Wharton Music Center, NJ
Aug 3 to Aug 7, 2009 (9am-3:30pm daily)
Classical Jam (CJ) will be exploring
fun workshops, group games, and Classical Master Jam (a cross between a masterclass and jamming together with CJ) with participants.
Lessons and chamber music coachings are also included! Workshops include: Improvise With Us, Right Here, "Write"
Now, Groovy Rhythms, and Discover New Musical Lenses. The final day of the Summer Fest will end with students showcasing
the works studied, and a lively and engaging performance by Classical Jam. Classical Jam Summer Fest is open to any
instrumentalists of all levels, age 9 and above. Adult students are also welcome.
Festival/Camp will include:
1) Private lessons
2) Chamber Music Coaching
3) Classical
Master Jam
A cross between a masterclass and jamming together with CJ
4) Discover New Musical Lenses
Discover
different ways to listen to and appreciate music. Listen more deeply now through composing, physical movements, and
visual arts.
5) Right Here, "Write" Now!
Never composed before? No worries! This is
a fun composition class for complete novice to composers with some experience
6) Groovy Rhythms
Learn from
Justin how to do rhythms from around the world by using home made instruments such as buckets and cans, to eastern and western
percussion instruments
7) Improvise With Us!
Learn how to improvise on your instrument, use your voice, take
risks, and create your own music at the moment.
8) Classical Jam Performance
Classical Jam members will present
a performance on the last day of the Festival.
9) Time To Shine!
Students present their works studied the
last day of the festival.