Beck Center for the Arts presents JAZZ MUSIC CAMP

Spend the week learning alongside NE Ohio-based professional jazz musicians. Award-winning jazz trombonist and composer/arranger, Sam Blakeslee will work in both small and larger group settings covering topics such as jazz improvisation, ensemble playing, jazz/American Standard repertoire, and performance techniques. Emphasis will be on learning tradition and styles of jazz music; one of America’s true original art forms. Families and friends are invited to attend a demonstration on Friday, July 24 at 3:00 pm, where students will share the music they learned at camp

Ages 12 and up

Course #3565

Dates: July 20-24; Monday-Friday

Time: 1 to 4 pm daily

Tuition: $185

Location: Music and Dance Building at Beck Center for the Arts - 17801 Detroit Avenue Lakewood, Ohio 44107

Prerequisite: Instrumentalists and vocalists should have a working knowledge of basic scales, modes, and chords, or previous playing and/or private study experience.

For more information and to register, visit www.beckcenter.org  or call 216.521.2540 ext 37