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CSN Jazz Combo Camp

July 20 through July 25, 2008
Instrumental and Vocal Jazz

The College of Southern Nevada and its Department of Fine Arts are very proud to present the Eleventh Annual CSN Jazz Combo Camp on behalf of jazz students everywhere. Las Vegas is unique to the entire country, with some of the finest jazz musicians in the world in residence here. Nowhere except Las Vegas will you find musicians from bands such as Buddy Rich, Woody Herman, and Stan Kenton playing side by side with students just beginning the exciting journey into jazz and improvisation.

Open to vocalists and instrumentalists of all abilities and ages (middle-school to senior citizens), the camp will provide the opportunity for students to not only learn from, but study with, play with, and listen to jazz musicians of the highest caliber. Besides learning, you will have FUN!!

The vocal element of the CSN Jazz Camp is designed to expose students to the world of vocal jazz. Students will learn the basics of vocal production, jazz singing in a group and solo formats, improvisation and microphone technique.

Daily performances by the faculty are a highlight for the community and camp participants. The five-day camp will conclude with performances by the camp's student groups beginning at 1 p.m. on Friday, July 25th.
This Grand Finale event in the Student Lounge is free and open to the public.

If you need special accommodations, please contact the Disability Resource Center on the Cheyenne Campus at (702) 651-4045.

Best Summer Camp You'll Ever Attend!!

Students with a minimum of one year study on their instruments are encouraged to apply. The camp is also open for adult participation. Vocalists are encouraged to enroll (Vocal Jazz).

Training sessions for the week will include improvisation and theory study, daily combo rehearsals, master classes, and concerts by the guest artists and faculty. Tuition fee is $150.00 which includes lunch and admittance to all workshops and performances. Tuition with a Jazz Camp t-shirt is $165.00 (sizes available- M, L, XL or XXL. Please circle size on your Camp Registration Form.) Note: 15% of fee is Non-Refundable due to administrative costs.

The CSN Jazz Combo Camp is located on our Cheyenne Campus, 3200 E. Cheyenne, North Las Vegas, Nevada 89030. If you are attending from out of state, our College does not provide dormitories.

I would like to thank you for your interest in our Summer Jazz Combo Camp and look forward to hearing from you.

Dr. Tom Ferguson      
Jazz Camp Director      

For information contact:
Carolyn Barela, Jazz Camp Coordinator
Department of Fine Arts - Sort code J1A
College of Southern Nevada
3200 East Cheyenne Ave.
North Las Vegas, Nevada 89030-4228
Phone: (702) 651-4110
Email: Jazz Camp Coordinator

If you would like a mail-in registration form for the camp, please see:
Camp Registration Form


Please visit the photo gallery of the CSN Jazz Combo Camp



  Camp Director     Asst. Camp Director     Camp Coordinator  
Tom Ferguson   Dick McGee     Carolyn Barela  

Proposed Faculty

  Improv/Theory &  Combos     Vocal Jazz  
      Walter Blanton
      Bob Bonora
      Chris Davis
      Tom Ferguson
      Dick McGee
      Gary Queen
      Matt Taylor
      Mark Wherry
Mark Wherry


Master Classes
Chris Davis - Bass
Bob Bonora - Drums
Gary Queen - Guitar
Tom Ferguson - Piano
    Dick McGee - Trombone
Walter Blanton - Trumpet
Matt Taylor - Saxes-Flute
Mark Wherry - Voice

Schedule for Sunday, July 20
         1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Check in & Late Registration
Nicholas J. Horn Theatre Lobby
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.   Informal Faculty Concert
Nicholas J. Horn Theatre
3:00 - 4:00 p.m.   Placement Auditions

Daily Schedule for July 21, 22, 23, 24
9:30 - 10:50 a.m. Improvisation / Theory
11:00 - 11:50 a.m.   Master Class
Noon   Lunch
1:00 - 2:30 p.m.   Combo & Vocal Rehearsals
2:45 - 3:30 p.m.   Faculty Concert

Schedule for Friday, July 25
9:30 - 10:50 a.m. Master Class
11:00 - 11:50 a.m.   Combo &Vocal Rehearsals
Noon   Lunch
1:00 p.m.   Vocal & Combo Performances




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