It's not too late to apply for the second International Jazz Harp Academy! It will take place at Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, USA between September 23rd and 25th of this year. at the end of this month! Brenda Dor-Groot and Sabine Meijers of the Jazz Harp Foundation write:
Do you want to make a head start in jazz harp, or seriously improve your already developing jazz harp skills? The Jazz Harp Academy is the place to be.
WHAT: 3 day intensive course
WHEN: September 23-25, 2011
WHO: YOU, Park Stickney, Carol Robbins, and many others
Costs: $ 350 (lodging and meals not included)
WHAT: 2 day light course
WHEN: September 24-25, 2011
WHO: YOU, Park Stickney, Carol Robbins, and many others
Costs: $ 230 (lodging and meals not included)
Jazz Harp Academy ingredients: hands-on harp lessons | combo classes | theory lessons | jam session | concert | bass lines workshop | blues workshop | optional private lessons | optional outing to New Orleans on Sunday night
Faculty:
Park Stickney - jazz harpist
Carol Robbins - jazz harpist
Kurt Schwab - saxophone player
Bill Grimes - bass player
Brenda Dor-Groot - blues harpist (yes, the harp with strings and levers)
Sabine Meijers - harp educator
Kimberly Houser - LSU harp professional in residence
Levels: The 3 day course will be an intensive course for harp students and professionals with some experience in jazz playing, divided in 2 levels: intermediate & advanced. The 2 day course will be an exploration course for harp students, professionals and amateurs who are beginners in jazz playing, divided in 2 levels: beginner & intermediate.
Did you know that:
- the 2 day course is especially interesting for lever harp players, since there will be a lot of blues in this course
- all participants get to play with a jazz ensemble (drums, bass, etc.)
- the 2012 edition is expected to take place in Europe, so US harpists should grab their chance now!
Separate concert tickets for Saturday September 24 are available in our webshop.
Register for the 2 or 3 day course here
More info @ www.jazzharpacademy.org