development. Accompanist provided. No previous experience required. Wednesdays 4:45 – 6:15 pm 4/6 – 6/1 (9 weeks) Pamela Rose • $390

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THE BEGINNING JAZZ SINGER This course is designed for vocalists who want to deepen their understanding of the tools and skills necessary to sing jazz. We’ll cover the jazz greats, both classic and modern, and learn how to experiment with our own way of presenting a song. We’ll explore rhythm and groove, improvisation, finding and choosing repertoire, simple song arranging and more. Mid-way through the course a professional accompanist will join the class to work on individual songs and to practice communication skills between the singer and the accompanist. The quarter ends with a student performance. Thursdays 6:30 – 8 pm 4/7 – 6/2 (9 weeks) Maye Cavallaro • $390

THE MODERN SINGER Explore jazz, pop, rock, r&b and other popular vocal genres. Learn to apply proper vocal technique to any style of singing. Basic chart writing and stage presence are also covered. Open to all. Mondays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 4/4 – 6/6 (9 weeks) (no class 5/30) Amanda Addleman • $390

THE CONTEMPORARY JAZZ SINGER Focus on an array of creative jazz singing skills including developing a unique repertoire, communicating with the rhythm section and creating arrangements on the spot. Study phrasing, improvisation, interpretation and work on developing a personal sound. Rhythm section provided. You are welcome to bring in songs of your choice, write original lyrics or use material provided by the instructor. Prerequisites: consent of instructor—telephone consultation required. Section I Wednesdays 6:30 – 8 pm Section II Wednesdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 4/6 – 6/1 (9 weeks) Laurie Antonioli • $410

Maye is very prepared, organized and the musicians she brings in are excellent and wonderful to work with. — Catherine Stern

amanda addleman THE SINGER AND THE SONG All the best jazz singers are master storytellers as well as musicians. This class will focus on developing our skills as singers, artists and song interpreters. Topics include choosing the right song; using various grooves, tempos and arrangements; learning and memorizing the melody and lyrics; phrasing; improvisation skills; communicating with an accompanist; and stage presence. In this supportive and challenging environment, students work on these skills and create arrangements for songs, culminating in an end-of-quarter performance. Weeks 2 and 3 include a professional accompanist, while weeks 4 and 5 and the performance include a full trio. For intermediate to advanced singers. Prerequisites: consent of instructor-telephone consultation required. Sundays (5 Sundays) noon – 3 pm 5/8 – 6/5 (9 weeks) Maye Cavallaro • $450

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VOCAL IMPROVISATION Improvisation is one of the defining characteristics of jazz. In this course, students explore the syllables, phrases and bebop melodies that make up the vocabulary needed for an authentic "bop" solo. This course also focuses on the elements of improvisation as they apply to singing a standard melody and discovering new melodies. Open to all. Thursdays 6:30 – 8 pm 4/7 – 6/2 (9 weeks) Andrea Claburn • $360

VOCAL JAZZ ENSEMBLE Sing music from The Manhattan Transfer, The Hi-Lo’s, Lambert, Hendricks and Ross and more. Arrangements are hand-tailored to the ability and interest of the ensemble members. Repertoire includes a combination of a cappella and accompanied tunes. Learn how to learn this music, with a little bit of added history for fun. Rehearsal tools are made available (including sound files with individual parts as well as the entire arrangement). Male and female singers of all ages are welcome. Prerequisites: some vocal experience is necessary, either in choirs or solo voice. Mondays 6:30 – 8 pm 4/4 – 6/6 (9 weeks) (no class 5/30) Angie Doctor • $360

blues BLUES VOCAL FUNSHOP I Blues is the most primal, powerful part of your soul and singing it is more fun than you can possibly imagine! Whether you are already singing professionally and want to add some grit and soul to your style, or you just want to try singing the blues, this class is highly instructive and lots of fun. Each class is taught by touring vocalist and educator Pamela Rose, an Etta James, Memphis Minnie, Jimmy Reed and B.B. King fanatic. An accompanist is included in each class. Come learn about the grandmother of all great American music and deepen your knowledge about musical form, while we moan, hum, chant and sing the blues. No previous experience required. Wednesdays 6:30 – 8 pm 4/6 – 6/1 (9 weeks) Pamela Rose • $390

BLUES VOCAL FUNSHOP II — Music Of B.B. King B.B. King is remembered as the "King of the Blues" for his unique guitar work and immense body of work — but he also sang with an urgent and utterly sincere delivery that thrilled us down to the core. This 9 week class will focus on the life and music of B.B. King. Students must have taken Blues Funshop I at least once and obtain permission from instructor. With Danny Caron on guitar. Wednesdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 4/6 – 6/1 (9 weeks) Pamela Rose • $410

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edgardo cambon pop POP SINGING Work on singing lead and background vocals in a pop music context. A signature song is selected for each singer based on their voice, then background vocals are worked out, chorded and polished for each song. Sing with backing tracks and/or acoustic guitar. All pop styles covered. Songs are taught by ear with an emphasis on phrasing. Thursdays 4:45 – 6:15 pm 4/7 – 6/2 (9 weeks) Rich Armstrong • $360

r&b R&B VOCAL PERFORMANCE Delve into the music of old-school Motown, Michael Jackson, Aretha Franklin as well as contemporary artists like Adele and Beyoncé. Draw from a selection of R&B and pop material to work on solos, harmonies and overall vocal expression. You are also welcome to bring in songs of your choice. Strengthen your voice and energize your performances by learning specific techniques to expand dynamic range and increase vocal resonance. Learn to “belt” without tension and to sing freely with a safe vocal method. Open to all. Mondays 6:30 – 8 pm 4/4 – 6/6 (9 weeks) (no class 5/30) Raz Kennedy • $390

Learn the style, rhythm and technique of salsa vocal music while learning to play Latin hand percussion instruments. Instructor provides instruments like guiro, maracas and claves to use each week. As the term progresses, join forces with the Salsa II instrumental ensemble (see page 17) as you work to develop a performance set. Representative songs include “Tres Días de Carnaval” (Celia Cruz), “La Rebelión” (Joe Arroyo) and “Brujería” (El Gran Combo). Prerequisites: previous singing experience or basic technique training. All songs are in Spanish but fluency is not required to participate. Tuesdays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 4/5 – 5/31 (9 weeks) Edgardo Cambon • $360

TECHNIQUE & MUSICIANSHIP VOCAL ESSENTIALS Learn a select series of vocal exercises to condition and strengthen your voice. Range, intonation, breath management, balancing vocal registers, body alignment, vowel formation and dynamics are all enhanced through technical exercises applicable to songs in any style. Prerequisites: None, open to all! Section I: Mondays 4:45 – 6:15 pm 4/4 – 6/6 (9 weeks) (no class 5/30) Raz Kennedy • $360 Section II: Thursdays 11:45 am – 1:15 pm 4/7 – 6/2 (9 weeks) Joyce Pricco • $360 Section III: Thursdays 4:45 – 6:15 pm 4/7 – 6/2 (9 weeks) Andrea Claburn • $360

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VOCAL ESSENTIALS LEVEL TWO Build on a basic understanding of proper vocal technique and continue the process of developing a healthy, well-balanced voice. Learn techniques for moving through your range with cohesion and ease from very loud to very soft while achieving smooth dynamic transitions on all vowels and pitches. Rhythm exercises to improve phrasing and groove are included to enhance storytelling and song interpretation skills. Prerequisites: Basic knowledge and study of vocal technique. Consent of instructor — telephone consultation required. Mondays 8:15 – 9:45 pm 4/4 – 6/6 (9 weeks) (no class 5/30) Raz Kennedy • $360

COMPOSITION JAZZ ARRANGING A hands-on course packed with invaluable information! Longtime producer, arranger and keyboardist Frank Martin guides students in creating fresh arrangements of jazz standards. A wide range of compositional techniques and musical devices are explored and applied to class assignments including: the use of different rhythmic feels and grooves; reharmonization; form changes; innovative intros, outros, codas and vamps; and alterations to melody and lyrics. Students sing or play selected repertoire in a variety of styles and learn how to make even the most common standards sound new. Prerequisite: knowledge of jazz harmony. Wednesdays 6:30 – 8 pm 4/6 – 6/1 (9 weeks) Frank Martin • $360

raz kennedy SONGWRITING Explore melody writing, basic harmony, adventurous chord progressions, song form, rhyme schemes and the instrumental component of songwriting — all with the purpose of honing your unique voice as a composer. Most importantly, develop two or three songs to be presented and refined in real time over the course of the term. Saturdays 11:45 am – 1:15 pm 4/9 – 6/4 (9 weeks) Rachel Efron • $360

YOUNG SINGERS VOCAL PERFORMANCE FOR TEENS Delve into songs as a means of storytelling while simultaneously developing a personal connection to a lyric. All styles of music are welcome and students are encouraged to bring in songs of their choice. The instructor can also suggest repertoire suitable for individual students. Build vocal technique through a variety of warm-up, ear-training and musicianship exercises. Audition required. Wednesdays, 4:45 – 6:15 pm 4/6 – 6/1 (9 weeks) Kyra Gordon • $390

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VOCAL MENTOR PROGRAM CENTER STAGE — A Mentored Program for Concert Development with Maye Cavallaro and Laurie Antonioli Work through the process of presenting a full-length, public, professional-level concert. Candidates work with their mentor over the course of three or four months, preparing their concert by choosing songs, working out arrangements, deciding on sequencing, and developing patter and stage presence. Lessons also include making a budget, hiring and rehearsing musicians and developing a marketing plan.

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Candidates will be most successful if they are advanced students who have some performing experience in classes and workshops or in a professional environment. A repertoire of 15 to 20 memorized songs in various styles is recommended. This is a unique opportunity for singers to design a performance that reflects a personalized artistic vision. Concert dates are available throughout the year. This program also includes:

• A professional sound technician and quality live recording of your performance • Staff at the door and on-site during the performance • Guidance in marketing and promotion, including how to prepare publicity materials

• Inclusion in California Jazz Conservatory advertising, marketing and publicity

• A percentage of the door/ticket sales $850 Contact the Chair of the Vocal Program, Laurie Antonioli for more information on how to apply for this program: laurie @ cjc.edu

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VOCAL WORKSHOPS VOCAL TECHNIQUE — From Vocal Exercises to Singing Songs! with Joyce Pricco Learn essential vocal techniques applicable to all styles of music in this comprehensive workshop series. Session I: Sunday, April 10, 1:30 – 4 pm Learn to tap into your natural voice by understanding how alignment of the body and throat along with breath and support lead to maximum control and power. We’ll start with body stretches to align the body, proceeding to gentle 5-note vocal exercises adding length and speed by the end of the vocal warmup. Each participant will receive a beginning vocal warmup handout detailing the exercises covered. Session II: Sunday, May 1, 1:30 – 4 pm In the second workshop, we’ll continue to focus on breath and support. Learn to allow your sound to move throughout the spaces in your head (by taking advantage of the nasal cavity) and to understand the difference between head, chest and mixed voice. More challenging vocal exercises focused on developing head and chest voice will also be covered. Session III: Sunday, June 5, 1:30 – 4 pm In the third workshop, we’ll explore how having balanced control over technique can give singers freedom to express and interpret whatever style of music they like. Most of the workshop will be structured as a master class with each singer receiving a mini lesson and working on vocal challenges in a song. Joyce will send all of the vocal exercises as mp4s via email after the third workshop with supporting handouts. Students can take any of the sessions individually, or the whole series. Individual Sessions: $75 All Three Sessions: $200 Please wear clothes that are comfortable and easy to move in. Open to all! Joyce Pricco is widely recognized as a go-to voice instructor in the Bay Area with over 30 years of teaching experience. Her specialties range from pop, jazz, and gospel to opera, musical theater and Indian classical.

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AMERICAN SONGBOOK: Composer Workshop Series It Don’t Mean A Thing If It Ain’t Got That Swing: The Music of Duke Ellington

fay victor IMPROVISING WITHOUT SCATTING with Fay Victor There are many ways to improvise using the voice aside from the jazz tradition of scat singing. Explore a variety of approaches in both free and structured musical environments with a goal of creating strong moods and new approaches to musical storytelling. Please bring one song of your choice to use as a point of departure. We will work on group exercises and solo singing over the course of the workshop.

with Maye Cavallaro Duke Ellington is remembered for the over 3000 songs that he composed during his lifetime. His best known titles include; "It Don't Mean a Thing if It Ain't Got That Swing," "Sophisticated Lady," "Mood Indigo," “Solitude," "In a Mellotone," and "Satin Doll." In this workshop we’ll explore and sing some of Ellington’s great songs, some known and some lesser known. We’ll also listen to how some jazz greats have interpreted these songs and get ideas for our own arrangements. Students are provided with 10 leadsheets for songs including practice-backing tracks. In the final week we’ll work with an accompanist and sing these songs trying out our own arrangement ideas. Lots of singing for all 3 weeks. 3 Sundays, April 17, 24 and May 1 Noon – 3 pm $250 advance, $265 day of the workshop

Sunday, April 3, Noon – 3 pm $50 advance, $65 day of workshop New York based vocalist Fay Victor has collaborated with a wide range of forward thinking musicians such as Misha Mengelberg, Anthony Braxton, Han Bennink, William Parker, Lawrence “Butch” Morris, Andrew Cyrille, Gary Lucas, Anthony Coleman, Steve Coleman, Nicole Mitchell, Marvin Sewell, Roswell Rudd, Vijay Iyer and many others in the US and internationally.

SUMMER VOCAL INTENSIVE August 8 – 13, 2016 10 am – 4:30 pm For more information, see p. 61

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SING YOUR SONG: Enhancing Your Performance Skills with Ellen Johnson Improve your singing and performance skills with coaching from a master teacher. Work with a professional accompanist in a supportive environment and focus on technical and musical challenges while identifying and highlighting personal strengths. Please bring one lead sheet in your key for a song of your choice. Audio recording of the workshop is encouraged. Sunday, May 15, Noon – 3 pm $75 advance, $90 day of the workshop

ellen johnson JAZZ VOCAL MASTERCLASS with Stephanie Nakasian Students can bring music of their choice to perform with a professional accompanist in a lively, informative masterclass setting. Topics covered include: jazz phrasing and swing, storytelling and integrating elements of classic jazz in the development of a personal style and approach. Please bring charts for two songs. Sunday, May 8, Noon – 3 pm $100 advance, $115 day of the workshop Stephanie Nakasian has recorded over 20 recordings and made appearances all over the world. She has two celebrated books on jazz and singing and is a highly respected educator. She spent two years working with Jon Hendricks and over thirty years working with her husband, pianist Hod O'Brien.

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Ellen Johnson is an accomplished vocalist, educator, lyricist and published author (Jazz Child: A Portrait of Sheila Jordan). She has performed and recorded with such jazz luminaries as Louie Bellson, Charles McPherson, Sheila Jordan, Roy McCurdy, and Darek Oles. Her recently released 4th solo recording, “FORM & formless,” features guitarists John Stowell and Larry Koonse.

CREATIVE VOCALIZATION: Finding Your Own Voice with Ellen Johnson Tired of the same old standards and how to sing them? Looking to explore your own sound and express your voice creatively? Join master teacher, Ellen Johnson, as she takes you through an exploratory journey using sound, song, and improvisation to gain an appreciation for cutting edge singers like Betty Carter, Jay Clayton, Urszula Dudziak, and Bobby McFerrin. Please bring one lead sheet in your key for a song of your choice to work on with a professional accompanist. Sunday, June 5, Noon – 3 pm $75 advance, $90 day of the workshop

Introduction Dear JYMP students and parents, The Jazzschool Young Musicians Program continues in the spring quarter with an abundance of talented, motivated and hard-working students and some of the finest faculty one can find in the world. Joe Bagale, Rob Ewing, Colin Hogan, Kasey Knudsen, Erika Oba, Michael Zilber, Charles Hamilton, Dave Eshelman and Kyra Gordon continue to inspire and instruct these young musicians, who are practicing, performing, composing and arranging music. I’m really happy to have two extra musical outlets for the young musicians: the Sound Room in Oakland, which has youth groups playing every first Friday of the month, and Doc’s Lab in San Francisco, which has youth groups opening up for the ESO big band on select Sundays. That means that in addition to performing at the California Jazz Conservatory, the students will have more opportunities to perform in professional settings, gaining valuable experience and confidence. Also stay tuned for information about a very special guest performer who will be joining the Studio Band at the Freight and Salvage in June!

Erik Jekabson Director, Jazzschool Young Musicians Program

SPRING 2016 CALENDAR Jazzschool Community Music School Spring Quarter April 4 – June 6 (9 weeks) Youth Ensemble Placement Auditions: See page 41 for details JYMP Spring Performance Series: June 7 – 16 School Closure: May 30, Memorial Day

Jazzschool Young Musicians Program The Jazzschool Young Musicians Program is a year-round compre hensive music education and performance program designed for instrumental and vocal students between the ages of 11 and 18. The Young Musicians Program has been at the center of the Jazzschool’s educational and artistic goals since 1997. Its curriculum provides students with the opportunity to work with professional jazz artists and educators, strengthening performance skills, expanding knowledge of jazz theory and improvisation, and learning more about the foundations of jazz and related styles of music. Students participate in afterschool classes, master classes with nationally known jazz artists, and are featured in public performances in venues throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond.

It’s the only place that I know of that offers such high level jazz ensembles for middle & high school students. Last year, my school music program was not challenging enough for me. I loved being involved! — Dylan Everingham

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2016 PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS JYMP ensembles require a commitment of three quarters (fall, winter and spring). Students unable to commit to a full school year are still encouraged to audition, however, priority will be given to those who can remain in the program for the entire school year. Students wishing to audition mid-year will be placed in the program based on availability of open spots in ensembles and the student’s ability level. Please note that we may not be able to accommodate all students but it is our mission to find a place for everyone if at all possible.

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PLACEMENT & AUDITION REQUIREMENTS – SPRING 2016 AUDITION MATERIALS Entering musicians are asked to prepare two skill-level appropriate jazz standards, improvise over a 12-bar blues (optional) or rhythm changes (for high school students only) and sight-read.

HOW TO SCHEDULE AN AUDITION To schedule an audition, please fill out an application online at cjc.edu/youth_auditions. After your application is received, you will be contacted within 1 – 2 weeks with an audition time. Auditions are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis and will be scheduled at the earliest available time. Students will be contacted with placement information following the audition.

AUDITION DATES Ongoing

AUDITION BY VIDEO (OPTIONAL) Students have the option of submitting an online video audition rather than scheduling an in-person audition. Students submitting their audition online are still required to fill out an online application (see above). On the application form, please select live audition or video submission. Please note: online video submissions are not available for the Studio Band or Advanced High School Jazz Workshops.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR ONLINE VIDEO SUBMISSIONS

• Student should be clearly visible

• Download one of the two improvisation tracks at cjc.edu/youth_auditions for the improvisation portion of your audition. Two choruses required. • On the video, it is important that your playing is heard louder than anything else, including any accompanying tracks.

PIANO AND GUITAR PLAYERS Follow the above instructions with only one change: after improvising, please demonstrate comping/voicings on a blues or rhythm changes.

DRUMMERS Please demonstrate the following styles: • swing, bossa nova, funk/rock. • Demonstrate each style at various tempos (i.e., slow, medium, fast) • On each style/tempo please “trade fours” with yourself (4 bars of time, 4 bars of solo, etc.) • Play at least 16 bars of each example After you have completed your video, upload your audition to YouTube and title the video with your name (Example: John Smith Jazzschool Audition). You should make this a private video (unless you don’t mind it being available to the public). Once the video is uploaded, send a link to erik @cjc.edu. You may also upload the video to a private website and email a link. Please do not email audition videos as attachments. For more information about the JYMP placement process, please visit cjc.edu/youth_auditions or contact us at erik @ cjc.edu and 510.845.5373.

(and audible) on the video. • Perform two skill-level appropriate jazz standards. Please state the name of each piece before you play it.

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INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLES High school and middle school jazz ensembles are offered Monday through Thursday in the late afternoon and early evening and during the day on Saturday. While we make every effort to accommodate scheduling requests, specific placements are based on the results of an audition. Note: all prices listed are per quarter.

large performance ensembles STUDIO BAND Develop technique, knowledge of jazz style and an ability to improvise through standard and contemporary big band repertoire. This highly-selective ensemble records at Fantasy Studios, performs frequently and participates in competitions throughout the U.S. The Studio Band has played at Yoshi’s and Savanna Jazz, as well as jazz festivals in California, New York, Seattle, Idaho, the Vienne Jazz Festival in France and the Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland. Full school year commitment is required. Instrumentation: 5 saxes, 5 trumpets, 5 trombones, guitar, piano, bass and drums. Mondays 6:30 – 8 pm 4/4 – 6/6 (9 weeks) (no class 5/30) Dave Eshelman • $225

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small performance ensembles ADVANCED HIGH SCHOOL JAZZ WORKSHOP Explore the post-bop harmonic, melodic, rhythmic and formal innovations of Coltrane, Shorter, Corea, Hancock, Brecker and others in this multiple DownBeat award-winning ensemble. For advancedlevel high school student players, competent in the bebop language. Record at Fantasy Studios and participate in various competitions and festivals. Section I: Mondays 4:45 – 6:15 pm 4/4 – 6/6 (9 weeks) (no class 5/30) Michael Zilber • $360 Section II: Mondays 4:45 – 6:15 pm 4/4 – 6/6 (9 weeks) (no class 5/30) Erik Jekabson • $360

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MIDDLE SCHOOL JAZZ ENSEMBLE Learn to play jazz and improvise while covering a wide range of repertoire from John Coltrane, Sonny Rollins, Eddie Harris and other jazz masters. Section I: Mondays 4:45 – 6:15 pm 4/4 – 6/6 (9 weeks) (no class 5/30) Kasey Knudsen • $360 Section II: Tuesdays 4:45 – 6:15 pm 4/5 – 5/31 (9 weeks) Kasey Knudsen • $360

HIGH SCHOOL JAZZ ENSEMBLE Gain a greater understanding of jazz theory and develop improvisation skills through the study and performance of challenging jazz repertoire. Section I: Mondays 6:30 – 8 pm 4/4 – 6/6 (9 weeks) (no class 5/30) Colin Hogan • $360 Section II: Tuesdays 4:45 – 6:15 pm 4/5 – 5/31 (9 weeks) Colin Hogan • $360 Section III: Tuesdays 4:45 – 6:15 pm 4/5 – 5/31 (9 weeks) Charles Hamilton • $360 Section IV: Tuesdays 6:30 – 8 pm 4/5 – 5/31 (9 weeks) Kasey Knudsen • $360 Section V: Tuesdays 4:45 – 6:15 pm 4/5 – 5/31 (9 weeks) Colin Hogan • $360 Section VI: Wednesdays 4:45 – 6:15 pm 4/6 – 6/1 (9 weeks) Rob Ewing • $360 Section VII: Wednesdays 6:30 – 8 pm 4/6 – 6/1 (9 weeks) Rob Ewing • $360

Section III: Wednesdays 4:45 – 6:15 pm 4/6 – 6/1 (9 weeks) Kasey Knudsen • $360 Section IV: Thursdays 4:45 – 6:15 pm 4/7 – 6/2 (9 weeks) Kasey Knudsen • $360 Section V: Thursdays 4:45 – 6:15 pm 4/7 – 6/2 (9 weeks) Erika Oba • $360

HIGH SCHOOL FUNK ENSEMBLE Learn the classic funk hits of James Brown, Sly Stone and others. Vocalists and horns welcome! Music is learned by ear. (Also open to advanced middleschool musicians.) Section I: Saturdays 10 – 11:30 am Section II: Saturdays 11:45 am – 1:15 pm 4/9 – 6/4 (9 weeks) Joe Bagale • $360

VOICE VOCAL PERFORMANCE FOR TEENS Wednesdays 4:45 – 6:15 pm 4/6 – 6/1 (9 weeks) Kyra Gordon • $390

Section VIII: Thursdays 4:45 – 6:15 pm 4/7 – 6/2 (9 weeks) Colin Hogan • $360

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Workshops COMPOSITION

DRUMS AND PERCUSSION

COMPOSITION AND SOUND DESIGN USING ABLETON LIVE

INTERMEDIATE PANDEIRO

with Casey Mattson Explore new techniques for composition and sound design using Ableton Live. This workshop focuses on recording and looping keyboard, drum, bass, or other instrument tracks in order to sculpt your improvisations into compositions. Write a song track by track using audio and MIDI files recorded in the workshop. The instructor introduces the basics of sound design by exploring Live’s built in audio effects and how they can be used to shape instrument sounds. Create custom MIDI instruments, drum sequencers, “soft” synthesizer/sampler patches, and explore instrument layering techniques to create innovative timbral diversity, all within Ableton Live’s built-in audio engine. Prerequisites: Students are encouraged to bring their instruments and/or a laptop with Ableton. Sunday, May 1, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm $20 general admission Casey Mattson is a senior at the California Jazz Conservatory. This workshop is presented in partial fulfillment of CJC requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies.

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with Ami Molinelli Learn some of the more advanced choro techniques and how to take the pandeiro into other rhythms or styles and especially odd meters. Explore soloing and improvisation in choro and samba and work on samba grooves in 3, 7, 6 and more! Students will also listen to recorded examples and receive a playlist of contemporary Brazilian music using odd meters. Sunday, April 17, 2 – 4 pm $30 advance, $45 day of workshop Ami Molinelli is a professional percussionist and educator specializing in Brazilian and Latin percussion, especially the pandeiro. She is the co-leader of the Brazilian choro and jazz ensemble, Grupo Falso Baiano. Her extensive performance and recording credits include theater, television (NBC) and live performances with artists such as Luciana Souza, Jovino Santos-Neto, Mike Patton, George Duke, Allessandro Penezzi, Mike Marshall, Hamilton de Holanda, Teka, John Santos, and Michael Spiro.

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jon arkin ADVANCED RHYTHMIC PHRASING with Jon Arkin One of the challenges many musicians encounter in improvisation is in learning how to free up their rhythmic phrasing. This workshop focuses on concepts and exercises to help you move beyond the usual tendencies in 4/4 and 3/4 time, through the study of polyrhythm and polymeter. Written examples are provided of various rhythmic patterns (with an emphasis on learning how to count them), and how to superimpose patterns over the most common meters and forms. This ear training is essential to develop recognition and comfort within the advanced rhythmic environment of modern music and enables new levels of expression and interaction in any musical context. Examples will be shown on drum set, but all musicians who want to develop their rhythmic sense are welcome. Saturday, April 9, 3:15 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5:15 pm $30 advance, $45 day of the workshop

THE ART OF SAMBA FOR RHYTHM SECTION with Zach Mondlick An in-depth workshop exploring the rhythmic subtleties of the Brazilian samba tradition. Multiple types of samba will be covered, ranging from slow bossa nova to fast samba-funk. Particular attention will be given to the art of comping. The workshop is open to pianists, bassists, guitarists and drummers and will include hands-on activities. Please bring your instrument! (Piano and drum set will be provided.) Prerequisite: intermediate reading ability Sunday, May 1, 2 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4 pm $20 general admission Zach Mondlick is a senior at the California Jazz Conservatory. This workshop is presented in partial fulfillment of CJC requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies.

Jon Arkin is an in-demand drummer on the Bay Area jazz scene and is highly regarded for his sense of feel, touch and creativity in jazz and other contexts. He routinely receives high praise as an educator from students taking his various Jazzschool courses and workshops. Enroll online at cjc.edu

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GUITAR DJANGO IN 2016: Applying Modern Harmonic and Rhythmic Vocabulary to Swing Era Standards with Ross Howe The language of gypsy jazz has drastically evolved since Django Reinhardt invented and popularized the music in the 1930’s and 40’s. In this workshop, guitarist Ross Howe leads an in-depth discussion on the innovations of modern gypsy jazz that began with Biréli Lagrène in the early 1980’s. The modern frameworks of the music will be discussed through analysis of some of today’s most innovative gypsy jazz guitarists. Students will be provided with lead sheets and transcriptions. Ross will complement the discussion with performances of the transcriptions provided, explaining the harmonic and rhythmic concepts being utilized, and how to apply them to gypsy jazz standards. Sunday, April 24, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm $20 general admission Ross Howe is a senior at the California Jazz Conservatory. This workshop is presented in partial fulfillment of CJC requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies.

matthew charles heulitt GUITAR AND PIANO IN THE SMALL JAZZ ENSEMBLE with Steve Erquiaga & Frank Martin How can guitarists and pianists creatively coexist in a jazz ensemble without clashing or getting in each other’s way? Guitarist Steve Erquiaga and keyboardist Frank Martin have worked together for many years and will share their thoughts and demonstrate various approaches. Open to all. Saturday, April 23, 3:15 – 5:15 pm $50 advance, $65 day of the workshop

Whether a student or a jazz enthusiast, the books, music, classes and performances are a gift to anyone living nearby or visiting in the San Francisco Bay Area. — Dorie Guess Behrstock

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A San Francisco Bay Area native, guitarist/ composer Steve Erquiaga has recorded and toured with such varied artists as Bobby McFerrin, Joe Henderson, Les McCann, John Scofield, David Byrne, The Turtle Island String Quartet, Paulo Bellinati, Jim Nichols, Andy Narell, and Paul McCandless. Keyboardist Frank Martin has performed with Narada Michael Walden for many years. Other notable collaborations include Sting, Angela Bofill, Jose Neto, John McLaughlin and many others.

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NOTHING BUT THE BLUES — An Introduction To Blues Guitar with Harry Gold Examine guitar solos in the style of blues greats from the 30s to the 70s, and learn to apply concepts used by Lightnin’ Hopkins, B.B. King, and T-Bone Walker to a blues repertoire in a hands-on, practical setting. Please bring your guitar and be prepared to work on material supplied. Prerequisites: Moderate guitar experience including familiarity with major and minor pentatonic grips, and the blues form. Sunday, April 24, 2 – 4 pm $20 general admission Harry Gold is a senior at the California Jazz Conservatory. This workshop is presented in partial fulfillment of CJC requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies.

ROCK & FUNK RHYTHM GUITAR TECHNIQUES

THE GUITARIST’S GUIDE TO DIMINISHED CHORDS AND SCALES with Jeff Massanari Guitarist Jeff Massanari demonstrates several simple ways to conceptualize the diminished scale and chord that will allow you to use it over dominant seventh chords and II-V progressions. An important sound in modern jazz improvisation from the bebop era to the present day. Sunday, May 22, 2 – 4 pm $30 advance, $45 day of the workshop Jeff Massanari is a Bay Area-based guitarist who has studied at Berklee College of Music and performed with Mark Inouye and the San Francisco Symphony, Kenny Washington, Pamela Rose, Wally Schnalle, Mary Wilson, Keely Smith, Kim Nalley and Denise Perrier. Read more at jeffmassanari.com.

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with Matthew Charles Heulitt The ace guitarist delves into the art of tasteful and effective rock and funk rhythm guitar! These principles apply to multiple genres from jazz fusion to R&B, reggae, ska, hip hop, metal and more. Open to all. Saturday, April 30, 3:15 – 5:15 pm $30 advance, $45 day of the workshop Matthew Charles Heulitt has performed and recorded around the world with artists as varied as Sting, Sammy Hagar, Carlos Santana, Mickey Hart, Taj Mahal, Keiko Matsui, Narada Michael Walden, Zigaboo Modeliste, Raz Kennedy and many others. He has been a noted Bay Area studio musician, producer and arranger since 1997.

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HORNS PROFESSIONAL TECHNIQUES FOR HORN PLAYERS with Norbert Stachel Saxophonist Norbert Stachel (Tower of Power) leads this fun and engaging workshop for all woodwind and brass players touching on style, section playing, soloing techniques, horn arranging and more! Learn tricks of the trade from a master contemporary saxophonist. Saturday, April 2, 1 - 3 pm $30 advance, $45 day of the workshop Saxophonist Norbert Stachel has toured, recorded, and performed with Tower of Power, Tito Puente, Celia Cruz, Tony Toni Tone, Flora Purim & Airto, Freddie Hubbard, Roy Hargrove, Prince, Boz Scaggs and many others.

norbert stachel paul mehling GYPSY JAZZ GUITAR with Paul Mehling This workshop focuses on various aspects of Gypsy jazz guitar in the tradition of the legendary Django Reinhardt. Topics include rhythm, picking, scales, arpeggios, chords, soloing, and more. One-on-one evaluation is available to all attendees, with a directed jam at the conclusion of the workshop (time permitting.) Bring your instrument, recording device (or paper and pencil) and questions! Sunday, June 5, 11:30 am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1:30 pm $30 advance, $45 day of the workshop Guitarist Paul Mehling is the leader of the Hot Club of San Francisco.

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STRINGS THE GRAPPELLI WORKSHOP

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MUSIC BUSINESS MUSIC IN THE DIGITAL AGE with Dmitri Matheny Dmitri Matheny shares dozens of secrets, strategies, tips and tricks for not only surviving — but thriving in the contemporary music business. Topics covered include: cultivating a creative and entrepreneurial mindset, booking successful tours, effective use of social media, publicity, acquiring fans and selling music online, creating a record label and publishing company, licensing compositions for use in films, video games and beyond, contract negotiation and much more. Sunday, April 10, 2 – 4 pm $30 advance, $45 day of the workshop Recognized for his warm tone, soaring lyricism and masterful technique, Dmitri Matheny has been hailed as “the first breakthrough flugelhornist since Chuck Mangione” (San Jose Mercury News). Emerging in the 1990s as a protégé of Art Farmer, Matheny has matured into “one of the jazz world’s most talented horn players” (SF Chronicle), touring internationally and releasing nine critically acclaimed albums. He is an honors graduate of Interlochen Arts Academy and the Berklee College of Music.

with Tim Kliphuis Gypsy jazz violin legend Tim Kliphuis is often named “the heir to Stéphane Grappelli’s throne.” Tim learned his craft with European gypsy guitarists Fapy Lafertin, Stochelo Rosenberg and Angelo Debarre, recording and touring internationally. His comprehensive teaching method is captured in the two best-selling books Gypsy Jazz Violin and Grappelli Licks. Tim will work with you on all levels of improvisation: timing, accents, phrasing and more, using well-known jazz standards. All levels (beginner to professional) are welcome: everyone will go home with at least two new things to work on. www.timkliphuis.com Saturday, April 23, 1:15 – 3:45 pm $30 advance, $45 day of the workshop Award-winning Dutch violinist Tim Kliphuis breathes new life into existing styles with a high-energy blend of classical, gypsy jazz and folk music. His improvised sound is totally new and has popular appeal. Kliphuis is a highly personal and inspiring performer, composer and educator. He has shared the stage with legends Frankie Gavin, Richard Galliano and Les Paul and has been lauded for his musical genius by Nigel Kennedy. He was awarded the Scottish Jazz Award (International), has collaborated with the Richard Strauss Festival and Netherlands Chamber Orchestra and is the curator of the Fifty Fiddles Festival, in Rotterdam’s De Doelen concert hall.

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PIANO GUITAR AND PIANO IN THE SMALL JAZZ ENSEMBLE with Steve Erquiaga & Frank Martin How can guitarists and pianists creatively coexist in a jazz ensemble without clashing or getting in each other’s way? Guitarist Steve Erquiaga and keyboardist Frank Martin have worked together for many years and will share their thoughts and demonstrate various approaches. Open to all. Saturday, April 23, 3:15 – 5:15 pm $50 advance, $65 day of the workshop See Erquiaga and Martin bios on p. 46.

NEW ORLEANS R&B PIANO with Jennifer Jolly Learn the nuts and bolts of “The New Orleans Sound” in this hands-on survey of New Orleans R&B piano. Topics will include Professor Longhair’s “rhumba-boogie” and second-line grooves, Fats Domino’s two-beat shuffle and “famous triplets,” a classic New Orleans 8-bar blues such as “Tipitina,” a peek into James Booker’s rhythmic genius, and some stylistic highlights of the great Allen Toussaint, who passed away late last year. Materials provided by instructor. Prerequisites (for students who wish to work at a keyboard): intermediate ability to read and play two-handed piano parts. Sunday, May 15, 11 am – 1 pm $30 advance, $45 day of the workshop Jennifer Jolly teaches piano/keyboards and world music ensembles at the CJC, at camps and after-school programs, and at her private studio. She has performed with over thirty Bay Area groups, including New Orleans R&B, African, reggae, honky-tonk, Cajun/zydeco, blues & boogie, classic soul/R&B, country, singer-songwriter, musical theater and jam bands.

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COOLER CHORDS with Taylor Eigsti A workshop covering approaches to constructing inversions, comping chords, left-hand voicings, two-hand voicings, and simple techniques for finding “cooler” chords more easily and without intense analysis. Lots of handouts! Student participation encouraged! Open to all. Sunday, May 8, 11 am – 1 pm Taylor will also be available for two special private lessons following his workshop. Please call 510-845-5373 for availability. $30 advance, $45 day of the workshop Grammy-nominated pianist Taylor Eigsti released his 7th album as a leader, Daylight at Midnight, on Concord Records. The album features vocalist Becca Stevens, bassist Harish Raghavan, and drummer Eric Harland. Eigsti has collaborated with a diverse range of musicians including Dave Brubeck, Christian McBride, Joshua Redman, and Gretchen Parlato.

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THEORY & IMPROV BRAZILIAN CHORO AND GYPSY JAZZ WORKSHOP with Ted Falcon & Eduardo Souza On tour from Brasilia, Brazil, Ted Falcon and Eduardo Souza lead this unique workshop on the merging of Brazilian Choro with Gypsy jazz. Together they will perform and explain the essence of the each style and talk about swing, technique, improvisation, melodic interpretation. Ted will work with soloists on violin, mandolin, flute, saxophone and other melodic instruments and Eduardo will work with guitarists and elaborate on the art of accompanying on the 7 string guitar and the famous “La Pompe” rhythm for Gypsy jazz guitarists. Choro is a great style for both jazz and classically oriented musicians to meet on common ground. There are written charts with lovely and lively melodies accessible to any competent player. Gypsy jazz is an upbeat style gaining popularity in the US, Brazil and worldwide made famous by Django Reinhardt and the Hot Club of France. Together these two styles create a beautiful fusion of both worlds and cultures. All instruments welcome. Sunday, April 10, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm $35 advance, $50 day of the workshop US-born violinist, mandolinist, teacher and composer Ted Falcon grew up listening to jazz and the Brazilian music of Villa-Lobos,

Tom Jobim and Luiz Bonfá. He has lived and worked as a professional musician in New York City, Los Angeles and São Paulo, and for the past 7 years, he has lived in Brasília, the capital of Brazil. Ted has written several books about Brazilian choro music. He performs regularly throughout Brazil with various music projects. He has performed with Hermeto Pascoal, Dominguinhos, Armandinho Macêdo, Thiago Espirito Santo, Hamilton de Holanda and many other incredible Brazilian musicians. Brazilian guitarist Eduardo Souza performs with the choro group Folha Seca as well as with Tiago Tunes, Sérgio Morais and Ted Falcon. He leads his own samba trio where he sings original compositions and plays guitar. His musical influences include great Brazilian artists such as Chico Buarque, Villa-Lobos, Dilermando Reis, Adoniran Barbosa as well as artists from other styles and nationalities — Manu Chao, Piazzolla, Bach, Flaming Lips, Camarón de la Isla. Eduardo is the guitarist in the group Gypsy Jazz Club, in Brasilia.

IMPROVISING ON II-V-Is with Kasey Knudsen If you want to play jazz tunes, you need to have a thorough understanding of the II-V-I progression in major and minor, the most common chord progression in jazz. In this workshop, saxophonist Kasey Knudsen will lead participants through a range of approaches to improvising through this essential progression. Please bring your instrument. Suggested prerequisites: knowledge of major scales and diatonic seventh chords. Sunday, April 3, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm $30 advance, $45 day of the workshop Saxophonist Kasey Knudsen is a graduate of Berklee College of Music and has been on faculty at the CJC for several years. She leads her own groups and has performed with Ben Goldberg, Fred Frith, The Klaxon Mutant All Stars and many others.

Workshops

ART OF THE BALLAD — Lyricism & Melodic Beauty in Jazz

dan haerle MAGIC MOTIVES — A Method for Increasing Jazz Vocabulary for Improvisation with Dan Haerle Many great jazz clichés (licks) can be created using 5-note scales. Noted jazz educator Dan Haerle demonstrates a method for generating ideas to increase jazz vocabulary with this concept in mind. The “magic” comes when you discover that your favorite ideas can be played in a large variety of harmonic settings with equally good results! Bring your instrument to try it out! Sunday, April 10, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm $30 advance, $45 day of the workshop Dan Haerle is a composer, performer, educator and ambassador of jazz piano. He is a regents professor emeritus of Jazz Studies at the University of North Texas, where he taught for 35 years. Haerle is an active jazz clinician nationally and internationally and has written several instructional methods used by thousands of musicians worldwide. Haerle was elected a member of the International Association of Jazz Education (IAJE) Hall of Fame in 2003. Haerle has performed with Clark Terry, Pat Metheny, David Liebman, Freddie Hubbard and numerous other modern jazz leaders.

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with Larry Vuckovich Master pianist Larry Vuckovich demonstrates a range of approaches to playing ballads. He will demonstrate a variety of tempos and styles including playing in 3/4, Latin bolero and bossa rhythms, walking ballad style and rubato style, expressing variations of energy and feeling that can be both romantic and exciting. Other important topics discussed in this workshop include lyricism and melodic beauty in jazz. This is especially important in today’s jazz improvisation, since the newer generation often relies on theoretical and clinical elements, where more of the learned aspects come through, instead of deeper, soulful expression. Larry will demonstrate some of these points on the piano and invite players to participate, hands-on. Recorded examples by Miles Davis, Bill Evans, Trane, Lester Young, Stan Getz, Tommy Flanagan and others will be presented as well. This workshop should be of interest to musicians and music lovers alike. Sunday, April 24, Noon – 3 pm $30 advance, $45 day of the workshop Larry Vuckovich gained first-hand knowledge from performances or recordings with many of the jazz greats including Dexter Gordon, Charles McPherson, Charlie Haden, Tom Harrell, Bobby Hutcherson, Tony Bennett, Joe Williams, Jon Hendricks, Bobby McFerrin, Billy Higgins, Philly Joe Jones and Elvin Jones. Larry has been associated with several piano icons, such as Bud Powell, Red Garland, Bill Evans, Barry Harris, Tommy Flanagan, McCoy Tyner, Chick Corea and as the only student of Vince Guaraldi.

Workshops

SUS CHORDS — The How, When and Why of Using Them with Anton Schwartz A deep look at suspended dominant chords, this workshop discusses how they operate by listening to examples of their use. Topics include: traditional versus modern use, sus-flat-9, sus-add-3, relation to II-V-I progressions, techniques for improvisation. Prerequisite: basic music theory. Saturday, April 30, 3:15 – 5:15 pm $30 advance, $45 day of the workshop

ALTERED DOMINANT AND DOMINANT 13(b9) CHORDS — The How, When and Why of Using Them with Anton Schwartz These two chords provide rich colors that are essential to the palette of intermediate and advanced jazz players. This workshop takes a deep look at the chords and their accompanying scales, examining how each is constructed, why they are constructed that way and how they may be used to maximal effect. Their sounds are contrasted within the context of jazz (e.g. when should one be used rather than the other?) by listening to examples of their use. Additional topics include: different types of “outness”; and lydian dominant, the “sister” of the altered sound. This workshop is appropriate for students with little prior exposure to the subject, as well as students familiar with melodic minor and diminished harmony who wish to deepen their understanding. Prerequisite: an understanding of basic theory and the mixolydian & diminished scales. Sunday, May 1, 11 am – 2 pm $45 advance, $60 day of the workshop Saxophonist Anton Schwartz has won critical acclaim for each of five albums released since 1998. He has performed across the country in major venues from the Monterey Jazz Festival to Yoshi’s, SFJAZZ, Blues Alley and the Blue Note in New York. See Anton’s bio at antonjazz.com.

anton schwartz BEYOND THE BLUES SCALE with Anton Schwartz Designed for players accustomed to using a single scale for each song they improvise over, this interactive workshop introduces participants to the rich experience of improvising over changing harmony. The leap from jamming over a chord or a blues scale to playing meaningfully over moving chords can be over-whelming; this workshop breaks it down through progressive exercises that allow students to HEAR and FEEL the changes of harmony, paving the way for students to play over chord changes as a natural expression of emotion rather than an intellectual exercise. Participants learn to improvise over a 12-bar blues like a jazz musician, bringing out the unique sound of each part of the blues form, rather than treating it all as an undifferentiated whole. Prerequisites: knowledge of major and minor scales and facility on a melodic instrument. Bring your instrument. Sunday, May 15, 11 am – 4 pm (with lunch break) $75 advance, $90 day of the workshop

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Workshops

IMPROVISATION STRATEGIES with Jeff Massanari Work on developing solos in real time using the basic tools of improvisation including arpeggios, scales and licks. Guitarist Jeff Massanari demonstrates the art of using a specific concept (a simple rhythm, for example) to build a solo. Strategies will vary depending on the level of the player, but we can all use whatever tools we have together in musical ways to sound better! Sunday, May 22, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm $30 advance, $45 day of the workshop

ZZ BOP — DEVELOPING YOUR VOICE AS A JAZZ PLAYER with Dann Zinn and Mike Zilber Dann Zinn and Michael Zilber are not only two of the leading jazz saxophonists and educators in the Bay Area, including directing the Bay Area’s two top student groups at SFJAZZ and the CJC — they are good friends and fanatical Golden State Warriors fans. In this workshop, of interest and open to ALL musicians, whether or not you are a basketball aficionado, Mike and Dann will lead a lively conversation, demonstration, workshop on developing your voice on your instrument, from sound to technique to time to changes playing to transcription to listening to composition. Sunday, May 22, 2 – 4 pm $50 advance, $65 day of the workshop Saxophonists Dann Zinn and Mike Zilber have developed impressive resumes as jazz performers and educators over the past few decades and have each mentored many of today’s up and coming jazz stars. Please join us for what promises to be a unique meeting of these creative minds.

mike zilber JAZZ THEORY COMPLETE IN TWO HOURS with Mark Levine Author of The Jazz Theory Book, one of the world’s most widely used jazz theory texts, Mark Levine boils it all down to a single two-hour workshop! From the II-V-I progression all the way through advanced harmonic techniques, scale theory and reharmonization. Bring music manuscript paper and a pencil. Sunday, May 29, 11 am – 1 pm $30 advance, $45 day of the workshop Mark Levine is the author of The Jazz Piano Book, The Jazz Theory Book, and The Drop 2 Book. He has performed with Woody Shaw, Mongo Santamaria, Joe Henderson, Willie Bobo, Bobby Hutcherson, Freddie Hubbard, Cal Tjader, Wallace Roney, Tito Puente, Milt Jackson, David Liebman and many others.

THE METRONOME IS YOUR FRIEND with Paul Mehling Returning with his popular workshop for musicians and singers of all levels, Mehling demonstrates a range of practice techniques making creative use of the metronome. Improve your productivity and increase your musicianship! Open to all. Sunday, June 5, 2 – 4 pm $30 advance, $45 day of the workshop

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Young Musicians Program

FACULTY PROFILE

Steve Erquiaga

Guitarist and composer Steve Erquiaga has recorded and toured with such varied artists as Bobby McFerrin, Joe Henderson, Les McCann, John Scofield, David Byrne, The Turtle Island String Quartet, Paulo Bellinati, Jim Nichols, Andy Narell and Paul McCandless. How long have you been teaching at the Jazzschool? I began teaching at the Jazzschool when it was still located on Shattuck Avenue, in the late ’90s. How did you first get started in music? My dad came home from work one evening and he had a little Stella acoustic guitar. I was ten. We went through three teachers before we found the right one. From that point on guitar became my life. I began teaching at the guitar school when I was fifteen and had my first steady, five night a week gig when I was twenty. How can a student make the most of his/her time at the Jazzschool? The Jazzschool is a very unique and special place to study jazz. The faculty is made up of preeminent, practicing jazz musicians who are passionate about their music. In learning to play jazz it is important to get all of the “tools” together: the theory, the scales, the modes, the arpeggios, the chord voicings, etc. It is important to realize that these tools are not music, they are the tools that one uses to create music. Playing in ensembles is important as it

provides a setting for the student to bring these tools together and interact with other musicians in the creative process. Attending faculty concerts is very important as it gives the student a closeup look at experienced improvisers going through this process. What do you hope students will gain from their experience at the Jazzschool? I hope students realize the importance of stretching themselves and not playing it safe, and I hope they leave with a new found confidence. What is your favorite part of teaching students? Seeing that light bulb above a student’s head go on when they’ve “gotten it.” It also gives me great satisfaction in seeing students enjoy the process of making music together.

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JCMS Camps & Intensives

START PLANNING YOUR SUMMER! The JCMS is proud to offer a range of summer camps and intensives for both adults and young musicians (middle school and high school age). These fun, immersive programs are a great way to jump-start your learning, by working closely with our talented instructors for a week or more. They also serve as the perfect forum for you to meet like-minded musicians from around the Bay Area and beyond. All of our camps and intensives conclude with a concert in the Jazzschool’s Hardymon Hall, free and open to public. Space is limited and each of these programs is certain to sell out! Early registration is highly recommended. Please read on for details and check cjc.edu for the most recent program updates.

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Summer Youth Program High School Jazz Intensive Girls’ Jazz & Blues Camp Summer Guitar Intensive

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Summer Vocal Intensive

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SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAM Open to all instrumentalists entering 7th – 10th grades

Two Five–Day Sessions! June 20 – 24 and June 27 – July 1, 2016 Monday – Friday 9:30am – 3pm All-camp performances each Friday evening at 6pm Students develop skills in ensemble playing, music reading, improvisation, instrumental technique, rhythm, jazz theory and more. Ensemble directors include Kasey Knudsen, Colin Hogan, Joe Bagale, Henry Hung with numerous guest instructors visiting each week.

• Jazz Ensemble • Funk Ensemble • New Orleans Brass Band • Visiting clinicians and performers

• Jam Sessions • Jazz Theory • Private Lessons

Tuition • $495 per week or $900 for both weeks For additional information please contact JSYP Director Rob Ewing at 510.845.5373 x 14 or email rob@cjc.edu. Please see cjc.edu / jsyp for complete details.

HIGH SCHOOL JAZZ INTENSIVE July 25 – 29, 2016 10am – 4pm

A Five-Day Intensive for Advanced High School Jazz Instrumentalists! Michael Zilber, Artistic Director Six to eight advanced high school musicians are selected to work closely with top Bay Area jazz artists for a week of rehearsals, master classes and private lessons. Concludes with a performance at the school. A departure from the typical one-instructor-to-an-ensemble model, the student group meets daily with a complete ensemble of seasoned professional musicians working to develop improvisation and arranging/composition skills in an intensive rehearsal format. Each participant receives a professionalquality recording of the concert! Openings for all rhythm section instruments and horns. See cjc.edu / hsji for a daily schedule of events. Audition date: April 24 Tuition • $795 For more information and audition pre-screening, please contact the Jazzschool at 510.845.5373 or email: erik@ cjc.edu Dr. Michael Zilber is the director of the Jazzschool’s multiple DownBeat award–winning Advanced High School Jazz Workshop.

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GIRLS’ JAZZ & BLUES CAMP Open to all instrumentalists and vocalists entering 6th – 12th grades

August 1 – 5, 2016 Monday – Friday 9:30am – 3pm All-camp performance Friday, August 5 at 6pm. The concert this year will be held at the beautiful Freight & Salvage Concert Hall across the street from the Jazzschool. A supportive musical environment where girls have fun and develop selfconfidence while honing improvisational, technical and ensemble skills. Directed by Jean Fineberg & Ellen Seeling, with an all-women faculty from the Montclair Women’s Big Band.

• Jazz Combo • Blues & Soul Group • Latin Ensemble • Pop Vocal Group • Rhythm & Blues Choir • Big Band

• “My Life” Spoken Word Poetry • Songwriting • Improvisation • Percussion • One Private Lesson • LUNCHTIME OPEN JAM

Tuition • $495 • Some financial aid available. For program information: girlscamp@cjc.edu or leave message at 510.758.2200 Registration: cjc.edu/girlsreg or call 510.845.5373

SUMMER GUITAR INTENSIVE Celebrating 10 years! August 10 – 14, 2015 An all-day, weeklong intensive for aspiring professionals directed by internationally acclaimed jazz guitarist and educator Mimi Fox. We are also pleased to welcome guest instructor Henry Johnson. Includes daily master classes, jam sessions and a student concert at the school. Grammy-nominated Chicago-born guitarist Henry Johnson worked with Jack McDuff, Donny Hathaway, Ramsey Lewis and Joe Williams early in his career. Since then he’s released numerous albums under his own name and performed with Nancy Wilson, Marlena Shaw, Angela Bofil, Dizzy Gillespie, the Boston Pops, Sonny Stitt, Freddie Hubbard, Grover Washington Jr., Stanley Turrentine, Dr. Billy Taylor and many others. Summer Guitar Intensive director Mimi Fox has been named a winner in six consecutive DownBeat international critics polls. She has performed with Joey DeFrancesco, Branford Marsalis and Diana Krall, among many others. First-call Bay Area greats John Shifflett (bass) and Jason Lewis (drums) will round out the rhythm section. DAILY SCHEDULE (Monday – Friday) 9 – 10:30am . . . . . . . . . . Master class with Henry Johnson 10:45am – 12:45pm . . . Rhythm section workout with Jason Lewis & John Shiflett 12:45 – 1:15pm . . . . . . . . Lunch break 1:15 – 2:15pm . . . . . . . . . Solo guitar mastery with Mimi Fox 2:15 – 3:15pm . . . . . . . . . Guitar masters transcription class with Mimi Fox 3:30 – 4:30pm . . . . . . . Rhythm workshop with guest drummer Alan Hall Student/Faculty concert Friday August 12, 8pm Tuition • $770 Please call 510.845.5373 or email info@ cjc.edu for further information. Maximum enrollment of 12 guitarists. Early registration is highly recommended!

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SUMMER VOCAL INTENSIVE August 8 – 13, 2016 10am – 4:30pm

Vocal Intensive A Five-Day Intensive Workshop with Theo Bleckmann and Laurie Antonioli The intensive culminates with a performance open to the public Saturday, August 13, 8pm Artist-in-residence and ECM recording artist, Theo Bleckmann and Laurie Antonioli, the Chair of the CJC vocal program, return for this annual, week-long workshop designed to help singers define, create and perform in a distinctive and authentic style. As jazz singing today has expanded vastly in genres and styles, this unique intensive emphasizes the technical, creative and spiritual aspects of singing and performing and serves as a catalyst for artistic growth no matter where your path leads. Bleckmann and Antonioli will assist the students in their personal and musical development, opening doors to new ideas and encouraging possibilities. International students are welcome! Limit: 10 students Open to intermediate to advanced singers. Tuition • $950 For more information about the Vocal Intensive, contact Laurie Antonioli: laurie @ cjc.edu Refund Policy: $100 of program tuition is non-refundable until July 1. After that date, all tuition is non-refundable.

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Spring 2016 Concert Series Check out what’s happening in our intimate 100-seat venue — national stars, faculty-led groups and students.

April is Jazz Appreciation Month! 1

Fri

8pm

Telepathy $15

Sat

8pm

Jazz Appreciation Month: Fay Victor $18

Sun 4:30pm

Center Stage! — Joshua Tazman $15

Fri

8pm

Pamela Rose $15

Sat

8pm

Dimitri Matheny $15 Holly Martins $15

15 Fri

8pm

Karin Bengmark $15

16 Sat

8pm

Peck Allmond / Eddie Marshall Tribute $18

17 Sun 4:30pm

SFEMS — Early Music Sundays at the CJC: $20 Laudami Ensemble

22 Fri

8pm

Susana Pineda $15

23 Sat

8pm

Laurie Antonioli $18

24 Sun 4:30pm

Steve Erquiaga / Frank Martin $15

24 Sun 7pm

Vocal Jam Session $10

29 Fri

8pm

FivePlay Quintet $15

30 Sat

8pm

Dann Zinn $15

Sun 4:30pm

Center Stage! — Leslie Tchaikovsky $18

Sun 7pm

Blues Vocal Jam $10 California Jazz Conservatory Off-Site Concerts $10

6–7 Various times

California Jazz Conservatory Concerts at the CJC $10

California Jazz Conservatory Senior Projects $10

Sun 4:30pm

13 Fri

8pm

California Jazz Conservatory Senior Projects $10

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MAY

2–5 Various times

APRIL

10 Sun 4:30pm

FAY VICTOR

DIMITRI MATHENY

LINDA TILLERY

FRANK MARTIN

PAMELA ROSE

KENNY WASHINGTON

20 Fri

8pm

Dillon Vado/Lu Salcedo Double Bill $15

21 Sat

8pm

Stephanie Crawford & Trio, featuring Joe Warner $18

22 Sun 4:30pm

Dick Hindman $15

22 Sun 7pm

Vocal Jam Session $10

28 Sat

Linda Tillery — Songs of Resistance and Protest $18

29 Sun 4:30pm

Michael O’Neill/Kenny Washington $15

3 Fri

8pm

Jazzschool Young Musicians Program Spring Concerts free

4 Sat

8pm

Jazzschool Young Musicians Program Spring Concerts free

various times

Jazzschool Young Musicians free Program Spring Concerts

5 Sun

7–16

8pm

various times

Jazzschool Community Music School Spring Concerts free Dick Conte Quartet featuring Steve Heckman $15 with Steve Webber & Bill Moody

18 Sat

Kyra Gordon $15

19 Sun 4:30pm

Center Stage! — Nelle Neighbor Alonzo $18

19 Sun 7pm

Blues Vocal Jam $10

24 Fri

6pm

Jazzschool Summer Youth Program Concert Week 1 free

25 Sat

8pm

Kalil Wilson Quartet $12

26 Sun 5pm

Kelly Park & friends, a benefit concert for $15 the Angelo Montesano Scholarship Fund (at the Sound Room)

26 Sun 7pm

Vocal Jam Session $10

7/1 Fri

Jazzschool Summer Youth Program Concert Week 2 free

6pm

JUNE

11 Sat 8pm 8pm

MAY

JCMS Faculty Amanda Addleman (voice) B.M Performance from Berklee College of Music. Student of Mili Bermejo-Greenspan, Ken Cervenka, Greg Hopkins, Maggie Scott, Lee Strawn & Tierney Sutton. Professional musician with past residencies at The Palace Hotel, Savanna Jazz Club and more. Vocal Program Director at Sir Francis Drake High School and private music educator and clinician. Laurie Antonioli (voice) Studied at Mt. Hood College and Cal State Long Beach. Chair, Vocal Program, California Jazz Conservatory. Professor and Director of Vocal Jazz Department, Kug U., Graz, Austria. Private studies with Joe Henderson, and Mark Murphy. Origin Records recording artist; Nabel Records recording artist; performed and recorded with George Cables, Bobby McFerrin, Richie Beirach, Pony Poindexter, Joe Bonner; bandleader of the American Dreams Band; led international group Foreign Affair; lyricist for Richie Beirach; co-creator of the Pauer— Antonioli Songbook. www.laurieantonioli.com Rich Armstrong (trumpet, voice) B.A. Trumpet Performance SF State, Trumpet Performance Studies, SF Conservatory of Music. Recordings and performances with Jody Watley, Jennifer Holliday, Connie Francis, Petula Clarke, Ledisi, Lyrics Born, Blackalicious, the Coup, Tower of Power, Ozomatli, Hot House Flowers, Bruce Springsteen, Josh Groban. Extensive touring with Michelle Shocked, Boz Scaggs and Cold Blood. Bill Aron (saxophone) M.M. in Performance, SF State; B.A. in Music, UC Berkeley. Professional musician and music educator for 42 years; specializing in classical saxophone playing with the San Francisco Saxophone Quartet and San Francisco Symphony among others. Joe Bagale (drums) Eastman School of Music (1.5 years) currently lead vocalist, keyboardist, guitarist with Mickey Hart Band. Leads Joe Bagale band, performs with Jazz Mafia, Hot Einstein, Disappear Incompletely. www.joebagale.com David Belove (bass) Studied at SF State and San Francisco Conservatory of Music. Recorded or performed with Pete Escovedo, John Santos and The Machete Ensemble, Danilo Perez, Tito Puente, Francisco Aguabella, Rebeca Mauleon, Ray Obiedo, Marcos Silva, Joe Henderson, Max Roach, Blue Mitchell, Eddie Harris, Mark Levine, Pat Metheny, Larry Coryell and Zakir Hussain.

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andrea claburn Steve Blum (piano) B.M. CSU Long Beach, M.F.A. California Institute of the Arts. Performer, composer, music director and educator. Student of David Roitstein, Alfred Ladzekpo, Joe LaBarbera, Wadada Leo Smith, Larry Koonse, and Charlie Haden. Recorded and/or performed with Vinny Golia, Tony Clifton, Blockrad, A Giraffe, Keen Inkling, Steve Blum’s Keyboarchestra, Disappear Incompletely, See-Saw Trio, and more. Edgardo Cambón (percussion, voice) Bandleader for 26 years of the renowned salsa band “Edgardo & Candela.” Toured throughout South America, Europe, and Africa since 1986. LP (Latin Percussion Co.) endorser. Performed or recorded with Jesús “Chucho” Valdés (Irakere), Eddie Palmieri, Carlos Santana, José Luis “Changuito” Quintana, Orestes Vilató, Salsa Romántica Stars Jerry Rivera and Eddie Santiago, Keith Terry and “Crosspulse,” Omar Sosa, Jeff Narell, Andy Narell, Sovosó (formerly Bobby McFerrin’s “Voicestra”) Mike Spiro, Karl Perazzo and Rebeca Mauleón. www.musicandela.com Danny Caron (guitar) B.A. in English and Music, Oberlin College and Conservatory; graduate of Howard Roberts Program, Guitar Institute of Technology, Los Angeles. Best known for being music director and guitarist for the legendary pianist and vocalist Charles Brown until his death in 2000. He has played and recorded with Van Morrison, Bonnie Raitt, Dr. John, Clifton Chenier, Donald Fagan, Hadda Brooks, Red Callender, and many others. www.dannycaron.com

JCMS Faculty

Maye Cavallaro (voice) Advanced degree in Education, UC Santa Barbara; B.A. in English Lit, UC Santa Barbara. Fellow NY Cabaret Symposium; faculty, Blue Bear School of Music; private coaching, 25 years; producer, 8 recordings; bandleader, recording artist; awarded Best of the Year in Jazz by the San Francisco Chronicle; visiting clinician, St. John’s U.; graphic artist, web designer. www.teachingjazz.com Andrea Claburn (voice) B.Mus. (in progress), California Jazz Conservatory; BA (High Honors, Humanities) University of California at Berkeley. Co-bandleader, Andrea Claburn/Jua Howard Group. Studied vocal technique and performance with Sandy Cressman, Laurie Antonioli, Raz Kennedy, Maye Cavallaro. www.andreaclaburn.com Angie Doctor (voice) Studied at Foothill College and Gonzaga University (B.A. Music Performance) with Phil Mattson (Foothill and Gonzaga), Terry Summa (Foothill), Tim Smith (Gonzaga). Founding member of the Grammy-nominated PM Singers with Phil Mattson. Performing and recording artist, studio singer, Vocal Jazz adjudicator and clinician, jazz and pop solo coach. Artist-in-residence at Ruth Asawa San Francisco School of the Arts High School, Vocal Jazz Choir. Performed with Bobby McFerrin, Don Shelton, The Hi-Lo’s, Barbara Morrison, The Manhattans, Heatwave, Deneice Williams, Barbara Lewis, GQ, Gene Chandler, Eddie Holman, Barbara Mason, Billy Paul. Founding member and lead singer for Clockwork, currently the Girl in The Bobs. Rachel Efron (songwriting) B.A., Harvard U. (extensive coursework in both writing and music). Studied jazz piano with faculty at Berklee College of Music. Released three albums of original music and toured on both coasts. Bandleader of Rachel Efron Ensemble, which has performed locally at such venues as Yoshi’s, The Plush Room, The Independent, Freight and Salvage and Cafe Du Nord. www.rachelefron.com

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danny caron Steve Erquiaga (guitar) National and international recording and performing artist; performed at Montreux Jazz Festival, Berlin Jazz Festival, North Sea Jazz Festival; performed with Bobby McFerrin, Joe Henderson, Les McCann, John Scofield, David Byrne, Turtle Island String Quartet, Paulo Bellinati, Andy Narell, and Paul McCandless; founder, leader, Trio Paradiso; faculty, Jamey Aebersold Jazz Clinics; publications include Guitar Duets and arrangements from his CD Cafe Paradiso. Dave Eshelman (trombone) From 1984 to 2007, Dave Eshelman served as Director of Jazz Studies at California State University, East Bay (formerly Cal State Hayward). Eshelman has performed extensively with many jazz groups in the Bay Area and has worked as a featured soloist in the big bands of Ray Brown, Joe Henderson, Tito Puente and Gerald Wilson. Various artists across the United States and Europe — such as Joe Henderson, Don Ellis, Bill Watrous, and Stan Kenton, the Swedish Radio Orchestra and the Airmen of Note — have performed his compositions and arrangements. Rob Ewing (trombone) Jazzschool Community Music School Director. Jazzschool Summer Youth Program Director. B.A., Naropa U.; 2 years, Berklee College of Music. Leader of Disappear Incompletely — The Radiohead Project. Performances with STS9, Marcus Shelby Orchestra, Vinny Golia, Latin Giants of Jazz, Ray Vega, Wayne Wallace, Graham Connah, Joe Bagale, The Barr Brothers, Les Gwan Jupons, John Schott’s Typical Orchestra, Jazz Mafia Symphony, Oakland Active Orchestra, Half of Half, Leslie Helpert, Rebecca Griffin, Naytronix. www.robewingmusic.com

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JCMS Faculty

Alan Hall (drums) Advisor, Drum Program. Former assistant professor at Berklee College of Music; adjunct faculty at UC Berkeley; clinician; author; performed with Ernie Watts, Paul McCandless, Eddie Harris, Bruce Williamson, Art Lande, Tom Coster, Kit Walker, Rebecca Parris, Kai Eckhardt, Stuart Hamm; artist endorsement with Brooks Drums, Zildjian Cymbals, Vic Firth Sticks, Aquarian Accessories. jazzdrumming.com

kasey knudsen Jean Fineberg (saxophone, flute) M.Ed. in Secondary Education, B.S. in Science; B.A. in Arts & Sciences, Pennsylvania State U. Founder, leader of Deuce and Saxophunk; Assistant Director, composer, arranger, Montclair Women’s Big Band; toured and recorded with Melba Liston, David Bowie, Laura Nyro, Chic, Sister Sledge; consultant, San Francisco Arts Commission; NEA Jazz Fellow; recipient, ASCAP music composition awards, Meet The Composer grants; featured on Marian McPartland’s Piano Jazz on NPR. Mimi Fox (guitar) Advisor, Guitar Program. Six-time DownBeat Critics Poll winner. Performed throughout Europe, Asia, the Caribbean and Australia. Festivals include Montreal, Monterey, Guinness Cork, Perth, Kennedy Center. Adjunct professor of Jazz Studies at NYU; guest clinician/artist in residence at Alaska Jazz Workshop, Britt Music Festival, Yale U., CalArts, Cornish College of the Arts, U. of Oregon, USC and Berklee College of Music; featured artist on Marian McPartland’s Piano Jazz on NPR; Performed/Recorded with Charlie Byrd, Kenny Burrell, Branford Marsalis, David Sanchez, Joey DeFrancesco, Houston Person and Diana Krall. www.mimifoxjazzguitar.com Kyra Gordon (voice) B.Mus. California Jazz Conservatory. Vocalist/ B.Mus. in Jazz Vocal Performance, California Jazz Conservatory. Spent a year performing in Paris, France, at Les Carveau Des Oubliettes and The One Way. Performed with Martha High, Boney Fields, Lucky Peterson, Kenny Neal, and Vernon Bush with Taj Mahal. Soundtrack vocals for feature films “Owned” and “Bert.” Vocalist/keyboards with improvised hip-hop collective The Freeze, performing the Bay Area’s hit show “Mortified.”

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Charles Hamilton (trombone) Leader of the Berkeley High School Jazz Ensemble for 28 years. Has performed with Joe Henderson, Fred Berry, Karlton Hester, Khalil Shaheed, Marcus Shelby, and Babatunde Lea. Created the San Francisco Bay Jazz Band; at the invitation of the US State Department, he took them to Asia twice (Vietnam and China). Recently released “Charles Hamilton and Beyond: Mr Hamudah,” for Global Recording Artists. Currently directing the UC Santa Cruz Big Band. Received the National Foundation for the Advancement of the Arts “Distinguished Teacher in the Arts” Award. Colin Hogan (piano) B.A. Cal State East Bay. Performances with James Moody, Peter Erskine, Bob Brookmeyer, Roy Ayers, Maria Schneider and hip hop luminaries such as Too $hort, DJ QBert, Dan the Automator, and Lyrics Born. Performed with electric bass revolutionary Larry Graham of Sly and the Family Stone at the 2004 California Music Awards. Pianist and featured soloist on accordion with the Tommy Igoe Big Band in its first-ever weekly residency at Yoshi’s San Francisco. Currently involved in various projects including hip hop/R&B group Dynamic, jazz/ groove/experimental collective the Jazz Mafia, international cafe music group Trio Zincalo and jazz/funk/fusion band The Hogan Bros., with brothers Steve and Julian. Peter Horvath (piano) M.A., Berklee College of Music; Bèla Bartôk Conservatory of Music, Budapest, Hungary; Vienna Conservatory of Music. Performed, toured, recorded with Victor Bailey Group, Bobby Hutcherson, Joe Henderson, Lalah Hathaway, Oakland Symphony, Bob Sheppard, Bennie Maupin, Richie Cole, Ray Obiedo, Lenny White, Randy Brecker, Marcus Miller, Bob Mintzer, Pee Wee Ellis, Arturo Sandoval, arranged and recorded for Aretha Franklin. www.peterhorvath.com Erik Jekabson (trumpet) M.A. in Composition, SF Conservatory of Music; B. Mus. in Trumpet, Oberlin Conservatory of Music. Toured with John Mayer, Illinois Jacquet and Galactic, and has composed for film and dance projects. Released several albums as a leader. www.erikjekabson.com

JCMS Faculty

Jennifer Jolly (keyboards) Performer, educator, session musician, composer, Performer, educator, choral/musical theater accompanist. Specialist in American roots styles (New Orleans & Louisiana, blues, boogie-woogie, country), funk, R&B, and Caribbean and African music. Currently performing with Kotoja, Zulu Spear, Big B & His Snakeoil Saviors, The Jolly Gibsons, and several other Bay Area groups. Frequent guest performer with Tom Rigney & Flambeau. Previous performance credits include Phil Lesh (Grateful Dead), Barbara Dane, Hot Links. Faculty instructor at Cazadero Family Camp since 1999. B.A., UC Berkeley. Bob Karty (piano) B.A., Biology, Reed College. Pianist, composer, recording engineer, producer. Performs with Ray Obiedo, Pete Escovedo, world-jazz sextet Tanaóra, Conjunto Karabalí (led by Michael Spiro & Santana percussionist Karl Perazzo). Founding member of Orquesta La Moderna Tradición, one of the few authentic charanga orchestras outside of Cuba, with whom he performed for over 15 years and recorded three albums. www.bobkarty.com Raz Kennedy (voice) A founding member of Bobby McFerrin’s Voicestra, Raz Kennedy is best known for coaching many Bay Area and internationally known artists including Adam Duritz of Counting Crows, Narada Michael Walden (producer for Whitney, Aretha and Mariah), Los Tigres Del Norte, Hilary Duff, Lynn Asher, Spencer Day, Jasmine Guy, members of Metallica, Lavay Smith, James Nash of the Waybacks, Pollyanna Bush and many others! Kasey Knudsen (saxophone) B.A. Berklee, faculty member at Sonoma State U., Stanford Jazz Workshop, Lafayette Summer Music Jazz Workshop. Performs with her own sextet, The Holly Martins, The Knudsen-Arkin-Coleman Trio, has toured the world with Tune-Yards and can be seen performing with such bay area luminaries as Ben Goldberg, Fred Frith, Graham Connah, Adam Shulman, Ian Carey and more. www.kaseyknudsen.com Omar Ledezma Jr. (percussion, voice) Diploma, Performance, Berklee College of Music 2003. B.S., Law School, Santa Maria University, Caracas, Venezuela 1995. Active local performer, teacher, GRAMMY nominee and world class musician. Toured with renowned artists in USA, Europe, the Caribbean and South America. Has participated in more than 35 recordings, DVDs and books. PEARL PERCUSSION Artist. www.omarledezmajr.com

omar ledezma Dave Le Febvre (saxophone) Recipient of an NEA Grant for Jazz Education. Dave has recorded 6 albums as a bandleader and has performed at many Bay Area Jazz Festivals and in Europe. Musicians who have recorded or performed in Dave’s group include Billy Childs, John Patitucci, Clay Jenkins, Dave Crigger, Eddie Marshall, Seward McCain and many others. Dave’s big band compositions have been performed by Freddie Hubbard, Richie Cole, and the BBC Big Band. www.jazzwest. com/davelefebvre Jason Levis (percussion) Ph.D. and M.A. in Composition, UC Berkeley; B.A. in Music, Naropa University. Two-time Meet the Composer award recipient; Eisner Prize for Music winner; Outstanding Graduate Student Instructor (UC Berkeley); Interaktion Festival finalist (Berlin), drummer and composer Jason Levis has led and been a collaborator in numerous jazz, improvised music, and chamber ensembles in the San Francisco Bay Area and Berlin, Germany. These include the Heftpistole Chamber Ensemble; duo B.; Married Couple; DRY; live dub-reggae ensemble Joseph’s Bones; the Echo Chamber Ensemble; most recently the Berlin Boom Orchestra, and many more. www.jasonlevismusic.com Frank Martin (piano, keyboards) Music Director for Narada Michael Walden, Patti Austin, Angela Bofill; Carnegie Hall appearances with Sting, James Taylor, Elton John; Record producer/ arranger for Al Jarreau, Turtle Island String Quartet, Joey DeFrancesco, Mimi Fox, Mary Jenson, Molly Holm, Deuce, Tuck & Patti, Karen Blixt; performed/ recorded with John McLaughlin, Buddy Montgomery, Joe Farrell, Dizzy Gillespie, Larry Coryell, Herbie Hancock, Stanley Jordan, Stevie Wonder, Airto, Dori Caymmi, Dianne Reeves, Patrice Rushen, Trilok Gurtu, Richard Bona; Faculty, UC Berkeley Jazz Ensembles. www.frankmartinproductions.com

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Jeff Massanari (guitar) Four years performance and composition coursework at Berklee College of Music. Performed with Mark Inouye and the San Francisco Symphony, Kenny Washington, Pamela Rose, Wally Schnalle, Mary Wilson, Keely Smith, Kim Nalley and Denise Perrier. Appeared at the Umbria Jazz Festival, Beijing Conservatory, Davies Symphony Hall, Stern Grove, SFJAZZ Center, Yoshi’s, Monterey Jazz Festival, San Jose Jazz Festival and Theatre Works. Taught at UC Berkeley, Redwood High, Bruce Forman’s Jazzmaster series, Jazz Camp West and Blue Bear School of Music. Erika Oba (piano, flute) M.A. in Music Composition, Mills College, B.M. in Jazz Piano Performance, Oberlin Conservatory. Composer, pianist/flutist, and educator based in the East Bay. Member of the Montclair Women’s Big Band, the Mara Performance Collective, Ends Meat’ Catastrophe Jazz Ensemble, and the Oba/ Bastian duo. Anthony Paule (guitar) A.A. Degree from CCSF. Has toured and/or recorded with Maria Muldaur, Boz Skaggs, Charlie Musselwhite, Barbara Lynn, Earl King, Big Jay McNeely, Johnny Adams and many others. Released three solo albums, “Big Guitar” and “Hiding In Plain Sight” and “You Don’t Know Nothing” the latter with soul singer Frank Bey. Has performed at festivals including Monterey Jazz, Umbria Jazz, San Francisco Blues, Mississippi Valley Blues, Du Maurier Jazz, Waterfront Blues, S.F. Jazz, Atlanta Olympic Games. www.anthonypaule.com Ricardo Peixoto (guitar) Native of Rio de Janeiro, graduated from Berklee College of Music, studied with Pat Metheny. Also studied classical guitar with George Sakellariou at SF Conservatory. Adventure Music recording artist, composer, arranger, has performed nationally and internationally with Claudia Villela, Terra Sul, Carlos Oliveira, Airto, Flora Purim, Guinga, Dori Caymmi, Bud Shank, Dom Um Romão, Claudio Roditi. Debbie Poryes (piano) National and international performing artist including Yoshi’s, Healdsburg Jazz Festival, Bim House and Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, New Morning in Paris, Quasimodo in Berlin, released several albums as a leader, studied at UC Berkeley and Hilversum Conservatory in the Netherlands: has a teaching credential in Jazz Studies, Netherlands; was a tenured faculty member for 7 years in 2 Dutch music conservatories, Hilversum and Arnhem; toured with John Clayton Big Band; 30 years private instruction in jazz piano and jazz/ classical theory. www.debbieporyes.com

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debbie poryes Joyce Pricco (voice) M.M. in Music Education, Boston University; B.M. in Music Education, San Francisco State University; Certificate of Completion in Multimedia Studies, Diablo Valley College. Classroom and private instructor since 1978. Performed professionally in the Bay Area since 1980 ranging from classical to popular singing styles — opera, oratorio and musical theater to jazz, gospel, and pop. Professor at Diablo Valley College in Pleasant Hill, CA, faculty at Bradley School of Music in Lafayette, CA, music director at St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church in Concord, CA, private voice and piano instruction at Pricco Studios. Jackie Rago (percussion) B.A. music and arts institute of SF, artistic and musical director of the Venezuelan Music Project and a founding member of the VNote Ensemble (formerly The Snake Trio) bands which she travels and performs with in an ongoing basis. She was also a founding member of Altazor (Nueva Canción ensemble), Wild Mango (world beat music), Keith Terry & Crosspulse (world percussion) and Trio Altamira (contemporary Latin American music). www.jackelinerago.com Glenn Richman (bass) Mannes School of Music (1 yr); Berklee College of Music (2 yrs). Advisor, Jazzschool Bass Program; student of Buster Williams, George Mraz and Mike Longo; performed with Bobby Hutcherson, Jon Hendricks, Dave Liebman, Chet Baker, Benny Green, Dakota Staton, Chris Connor, Tom Harrell, Eddie Henderson, John Hicks, Mike Clark, Jack Wilkins, Billy Hart, Larry Willis, George Coleman and Mickey Roker; faculty, Brubeck Institute, UC Berkeley and Chabot College. www.glennrichman.com

JCMS Faculty

Pamela Rose (voice) B.A., UC Berkeley. Jazz and blues vocalist, songwriter, recording artist. Recent performances include Monterey Jazz Festival, SFJAZZ, Grammy Foundation, Copenhagen Jazz Festival, Cal Performances. Featured on NPR’s “All Things Considered.” Her latest project “Wild Women of Song” (highlighting the work of women jazz and blues songwriters) has Rose touring, speaking and performing at universities and performing arts centers nation-wide, and resulted in the publication of a book on the topic. www.pamelarose.com Dave Scott (trumpet) M.A. in Trumpet Performance, U. of Northern Colorado; B.A. in Instrumental Music, U. of Michigan. National performing and recording artist, jazz, classical idioms. Performs with: Glide Memorial Church Change Band; Brass Monkey Brass Band; TRUMPETSUPERGROUP (founder); Dave Scott Jazz Quartet. Currently adjunct faculty at: Sonoma State University (Instructor of Trumpet); Berkeley City College (Humanities Dept Jazz History); and San Francisco State University (Brass Methods, Jazz Arranging). www.davescott.org Ellen Seeling (trumpet) B.Mus. in Jazz Studies, Indiana U. Composer, arranger and recording artist. Founder and Director, Montclair Women’s Big Band; featured on Marian McPartland’s Piano Jazz on NPR and Grammy Foundation; performed with Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Big Band, Joe Cocker, Ray Barretto, Patti LaBelle; consultant, San Francisco Arts Commission. Rumen Shopov (percussion)  A Turkish Rom (“Gypsy”) from Bulgaria, Rumen Shopov is a multi-instrumentalist, bandleader, singer, dancer, and recording artist specializing in traditional and contemporary Balkan and Romani music. Rumen has performed and taught Balkan and Romani music throughout Eastern and Western Europe and North and South America. He has performed alongside Balkan music legends Yuri Yunakov, Teodossi Spassov, Ismail Lumanovski, and many others. www.eefc.org/Shopov.shtml Marcos Silva (piano) Adviser, Brazilian Program. National and international performing and recording artist, composer, arranger, producer, educator; performed with Leny Andrade, Emilio Santiago, Marcio Montarroyos, Jon Lucien, Claudio Roditi; Music Director, arranger, keyboards for Flora Purim, Airto, Toninho Horta, Paquito D’Rivera, Bud Shank, Ricardo Silveira, Dori Caymmi, Nana Caymmi, Danilo Caymmi, Edu Lobo, Joyce; leader, Marcos Silva and Intersection. www.marcossilva.com

rumen shopov Jeanne Walpole (piano) M.A. in Music Theory, San Francisco State U.; M.A. Studies in Piano Manhattan School of Music; B.A., Smith College: studied with Dick Hindman 1990–2003; Pianist, Nordstrom. Katherine Westine (piano) Post-graduate studies in Early Music, Norddeutsche Orgelakademie, Bremen, Germany; M.A. in Organ Performance, Lone Mountain College, San Francisco; B.A. in Music History, U. of Washington, Seattle. Co-producer, Florio Street Concerts. Winslow Yerxa (harmonica)  Author of Harmonica for Dummies, advice columnist at Bluesharmonica.com, and president of the Society for the Preservation and Advancement of the Harmonica. Over 30 years experience in a wide variety of styles. Performs with SF Harmonica Ensemble and Tuula Tossavainen. www.winslowyerxa.com Michael Zilber (saxophone) Ph.D. in Composition, NYU; M.M. in Composition, Tufts U.; B.Mus. in Composition, New England Conservatory. Currently co-leads a quartet with guitar great John Stowell, and is completing a recording project in New York with Mike Clark, James Genus and Rachel Z. Co-led a group with drumming legend Steve Smith for 8 years. Has performed, toured or recorded with everyone from Dave Liebman to Dizzy Gillespie, including Miroslav Vitous, Bob Berg, Eddie Henderson, Fareed Haque, Geoffrey Keezer, Donald Harrison, John Handy, Dave Douglas, Barry Finnerty, Bruce Barth, and Clarence Penn. www.michaelzilber.com

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Individual Gifts

Individual Gifts The California Jazz Conservatory wishes to thank the following individuals for their generous support, enabling us to offer comprehensive, high quality educational programs. (Gifts received from January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015)

SUSTAINING BENEFACTORS ($50,000 AND ABOVE) Edward & Camille Penhoet

DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE ($25,000 – $49,999) Anonymous Jamey Aebersold Michael & Ann Parker

BENEFACTORS CIRCLE ($10,000 – $24,999) Susan & Jeffrey Brand Sy & Bonnie Grossman Bannus & Cecily Hudson J. Tyler & Melanie Johnston Jennifer Maxwell Gregg Perloff of Another Planet Entertainment Johanne Poulin & James Richards Neil Rudolph & Susan Cluff

PATRONS CIRCLE ($5,000 – $9,999) Anonymous (2) Dave Eshelman Jeffrey Goodby Shannon & Timothy Miller Jim & Ruth Reynolds Michael Zaninovich

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SPONSORS CIRCLE ($1,000 – $4,999) Anonymous (6) Lana Alber Diane Bennett Cindy Canup Cindy Cerdan June Cheit Margaret & David Cooke Leslie Crary & Andrew Stoloff Allan & Jennifer Daly Lois De Domenico Jacquelin & Sheafe Ewing Sylvia Ferrara Mary Ford & Rob Lewis Phil Gainsborough Guy Gettle Rita Hargrave Laurie Hindes Chip Isaac III Barbara Ivins & John Hughes Darrell & Helen Johnston Steven Katz – in honor of Matt Betton Eric & Simone Lang Evan Liu Donn Logan & Marcy Li Wong

Bertram Lubin & Vivian Scharlach Larry & Corinne Marcus Bob & Sue Mertens Ivan, Maris & Harry Meyerson Gina Mickas Ernie Mieger Randy Moss Deborah O’Grady & John Adams Roger Osmundson John S. Osterweis Angela Palermo Chris & Lori Potter Jim & Ruth Reynolds – in memory of Sy Grossman Carol Rice Linda Rostoker David & Beth Sawi Chris Scheuer & Jamie Weinstein Robert Schwartz Gretchen Sleeper Jennifer & Michael Thyen Eric Wells Michael Yovino-Young & Alison Teeman

FRIENDS CIRCLE ($500 – $999) Anonymous Manuela Albuquerque & Chris McKenzie Timothy Angulo Bill & Rosie Aron Sylvia Bell Kathy Blackburn & Dan Sidbury Donald Briggs Daniel Callaway & Karen Laws Kevin Cato Jennie Coleman Patti Cole – in memory of Sy Grossman Colin Cross Sherie Friedlander George & Ann Gaebler

David & Lucia Gill Girls’ Camp Families Sakiko Kono Josh Novic Ellen Osmundson Palo Alto Jazz Alliance – in honor of Dr. Herb Wong John & Barbara Papini Mary Paradiso Susanna Maria Porte Mark Priven Laura Steinman & Willem Villet Katherine Westine & George Davis II Sheila Wishek Evie & Gordon Wozniak 2015 Women’s Camp Students

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Individual Gifts

FRIENDS CIRCLE ($250 – $499) Anonymous (3) Demetrios Agretelis Debra & Arthur Bakal Margie Baker Berkeley High School Jazz Association Jennifer Burroughs & Michael Rowe – in memory of Sy Grossman Thomas & Marcie Charlesworth Jean Marie Circiello Lawrence E. Crooks Michael Darby & Toni Martin Kyle Davy & Karen Yencich Richard Dingman Lori & Michael Ferguson Scott & Molly Forstall Serban Giuroiu Ray Greenleaf Catherine Hartshorn & Richard Buxbaum Rex Hesner & Susan Torrence Christopher Johnson Mark & Sherralyn Klein Tienne Lee Masako & Francisco Leon Laura Mahanes & Steven Weissman Helen M. Marcus and David J. Williamson Fund Merideth & Tom Marschak Suzanne & Norman Miller Montclair Women’s Big Band Hugh Njemanze Marilyn O’Toole Jim Pickrell & Carolyn Woolley Debbie Poryes Stephane Prunet David & Mary Ramos Debra Resnik Carl Resnikoff José Romero Jonathan Schiele & Christina Nypaver Tomas Schoenberg – in honor of Arabelle Schoenberg Jack & Char Stephenson Mike Sweetland Theresa Walker-Mullings Beth Ann & Michael Ward

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Dr. Craig Williams Mark & Jessica Zitter FRIENDS CIRCLE ($100 – $249) Anonymous (3) Paul & Judy Allrich Hans & June Andersen Richard & Nancy Anderson Dave Backenstoe Tom Bacchetti Wai Leng Baker Ted Bakowsky Judith Berger Ralph & Gail Bernstein – in memory of Sy Grossman David Bonaccorso Ben Bowen Arlene Boyd Jeffrey Briss Gretchen Brosius Roland Brown Cherilyn Brunetti & Daniel Levine Shanna Carlson Mike Charlasch & Hélène Côté Larry Chinn – in memory of Buddy Barnhill Norris Clement & Diane Bessell Rocio & Dale Clough Margaret Coate Maria A. Cordell Sandy & Jeff Cressman Larry Cruz Karen Dabrusin John Degele Jim Dunbar Kay Eskenazi Matthew Fabela Ann Farrell Fred & Sue Fischer Robert Freeman Marjorie Gelb & Mark Aaronson Judy & James Gillivan Phyllis Goldsmith, John Link & Eli Goldlink Mario Guarneri Roy Halliday – in memory of Sy Grossman Patty Hammond Brad Haywood Catherine Hogan Steve & Angelita Holland

Kathleen Holliday John Houghton Katrina Irving & Desiree Beck Angharad Jones Paul Kagawa Steven Katz Christina Kellogg Daniel & Amy Knight R. & L. Korsan Joel Kreisberg & Wendy Buffett Robert Lanz Jill Stevens & Char Levitt Philip Lieb Michael Lucey Daryl Lura & Susan Sasaki Tim Lynch Emmy & Dominic Ma Susan Marinoff & Thomas Schrag Christopher Martinez Toni Mayer & Alan Lazere Karen & Paul McArdle Greg McCall Bill & Suzanne McLean Christopher Meehan Michael Meehan Nancy Merritt Ruth & Ronald Miguel George Miller Bob Murphy Jeffrey Neighbor Bu Nygrens Moon Hee Park Mario Pola Norman Postone Jerry Povse Jon Rantzman Mike Rissi Barry Robertson Ralph Rodriguez Irwin Ross – in memory of Sy Grossman Mary Anne Schissel Mike & Kim Schulist Thom & Betty Seaton – in honor of Michael & Ann Parker Bryan Seet The Seidlitz/Orenstein Family Eric Siegel Rory Snyder Rae Ann Stahl

Individual Gifts

John and Yee-wan Stevens – in memory of Sy Grossman Jan Stevens Jill Suttie & Don Arbitblit Leslie Tchaikovsky Jeanne Walpole Barry Warren & Tom Brougham John & Beth Watson Henry Weinstein Danielle & Gary Wohl Yehudit Greg & Kiyomi Yim Gary Zellerbach Jamie Zimmerman FRIENDS CIRCLE ($50 – $99) Anonymous (2) Miriam Agrell John & Suzanne Barr Jacque Bibeau Corwin Booth Gloria Bowles Tammy Button Marilyn Day Ellen Florey Vicki Friedberg Gina Harris Margaret Henderson Leslie Heyden Jim & Maddie Hogan Kathy Hopkins Audrey Ichinose Jarrell Irvin Jane Kagon Katharine Kates Emily Klion & George Brooks Joyce Larson Doug MacKenzie Gautam Makani William Manahan Frances Martin Lambros Paraschos James Paxson Ray G. Perman Josee Scanlan James & Donna Storey Patrice Valdivieso

Don Veca Cindy Vogt Deborah & Robert Walker Fred Weed Kara Wright & James Lawrence FRIENDS CIRCLE ($1 – $49) Anonymous (10) Christina Arrostuto Ryan Austin Lisa Bailey James Baker Erin Barrite Randy Barnett Kathleen Barrows Mara Bathiany Leslie Beam - in honor of John M. Beam John Bergman Thomas Bergman Theresa Betts Linda Blachman Erik Blangsted Joshua Bleier John Boe Fred Booke Maxwell Brody Michael Burles Karen Buttwinick Judith & Burton Calder Philip Casey Leslie Clot Mark Costello Deborah Cullinan Lorraine Curtis Eleccion George Day Subarnarekha De Jazel de Leon Steve DeMello John di Bene Ruth Dixon-Mueller Pamela Eiselman Michelle Eliker Scott Elia Ed Erwin Susan Fadlety David Ferrazares

Robin Ferguson David Fischer Erle Flad Bonnie Fraenza Susannah French Geroncio Galicia Brad Gallien Kristina Galante Gay Taxes, Inc. Gerard Family Mila Givens Jamie Goddard Vinaya Gokarn Danielle Goshert Elizabeth Gould Domenico Grossi Jennifer Gustafson Robert Hahn Ian Halifax Karl Hartmann Sarah Harvey Wil Hobbs David Hodul & Angelica Stacy Christina Hohorst Kristina Holcomb Barry Honore Michael Howard Sharon Howard Betty Ishida Charlotte Ito Dominic Jeffries Patty Johnston Jeff Kang David Kittams Bill Klevins Gerhart Kneissl Patt Kudo Paul Linden Craig London Courtney Love Thomas MacKinnon Richard Maldonado Lucia Massoni Phillip McCants Sean McCleary Jennifer McCormick Heather McMillan Wen Mew Teddy Milder Tom Nicastro Thomas O’Leary

Katharine Page-Eccles Vicki Pappas Maurice Parker Tom Pehrson Dominique Pelletey Ryan Peters Julia Pombo Leverett Pope Stephen Pope Laura Purdy Barbara Raboy Nikole Richardson Kristine Rivera Emily Rosenberg Kathleen Ryan Tomas Salcedo Elizabeth Scarpelli Seng-Moh Seet Sohini Sinha Steve Sleeper Tina Smelser Jeanne Smith Julia Smith Tom Spalding Andrei Starobin Rose Strogatz Gyula Sziraczky Arthur Tashiro Peter Thorner Doug Traub Terrell Tucker Amy Ukena Edelle Vartan in memory of Sy Grossman Katharine Veni Jon Watkins Jon Weiner Sharon Weinberg Tom White & Dmitri Belser Janis Workman Min Yan Sonny Zanchetta

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Gifts from Foundations, Corporations, and Government Agencies The California Jazz Conservatory wishes to thank the following foundations, corporations and government agencies for their generous support, enabling us to offer comprehensive, high quality educational programs. (Funds received from January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015)

DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE ($50,000 – $99,999) The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation

BENEFACTORS CIRCLE ($10,000 – $49,999) The Bernard Osher Foundation The Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation The Whitman Family Foundation

PATRONS CIRCLE ($5,000 – $9,999) City of Berkeley The William Ellis Robinson Foundation Zalec Familian & Lilian Levinson Foundation

SPONSORS CIRCLE ($1,000 – $4,999) Bill Graham Supporting Foundation Fleishhacker Foundation Golden Rain Foundation/Rossmoor Students Rock Foundation Welton Foundation

FRIENDS CIRCLE ($100 – $999) Golden Pacific Home Loans Inc. Marshall Kirk McKusick & Eric P. Allman Foundation Schwab Family Fund Silvergate Investment Group

GIFTS IN KIND: January 1, 2015 – December 31, 2015 Anonymous (2) Peter B. Allen The Blankenship Family – in memory of Clarence Joseph and Eleanor Mai Blankenship Lee Brenkman Andrea Claburn Brent Donaldson Paul Janoff Jazzcaffè

Todd Lorenz Michael Lucey Richard A. Lyons Marcy Wong Donn Logan Architects Peter Margen Montclair Women’s Big Band Dean & Joanne Muench Laura Murra Poulson Gluck Design

David & Mary Ramos Carl Resnikoff John Rosenberg Patricia Ross Eric Siegel Steve & Kay Streit Wendel, Rosen, Black & Dean, LLP Michael Yovino-Young & Alison Teeman

Gifts, Grants & Scholarships

SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS (Gifts received from January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015) THE ANGELO J. MONTESANO SCHOLARSHIP FUND This scholarship fund has been established in memory of beloved Bay Area jazz aficionado Angelo J. Montesano. James Burden Merri Dillinger Aileen Hillman Beth Hutter Frankye Kelly & Friends Joanne Montesano Charnee Smit Susan Wallace

BARBARA FITZPATRICK SCHOLARSHIP FUND This scholarship fund was established in honor and memory of cherished guitarist and longtime Jazzschool student Barbara Fitzpatrick. Randy Ballew Nancy Geimer & Chris Vance Jennifer Jolly

BLACK YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP FUND This scholarship fund has been established by Kim Nalley, San Francisco Bay Area jazz and blues performing and recording artist, to forward the music education of deserving Black youth. Susan Sharfman Valerie Stoll Schwimmer Diane L. Wyatt

ORRIN KEEPNEWS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND This scholarship, honoring legendary record producer Orrin Keepnews, provides financial support for deserving CJC students. Founder of the Riverside, Milestone and Landmark labels, he produced classic albums by some of the greatest artists in jazz, including Thelonious Monk, Bill Evans and Sonny Rollins. Concord Music Group Andrew Gilbert & Gabriela Quirós Cisca & Roy Hansen Martha Egan Keepnews Nick Phillips & Diana Lang Merrilee Trost

BOB PARLOCHA SCHOLARSHIP FUND This scholarship fund was created in honor of Bob Parlocha, former KJAZ and WFMT radio announcer, jazz historian and tenor saxophonist. Anonymous Katharine Flynn Lawrence Green Marcia Hodges Joel Karp Eric Leca Lewis Petrinovich William Powers Masako Reynolds Tim & Heidi Sanders Steven & Margaret Smith Elise Thomas & Paul Radosevich Angela Wesley Paul Wheeler Diane Williford

BUD SPANGLER SCHOLARSHIP FUND This scholarship fund was created to pay tribute to our dear friend Bud Spangler, revered Bay Area jazz drummer, recording/ concert producer and radio announcer. John Dale Nick Phillips & Diana Lang Merrilee Trost

DICK CONTE JAZZ PIANO SCHOLARSHIP FUND This fund was established in honor of noted Bay Area jazz pianist and radio luminary Dick Conte. Rose Healy Kathleen Lawton & Dick Conte Art Lazanoff Toni Mayer & Alan Lazere Sandra Marlowe – in memory of Dorothy Martin Danny Scher Merrilee Trost Diane L. Wyatt

EDDIE MARSHALL SCHOLARSHIP FUND Named in honor of legendary Bay Area drummer Eddie Marshall, this scholarship is awarded to deserving drummers of all ages and levels based on a combination of merit and need. Anonymous (2) Bayard & Nancy Allmond Vince Lateano & Madeline Eastman Flicka McGurrin

Jazzschool CMS Faculty

Trustees & Staff BOARD OF DIRECTORS

DIRECTORS EMERITUS Denny Abrams

Susan Brand, Chairman

Sherie Friedlander

Tyler Johnston, Vice Chairman

Sy Grossman

Richard A. Lyons, Secretary

Vaughan Johnson

Neil Rudolph, Treasurer

James J. Keefe Larry Marcus

Clifford Brown, Jr.

Ernie Mieger

Charles Charnas

Amy Orton

James Ellis

John Papini

Jerry Fiddler

Walter Riley

Rita Hargrave

Danny Scher

Bertram Lubin Susan Muscarella

ADVISORY BOARD

Gregg Perloff

Tom Carr

Jim Reynolds

Carole Davis

M. David Sherrill

Paula Forney

Kevin Whitman

Benny Green

Michael Yovino-Young

Charles Hamilton

Michael Zaninovich

Richard Hindman Stacey Hoffman Mark Levine Jason Olaine Patricia Phillips David Ring Jayne Sanchez Chuck Sher Merrilee Trost Wayne Wallace Peter Williams

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PROGRAM STAFF Susan Muscarella President and Dean of Instruction California Jazz Conservatory (CJC) Rob Ewing Director, Jazzschool Community Music School Laurie Antonioli Chair, CJC Vocal Program Director, Jazzschool Community Music School Vocal Program Erik Jekabson Director, Jazzschool Young Musicians Program

Karen Shepherd Director of Financial Aid California Jazz Conservatory Joshua Birch Data Manager; Systems Administrator Sheryl Lynn Thomas Marketing Director Max Brody Marketing Assistant Hollis Ashby Communications Consultant Mary Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Orazi Development Associate Lauren Adams Development Consultant

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Dean Muench Director of Operations Bill Aron Business Manager Jesse Rimler Registrar and Custodian of Records, California Jazz Conservatory

Erika Oba Program Coordinator Alejandra Carrasco-Zanini, Britt Ciampa, Eli Goldlink, Aaron Hipschman, Zachary Mondlick Operations Staff Lee Brenkman Sound Technician Robert Soper Piano Technician

susan muscarella, erik jekabson, laurie antonioli, rob ewing

Instructions and Application To enroll in the JCMS Spring Quarter, please read these important instructions! For courses that don’t require an audition or consultation, sign up online at cjc.edu or complete the application on page 79 and submit it along with full tuition. Students may register online, by phone (510.845.5373), mail, fax (510.841.5373) or in person. Enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis and cannot be guaranteed without full payment. Students applying for courses that are full may be placed on a waiting list. The JCMS accepts checks (made payable to California Jazz Conservatory), cash, VISA, MasterCard or Discover. Payment plans are available. To register in courses requiring a consultation or audition please call the JCMS at 510.845.5373 for assistance with placement.

PERFORMANCE ENSEMBLES Admission is based on a confidential, friendly 20-minute placement audition to determine where students are best suited to play or sing. Placement auditions address students’ overall musicality, technical ability, stylistic preference(s) and availability. Please fill out the online ensemble application form at cjc.edu/ensemble or call the Jazzschool to schedule an appointment (510.845.5373).

Please note: With the exception of the fall quarter, students previously enrolled in a performance ensemble have the option of re-enrolling in that same course again on a consecutive quarterly basis within the academic year without having to re-audition. New students wishing to enroll in a performance ensemble in winter, spring and/or summer quarters must schedule a placement audition or telephone consultation and will be accepted on a parts-available basis.

JCMS FACULTY AND COURSE SCHEDULES Given prestigious national and inter– national performance and/or lecture opportunities that arise, Jazzschool faculty, course offerings and/or class schedules may be subject to change. The Jazzschool makes every effort to provide its students with the optimal educational experience possible under these or any other circumstances at all times.

REFUND POLICY Course and ensemble tuition includes a $50 non-refundable deposit. Requests to drop must be received in writing within 48 hours of the first class meeting to qualify for a refund; please visit the main office or e-mail drop@cjc.edu to request a refund. Refunds for remaining tuition are not possible after the 48-hour drop deadline. $100 per week of camp and intensive tuition is non-refundable; the remainder is refundable only until 30 days prior to the start of the program. Tuition for workshops is non-refundable. No exceptions please! Please note: Refunds may take up to 30 days to process. Please visit cjc.edu/policies for more information.

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