Register today for the 2008 Nebraska Jazz Camp!

Friends of the NJO, The 2008 Nebraska Jazz Camp is just around the corner! Don't miss this opportunity for students to work with some of the best jazz musicians in the area. Camp faculty will serve as clinicians, instructors and performers throughout the week. Students will take part in a full week of intensive master classes in a variety of subjects including Jazz Improvisation and Theory, Standard Jazz Literature and Electronic Music. They will also participate in big bands, combos and jam sessions, and will attend local jazz performances and social events off-campus. The 2008 Nebraska Jazz Camp will be held July 21-25, 2008 on the campus of Nebraska Wesleyan University in Lincoln. The Nebraska Jazz Camp is open to all musicians seventh-grade and up, and it is an excellent opportunity to improve jazz skills in a fun atmosphere. Camp instructors and guest artists include: Dean Haist, Camp Director; Scott Vicroy, woodwinds and jazz history; Mark Benson, woodwinds; Brian Grasmick, trumpet and music technology; Pete Madsen, trombone; Tom Harvill, piano; Joey Gulizia, percussion; and Jerry Devore, bass. Tuition costs: Resident (room, board & tuition) $395; Commuter (tuition only) $245. A non-refundable deposit of $75 is due with the application. A limited number of full and partial scholarships are available based on financial need. Registration deadline: July 3, 2008. A $30 late fee will be assessed after this date.

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