The American Percussion Seminar is an exciting five-day seminar designed to serve high school, college and professional level concert percussionists. Activities include private and group lessons with world class instructors, master classes, clinics, student and faculty performances, and technique labs focused on all aspects of keyboard percussion performance.  Participants will also play in percussion ensembles directed by the Seminar faculty.

The American Percussion Seminar includes sessions on jazz vibraphone in which students will have lessons and master classes on improvisation with jazz vibraphonist Ed Smith (UNT and SMU Percussion faculty member).

Faculty Includes:

• Mark Ford - University of North Texas – American Percussion Seminar Host

• Juan Alamo - The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

• I-Jen Fang – University of Virginia/Charlottesville Symphony

• Dave Hall - University of North Texas

• Sandi Rennick - Santa Clara Vanguard and University of North Texas

• Ed Smith - University of North Texas/Southern Methodist University

• Plus Guest Clinicians including Quincy Davis, drum set and others!

Come join us for an amazing week of music, learning and inspiration!

Find out more information HERE

Click here to register: Program Group: Percussion

Questions?   Contact Mark Ford at mark.ford@unt.edu 

The workshop will offer an intensive week of study and performance opportunities for the jazz upright bassist. Classes include bass line development bass ensembles, and daily sessions on technique. Also, participants will have an opportunity to perform with a rhythm section and be coached. Outstanding faculty concerts will be presented throughout the week. It starts with registration early Monday morning and concludes with the Friday evening Bass Bash concert where ALL the participants will perform. The Lynn Seaton Jazz Double Bass Workshop is open to advanced high school (14+), college, professional, and serious amateur bassists.

Prof. Lynn Seaton has established himself as one of the leading performers and teachers of jazz bass in the world today. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to his Annual Jazz Double Bass Workshop. This intimate workshop is limited to 15 upright bass players. (The UNT Combo Workshop accepts electric and upright bass players.) These spots are first-come/first-served, and thus your spot is not fully secured until you have made your Final Payment and completed registration.  

There is more information on the UNT Jazz web page https://jazz.unt.edu/doublebassworkshop. 

Apply here.  To start an application, select Area of Jazz, then select specific Program from the pulldown menus on the upper left.

Teachers: Same great teachers – Jeff Bradetich, Jack Unzicker, Gudrun Raschen, Carlos Gaviria, Jessica Valls
Eligibility: Beginner, Intermediate, & Advanced Middle School, High School and College level and older adults
Cost: $495   *Limited scholarships are available*

23rd Annual Beginners and Intermediate Bass Camp 2023  

Dates: June 13-16, 2023 - (check-in June 12th) Please check www.bradetichfoundation.org for more information on the 23rd Annual Beginners and intermediate Bass Camp 2023  

The Beginners and Intermediate Bass Camp is designed for any aged beginner or intermediate player providing lots of playing and lots of fun. Students are challenged to expand their technical capabilities, develop their musical expression, and learn about the repertoire, history and maintenance of their instruments. In addition, students will be taught by some of the top teachers of young bassists in the country and perform together in a grand finale Bass Bash Concert.  

Instructors: Carlos Gaviria, Jessica Valls, Bob Simmons  

Register at: https://app.getacceptd.com/bradetich

Apply at https://app.getacceptd.com/untmusicworkshops

More information on the Vocal Jazz Workshop

Workshop Director & Contact:  Jennifer Barnes, Jennifer.Barnes@unt.edu

Apply here.  To start an application, select Area of Jazz, then select a specific Program from the pulldown menus on the upper left.

Open to all levels. Each day will be covering a different topic to provide the basics of improvisation on orchestral string instruments other than double bass. Includes jazz vocabulary, phrasing, ear training, bow articulations, and left-hand techniques, and solo development, as well as discussions of live performance amplification and EQ. Build your repertoire by exploring jazz standards. Participation is capped at 30, so register early.

THE WORKSHOP INCLUDES:

• A copy of Scott Tixier's book (Source Material for Jazz String Improvisation)
• 5 morning 2-hour lectures
• 5 afternoon virtual 2-hour group masterclasses Faculty: Scott Tixier and Special Guests. Previous guests included violinists Jean-Luc Ponty and Regina Carter

Cost: $500 USD

Contact Information: Scott.Tixier@unt.edu, jazzworkshop@unt.edu, 940-565-3743 https://jazz.unt.edu/workshops

Apply at https://app.getacceptd.com/untmusicworkshops

For more information visit http://jazz.unt.edu/combo-workshop. 

For Curriculum contact: Alan Baylock (Alan.Baylock@unt.edu)
For more information: 940-565-3743

To apply, click here.  To start an application, select Area of Jazz, then select specific Program from the pulldown menus on the upper left.