Communication

Hi All,
Thanks for being a part of the EW Jazz Colony this summer. To help stay informed I'd like you to subscribe to my texting application called REMIND.  Send me an email for instructions and I will tell you how to sign up. Then get updates as a text on your phone. It's handy and efficient. Send the email to bergevinj@edmonds.wednet.edu or ask one of your colony buddies for the instructions on how to join the group.  See you soon.
Yours in Swing, Mr. B

JC 2015: Week One

What a fantastic first session--we have five combos ready to play! It's going to be a fun and rewarding summer. Make sure you have our Sea Jazz Performances on you calendar 7/29 and 8/19 from 5:00 - 8:00 at the outdoor stage behind Anthony's in downtown Edmonds.

Here is a recording of the Mingus song "Nostalgia In Time Square" that we learned last week. Review the two sections of the melody and work on composing/improvising your own melodic variations.



Here are the chord changes from this recording:

Eb7 Db7 | Eb7 Db7 | Eb7 Db7 | Eb7 Db7 |
F#m7 B7 | F#m7 B7 | Eb7 Db7 | Eb7 Db7 |
Cm7 F7 | Bbm7 Eb7 | Abm7 Db7 | Eb7    |

2015 Jazz Colony Combos

Cannonball Combo, directed by Alex Dugdale (band room)
Ben - tpt
Graeme - alto
Kyle B - bari
Alec - bone
Nebee - piano
Rodbey - bass
Muriel - drums

Blakey Combo, directed by Max Bennett and Jack White (small practice room)
Isaac - tenor
Stuart - tenor
Mikala - piano
Amanda - bass
Eric - drums

Mingus Combo, directed by Michael Glynn (choir room)
Jackson - tpt
Chris C - bari
Sam - bone
Benson - bass
Mason - bass
Brady - drums

Ornette Combo, directed by Steve Treseler (upstairs)
Brandt - alto
Rimmy - tenor
Jason - tpt
Elizabeth - bone
Edward - piano
Luis - bass
Hugh - drums

Konitz Combo, directed by Joel Steinke (large practice room)
Tyler M - tpt
Tyler P - tpt/piano
Noal - tenor
Joanna - Piano
Amanda-Bass
Cedar - drums

EWHS Jazz Colony Videos and Photos and Music from Summers of 2012 & 2013 Jazz Colony Jams and Gigs --

This is what EWHS Jazz Colony is:

1.  Student Musician's learning how to improvise, and how to improve all summer....

2.  Every Tuesday night, clinics and jams.

3.  A couple gigs at the Port of Edmonds and Romeo's Restuarant.

4.  Fun with your friends all getting better and creating fantastic local Jazz!

See it happening:   https://youtu.be/8zVcTuL2zmI

For EWHS Jazz Colony Musicians and Parents:

Here are some other lost videos and photos from past Jazz Colony summers that you might find interesting and even find yourself playing:

1.  This is the Edmonds Woodway High School Jazz Colony for the Summer of 2013 performing a group gig/jam session at the Port of Edmonds, - "Sea Jazz" event on Wednesday, July 10, 2013. For some this is their first gig. We mixed in a few professionals, ie Steve Treseler and Alex Dugdale.

https://youtu.be/6OX8rrYCLz4

2.  2014 Sea Jazz Performance and photos of regular sessions:

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ebb60x70hvlbwy4/AABu9QFZjL1g-LXFR0yhM-H2a?dl=0

Video of EWHS Jazz Colony 2014 Sea Jazz Performance

Video of EWHS Jazz Colony 2014 Sea Jazz Performance:

Link:  https://www.dropbox.com/s/1v0l5f3tic5914q/Jazz%20Colony%20082714.wmv?dl=0

Video put together courtesy of Earle Oda.

EWHS Jazz Colony Summer of 2015 -- Ready for Sign Ups.... -- Print this out and fill out and send in....

The Edmonds Woodway High School Music Booster Club Sponsors and Presents:

“EWHS Jazz Colony” -  Improv Camp at EWHS for the Summer of 2015

What:  The Jazz Colony Improv Camp at EWHS is in its 6th year, formed and spearheaded by Music Director Jake Bergevin, Chaperone Pete Bennett and Head Clinician Steve Treseler to fill a void for wanna-be EWHS Jazz musicians who want to improve their jazz playing skills, over the summer, with an emphasis on jazz improvisation and working in small Jazz Combos.  We want all musicians to feel comfortable and enjoy performing solos, improvising and playing in small Jazz Combos.  We bring in professional clinicians to work with the students for part of the time each session.  We will jam for part of the time.  As part of the process we will also work on: Jazz Theory and Harmony; Sight-Reading; The Art of Solo Transcription; Ear Training and Much More.  We will meet on Tuesday nights during the summer.  We will also have 2 Jazz Colony Gig/Jam Sessions at the Port of Edmonds, by Anthony’s Home Port.  Sometimes the kids will also participate in the monthly EWHS Summer Performance/Jam Session at Romeo’s Restaurant .  We ask that musicians practice between the weekly sessions.  That is what it takes to get good!

Why?:  For Jazz musicians the dilemma has always been, how can I improve myself as a solo musician and as a musician as part of a group?  Is there something that is inexpensive, convenient, regular, challenging and not overly time consuming?  The answer, in part, is to practice, practice and practice, solo and improvision skills for your instrument and in small group settings that are comfortable.  The vision is for many of us, to figure out a way to provide easy access to the EWHS Jazz students to let them have that same type skill development, which will immensely help the Jazz Students with individual and group musical skills.  We love seeing kids get better and we love Jazz!  As a result of participating, the players don't put their instrument down and they work on their Jazz all summer long.....  They get good!

Where:                  Edmonds Woodway High School Music Building. - Band Room.

When:                    Evening Sessions – 10 Tuesdays,  (Occasional changes with Notice)

7:00p – 9:00p  Main Event – Clinic Hour 1/ Jam Hour 2 (see attached schedule)

Optional Chaperoned Solo Practice times from 5:30 – 7:00 – Tuesday Nights

2 Wedn evening gig/Jam Sessions at Edmonds Anthony’s Home Port

 – “Sea Jazz “– 5:00p – 8:00p (See attached Schedule)  July 29, 2015 & 8-27-2015.

Plus possible part in 2 Romeo’s Gig’s Tuesday  – July 30, 2015 & August 26, 2015.   

Costs:  $100.00 per student musician (to cover the cost of bringing in clinicians and for music, t-shirts, snacks, etc.)  (Scholarships may be available on request).

Who: Current Edmonds-Woodway Jazz I and II students (or other Sophmores-Sr's) from 2014-2015 and Alumni (with permission).  We will take enough kids to make up 2-3-4-5 Jazz Combos, so sign up soon as we may fill up.  We have had over 30 kids for each of the last three summers!

How:  Each Session we will take the first 1 hour (7-8p) to warm up and do a group lesson/Clinic.  The next hour (8-9p) we will break out into assigned small Combos and play music and practice improvisation and other jazz skills as a small group.  Clinicians or other teaching musician’s will be working with each group.

Students may also come early on Tuesdays from 5:30 – 7:00 for chaperoned practice times and/or more Playing/Jamming.

Head Clinician will be Steve Treseler.  Head Chaperone will be Peter Bennett.  Assistant Clinician will be Alex Dugdale.  We will/may also have others as well.  We understand that student’s travel and take vacation each summer and that no one student will be available to be at every session.  So, below is a form to help us plan.  Please complete it to the best of your ability… of course, the more you come, the more you improve.  Most Jazz I students have participated in Jazz Colony for the last couple years.  No surprise that these kids can really play! 

For more information, including scholarships and deadlines, please contact Peter Bennett at 425-299-1340 or email Pete at pb@edmondslaw.com -  Jazz Colony Blog:  http://jazzcolony.blogspot.com/

“EWHS JAZZ COLONY” - Improv Camp at

EWHS for the Summer of 2015

Registration Information

Please complete all sections of the registration form and carefully review the attendance and payment policies.

Name_________________________________

Parent/Guardian_________________________

Address: _______________________________

______________________________________

_______________________________________

Home Phone: ____________________________

Student’s Cell Phone:  _____________________________

Parent’s Cell Phone:  ______________________________

Student’s Email:  _________________________________

Parent’s Email:  __________________________________

________________________________________

Instrument(s):  ______________________________

Years on Instrument(s):________________________

Age_______________  Grade (Fall of 2015)___________________

Please send Registration (or drop in Music Box), Check for $100.00, Availability Form and T-Shirt Size to:

EWHS Music Boosters

C/O  Peter Bennett

400 Dayton, Suite A

Edmonds, WA  98020         phone   425-299-1340

2015 - EWHS Jazz Colony Availability Calendar FORM  for Student:  (and

T-Shirt Size Selection below)

FILL OUT, COPY, AND RETURN A COPY WITH CHECK FOR $100.

Student Name: _________________________________________

Calendar and Scheduling:  We realize that students may be out of town from time to time, so we are asking you to fill out the Calendar to let us know when you are or are not available:   (and if things change and you are here or are gone, then make sure to let Peter Bennett know…. Call , Text or Email).

Sessions:  (all sessions shall be at the EWHS Band Room, except as stated)

1.  – Tues – June 23, 2015 -- 7:00p – 9p:  Available – Not Available  (circle one)

2.  – Tues – June 30, 2015 -- 7:00p – 9p:  Available – Not Available (circle one)

3.  – Tues – July 7, 2015 --  7:00p – 9p:  Available – Not Available (circle one)

4.  – Tues -- July 14, 2015 – 7:00 p - 9p  Available – Not Available (circle one)

5.  – Tues – July 21, 2015 – 7:00 p – 9p  Available – Not Available (circle one)

6.  -- Tues -- July 28, 2015 - 7:00p - 9p  Available – Not Available (circle one)

7. --  Wed -- July 29, 2015 - 5p-8p     Gig-Jam Session -- At "Sea Jazz"

             at Port of Edmonds --          Available – Not Available (circle one)

8.  –  Tues – August 4, 2015 – 7:00p – 9p Available – Not Available (circle one)

9. – Tues – August 11, 2015 – 7:00 p – 9p -- Available – Not Available (circle one)

10.  – Tues – August 18, 2015 – 7:00 p – 9p -- Available – Not Available (circle one)

11. – Tues – August 25, 2015 – 7:00 p – 9p -- Available – Not Available (circle one)

           

12. – Wed – August 26, 2015 – 5:00p – 8:00p – GIG-Jam Session  at Sea Jazz

Available – Not available (circle one)  (weather permitting)  (Last event)

SELECT

T-Shirt Size:     Small, Medium, Large, X-large, XX- large (circle one)

FILL OUT, COPY, AND RETURN A COPY WITH CHECK FOR $100.

Thanks for participating!  

Man on the Street

EWHS Jazz Colony Coordinator

Peter Bennett - 425-299-1340

Final Week and Performance

Thanks everyone for a great Jazz Colony this summer. Our final class is on Tuesday and our culminating performance is on Wednesday 8/27 at Anthony's in Edmonds (outside behind the restaurant) from 5:00 to 8:00.

Since I don't have time to hear everyone individually in class, I would like everyone to email me the following assignments. You can record yourself on your computer, phone, or mp3 recorder and send me the files.

- Record yourself playing the Chet Baker solo unaccompanied
- Record one of your blues compositions

email to stevetres <at> gmail.com

See you Tuesday

Week 7

Assignments:

• Be ready to sing the entire Chet Baker solo next week

• Compose two twelve-bar blues melodies (bring one next week, and one the following week)

Blues 1: AB riff
Compose a four measure riff with a two-measure question and two-measure response

Example:

Blues 2: AAB
Compose a four bar statement, variation on the statement, then a four bar response

Example:

Mr. Bergevin emailed audition information yesterday. Bring your Ellington book so we can work on a few of those tunes. Thanks!

-ST