If you are a middle or high school musician and are serious about jazz, this is the place to be this summer!

Supported by the Generations in Jazz Foundation, this week-long music workshop provides an intimate environment for learning and playing the language of jazz. Working sessions are small and are led by professional musicians.

The workshop is August 3–8, 2008, at Stanley Middle School, 3455 School Street, Lafayette, California.

Program Features

• Warm-up exercises
• Master classes by instrument
• Student/instructor jam
• Mentor program
• Combo sessions
• Music theory classes
• Special guest lunch speakers
• First-rate lunches and snacks

On Sunday, August 3^rd, you will be assigned a ten minute audition and music theory placement time. Without this audition your correct placement can not be guaranteed. The actual workshop schedule is Monday–Friday, from 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. The final concert, ending with performances by the instructors, is Friday from 3:30–9:30 p.m.

Got a question or an idea? Contact Bob Athayde: 925/258-9145, bathayde@comcast.net, 3527 Mt. Diablo Blvd, #156, Lafayette, CA 94549